I think that one of the most underrated investing strategies is doing less, not more.
Instead of constantly checking prices, reacting to headlines, or second-guessing decisions, there's a strong case for choosing a small number of high-quality exchange traded funds (ETFs), investing, and then getting on with life.
If you are aiming to put money to work today with the intention of not looking at it again until next Christmas, these are three ASX ETFs that could be worth owning through whatever the market throws up over the next year and beyond.
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Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF gives investors exposure to 100 of the most innovative non-financial stocks listed on the famous Nasdaq exchange. While it is often associated with the biggest tech names, the portfolio is broader than many people realise.
Alongside companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), this fund also holds businesses such as Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), and Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU). These are companies with enormous scale, global reach, and strong competitive positions.
If I had to single out one holding, it would be Nvidia. It has become a critical supplier to the artificial intelligence ecosystem, and its chips now sit at the centre of data centres, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computing. This ASX ETF gives exposure to that long-term growth story without relying on a single stock to get it right.
Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF (ASX: CFLO)
The Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF takes a very different approach to the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF. It looks for global stocks that generate consistently strong free cash flow. That cash generation can be used to reinvest in the business, reduce debt, or return money to shareholders.
The portfolio includes names such as Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), Visa (NYSE: V), and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). These are businesses with entrenched positions in their industries and proven ability to turn sales into real cash.
Alphabet stands out as a classic example. Its dominance in search and digital advertising continues to fund investment in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and new platforms. This leaves it well-placed for growth over the next decade.
The Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
Betashares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)
A third ASX ETF to buy could be the Betashares Cloud Computing ETF. It is a more targeted play on one of the most important shifts in the global economy. It invests in stocks that provide the infrastructure and software powering cloud-based services.
Holdings include ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW). These businesses sit behind everything from enterprise workflows to online retail and data analytics.
Given how the shift to the cloud still has a long way to go, this fund could be one to hold onto for the long term. It was also recently recommended by Betashares.
