Not a fan of stock picking but want to put money into the market in December? There's a way!
Rather than trying to pick individual winners, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer an easy, low-stress way to spread risk while still tapping into some of the most powerful investment themes of the decade.
If you are putting $10,000 to work this December, here are three ASX ETFs to look at very closely:
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iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
For broad-based, dependable growth, it is hard to beat the iShares S&P 500 ETF. It tracks the S&P 500 index, giving investors exposure to the biggest and strongest companies in the United States.
Its top holdings include Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), and Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY). These are three giants that weren't in the spotlight a decade ago but have become major drivers of index returns. Alongside them sit the familiar megacap tech leaders that have powered US markets for years.
For long-term investors, this fund remains one of the simplest and most effective core holdings available on the ASX.
Betashares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)
Cloud computing is still in the early stages of a decades-long growth curve, and the Betashares Cloud Computing ETF gives investors targeted exposure to companies that are building the digital backbone of the modern world.
Its holdings include Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), and Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP). All three play critical roles in cloud storage, workflow software, and online shopping.
A holding worth spotlighting is ServiceNow. Its digital workflow and automation platform has become essential for large organisations managing complex operations across multiple systems.
With cloud adoption still gaining momentum across industries and governments, this fund offers investors a direct line into a megatrend with significant growth potential. It is no wonder then that Betashares' analysts recently recommended this fund.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF targets one of the most powerful megatrends of this generation: automation and AI.
It holds global leaders such as Keyence Corporation (FRA: KEE), Fanuc (FRA: FUC) and ABB Ltd (SWX: ABBN). These are companies building the robots, sensors, and industrial intelligence systems driving the next wave of productivity.
Fanuc is worth spotlighting. It has been a world leader in industrial robotics for decades and continues to dominate in manufacturing automation. With factories worldwide racing to modernise, Fanuc sits at the heart of a long-term global investment cycle that shows no signs of slowing.
Overall, the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF gives investors a smart, diversified way to harness the rise of automation without betting on a single company. This fund was also recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
