I believe that one of the best ways to build wealth is through buy and hold investing.
And one of the simplest ways to do this is with exchange traded funds (ETFs).
But which ones could be top picks for buy and hold investors? Let's look at three that could be worth considering:
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VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat AUD ETF (ASX: MOAT)
The first ASX ETF to consider is the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat AUD ETF.
This popular fund tracks a portfolio of US stocks that possess wide economic moats. This is a term to describe sustainable competitive advantages that could last 20 years or more.
This fund isn't about chasing hype. It is about backing businesses with pricing power, brand strength, intellectual property, or network effects. Current holdings include firms such as Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY). These companies operate in industries where scale and competitive positioning matter deeply.
Over long periods, businesses with genuine moats tend to defend margins and generate strong returns on capital. That quality bias could make the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat AUD ETF well suited to patient investors.
Betashares India Quality ETF (ASX: IIND)
If you're thinking 10 years ahead, it makes sense to look at where global growth could come from.
The Betashares India Quality ETF provides investors with exposure to high-quality Indian stocks that are screened for profitability and balance sheet strength. India's economy is expanding rapidly, supported by favourable demographics, rising middle-class consumption, and structural reforms.
Rather than tracking the entire market indiscriminately, this fund focuses on stocks exhibiting quality characteristics. That helps tilt exposure toward more sustainable long-term operators.
A decade is long enough for demographic and economic trends to play out. For investors seeking geographic diversification beyond developed markets, the Betashares India Quality ETF offers a targeted way to participate. It was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
The final ASX ETF to consider is the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.
It provides exposure to stocks involved in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. These are technologies reshaping manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and software.
Its holdings include names such as Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), a leader in robotic-assisted surgery, and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), which supplies the hardware backbone of AI systems.
Automation is not a short-term theme. Labour shortages, productivity pressures, and technological advances all support continued investment in robotics and AI. Over a 10-year horizon, these trends could compound meaningfully. This fund was also recommended by analysts at Betashares.
