The share market can be unpredictable from year to year, but over the long run, patient investors are rewarded.
One of the simplest ways to build lasting wealth is by investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
But which ASX ETFs could be good picks for investors that are looking to grow their portfolio steadily over the next five years and beyond?
Let's look at five top ASX ETFs to consider buying and holding for the long term.
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BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF gives investors access to Asia's most dynamic technology giants. This includes Tencent Holdings (SEHK: 700), Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU).
These companies dominate digital life across Asia, from e-commerce to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. And with the region's middle class expanding rapidly, the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF provides exposure to one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in the world.
BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
For exposure to the innovation capital of the world, the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF is hard to beat.
This ASX ETF tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, which features industry leaders like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).
These companies have transformed global industries and continue to drive technological progress.
BetaShares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
Closer to home, the BetaShares Australian Quality ETF focuses on high-performing local shares with strong balance sheets and consistent earnings growth. Current holdings include CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD), and Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME).
This could make this ASX ETF a great choice for investors who want reliable exposure to quality Australian businesses that can compound steadily through good times and bad.
BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)
Australia's technology sector might be smaller than the US, but it is packed with potential. The BetaShares Australian Technology ETF includes some of the nation's most innovative names. This includes WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC), Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO), TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE), and NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT).
As Australian tech companies expand globally, this fund offers a way to tap into that growth without having to pick individual winners.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
Finally, for broad international diversification, the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF could be an excellent option. It invests in more than 1,200 global stocks, including Nestle (SWX: NESN), Toyota (TYO: 7203), Microsoft, and Unilever (LSE: ULVR).
This ASX ETF is designed to deliver steady, long-term growth through wide exposure across sectors and regions, which could make it a perfect complement to the other ETFs in this list.
