With the year drawing to a close, December can be a great time to reassess your portfolio.
Markets have been choppy because of interest rate uncertainty and ongoing volatility in global tech, but this also means some high-quality exchange traded funds (ETFs) are now trading at appealing levels ahead of the final month of the year.
As a result, if you have $10,000 ready to put to work before 2026 arrives, here are five ASX ETFs well worth considering.
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BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
Cybersecurity continues to be one of the fastest-growing global industries, and the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF gives investors direct exposure to the stocks leading that charge. Its portfolio includes major names such as CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), which are benefiting from surging demand for cloud security, AI-driven threat detection, and enterprise protection. With cyberattacks rising globally, this ASX ETF taps into a long-duration megatrend that should continue powering ahead into the 2030s.
BetaShares India Quality ETF (ASX: IIND)
Another ASX ETF to look at is the BetaShares India Quality ETF. It focuses specifically on high-quality Indian companies with strong fundamentals across technology, finance, consumer goods and infrastructure. Holdings such as Infosys (NYSE: INFY), HDFC Bank (NSEI: HDFCBANK), and Tata Consultancy Services (NSEI: TCS) are positioned to benefit from rising incomes, urbanisation, digital adoption, and ongoing economic reform. For investors wanting exposure to a modernising, fast-expanding emerging market, this fund could be worth a look. Analysts at Betashares recently named it as one to consider buying.
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF is designed for investors who want exposure to US companies with sustainable competitive advantages. These are the kind of businesses that can protect profits, widen margins and compound value over long periods. Its holdings change periodically but currently include giants like Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE), Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), and Nike (NYSE: NKE).
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)
If you want simple, broad exposure to the Australian share market, the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF remains the easiest and most cost-effective way to get it. This fund tracks the largest companies on the ASX, including Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), and CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL). It could work well as a core portfolio holding for those wanting long-term stability, broad diversification and franked dividend exposure.
Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)
For investors who value income more than growth, the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF could be worth a shout. It focuses on Australian shares with higher-than-average dividend yields, providing a steady stream of franked distributions. With holdings like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC), Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF gives investors a simple way to boost the cash-generating side of their portfolio heading into the new year.
