Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have become one of the simplest and most effective ways for investors to put money to work in the share market.
By offering instant diversification, low fees, and access to global leaders, they can take much of the guesswork out of stock picking.
But which funds could be good picks for buy and hold investors? Let's take a look at three ASX ETFs that look strong enough to buy today and hold for a decade or more. They are as follows:
iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
The first ASX ETF that could be a strong pick for buy and hold investors is the iShares S&P 500 ETF. It tracks the 500 largest stocks in the United States, giving investors broad exposure to the world's biggest and most innovative economy. It includes household names across technology, healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors.
One of those is Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which is one of the most valuable companies in the world. Apple has built a global ecosystem of devices, services, and software that continues to generate massive cash flows and fund shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks. With new revenue streams from services and potential breakthroughs in AI and augmented reality, Apple remains a core reason to own the iShares S&P 500 ETF over the long term.
Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
Another strong buy and hold pick could be the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF. It focuses on one of the fastest-growing areas of technology: digital security. It invests in a basket of leading cybersecurity stocks that are protecting businesses and governments from rising cybercrime threats.
A standout holding is CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD). It is a US company specialising in endpoint protection and cloud-native security solutions. Its Falcon platform uses artificial intelligence to detect and prevent breaches in real time. And with cyberattacks becoming more frequent and costly, demand for CrowdStrike's services is expected to climb for years to come.
Overall, the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF appears well-placed for growth over the next decade.
Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
The Betashares Australian Quality ETF is a third ASX ETF that could be a strong buy and hold investment. It gives investors access to a concentrated portfolio of high-quality Australian stocks. Its methodology screens for strong profitability, low debt, and consistent earnings, ensuring investors are buying only the best of the best.
One of its holdings is CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), which is a global leader in blood plasma therapies and vaccines. Despite share price volatility in 2025, CSL's world-class R&D pipeline and growing demand for immunoglobulins underpin expectations of double-digit earnings growth over the long term.
All in all, the Betashares Australian Quality ETF could be an attractive long-term core holding for a balanced portfolio. It was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
