When it comes to long-term wealth building, few strategies are as effective — or as simple — as buying high-quality exchange traded funds (ETFs) and holding them through market cycles.
While it might not deliver instant thrills, the compounding power of time, diversification, and growth-focused assets can be incredibly rewarding.
If you're looking to build a strong portfolio for the decade ahead, here are three standout ASX ETFs that could deliver serious value over the next 10 years.
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
First up is the ever-popular Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index — home to some of the world's most innovative and dominant companies.
This includes names like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). These tech giants aren't just household names, they are also responsible for driving enormous global trends in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
Over the past decade, this fund has delivered standout returns for patient investors. And with many of its top holdings still growing revenues at double-digit rates, there's reason to believe it can continue outperforming traditional benchmarks over the long term.
Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
For those seeking exposure beyond Silicon Valley, the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF could be a top choice. This ASX ETF gives investors access to a portfolio of Asia's leading tech powerhouses — including companies like Tencent Holdings (SEHK: 700), TSMC (NYSE: TSM), Samsung, PDD Holdings (NASDAQ: PDD), and Alibaba (NYSE: BABA).
Asia is home to some of the fastest-growing internet and tech markets globally, driven by a massive population base, rising incomes, and high mobile and digital adoption.
The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF complements Western-focused ETFs like the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF and provides access to the digital transformation unfolding across the region.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
While the NDQ ETF and the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF focus on specific regions and sectors, the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF offers broad global diversification. It tracks over 1,500 large and mid-cap stocks across more than 20 developed markets.
Its top holdings include many global leaders such as Apple, Microsoft, LVMH (FRA: MOH), Nestlé (SWX: NESN), and Roche (SWX: ROG).
For investors wanting a one-stop global growth solution, this ASX ETF could a strong core holding that spreads risk while offering exposure to long-term global economic growth.
