3 ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000 in September

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for Aussie investors.

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For investors who want to put money to work in the share market this month, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be an ideal starting point.

With a single trade, you gain exposure to a basket of stocks, reducing risk and simplifying diversification.

With $3,000 ready to invest this month, here are three ASX ETFs that Betashares believes could offer a mix of quality, growth, and innovation.

Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF (ASX: CFLO)

When it comes to long-term investing, strong cash flows are the lifeblood of sustainable businesses. The Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF targets global stock with high free cash flow yields, meaning they generate more cash than they consume. That financial strength can provide stability during downturns and support dividends or even share buybacks over time.

The fund's holdings include companies across sectors like technology, healthcare, and consumer staples. This includes names like Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) in semiconductors and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) in pharmaceuticals. These are established businesses with robust balance sheets. For Aussie investors, the Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF offers a disciplined way to tilt toward stocks that can thrive across market cycles.

Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)

For those willing to accept higher volatility in pursuit of bigger potential returns, the Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF opens the door to the fast-growing world of digital assets and blockchain technology. While cryptocurrency prices are notoriously volatile, many listed stocks are positioning themselves at the heart of this new ecosystem.

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF's portfolio includes Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), one of the leading global crypto exchanges, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) with its large Bitcoin holdings, and crypto miners like Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT). For investors who want a slice of this emerging sector without holding crypto directly, this ASX ETF provides an accessible and ASX-listed vehicle.

Betashares Australian Momentum ETF (ASX: MTUM)

Momentum investing is based on the idea that shares performing strongly in the recent past often continue to outperform in the near future. The Betashares Australian Momentum ETF applies this strategy to the Australian market, selecting 50 stocks from the ASX 200 with the strongest price momentum.

This means the ASX ETF dynamically shifts toward sectors and companies that are in favour. At this time, this means stocks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN). In essence, the Betashares Australian Momentum ETF offers a systematic way to ride the market's prevailing trends.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Pfizer. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Broadcom and Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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