When it comes to building long-term wealth, buying and holding a handful of high-quality ETFs is hard to beat.
With broad diversification, low fees, and exposure to powerful themes, ETFs allow investors to sit back and let compounding do the heavy lifting.
If you're looking for ideas, here are five fantastic ASX ETFs that could reward patient investors over the next decade and beyond. They are as follows:
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF gives investors access to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. This includes household tech giants such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) — companies that continue to dominate the global economy.
But it's not just about Big Tech. The fund also includes names like PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), and Costco (NASDAQ: COST). Over the past decade, the Nasdaq 100 has trounced broader market indexes, and this fund gives Aussie investors an easy way to ride that momentum.
Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
As cyber threats become more sophisticated and frequent, demand for cybersecurity solutions is only heading in one direction — up. You only need to look at what happened to Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) last week to see why.
The Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF offers targeted exposure to this theme, investing in global cybersecurity leaders like Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD). With governments and corporations ramping up digital defences, these companies stand to benefit greatly.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Robotics and AI are transforming industries ranging from healthcare to logistics. The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF allows investors to capture this change, holding companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG).
These are businesses at the forefront of machine learning and healthcare innovation. As AI matures, the revenue opportunity for many of the fund's holdings could be enormous over the coming decade. It was recently named as one to buy by the team at Betashares.
Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)
If you're looking for exposure to homegrown tech champions, the Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF is one to consider. It includes ASX leaders such as Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO), WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC), and Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME).
These companies may not have the scale of Silicon Valley giants, but many operate globally in niche markets with strong growth potential. It was also named as one to consider by the fund manager.
Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF)
For those who prefer an all-in-one solution, the Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF is a compelling option. This ETF holds a mix of global and Australian equities, providing diversified exposure to thousands of companies worldwide.
The ASX ETF is 100% growth-focused and automatically rebalances its holdings, making it ideal for investors who want long-term equity market returns without having to pick and choose funds themselves. It was named as one to look at by Betashares.
