If you're aiming to build serious wealth over the next decade or two, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be one of the most effective ways to do it.
They offer instant diversification, low fees, and access to markets and sectors that might otherwise be hard to reach.
Two that could be among the best to buy now to create long term wealth are listed below. Here's what you need to know about them:
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Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF provides investors with exposure to some of Asia's most dynamic and disruptive technology companies. With a strong focus on regions like China, South Korea, and Taiwan, this ASX ETF holds a concentrated portfolio of major innovators.
Among its top holdings are Tencent Holdings, Samsung Electronics, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM) — each of which plays a pivotal role in global technology and consumer trends. Tencent dominates in gaming and social media across China. Samsung is a global leader in smartphones and memory chips. TSMC manufactures semiconductors for iPhones.
The ETF also includes fast-growing e-commerce and digital service providers such as Alibaba (NYSE: BABA), Meituan, JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), Sea Ltd (NYSE: SE), and Temu owner PDD Holdings (NASDAQ: PDD). These companies are tapping into Asia's expanding middle class and accelerating shift to mobile commerce.
While the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF may be more volatile than some developed market ETFs, its long-term growth potential remains compelling.
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF provides investors with exposure to the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq.
Its biggest holdings include Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), which together represent the backbone of the digital economy. These companies are leaders in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, software-as-a-service, e-commerce, and digital advertising.
Beyond the mega caps, the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF includes other high-quality businesses such as Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST), Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU), Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP).
Overall, this ASX ETF combines strong brand power, strong business models, and consistent earnings growth across its holdings. This arguably makes it a go-to option for investors that are seeking concentrated access to U.S. tech and consumer innovators.
