Building long-term wealth in the share market often comes down to backing powerful trends and giving them time to play out.
For investors with a 10-year horizon, ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can offer exposure to global growth drivers without needing to pick individual stocks.
Here are three ASX ETFs that could be worth buying and holding for the next decade.
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BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
If you are looking for exposure to the world's most innovative companies, the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF is a hard one to ignore.
This ASX ETF tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, which is heavily weighted towards technology leaders and disruptive businesses. Among its top holdings are Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).
Nvidia is a standout holding. It has become a central player in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Its graphics processing units power everything from data centres to AI training models, making it a key enabler of next-generation technology.
With the digital economy continuing to expand and AI still in its early innings, this fund offers investors a way to gain exposure to companies shaping the future.
BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
For those wanting more targeted exposure to automation and robotics, the BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF provides access to a rapidly evolving theme.
Key holdings include Nvidia, ABB Ltd (SWX: ABBN), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG), all of which are involved in advancing robotics and AI technologies.
Importantly, the robotics industry is entering a new phase of growth. BetaShares notes that the sector is shifting from traditional factory automation towards intelligent machines capable of operating in real-world environments.
Falling costs, labour shortages, and advances in AI are accelerating adoption. The fund manager highlights that the global robotics market could reach US$111 billion by 2030, with humanoid robots alone expected to grow rapidly.
With its portfolio now including humanoid technology and broader AI enablers, the BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF gives investors exposure to what could be a major structural shift over the coming decade. It was recently recommended by analysts at BetaShares.
BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
Another ASX ETF that could reward patient investors is the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.
It focuses on leading technology companies across Asia. Its holdings include names such as WeChat owner Tencent Holdings (SEHK: 700), AliExpress owner Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), and iPhone manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM).
A key company here is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker. It plays a critical role in producing advanced semiconductors used in smartphones, AI systems, and high-performance computing.
As global demand for chips continues to rise, TSMC's position in the supply chain makes it an essential part of the technology ecosystem.
With Asia home to some of the fastest-growing digital economies in the world, this fund provides exposure to a region that could play an increasingly important role in global innovation over the next decade.
