Investing only in Australian shares can leave a portfolio heavily concentrated.
The local market is dominated by banks and miners, which means investors may miss out on many of the world's fastest-growing industries.
Fortunately, it is easy to gain global exposure without leaving the ASX boards.
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) make it possible to access hundreds or even thousands of international stocks with a single investment.
Here are three ASX ETFs that could make global investing simple.
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Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
The first ASX ETF to consider is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.
This fund provides exposure to more than 1,000 shares across major developed markets including the United States, Europe, and Japan. By owning this fund, investors gain access to a broad mix of industries and global leaders.
The portfolio includes companies such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), alongside well-known international brands like Nestlé (SWX: NESN) and Toyota Motor (TYO: 7203).
Rather than trying to pick individual global winners, the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF offers a diversified approach that captures the performance of large international businesses as a group.
Vanguard FTSE Asia ex-Japan Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAE)
Another ASX ETF that can help investors look beyond Australia is the Vanguard FTSE Asia ex-Japan Shares Index ETF.
This fund focuses on Asia's emerging and developing economies. Its holdings include major regional companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Tencent Holdings (SEHK: 700), and Samsung Electronics.
These businesses operate at the centre of industries like semiconductor manufacturing, ecommerce, and digital services across rapidly growing economies.
Asia's expanding middle class, rising technology adoption, and increasing consumer spending are powerful forces that could drive long-term growth across the region. This fund was recently recommended by analysts at Vanguard.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
A final ASX ETF worth considering is the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF.
It focuses on companies with strong financial characteristics. The fund screens for businesses with high returns on equity, stable earnings, and low financial leverage.
Current holdings include companies such as Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO). These businesses operate in areas like financial software, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and global healthcare.
By targeting companies with strong balance sheets and durable profitability, the strategy aims to capture global growth while emphasising business quality. This fund was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
