It is fair to say that technology has become one of the strongest forces in global markets over the past decade.
It is changing how people work, shop, communicate, travel, manufacture goods, run businesses, and manage data.
That is why tech-focused ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be useful for long-term investors.
They provide exposure to broad technology themes without relying on a single company to get everything right.
But which ones could be good options right now?
Here are three amazing ASX tech ETFs that could be worth considering if you are aiming to buy and hold for a very long time.
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Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)
The first ASX tech ETF to look at is the Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF.
This fund gives investors exposure to Australian technology companies.
That makes it quite different from many global technology ETFs, which are dominated by US mega-caps.
The Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF offers local exposure to companies involved in software, online services, payments, digital infrastructure, and technology-enabled business models. This includes WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO).
The fund has been and will likely remain volatile, because smaller technology companies can move sharply when market sentiment changes. But for investors wanting exposure to home-grown innovation, this ASX ETF could be a compelling long-term option.
It was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
Another ASX tech ETF to consider for the long-term is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.
Asia is central to the global technology ecosystem. The region is home to major semiconductor companies, ecommerce platforms, digital payment networks, gaming businesses, hardware manufacturers, and online services used by over a billion people.
This gives the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF a powerful long-term theme.
It provides easy access to the companies building and serving the digital economies of countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, China, and India. This includes Tencent (SEHK: 700) and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU).
The fund can be more volatile than a broad global ETF because it is concentrated in one region and one sector. Investors also need to be comfortable with currency, regulatory, and geopolitical risks. But the long-term opportunity remains significant.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
A third ASX tech ETF to look at is the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.
As its name implies, it gives investors exposure to the physical side of the technology revolution.
Artificial intelligence receives plenty of attention, but the real-world application of technology often requires machines, sensors, automation systems, industrial software, and robotics.
That is where this ETF comes in. It invests in companies involved in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. These tools can help factories become more efficient, warehouses move faster, healthcare systems improve precision, and businesses reduce reliance on repetitive manual processes.
Its holdings include Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) and Keyence Corp.
The long-term case is easy to understand. Many industries are looking for ways to improve productivity, deal with labour shortages, and make better use of data. Robotics and artificial intelligence can help solve those problems.
