If you are lucky enough to be sitting on $50,000 and wondering how to put it to work in the share market, then read on.
With interest rates falling and long-term growth back in focus, now could be a great time to build a high-quality ASX share portfolio aimed at capital appreciation.
But rather than chasing short-term trades or speculative names, investors may want to consider businesses with proven track records, strong global expansion, and resilient earnings.
With that in mind, here are five standout ASX shares that analysts think could form the foundation of a smart, long-term portfolio. They are as follows:
Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH)
Cochlear is a global leader in hearing implants technology. With an ageing global population and rising rates of hearing loss, demand for Cochlear's products is only expected to increase over the next decade. The company also invests heavily in R&D, which keeps it ahead of the pack with next-generation devices.
Last week, UBS upgraded its shares to a buy rating with a $325.00 price target.
REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)
Another ASX share to look at with the $50,000 is REA Group. It is the name behind realestate.com.au, which dominates the online property advertising space in Australia. While the housing market moves in cycles, REA Group has built an incredibly sticky platform with pricing power and deep competitive moats.
Bell Potter is bullish on REA Group and has a buy rating and $267.00 price target on its shares.
ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD)
ResMed is a major player in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea and other sleep and breathing disorders. While concerns around weight-loss drugs spooked the market last year, ResMed has continued to post strong results, including robust mask sales, margin expansion, and double-digit earnings growth. It also benefits from an ageing population and increasing awareness of sleep health.
Macquarie has an outperform rating and $48.00 price target on this ASX share.
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)
WiseTech could be an ASX share to buy with the $50,000. It is a global logistics software provider, best known for its CargoWise platform. It serves some of the world's largest freight forwarders and is capitalising on the structural shift toward digital supply chain management. Recurring revenue, global customer wins, and ongoing product innovation give WiseTech a long runway for growth.
The team at Macquarie has an outperform rating and $152.70 price target on its shares.
Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)
Finally, Xero could be worth considering. It offers cloud-based accounting software to small and medium-sized businesses. It is one of the most recognisable tech names in the region, with a sticky, subscription-based model and strong international growth potential. And with 4.4 million subscribers on its platform and an estimated 100 million total addressable market, it still has a very long growth runway.
Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating and $220.00 price target on its shares.
