If you're looking to take your investing to the next level in 2026, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain one of the smartest ways to do it.
But which funds could be worth considering for next year?
Listed below are five outstanding ASX ETFs that could help supercharge your portfolio in 2026 and beyond.
BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
If you want exposure to the world's biggest and best stocks, the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF offers it in one trade. This fund tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, which is home to tech giants such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).
These companies have driven global market performance for over a decade and continue to benefit from megatrends like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital transformation. This could make it a powerful addition to any portfolio.
BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF taps into the explosive growth of the Asian technology sector. Its holdings include regional leaders such as Tencent Holdings (SEHK: 700), Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), Samsung Electronics, and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU).
This ASX ETF gives investors exposure to an expanding middle class, fast-growing digital markets, and booming demand for e-commerce, AI, and semiconductor technology. For those wanting global diversification beyond the United States, this fund provides a compelling pathway.
BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
Cybersecurity is one of the world's most critical growth sectors and the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF lets you invest directly in it.
This ASX ETF includes global leaders such as CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO).
As businesses, governments, and infrastructure operators bolster their digital defences, cybersecurity spending continues to soar. This fund offers exposure to a structural trend that is likely to grow regardless of economic conditions.
BetaShares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
If you want Australian exposure but don't want to pick individual stocks, the BetaShares Australian Quality ETF could be a top option. It targets high-quality local shares with strong balance sheets, sustainable earnings, and high returns on capital.
The fund's holdings include standouts like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG).
These stocks have long histories of delivering steady profit growth even in uncertain environments. For investors seeking stability and long-term compounding on home soil, this fund could be an excellent building block. It was recently named as one to consider buying by the team at Betashares.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
Finally, for broad global diversification, the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF is one of the simplest and most effective ETFs on the ASX. It tracks a massive basket of more than 1,200 international stocks.
Holdings include global giants such as Nestle (SWX: NESN), LVMH (FRA: MOH), and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ).
