Technology has been the standout growth story of the past two decades, reshaping industries and creating enormous wealth for investors.
And while valuations in the sector can be volatile in the short term, the long-term outlook for innovation remains as compelling as ever.
For Australian investors looking to tap into this theme without betting on individual stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a simple, diversified way to gain exposure.
Here are three ASX ETFs that could ride the next decade of tech growth.
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF provides investors with exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
Most investors think immediately of the Magnificent Seven — Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).
But the fund also holds many other businesses driving the digital economy that don't always grab the headlines. Think Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) in creative software, Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) in financial software, and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) in networking technology. This breadth makes the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF a powerful way to invest in both the giants of tech and the next layer of innovative leaders.
Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
While the US dominates global tech, Asia is home to some of the fastest-growing technology companies in the world. The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF provides exposure to the region's top names, including Chinese e-commerce giant PDD Holdings (NASDAQ: PDD), gaming and internet leader Tencent (SEHK: 700), and chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM).
These businesses are at the heart of Asia's rapid digital adoption, powering everything from online shopping to advanced semiconductors. With billions of consumers in the region becoming increasingly connected, the next decade could see Asia's tech champions grow at an extraordinary pace.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Artificial intelligence and automation are no longer futuristic ideas — they are already transforming industries from healthcare to logistics. The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF gives investors access to a portfolio of global stocks leading the charge in robotics and AI.
This includes names like NVIDIA, whose chips are the backbone of AI computing, and Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), a pioneer in robotic surgery systems. Other holdings focus on factory automation, autonomous vehicles, and machine learning, offering investors a diverse way to capture the AI megatrend. Betashares recently named it as an ASX ETF to consider buying.
