The ASX is full of quality companies, but some of the world's most dominant businesses are listed overseas.
That is where exchange traded funds (ETFs) can help.
In a single ASX trade, investors can gain exposure to global technology leaders, Asian digital giants, or high-quality international companies with strong financial profiles.
With that in mind, here are three ASX ETFs that could be worth a closer look.
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Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
The first ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.
This fund allows investors to own a slice of the companies building the modern digital economy. Its holdings include NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).
Microsoft is a good example of why this fund remains so relevant. The company is no longer just about Windows and Office. It now sits across cloud computing, enterprise software, cybersecurity, gaming, workplace productivity, and artificial intelligence.
Its products are deeply embedded in businesses around the world, which gives it a powerful position as companies keep digitising their operations.
This ETF can be volatile because it is heavily exposed to technology and growth shares. But for investors wanting access to global businesses that are shaping how people work, communicate, consume media, and use AI, it offers a simple route into the Nasdaq's biggest names.
Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
Another ASX ETF that could appeal to investors looking for global winners is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.
This fund focuses on leading technology and online retail companies across Asia excluding Japan. Its holdings include SK Hynix (NYSE: JNSB), Samsung Electronics (FRA: SSU), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM).
SK Hynix is a particularly interesting holding. The South Korean memory giant has become increasingly important as demand grows for high-performance memory used in artificial intelligence, data centres, and advanced computing.
That gives the fund a different flavour from many US-focused technology ETFs. It is not only about software platforms and digital advertising. It also provides exposure to the hardware, semiconductors, and supply chains that support the next wave of global technology growth.
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL)
A third ASX ETF to look at is the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF.
This fund takes a different approach. Rather than simply buying the biggest global companies, it focuses on international shares that boast quality characteristics such as strong profitability, low leverage, and resilient earnings.
Its holdings include Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS), Airbus (ETR: AIR), and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO).
Cadence is a useful example of the type of company this fund can hold. It provides electronic design automation software used by semiconductor and electronics companies to design complex chips and systems.
As chips become more advanced, the software used to design them becomes increasingly important. That gives Cadence exposure to long-term growth in areas such as artificial intelligence, automotive technology, cloud infrastructure, and connected devices.
Overall, this focus on financially strong global businesses could potentially make it a top option for investors wanting international exposure with a quality filter.
