A new financial year is here, and for many investors, that means it's time to put fresh capital to work.
If you have $3,000 ready to invest and are looking for diversified exposure to quality, momentum, and innovation, the ASX offers a handful of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could be well worth a closer look.
Here are three standout options to consider in July.
Betashares Australian Momentum ETF (ASX: MTUM)
If you like the idea of backing what's already working, the Betashares Australian Momentum ETF could be for you.
This ASX ETF tracks an index that selects the top Australian stocks based on price momentum — that is, shares that have performed strongly and continue to show technical strength. Momentum investing is a well-documented strategy with strong historical performance, especially during bull markets.
By rebalancing regularly, this fund adapts to changing market trends and tilts your exposure toward stocks with strong recent performance. For investors looking to ride current winners rather than guess the next breakout, the Betashares Australian Momentum ETF could be a smart tactical play for FY 2026. The team at Betashares recently named it as one to consider buying.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Artificial intelligence and robotics are shaping up to be among the defining megatrends of the next decade. For investors wanting to gain exposure to this powerful thematic, the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF offers a targeted solution.
This fund gives you exposure to a basket of global leaders in automation, robotics, and AI — industries that are likely to see structural tailwinds from everything from advanced manufacturing to autonomous vehicles and intelligent software systems.
Major holdings include the likes of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG). These are at the forefront of the industry and appear well-positioned to ride the robotics and AI wave.
For investors with a long-term outlook and an appetite for innovation, the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF could offer compelling growth potential. It was also named as one to consider by the fund manager.
Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
Rounding out the list is the Betashares Australian Quality ETF. This ASX ETF focuses on a group of high-quality Australian companies with strong profitability, robust balance sheets, and relatively low earnings variability.
Quality tends to outperform over the long term, particularly during periods of market volatility. The Betashares Australian Quality ETF includes some of the ASX's most reliable names — businesses that demonstrate pricing power, stable margins, and consistent returns on equity.
It could be a great core holding for investors who want to stay close to home but avoid speculative plays. It was named as one to consider buying by analysts at Betashares.
