If your goal is to grow your wealth over the long term, then making some buy and hold investments in growth shares could be a great way to do it.
But instead of trying to pick individual winners, growth-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be the answer. They offer a diversified, low-maintenance way to tap into global megatrends.
With that in mind, here are three ASX ETFs that could help growth investors capitalise on these opportunities in the 2026 financial year and beyond.
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Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
The Nasdaq 100 index is home to the companies that are driving innovation across AI, e-commerce, cloud computing, and consumer tech. Through the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF investors gain exposure to names like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). These are companies at the heart of some of the world's fastest-growing industries.
Over the past decade, the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF has averaged returns of 20%+ per annum. And while such returns aren't guaranteed in the future, its holdings continue to grow strongly and have very bright futures. So, don't be surprised if this ASX ETF outperforms the broader market over the long term.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Automation and AI are changing industries from healthcare to defence, and their impact is only getting started. The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF invests in global companies leading the charge. This includes Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), which pioneers robotic-assisted surgery, and Keyence Corp, a leader in factory automation.
These businesses operate at the cutting edge of technology, and their products are increasingly vital to the way industries operate. For investors who believe AI and robotics will remain among the most transformative forces over the next decade, this fund is a way to capture that upside without betting on a single company. Betashares recently named this fund as one to consider buying.
Betashares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)
Almost every innovation today — from AI to e-commerce — runs on cloud infrastructure. The Betashares Cloud Computing ETF offers exposure to companies building, securing, and scaling the global cloud ecosystem. Its holdings include growth names like Snowflake Inc (NYSE: SNOW), Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), and Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ: ZS). These are helping businesses shift away from legacy IT systems to scalable, digital-first solutions.
As enterprises continue to embrace digital transformation and emerging technologies rely on cloud systems, this fund could be well-positioned to benefit from years of structural growth. Betashares also recently named this ASX ETF as one to consider buying.
