If your investment strategy is to build long-term wealth with minimal fuss, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a powerful tool. This is especially when it comes to global growth.
Rather than trying to pick individual winners, a well-chosen ETF gives you instant access to hundreds (or even thousands) of quality stocks around the world. Best of all, they're often low cost, diversified, and easy to hold for the long haul.
With that in mind, here are three global growth ETFs that could be worth buying and holding all the way through to 2035.
Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF)
For investors looking for a set and forget global growth portfolio, it is hard to go past the Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF.
This ASX ETF offers exposure to thousands of stocks across developed and emerging markets, all in one single investment. It holds other ETFs under the hood, including allocations to Australian shares, global shares, US tech, and small caps, providing instant diversification.
With a focus on 100% growth assets, there's no dilution from bonds or defensive sectors. That makes it suitable for investors with a long time horizon who want maximum exposure to the world's top-performing stocks. It also benefits from automatic rebalancing and comes with a low management fee, helping maximise returns over time.
Vanguard MSCI International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
The Vanguard MSCI International Shares ETF is one of the most popular global ETFs on the ASX, and for good reason.
It provides broad exposure to over 1,500 large and mid-cap companies across more than 20 developed countries, including the United States, Japan, the UK, and Europe.
You'll find household names like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Nestle SA (SWX: NESN), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO: 7203).
As with many Vanguard products, the Vanguard MSCI International Shares ETF is known for its ultra-low fees and rock-solid tracking. It doesn't include Australian shares, which can make it a great core holding to complement your existing ASX exposure.
Overall, for investors wanting simple, transparent global growth—this fund could be a top long-term pick.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
The Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF takes a slightly different approach by focusing only on high-quality global stocks.
The ASX ETF selects companies based on strict quantitative measures, including return on equity and earnings stability. The result is a concentrated portfolio of global giants with strong competitive advantages.
Top holdings include Visa (NYSE: V), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META), L'Oreal (FRA: LOR), and Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ: LRCX).
While the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF may not hold as many stocks as broader ETFs, its focus on quality can lead to stronger downside protection during market volatility. For growth with a touch of resilience, it could be a compelling option. It was recently named as one to consider buying by the team at Betashares.
