Finding investments you can buy and hold is about identifying trends that are likely to matter not just next year, but five or ten years from now.
The good news is that ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can make this easier by giving you access to entire themes rather than relying on a single company to get it right.
Here are three ETFs that approach long-term investing from very different angles.
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BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
The first ETF worth considering is the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF.
You may have noticed that cyber threats are becoming more frequent, more sophisticated, and more costly. That creates a situation where spending on security is not optional. It is essential.
The companies in this ETF are not just beneficiaries of a trend. They are part of the infrastructure that keeps the digital world running.
Key holdings include CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT).
This makes the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF less about hype and more about necessity, which can be a powerful foundation for long-term investing.
BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
Another ETF that looks well-placed for long-term growth is the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.
This fund is not just a technology ETF. It is a demographic and economic story wrapped in a portfolio.
It provides exposure to companies operating in some of the most densely populated and rapidly digitising regions in the world. As more people come online, adopt digital payments, and consume digital services, the companies in this ETF stand to benefit.
Its holdings include Tencent Holdings (SEHK: 700), Meituan (SEHK: 3690), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM).
What sets this fund apart is that it captures growth that is being driven by adoption, not just innovation. Analysts at BetaShares recently recommended the fund.
BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
A third ETF that could be a top long-term pick is the BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.
This fund focuses on companies that are applying robotics and AI across industries.
It includes businesses involved in automation, precision manufacturing, and advanced systems that are already being used in the real world.
Key holdings include Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), Keyence, and ABB Ltd (SWX: ABBN).
This makes it less about future possibilities and more about ongoing transformation. Factories, hospitals, and supply chains are already being reshaped by these technologies.
It was also recently recommended by analysts at BetaShares.
