Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become one of the most powerful tools available to Australian investors.
Whether you're a beginner looking to build a diversified portfolio or a seasoned investor seeking efficient exposure to key markets, ETFs offer a simple and cost-effective solution.
With $10,000 to invest, here are five excellent ASX ETFs that could be worth considering:
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
If you're looking for growth, the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF could be a strong candidate. It tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index, giving investors access to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
These include technology leaders like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). And while the tech sector may experience volatility, over the long run, the Nasdaq has delivered impressive returns.
Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)
For those seeking income, the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF focuses on ASX shares with higher-than-average dividend yields. This includes names like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC).
The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF is particularly popular with retirees and income-focused investors looking to generate consistent passive income while still gaining exposure to the Australian market. It currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 4.8%.
Betashares Global Defence ETF (ASX: ARMR)
Geopolitical tensions and rising global defence spending have increased investor interest in the defence sector. The Betashares Global Defence ETF provides targeted exposure to international defence companies including Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), and Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX).
With governments around the world boosting military budgets and modernising infrastructure, this fund offers a unique opportunity to tap into a sector poised for sustained demand over the next decade. Betashares recently tipped it as one to buy.
iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI)
If you're looking to balance growth with defensive stability, the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF could be a smart choice. This ASX ETF includes global consumer staples giants like Nestle (SWX: NESN), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). These companies produce everyday goods — food, beverages, hygiene products — that are in demand no matter the economic climate.
This means that the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF can add resilience to a portfolio, particularly during times of market volatility.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming industries from manufacturing to healthcare. The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF invests in global companies at the forefront of this revolution. This includes names like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG).
For investors seeking long-term thematic growth in cutting-edge technology, this fund offers diversified access to a rapidly expanding sector that could reshape the global economy over the coming decades. It was also recently named as one to consider buying by Betashares.
