When it comes to building wealth in the share market, time in the market often beats timing the market. Buy-and-hold investing allows compounding to do the heavy lifting, helping investors ride out short-term volatility while benefiting from long-term growth.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make this approach even easier. They offer instant diversification, professional management, and exposure to some of the world's most promising themes without having to pick individual winners.
If you're looking for ASX ETFs to tuck away until 2035, here are three compelling options:
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Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
The first ASX ETF to consider for a buy and hold investment is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF. It gives investors exposure to some of the fastest-growing tech companies across Asia (excluding Japan). This includes Chinese, Taiwanese, and South Korean giants involved in e-commerce, semiconductors, and social media.
Key holdings include names like Tencent (SEHK: 700), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM), and Alibaba (NYSE: BABA), providing diversified access to the region's booming technology sector. While Asian tech stocks can be volatile, the long-term growth opportunity from rising digital adoption and AI-driven innovation is immense.
Betashares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)
Another ASX ETF to consider is the Betashares Cloud Computing ETF. It taps into one of the most powerful and durable trends in global technology: the shift to the cloud. Businesses, governments, and consumers are increasingly relying on cloud platforms to store data, run applications, and deploy AI solutions.
The ETF holds leading global cloud companies, including Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP). With cloud adoption expected to accelerate through 2035, this fund provides a simple way to participate in a market that is becoming critical to the global economy. It was recently named as one to buy by the team at Betashares.
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF could be another ASX ETF to buy and hold for the long term. It is designed for investors seeking a quality-focused, defensive growth strategy. It invests in a portfolio of US companies that have wide moats — sustainable competitive advantages that can protect profits for many years.
This approach has historically delivered strong long-term performance, with holdings typically including Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE), Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), and Nike (NYSE: NKE). By focusing on businesses with durable advantages, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF aims to outperform broader US markets over time while potentially cushioning against downturns.
