When it comes to building lasting wealth, it is not about chasing the hottest trade or trying to time the market.
The key is to own quality assets that can grow steadily over time.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make that simple. They offer instant diversification, access to world-class stocks, and the power of compounding, all without needing to pick single stocks.
If you're investing for the next decade and beyond, these three ASX ETFs could form the foundation of a strong, long-term portfolio.
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VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF could be an ASX ETF to buy and hold. It focuses on owning shares with sustainable competitive advantages and fair valuations.
Competitive advantages are something that Warren Buffett looks for when investing. These could include strong pricing power, loyal customer bases, high barriers of entry, and the ability to fend off competitors.
Current holdings include Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT), Nike (NYSE: NKE), and Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL).
From semiconductors and fashion to consumer goods, this ASX ETF's portfolio is filled with proven global leaders that have demonstrated an ability to adapt, innovate, and grow through economic cycles. For investors seeking a resilient, compounding core ETF, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF offers exposure to the kind of businesses that can steadily build wealth for decades.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
For investors looking to capture the industries of the future, the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF could be the one. It provides exposure to some of the world's most advanced technology and automation stocks.
Its holdings include ABB Ltd (SWX: ABBN), a global industrial automation powerhouse; Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA), the semiconductor leader driving artificial intelligence innovation; and Fanuc Corp (TYO: 6954), a Japanese robotics manufacturer shaping the next generation of automated production.
As AI, robotics, and machine learning continue to transform the global economy, demand for this technology is only expected to accelerate. The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF gives investors a straightforward way to participate in this powerful megatrend. It was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI)
While innovation drives growth, stability is what sustains it. And that is where the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF comes in.
This ASX ETF holds some of the world's most dependable and profitable consumer brands, including Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO), and L'Oreal (FRA: LOR). These are companies that have survived and thrived through every kind of market environment, supported by consistent demand for everyday products.
Consumer staples tend to perform well in both good and bad times, offering balance to portfolios heavy in growth or cyclical stocks. The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF provides investors with defensive global exposure while still benefiting from the compounding power of well-established, cash-generating businesses.
