For investors looking to grow their wealth over the long term, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide a simple, diversified, and low-cost way to get started.
And with $2,500 to invest, you could gain exposure to some of the most compelling growth opportunities on the ASX.
Here are three high-potential ETFs that could be smart buys right now:
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Artificial intelligence and robotics are expected to transform industries from healthcare and defence to manufacturing and logistics. The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF offers exposure to a portfolio of global companies at the forefront of this transformation.
These are businesses developing autonomous systems, machine learning platforms, computer vision, and automation hardware. The ETF includes a mix of innovators like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG). In addition, there are lesser-known names such as iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) and Keyence Corp.
If you believe automation and AI adoption will accelerate over the coming decade, this ASX ETF could be a powerful thematic investment. Betashares recently tipped it as one to consider buying.
Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
It is no secret that Asia is home to some of the fastest-growing tech companies in the world.
The good news is that the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF gives investors easy access to these companies. This includes names like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), PDD Holdings (NASDAQ: PDD), Tencent Holdings (SEHK: 700), and Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA).
Importantly, this fund doesn't just invest in current tech leaders. It also includes emerging, high-growth platforms in cloud computing, e-commerce, social media, and gaming. These are areas where Asia continues to innovate rapidly.
With middle-class wealth expanding and digital adoption soaring across countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia, this fund could benefit from powerful long-term demographic and economic tailwinds.
Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
Rounding out the trio is the Betashares Australian Quality ETF. It focuses on high-quality Australian shares with strong balance sheets, consistent earnings, and competitive advantages. It is designed for investors who want exposure to the local market, but with a quality filter that helps avoid cyclical laggards.
Holdings include names like CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG), and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE). These are businesses with strong track records of growth and financial discipline.
For investors looking to combine domestic exposure with a quality tilt, this fund offers a compelling alternative to more broadly diversified Australian ETFs. It was also recently named as one to buy by Betashares.
