For investors looking to grow their wealth in 2025 and beyond, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer an easy, low-cost way to gain exposure to powerful global trends without having to pick individual stocks.
And right now, a handful of ASX ETFs are standing out from the crowd.
Here are three ASX ETFs worth considering right now.
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
The Nasdaq 100 has long been home to some of the most innovative and dominant tech giants on the planet. This currently includes stocks like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA).
The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF gives Australian investors access to these heavyweights in a single trade. And with artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital transformation continuing to reshape the global economy, this fund has powerful growth drivers on its side.
This makes it a great way to tap into US tech without picking favourites. It also has a track record of delivering strong returns and remains one of the go-to options for growth-focused investors on the ASX.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
If you're looking for long-term growth with a tilt toward high-quality global companies, the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF could be a top pick.
This ASX ETF screens for global companies with strong balance sheets, high profitability, and consistent earnings. As a result, it leans towards businesses that have wide moats and the ability to weather economic downturns.
What makes the fund especially appealing is its broad diversification across sectors and regions. It includes names like Visa (NYSE: V), Roche Holdings, and Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE), offering exposure to both stalwarts and innovators.
Given these positives, it is no wonder the fund was recently tipped as one to consider buying by Betashares.
Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)
Crypto may have had its doubters, but it's hard to ignore the comeback story that has unfolded over the past 18 months. After the painful collapses of 2022 — including the implosion of FTX — many thought the industry was finished.
But the crypto space has proven to be remarkably resilient. As Betashares recently noted:
Crypto's maturity is also a symbol of how far it has come since the industry collapsed in 2022 following the implosion of FTX and other high-profile bankruptcies. Some thought that the industry was doomed and that Bitcoin would not recover. Yet with Bitcoin on the verge of breaking through all-time highs, the future for some crypto companies looks brighter, and the industry is arguably stronger than ever.
The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF gives investors exposure to a portfolio of global crypto-related companies, including Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) and Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT). It is a higher-risk, higher-reward play — but for those bullish on the future of crypto, it could be a long-term winner.
