As August rapidly approaches, investors are no doubt looking for ways to position their portfolios for long-term growth.
For those with $5,000 to invest, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide simple, diversified exposure to some of the most powerful trends shaping global markets.
Here are three ASX ETFs that could be worth considering as we move into the new month.
Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)
For investors with a higher risk appetite, the Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF could be worth considering. It offers exposure to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency and blockchain sector. But rather than holding digital coins directly, this ASX ETF invests in companies building and supporting the digital asset ecosystem — from crypto exchanges and miners to blockchain infrastructure firms.
While the sector remains volatile, growing institutional adoption and the development of regulated crypto markets could provide long-term tailwinds.
Its holdings currently include Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), Marathon Digital (NASDAQ: MARA), and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR). These are businesses that are helping to build the infrastructure and applications around digital assets.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
The Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF could be another ASX ETF to look at. It focuses on high quality companies with strong balance sheets, high returns on equity, and steady earnings growth. This could make it an appealing option for investors who want a degree of resilience in uncertain markets.
The ETF's holdings include companies like Visa (NYSE: V), a global payments leader benefiting from the ongoing shift toward cashless transactions, and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX), an entertainment giant with over 300 million subscribers. These quality-driven businesses help anchor portfolios through volatility while still offering growth potential.
Betashares recently tipped this fund as one to consider buying.
Betashares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)
Cloud computing is one of the most important growth drivers in global technology, with businesses investing heavily in scalable, secure infrastructure. The Betashares Cloud Computing ETF provides exposure to leading names like Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), a data warehousing and analytics specialist, and Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), which powers cloud-based communication services used by companies around the world.
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into enterprise operations, demand for cloud-based services is likely to accelerate, positioning the fund's holdings to benefit from this multi-year trend.
For this reason, it was no surprise to see Betashares recently tip it as one to buy.
