Looking at high performing ASX ETFs over the last year can be a great way to identify what sectors and markets are capturing returns.
Over this week, we have looked at the best performing funds from ETF giants iShares and Vanguard.
Today, let's examine the best performing ASX ETFs from Betashares.
Together, these three providers account for almost two thirds of all funds under management.
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Betashares Energy Transition Metals ETF (ASX: XMET)
This ASX ETF has benefited from the recent mining boom being driven by critical minerals tied to electrification, power generation, and energy security.
It has risen 117% in the last 12 months.
This fund provides exposure to a portfolio of global companies in the Energy Transition Metals ('ETMs') industry. ETMs are raw materials that are essential to the transition to a less carbon-intensive economy.
XMET provides exposure to global producers of copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, manganese, silver and rare earth elements.
Many of these commodities rallied due to growing electricity demand from AI infrastructure, grid expansion, EV production and supply shortages.
Strong performance from major holdings such as BHP Group (ASX: BHP) and Pls Group (ASX: PLS) boosted returns as investors focused on securing strategic mineral supply chains.
At the same time, broader inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions and government spending on clean-energy infrastructure helped drive money into resource-focused and thematic ETFs.
Betashares Capital – Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
Another emerging theme over the last year has been the outperformance of Asian equities.
This ASX ETF from Betashares aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (ex-Japan).
It has risen 82% in the last 12 months.
Investors have shifted into Asian technology and emerging-market growth stocks, particularly those linked to artificial intelligence, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.
This ETF holds major Asian tech companies such as Taiwan and Korean chipmakers, Chinese internet firms and other fast-growing regional technology businesses that benefited from the global AI boom and improving earnings growth.
Betashares Global Gold Miners ETF – Currency Hedged (ASX: MNRS)
This mining focussed fund from Betashares has risen an impressive 78% in the last year.
This has been influenced by several factors.
Firstly, gold prices surged to record highs over the past year. This dramatically boosted the profits and share prices of global gold-mining companies held inside the ETF.
Investors rotated into defensive sectors as global growth concerns and market volatility increased, and gold miners are often treated as a hedge during uncertain periods.
However it's worth noting this growth has slowed in 2026.
