A $50,000 investment can give investors a solid starting point on the ASX.
And with exchange traded funds (ETFs), it can easily be spread across Australia, global markets, technology, cybersecurity, and robotics.
Here is one way to invest $50,000 in ASX ETFs this month.
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Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
I would start with the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.
A $20,000 investment in this fund could form the core of the portfolio.
It gives investors exposure to a large number of companies across developed markets, such as the United States, Europe, Japan, and other major economies. This includes global healthcare companies, technology leaders, consumer brands, industrial businesses, and financial giants.
This fund could act as the foundation before adding more targeted ETFs around it.
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)
Next, I would consider putting $10,000 into the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF.
This fund provides broad exposure to the local share market. That means investors can own a slice of Australia's banks, miners, healthcare shares, retailers, property groups, infrastructure businesses, and industrial companies in one trade.
It also gives the portfolio exposure to Australian dividends and franking credits.
The local market is not as deep as global markets, but it still deserves a place in a balanced ASX ETF portfolio.
Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
I would then put $7,500 into the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.
Cybersecurity has become a permanent cost of operating in the digital economy.
Companies need to protect data, networks, cloud systems, employees, customers, and payments. As more activity moves online, the risks become larger and more complex.
This ASX ETF gives investors exposure to companies trying to solve those problems through identity security, endpoint protection, cloud security, threat detection, and network defence.
It is more targeted than a broad market fund, but the long-term demand drivers are hard to ignore.
Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
Another $7,500 could go into the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.
This fund gives investors exposure to Asian technology companies, including businesses linked to semiconductors, hardware, ecommerce, gaming, and digital platforms.
It is a different type of technology exposure from a US-focused fund. Asia plays a major role in both building the digital economy and serving large, fast-moving consumer markets.
The risks are higher because the fund is concentrated by region and sector, but the long-term growth potential remains attractive.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
The final $5,000 could go into the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.
This fund gives exposure to companies involved in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, drones, unmanned vehicles, and intelligent machinery.
It is a higher-risk holding, so I would keep the allocation smaller.
The opportunity is tied to industries trying to improve productivity, reduce labour constraints, and use smarter machines in more settings.
It was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
