For investors who want to build wealth over the rest of this decade, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be an easy way to do it.
They offer a simple, diversified way to get exposure to entire markets and sectors with a single trade. By choosing quality ETFs and holding them for years, you could benefit from compounding returns without having to pick individual stocks.
With that in mind, here are three ASX ETFs that could be worth buying now and holding until 2030 (and probably beyond).
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BetaShares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
The first ASX ETF to consider as a buy and hold is the BetaShares Australian Quality ETF. It invests in a portfolio of high-quality Australian stocks that are selected based on quality metrics. These include having a strong return on equity, low debt levels, and earnings stability. Essentially, this means that the fund targets businesses with durable competitive advantages and the potential to outperform over the long term.
Top holdings currently include BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA). By focusing on quality, the fund aims to deliver better risk-adjusted returns than the broader Australian share market, making it a solid core holding for local exposure. Betashares recently named it as one to consider buying.
Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)
Another ASX ETF that could be a top buy and hold option is the Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF. It gives investors exposure to a portfolio of global companies involved in the cryptocurrency sector. This includes crypto exchanges, mining companies, and blockchain technology developers such as Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) and Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT).
While the crypto market can be volatile, blockchain technology continues to see growing adoption in finance, supply chains, and digital identity. By holding the Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF for the long term, investors can participate in the potential upside of this emerging sector without directly buying and storing cryptocurrencies.
iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
The iShares S&P 500 ETF provides investors with exposure to the 500 largest listed companies in the United States. This is of course a market that has been one of the most consistent wealth generators over the past century.
Its holdings include giants like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), covering sectors from technology and healthcare to consumer goods and industrials.
The S&P 500 index has delivered strong long-term returns over the long term, and given the quality of its constituents today, it wouldn't be surprising to see this happen again in the future.
