3 ASX ETFs leveraging major global investment themes

Betashares says these 3 ASX ETFs provide exposure to multi-billion-dollar global growth themes.

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Key points

  • Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ): Up 7.2% in 2025, it offers exposure to the AI growth theme, investing in top NASDAQ-listed companies like Nvidia and Microsoft, with a 20% average annual return since 2015.
  • Video Games and Esports ETF (ASX: GAME): Up 45% in 2025, capturing the booming gaming industry with holdings in companies such as NetEase and Tencent, delivering a 16% average annual return since its 2022 inception.
  • Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK): Has increased 7.7% in 2025, focusing on cybersecurity demand, investing in Broadcom and Cisco, and providing an 18% average annual return since its inception in 2016.

Betashares says these ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are tracking multi-billion-dollar global growth themes.

Let's check them out.

1. Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

This ASX ETF is 7.2% higher over the 2025 calendar year. The NDQ ETF closed at $54.20, up 1.1%, on Thursday.

In an article, Betashares says this ETF is a great way to invest in the rise of artificial intelligence.

McKinsey & Company research suggests 92% of companies are planning to increase their AI investments over the next three years.

The NDQ ETF is invested in 100 of the largest companies listed on the NASDAQ, tracking the NASDAQ-100 Index (NASDAQ: NDX).

Currently, the top holdings are Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon.

Top sector allocations are information technology (54%), communications (15%), consumer discretionary (13%), and consumer staples (5%).

The geographic allocation is 100% US.

The ASX ETF usually pays distributions, or dividends, twice per year in January and July.

The management fee is 0.38% per annum with an expenses ratio of 0.1%.

Since its inception in May 2015, this ASX ETF has delivered an average annual return (including dividends) of 20%.

2. Video Games and Esports ETF (ASX: GAME)

This ASX ETF is 45% higher over the 2025 calendar year. GAME ETF closed at $20.96, up 0.2%, on Thursday.

Statista data shows there are 2.7 billion gamers across the world today. The GAME ETF seeks to capitalise on this current craze.

The GAME ETF is invested in 40 shares and tracks the Nasdaq CTA Global Video Games & Esports Index.

Currently, the top holdings are NetEase, Roblox Corp, and Tencent.

Top industry allocations are interactive home entertainment (71%), application software (15%), and interactive media and services (8%).

Geographic exposure entails US 40%, Japan 31%, China 19%, and South Korea 6%.

The GAME ETF distributes income once per year.

The management fee is 0.57% per annum.

Since its inception in February 2022, this ASX ETF has delivered an average annual return of 16%.

3. Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

This ASX ETF is 7.7% higher over the 2025 calendar year. HACK ETF closed at $15.13, up 1%, yesterday.

The HACK ETF seeks to capitalise on skyrocketing global demand for cybersecurity services.

Cybersecurity is enormously important to counter increasingly sophisticated scamming and cyber hacks.

And don't we know it here in Australia.

According to the ABC, more than 25 million Australians had their data stolen in just three cyber attacks on Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN), Optus, and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL).

HACK provides exposure to 32 shares and tracks the Nasdaq Consumer Technology Association Cybersecurity Index.

Currently, the top holdings are Broadcom, Cisco Systems, and Palo Alto Networks.

Top allocations are systems software companies (44%), communications equipment (13%), and internet services and infrastructure (11%).

The geographic exposure is 81% US, 7% India, 3.5% Israel, and 3% France.

The ASX ETF pays distributions twice per year in January and July.

The management fee is 0.57% per annum and there is a 0.1% expenses ratio.

Since its inception in August 2016, the HACK ETF has delivered an average annual return of 18%.

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has positions in BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Amazon, Apple, BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Nvidia, Roblox, and Tencent. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Broadcom, NetEase, 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 positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. 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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