5 ASX ETFs to buy with $500 this month

Looking for some investment ideas? Here's why these funds could be worth considering.

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

There are lots of exchange traded funds (ETFs) for investors to choose from on the Australian share market.

So many, it can be hard to decide which ones to buy above others.

To narrow things down, let's take a look at five ASX ETFs that could be great options for investors with $500 to put to work in the market this month. They are as follows:

Man holding fifty Australian Dollar banknotes in his hands, symbolising dividends.

Image source: Getty Images

Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)

The first ASX ETF to consider for a $500 investment is the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF. It is home to high quality global stocks that consistently deliver high returns on equity and strong earnings. It includes companies like Visa and Netflix, and could be a great core holding for investors focused on quality above hype. Betashares recently tipped it as one to consider buying.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

Next to look at is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF. This popular ASX ETF is focused on leading tech companies across Asia, including WeChat owner Tencent, Alibaba, and Temu owner PDD Holdings. For investors who want exposure beyond Silicon Valley, this fund taps into one of the fastest-growing digital economies on the planet.

Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)

A third ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Australian Quality ETF. It is an easy way for investors to own high-quality ASX shares with strong balance sheets, low debt, and stable earnings. Essentially, it is the local version of the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF. It was also recently named as one to consider buying by the team Betashares.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

Another top fund for investors to look at investing $500 into this month is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF. It provides easy exposure to companies like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks that protect digital infrastructure across the globe. Demand for cybersecurity services is expected to increase materially over the next decade. This bodes well for the companies in this fund.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

Finally, the iShares S&P 500 ETF could be a great pick for the $500 investment. It is a simple way for investors to own 500 of the largest companies in the United States. This ASX ETF includes household names across sectors like healthcare, finance, consumer goods and tech. This includes Apple, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Walmart. It could be a core building block for a portfolio.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Betashares Capital - Asia Technology Tigers Etf. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Apple, BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF, CrowdStrike, Microsoft, Netflix, Starbucks, Tencent, Visa, Walmart, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Alibaba Group and Palo Alto Networks and has recommended the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Apple, CrowdStrike, Microsoft, Netflix, Starbucks, Visa, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on ETFs

Happy work colleagues give each other a fist pump.
ETFs

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX ETFs in May

These funds could be smart buys. Let's see what they offer.

Read more »

Two people toss papers in the air in joy.
ETFs

These 3 ASX ETFs just hit the Australian stock market

VanEck has launched three new ETFs for ASX investors.

Read more »

a group of people stand examining a large glowing cystral ball held in the hands of one of the group members while the others regard it with various expressions of wonder, curiousity and scepticism.
ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be top picks in May

Let's see what these funds offer Aussie investors with money to put to work in the market.

Read more »

A woman sits in a cafe wearing a polka dotted shirt and holding a latte in one hand while reading something on a laptop that is sitting on the table in front of her
ETFs

$10,000 invested in the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield (VHY) ETF a year ago is now worth?

With income back in favour, this high-yield strategy has delivered a strong result over the past 12 months.

Read more »

A panel of four judges hold up cards all showing the perfect score of ten out of ten
ETFs

3 reasons why this could be the best Vanguard ETF to reach $1 million

This fund offers investors numerous positives to build wealth.

Read more »

A young man talks tech on his phone while looking at a laptop with a financial graph superimposed across the image.
ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs for growth investors to watch in May

These funds offer investors an opportunity to invest in key megatrends.

Read more »

A happy woman stands outside a building looking at her phone and smiling widely.
ETFs

2 ASX ETFs up 35% or more in 2026

Some ASX ETFs are performing better than others amid a volatile market this year.

Read more »

Cubes placed on a Notebook with the letters "ETF" which stands for "Exchange traded funds".
ETFs

3 of the best performing thematic ASX ETFs over the last 3 years

These funds have brought strong returns.

Read more »