If I had $10,000 to invest in Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) today, these three would be on my shortlist.
Each offers a different way to invest for long-term growth. Here is why I like them.
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Vanguard Global Technology Index ETF (ASX: VTEK)
The Vanguard Global Technology Index ETF would be my choice for investors wanting more exposure to global technology.
The fund invests in hundreds of technology stocks across developed and emerging markets.
That includes businesses involved in areas such as semiconductors, software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure.
I like this approach because technology is becoming increasingly important across almost every industry. Businesses are spending heavily on computing power, automation, cybersecurity, and digital services, and I expect that trend to continue for many years.
Of course, a technology-focused ETF can be volatile, particularly when valuations are high or growth expectations change.
But for money I could leave invested for the long term, I think the VTEK ETF offers an interesting way to back one of the strongest structural growth areas in the global economy.
Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAE)
I would also consider the VAE ETF. This fund gives investors access to Asian markets outside Japan, including major economies such as China, India, Taiwan, and South Korea.
For me, that opens the door to a different set of long-term opportunities.
Asia is home to some of the world's largest populations, rapidly developing consumer markets, and important businesses across technology, manufacturing, financial services, and other industries.
It can also complement a portfolio already heavily exposed to Australia or the United States.
There will be periods when Asian markets struggle, and political, regulatory, and economic risks can be higher in some countries.
Even so, I think the region has plenty of potential over the next decade, and the VAE ETF provides a simple way to gain diversified exposure.
Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG)
The Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF takes a different approach.
Rather than focusing on one region or sector, the fund combines a range of Australian and international investments in a single ETF.
Around 90% of the portfolio is generally allocated to growth assets such as shares, with the remainder in more defensive investments.
I think that makes the VDHG ETF particularly interesting for investors who want a broadly diversified portfolio without having to build and rebalance it themselves.
It could work as a major holding in a portfolio, or simply as another diversified investment alongside existing shares and ETFs.
The high allocation to shares means it can still fall sharply when markets struggle. But over a long timeframe, I like the balance between diversification and growth potential.
Foolish takeaway
I like all three of these Vanguard ETFs for the long term.
The VTEK ETF gives me exposure to global technology, the VAE ETF adds some of Asia's biggest growth markets, while the VDHG ETF offers a much broader approach.
They are quite different investments, but I think each could have a place in a long-term portfolio.
