With a new month on the horizon, now could be an opportune time to make some additions to your portfolio.
But if you're not a fan of stock picking, don't worry. That's because exchange traded funds (ETFs) are here to make life easier.
But which funds could be top buys for investors in August. Let's take a look at five quality options:
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
The Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF could be worth considering. It is designed to identify companies with high returns on equity, low debt, and consistent earnings growth. These traits help investors avoid businesses that might falter in tougher markets. Among its holdings are Visa (NYSE: V), a global payments powerhouse benefiting from the move toward cashless transactions, and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), a consumer staples leader whose products remain in demand regardless of what is happening in the economy. This fund was recently named as one to consider buying by the team at Betashares.
iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
The iShares S&P 500 ETF could be an ASX ETF to buy. Tracking 500 of the largest US companies, it spans sectors from technology to healthcare to consumer staples. Beyond household tech names like Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), this fund includes blue chips like Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Home Depot (NYSE: HD), and Costco (NASDAQ: COST), providing broad exposure to both growth and stability.
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF could be another ASX ETF to buy in August. It invests in US-listed companies that have sustainable competitive advantages that protect them from rivals. Its portfolio ranges from Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), which boasts one of the most valuable content libraries in the world, to Nike (NYSE: NKE), a dominant force sportswear. For investors who want resilience alongside growth, this fund offers a curated list of leaders with staying power.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping industries. The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF provides easy exposure to the companies at the forefront of these innovations. This includes NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), whose chips power AI models, and Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), a leader in robotic-assisted surgery. As AI adoption accelerates and robotics become more mainstream, this fund gives investors a direct stake in two of the most transformative trends of the decade.
Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
Finally, the Betashares Australian Quality ETF brings a quality-focused approach closer to home, targeting Australian stocks with strong balance sheets and reliable earnings. Its holdings include local leaders like CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), a global biotechnology powerhouse, and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), which is a leader in investment banking and asset management. For those seeking exposure to the ASX with a quality screen, this fund can complement international ETFs while balancing overall risk. It was also named as one to consider buying by Betashares.
