5 ASX ETFs for beginners with $500

These funds could be worth getting acquainted with if you are new to the share market.

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Starting your investment journey and have $500 ready to invest?

The good news is that this can be more than enough to start building an investment portfolio with ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Listed below are five ASX ETFs that beginners could choose from, depending on the type of exposure they want.

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Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.

This fund gives investors exposure to leading technology companies across Asia, but excluding Japan. That can include businesses involved in semiconductors, ecommerce, digital payments, online platforms, and hardware.

It is a higher-risk option than a broad market fund because it focuses on one region and one sector. But for beginners who want exposure to Asian technology growth, this ASX ETF could be a great place to start.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

Another ASX ETF that beginners could consider is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.

Cybersecurity has become an essential part of modern life. Businesses, governments, and individuals all need protection as more activity moves online.

This fund gives investors exposure to global companies working in areas such as threat detection, network security, identity protection, and cloud security.

It is a thematic ETF, so it can be more volatile than a broad index fund. But the long-term demand for cybersecurity services appears unlikely to disappear.

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

A third ASX ETF to look at is the hugely popular Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.

This fund provides exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Many of them are global leaders in technology, online retail, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services.

For beginners, this can be a simple way to invest in some of the world's most influential growth companies through one ASX trade. This includes NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).

iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI)

Another option for beginners to look at is the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF.

This fund invests in global companies that sell everyday products such as food, beverages, household items, and personal care goods.

These businesses may not grow as quickly as technology companies, but demand for their products can be more stable. That can make this ASX ETF useful for investors wanting global exposure with a more defensive tilt.

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

A final ASX ETF for beginners to consider is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.

It gives investors broad exposure to developed markets outside Australia. It holds companies across the United States, Europe, Japan, and other major markets.

For beginners, this can be one of the simplest ways to diversify globally. It will still rise and fall with share markets, but it spreads money across many countries, sectors, and companies in a single investment.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF and Betashares Capital - Asia Technology Tigers Etf. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Apple, BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Apple, Nvidia, and Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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