Starting an investment portfolio can feel harder than it needs to be.
There are thousands of shares to choose from and plenty of market noise.
The good news for beginners is that ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can make the first step simpler.
This is because they offer investors exposure to a basket of shares in one easy trade.
With that in mind, here are five ASX ETFs that I think could be good options for beginner investors in July.
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Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF could be a good starting point.
It gives investors exposure to over a thousand companies across developed markets. That means investors are not relying only on Australia's banks, miners, and supermarkets to drive returns.
This fund can work as a global foundation because it spreads money across countries, sectors, currencies, and businesses. A beginner does not need to know which overseas company will be the next big winner to get started.
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)
But if you do want some exposure to the local market, the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF could be worth considering.
This fund tracks a large basket of Australian shares, including banks, miners, healthcare shares, retailers, property groups, infrastructure businesses, and industrial companies.
Australian shares can also be attractive because of dividends and franking credits. The local market is not as broad as the US or global markets, but it still gives investors exposure to some strong, cash-generating businesses.
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
For US exposure, the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF is worth considering.
It invests in 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
These are businesses linked to areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software, chips, digital advertising, streaming, ecommerce, and consumer technology.
This fund will likely be more volatile than a broad market ETF, so beginners should understand that it can fall sharply at times.
But over the long term, it gives exposure to some of the companies shaping how people work, shop, communicate, and use technology. That is likely to be a good thing over the next decade.
Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
Another ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.
It gives investors easy access to companies helping protect networks, data, cloud systems, devices, payments, and digital identities.
Cybersecurity is becoming a larger cost for businesses as more activity moves online. The risks are also growing as companies use more cloud software, remote access, artificial intelligence tools, and connected systems.
This means that it gives beginners exposure to a long-term theme that should remain relevant as the digital economy expands.
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)
Finally, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF could be worth a closer look.
This ASX ETF takes a selective approach to US shares. It looks for companies believed to have sustainable competitive advantages and attractive valuations.
In many respects, it mirrors the approach that legendary investor Warren Buffett used during his highly successful career.
This fund could appeal to beginners who want something more targeted than a standard index fund, but not as narrow as a single-sector ETF.
