Australian investors do not need to stay limited to the ASX.
Some of the world's strongest businesses are listed offshore, and ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can make them easy to access in a single trade.
That can be useful for investors wanting exposure to global technology, US market leaders, and high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages.
Here are three world-class ETFs that could be worth a closer look.
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Global X Fang+ ETF (ASX: FANG)
The first ASX ETF to look at is the Global X Fang+ ETF.
This fund gives investors exposure to a concentrated group of global technology and innovation leaders. Its holdings include companies such as NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX).
NVIDIA is a particularly interesting example. The company has become one of the most important businesses in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, with its graphics processing units powering data centres, AI models, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing.
It is concentrated and can be volatile when technology valuations come under pressure. But for investors wanting exposure to some of the world's most influential digital companies, the Global X Fang+ ETF offers a simple way to own a basket of global names that are shaping how people work, shop, stream, communicate, and use AI.
iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF (ASX: IVV)
Another world-class ASX ETF to consider is the iShares S&P 500 ETF.
This fund tracks the S&P 500, giving Australian investors exposure to many of the largest listed companies in the United States. Its holdings include Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B).
Microsoft is a good example of the quality inside the index. The company has built a powerful position across enterprise software, cloud computing, productivity tools, gaming, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
Its Azure cloud platform gives it exposure to growing demand for digital infrastructure, while products such as Office, Teams, and Dynamics remain deeply embedded in businesses around the world.
The iShares S&P 500 ETF is broader than a pure technology fund. It includes healthcare, financials, consumer companies, industrials, and communication services. That makes it a straightforward option for investors wanting diversified exposure to corporate America.
VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)
A third ASX ETF that could be worth a look is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.
This fund focuses on international companies that have sustainable competitive advantages. Its holdings change periodically but currently include Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), Etsy (NYSE: ETSY), and Dassault Systemes (FRA: DSY).
Novo Nordisk shows why that moat approach can be powerful. The Danish healthcare giant has built a leading position in diabetes and obesity treatments, with strong brands, deep scientific expertise, and significant global demand for its medicines.
Healthcare businesses with strong intellectual property, regulatory experience, and trusted products can be difficult to displace. That can support pricing power and long-term earnings resilience.
For investors wanting exposure to high-quality international companies with strong advantages, this fund could be a strong long-term option.
