Likely thanks to the success of the MOAT ETF, VanEck launched GOAT back in 2020. It was designed as an expansion of the original MOAT ETF's scope. The VanEck Wide Moat ETF was designed to hold a portfolio of US stocks that all displayed characteristics of possessing a wide economic moat. This is the term originally coined by Warren Buffett to describe an inherent competitive advantage a company could possess.

Since MOAT was restricted to the US markets, GOAT was a supplementary fund that extended this mandate to other stock markets around the world.

Well, that was the modus operandi of the past six years. However, the VanEck International Wide Moat ETF has just gone through a rebranding exercise. So much so that it is arguably now a different ETF. Let's get into what's changed.

No longer the GOAT of ASX ETFs?

First up, GOAT is no longer the VanEck International Wide Moat ETF. It is now known as the VanEck Dynamic International Equity ETF (ASX: GOAT).

Gone is the talk of moats. Instead, this new ETF in an old skin promises to give "investors access to a portfolio of international developed markets companies selected by a proprietary, rules-based AI-driven approach that combines fundamental, market-based and macroeconomic signals". According to the provider, the VanEck Dynamic Internaitonal Equity ETF is "Australia's first and only AI-driven international equity ETF". It reportedly provides "access to 150 international companies selected by AI, bringing machine intelligence to international investing on the ASX for the first time".

Despite its nominally international focus, GOAT's portfolio remains heavily tilted towards the United States, with 57.2% of its weighted portfolio currently allocated to US stocks. Other meaningful contributors include Japan, Canada, Israel, the UK, and Singapore. Amongst many others.

In terms of individual stocks, GOAT's current holdings include Micron Technologies, ASML Holdings, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, Shell, and General Motors.

Since this ETF has only been employing its new strategy for about a week now, we can't comment on its performance. However, it is worth noting that, according to VanEck, the Akros Enhanced World ex-Australia Index that GOAT tracks has delivered an average performance of 16.7% per annum over the past ten years (as of 30 June).

Let's see if GOAT can keep those numbers up going forward. The VanEck Dynamic International Equity ETF now charges a management fee of 0.49% per annum.

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What is important is whether your investments give you exposure to companies, industries, and regions that could still be relevant in a decade or two.

With that in mind, here are three top ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) that could be worth buying and holding for the long term.

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF gives investors exposure to some of the world's best growth companies.

This fund owns 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Examples include Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).

What makes this fund attractive over a 20-year period is the way its holdings sit close to the big profit pools of the digital economy.

Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, chips, software, digital advertising, ecommerce, streaming, and consumer technology are not short-term market themes. They are areas where huge amounts of spending, talent, and innovation are likely to keep flowing.

Some companies in the fund will lose momentum over time. Others may become even more important. That is the advantage of using an ETF. Investors can own the broader ecosystem rather than trying to guess exactly which company will dominate in 2046.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF offers a different lens on technology.

Many investors look at tech through a US market lens, but Asia is central to the global digital economy. It is home to major businesses involved in semiconductors, memory chips, hardware, ecommerce, online platforms, gaming, and digital services.

Examples of holdings include SK Hynix (NASDAQ: SKHY) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM).

This fund is not a low-risk option. It is concentrated in one region and one sector, and investors need to be comfortable with volatility, currency movements, and geopolitical risk.

But the long-term case is still compelling. Asia is where a large part of the world's digital infrastructure is built, and it is also home to enormous consumer markets that continue to move online.

By 2046, the region's technology leaders could be playing an even larger role in global markets.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

The VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF gives investors a more selective way to own global shares.

This fund looks for international companies that are considered to have strong competitive advantages and are trading at attractive valuations.

That makes it different from a standard global ETF. Rather than just owning the largest companies in the market, this ASX ETF is trying to identify businesses with qualities that can protect profits over time. That could include strong brands, cost advantages, intellectual property, network effects, or high switching costs.

Examples of its holdings include Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) and Nike (NYSE: NKE).

The fund's role in a long-term portfolio is discipline. It gives investors exposure to global businesses, but with a filter that looks beyond popularity and market size.

Over a long period, that combination of competitive strength and valuation awareness could be valuable as market leadership changes and investors move between different sectors, countries, and themes.

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The ex-dividend date for the distributions listed below is next Wednesday, 1 July. The record date is 2 July.

The indicative payment date for most of these ETFs is 27 July.

There are some absolute whopper dividends available for investors who own or buy these ASX ETFs before their ex-dividend dates.

Let's take a look.

How does a 14% to 16% dividend yield in a single payment sound?

The stand-out is VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: MHOT), which will pay $20.54 per unit.

That's not a typo.

Today, the MHOT ETF is $138.40 per unit, which means this next distribution, on its own, represents a 14.8% dividend yield.

Let's just take a moment to let that soak in.

Also paying a massive dividend this time around is VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX).

GDX ETF will pay $17.99 per unit.

At the time of writing, ASX GDX is $111.09 per unit, which means the next dividend represents a 16.2% yield.

Why are these payments so big?

In the case of MHOT, this next dividend is the fruits of mainly US companies with major competitive advantages (moats), benefiting from a record-high market, turbocharged by the US dollar's weakness against an ascendant Aussie dollar this year.

In the case of GDX, the dividend is the result of miners' supercharged earnings from a skyrocketing gold price over the past two years.

Other dividends for VanEck ASX ETF investors

Here is a condensed list of estimated distributions that VanEck will pay ASX ETF investors on 27 July.

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT) will pay $11.61 per unit.

The VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (ASX: VLUE) will pay $6.65 per unit.

VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (ASX: EMKT) will pay $4.64 per unit. 

The VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT) will pay $2.68 per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL) will pay $2.16 per unit.

The VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ASX: ESPO) will pay $1.93 per unit.

VanEck Global Defence ETF (ASX: DFND) will pay $1.20 per unit. 

The VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF (ASX: CETF) will pay $1.19 per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ASX: ESGI) will pay $1.02 per unit.

But wait, there's more!

VanEck Australian Property ETF (ASX: MVA) will pay 79 cents per unit.

The VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF (ASX: GRNV) will pay 65 cents per unit.

The VanEck Australian Resources ETF (ASX: MVR) will pay 56 cents per unit.

VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (ASX: MVS) will pay 27 cents per unit.

The VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB) will pay 15 cents per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF (ASX: QSML) will pay 13 cents per unit.

The VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: 5GOV) will pay 12 cents per unit.

VanEck Global Clean Energy ETF (ASX: CLNE) will pay 7 cents per unit.

The VanEck Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (ASX: HLTH) will pay 4 cents per unit.

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With the right mix of ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs), investors can get broad exposure to Australian shares, global markets, and selected quality companies.

Here is one simple way to do it with just three investments.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

The first ASX ETF to consider as part of this portfolio is the iShares S&P 500 ETF.

This fund can act as the global growth engine of the portfolio. It gives investors exposure to 500 large companies listed in the United States, which remains the deepest and most influential share market in the world.

That means the fund is connected to many of the businesses setting the pace in technology, healthcare, consumer products, financial services, industrials, and communication services. This includes Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA).

A key attraction of this fund is that it does not require investors to decide which US giant will win next. It spreads capital across a large group of market leaders and allows the portfolio to participate as corporate America keeps adapting, innovating, and expanding.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF could be another good addition to this portfolio.

It brings the portfolio back home. The fund provides exposure to a large basket of Australian shares, including banking giants, mining behemoths, healthcare companies, retailers, property groups, infrastructure businesses, and industrial names.

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF also provides a source of income, as many Australian companies have a long history of paying dividends.

This gives the portfolio a different shape from a purely global strategy. It adds exposure to Australian profits, Australian dividends, and the domestic economy, while still spreading risk across a broad group of local companies.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

The final component of this portfolio could be the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This ASX ETF can add a more selective layer to the portfolio. It looks beyond Australia and focuses on international companies that are judged to have strong competitive positions and attractive valuations.

That makes it different from a standard index fund. Instead of simply following the biggest companies by market value, it tries to find businesses with advantages that may help protect profits over time. Those advantages can come from strong brands, valuable intellectual property, cost benefits, customer loyalty, or products that are difficult to replace.

This can give the portfolio exposure to companies that may be able to defend their market positions through changing conditions. It also helps broaden the portfolio beyond the Australian market and the US-heavy exposure investors may already get through IVV.

Foolish takeaway

It might be simple, but combining the IVV, VAS, and GOAT ETFs could give investors a winning three-ETF portfolio with global scale, local exposure, dividend potential, and a selective quality tilt.

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One way to think about this is through the idea of a moat.

A moat is the defence around a business. It is what makes it hard for competitors to come in, steal customers, crush margins, or copy the model.

That moat can come from a powerful brand, scale, patents, network effects, customer loyalty, cost advantages, or products that are painful to replace once they are embedded.

Its value is that it can give a company more time, more pricing power, and more room to keep earning attractive returns.

Fortunately, ASX investors do not have to identify every moat stock themselves. These two ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) are built around that idea.

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)

One way to put the moat idea to work is through the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF.

This fund focuses on US companies that have durable competitive strengths, while also taking valuation into account.

That second part is important. A great business can still be a poor investment if the price is too high.

The portfolio can look quite different from a standard US index fund. Holdings currently include Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA).

That mix shows the fund is not trying to follow one theme. Fortinet gives exposure to cybersecurity, NXP sits inside the semiconductor supply chain, and NVIDIA remains one of the most important companies in advanced computing and artificial intelligence.

The common thread is not the industry. It is the idea that each business has characteristics that may help it defend its economics over time.

For investors who want a more selective way to own US shares, this ETF could be a top option.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

Another ASX ETF that uses the same philosophy is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This fund gives investors exposure to moat-style companies outside Australia, creating a wider opportunity set than the local market can offer.

Its holdings currently include Murata Manufacturing (FRA: MUR1), Etsy Inc (NYSE: ETSY), and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO).

These companies are very different from one another. Murata is tied to electronic components, Etsy operates an online marketplace, and Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare leader.

But that is part of the appeal of this type of fund. It is not trying to tell investors that one sector will dominate the next decade. It is trying to find businesses with strong positions that may be able to keep earning good returns across different industries and markets.

That can make the fund useful for investors who like the Warren Buffett idea of owning quality businesses, but want more geographic variety than a US-only approach.

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ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be a simple way to add global exposure, quality filters, and long-term growth potential without having to pick every individual stock yourself.

But which ones could be buys?

Here are three world-class ASX ETFs that could be worth a closer look.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

The VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF takes a more selective approach to global investing.

Rather than simply buying the biggest companies in the world, the fund looks for international businesses that combine quality with attractive valuations. This can lead it into a very different mix of names from a standard global index, with holdings such as NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI), Etsy (NYSE: ETSY), and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO).

The common thread is durability. The fund is looking for companies with characteristics that can help them defend profits over time, whether that comes from strong brands, valuable intellectual property, scale, loyal customers, or high switching costs.

For investors, that can be a powerful combination. A portfolio of businesses with strong competitive positions and valuation discipline could be well placed to compound over the long term.

Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF (ASX: CFLO)

Another ASX ETF that could help strengthen a portfolio is the Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF.

This fund focuses on global companies that generate strong free cash flow. Its holdings include ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR), and Visa (NYSE: V).

Free cash flow is important because it shows how much money a business can generate after funding the spending needed to keep operating and growing.

Companies with strong free cash flow can have more control over their future. They may be able to invest in new opportunities, strengthen their balance sheets, buy back shares, pay dividends, or make acquisitions without relying too heavily on outside funding.

That can be especially valuable when markets become more selective and investors start paying closer attention to financial quality.

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

A third ASX ETF to look at is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.

This fund is the simplest of the three, but that is arguably part of its strength. It gives investors broad exposure to developed markets outside Australia, including the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Its holdings include NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).

The Australian share market is heavily influenced by banks, miners, supermarkets, and a relatively small number of large companies. This fund gives investors access to a much wider opportunity set.

That includes global technology leaders, healthcare giants, industrial businesses, consumer brands, and financial companies that are not available on the ASX.

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Some of the world's strongest businesses are listed offshore, and ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can make them easy to access in a single trade.

That can be useful for investors wanting exposure to global technology, US market leaders, and high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages.

Here are three world-class ETFs that could be worth a closer look.

Global X Fang+ ETF (ASX: FANG)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the Global X Fang+ ETF.

This fund gives investors exposure to a concentrated group of global technology and innovation leaders. Its holdings include companies such as NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX).

NVIDIA is a particularly interesting example. The company has become one of the most important businesses in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, with its graphics processing units powering data centres, AI models, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing.

It is concentrated and can be volatile when technology valuations come under pressure. But for investors wanting exposure to some of the world's most influential digital companies, the Global X Fang+ ETF offers a simple way to own a basket of global names that are shaping how people work, shop, stream, communicate, and use AI.

iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF (ASX: IVV)

Another world-class ASX ETF to consider is the iShares S&P 500 ETF.

This fund tracks the S&P 500, giving Australian investors exposure to many of the largest listed companies in the United States. Its holdings include Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B).

Microsoft is a good example of the quality inside the index. The company has built a powerful position across enterprise software, cloud computing, productivity tools, gaming, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

Its Azure cloud platform gives it exposure to growing demand for digital infrastructure, while products such as Office, Teams, and Dynamics remain deeply embedded in businesses around the world.

The iShares S&P 500 ETF is broader than a pure technology fund. It includes healthcare, financials, consumer companies, industrials, and communication services. That makes it a straightforward option for investors wanting diversified exposure to corporate America.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

A third ASX ETF that could be worth a look is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This fund focuses on international companies that have sustainable competitive advantages. Its holdings change periodically but currently include Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), Etsy (NYSE: ETSY), and Dassault Systemes (FRA: DSY).

Novo Nordisk shows why that moat approach can be powerful. The Danish healthcare giant has built a leading position in diabetes and obesity treatments, with strong brands, deep scientific expertise, and significant global demand for its medicines.

Healthcare businesses with strong intellectual property, regulatory experience, and trusted products can be difficult to displace. That can support pricing power and long-term earnings resilience.

For investors wanting exposure to high-quality international companies with strong advantages, this fund could be a strong long-term option.

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If you are, exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be worth considering.

They allow investors to buy groups of quality stocks from different areas with relative ease, removing the need to pick individual stocks.

But which funds could be great buy and hold options? Here are three to consider:

Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF.

This fund gives investors exposure to the local companies trying to digitise parts of the economy that still have plenty of room to modernise.

That includes businesses involved in online marketplaces, data centres, financial technology, healthcare software, accounting platforms, and enterprise systems. These companies are very different from one another, but they share a common thread. They use technology to make large industries work better.

This gives investors access to the ASX names building tools, platforms, and infrastructure that could become more embedded over time.

The Australian technology sector can be volatile, but for patient investors, this fund offers a simple way to back local innovation across several different business models. It was recently recommended by Betashares.

Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth a look is the Global X FANG+ ETF.

This fund is concentrated in a small group of global technology and innovation leaders. That makes it very different from a broad market ETF.

Its holdings are companies that already influence enormous parts of the global economy. They shape how people search, shop, stream, advertise, communicate, build software, run cloud workloads, and use artificial intelligence.

The fund's concentration increases risk, because a small number of companies drive performance. But it also gives investors direct exposure to businesses with huge profit pools, strong balance sheets, and the ability to reinvest heavily in the next wave of technology.

For investors who believe the world's largest digital platforms can keep expanding their reach, this fund could be one to hold onto. It was recently recommended by the team at Global X.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

A third ASX ETF to consider is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This fund takes a more selective approach to global investing. It looks for companies that have sustainable competitive advantages (aka wide moats) and are trading at attractive valuations.

That gives the ETF a different job from the other two funds. Rather than focusing mainly on technology or innovation, it searches for businesses with staying power.

A company might have a moat because of a trusted brand, cost advantage, network effect, valuable intellectual property, or customer relationships that are hard to break. These qualities can help protect profits when competitors try to attack.

The valuation discipline is also important. Great businesses are not automatically great investments if the price is too high.

For a 10-year holding period, this fund could offer a useful blend of global diversification, quality, and price awareness.

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They make investing easy, by removing the need to pick stocks and providing high levels of diversification.

But which ASX ETFs could be buys in June? Let's take a look at three that I think could be worth considering. They are as follows:

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.

This fund gives investors exposure to a group of companies that are deeply embedded in modern life. Its holdings include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX).

What makes the fund interesting is how many different profit pools it touches. Devices, streaming, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), digital advertising, software, ecommerce, and semiconductors are all represented in different ways.

That gives the fund more depth than a simple technology ETF label suggests. Some holdings are building the infrastructure behind AI. Others are monetising attention, entertainment, productivity, or digital ecosystems.

The fund can be volatile, particularly when investors become nervous about growth valuations. But over the long term, it offers a simple way to own many of the companies shaping how people live, work, shop, and communicate.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth a look is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This fund is built around a disciplined idea. It looks for global companies that have lasting competitive advantages and are trading at attractive valuations.

Its holdings change periodically but currently include Novo Nordisk (CPH: NOVO B), Thales (FRA: CSF), and Nike (NYSE: NKE).

These businesses are not all exposed to the same trend. One is tied to global healthcare demand, another to defence and aerospace technology, and another to one of the world's most recognised consumer brands.

That variety is useful. The fund is not trying to make one big macro call. It is searching across global markets for companies that may be hard for competitors to dislodge, whether because of brand strength, intellectual property, scale, switching costs, or specialist expertise.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

A third ASX ETF to consider is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.

The digital economy has created a permanent security problem. Every cloud migration, online payment, remote worker, connected device, and AI tool increases the number of systems that need protection.

This fund gives investors exposure to companies trying to solve that problem. Holdings include CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT).

Cybersecurity spending is not just about avoiding inconvenience. For many businesses and governments, it is about protecting customer data, critical infrastructure, operations, and reputation.

The fund may still rise and fall with sentiment toward growth shares. But the underlying need for better digital defence looks unlikely to fade, which could make this ASX ETF a compelling long-term option.

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They allow investors to buy a ready-made basket of shares in a single trade, which can reduce the pressure of trying to pick the perfect stock.

They can also help beginners spread their money across different markets, sectors, and investment styles from day one.

Here are three ASX ETFs that could be perfect for beginners.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF.

This fund is a simple way to buy a broad slice of corporate Australia. It holds many of the country's largest listed businesses, including Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES).

For beginners, this can be useful because it turns the local market into a single investment. Instead of choosing between banks, miners, retailers, healthcare shares, and property trusts, this ASX ETF provides exposure to all of them.

It also keeps investors connected to familiar companies that shape the Australian economy. That can make it easier to understand what is inside the fund and why it moves.

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS)

Another ASX ETF that could be ideal for beginners is the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF.

This fund opens the door to the full depth of the US share market. It does not just focus on the largest names. It reaches across large, mid, small, and micro-cap companies, giving investors exposure to thousands of businesses in one trade.

Its holdings include NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). These companies sit at the centre of major global trends, but the fund also captures a much wider set of American businesses.

This breadth is important. The US has produced many of the world's most successful companies, but future winners will not all come from the same corner of the market.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

A third ASX ETF that could be perfect for beginners is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This fund takes a different approach. It looks for global companies that have sustainable competitive advantages and are trading at attractive valuations.

That gives it a stock picker's flavour inside an ETF structure. Rather than simply buying the biggest companies in the market, it searches for businesses that may be difficult for rivals to disrupt.

Current holdings include Novo Nordisk (CPH: NOVO B), Thales (FRA: CSF), and Nike (NYSE: NKE).

This can be a helpful lesson for beginners. Good investing is not just about chasing growth or buying household names. It is also about owning businesses with staying power and paying attention to price.

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To narrow things down, let's take a look at three ASX ETFs that could supercharge a balanced portfolio.

Here's what you need to know about them:

Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF (ASX: CFLO)

The Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF is built around a simple but powerful idea: cash matters.

Revenue can look impressive, earnings can be adjusted, and growth stories can sound exciting. But free cash flow shows whether a business is actually producing surplus money after funding its operations and investments.

That is what this fund focuses on. It looks for global companies with strong free cash flow generation, which can be a useful sign of financial quality.

This can be important because cash-rich businesses tend to have more choices. They can fund expansion, buy back shares, reduce debt, pay dividends, or withstand tougher conditions without relying heavily on external capital.

For investors, this ASX ETF is less about chasing a theme and more about owning companies that have already proven they can turn activity into real money. That can be a valuable discipline in markets where growth alone is not always enough.

It was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.

Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC)

The Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF is a more specialised option.

Instead of simply backing electric vehicle makers, this fund looks further down the supply chain. It provides exposure to companies involved in lithium, battery technology, energy storage, and the materials and components needed for electrification.

That makes the ASX ETF interesting because the energy transition is not just about the cars people drive. It is also about grids, storage, mining, processing, manufacturing, and the infrastructure required to support a more electrified world.

This part of the market can be cyclical and volatile. Lithium prices can move sharply, and sentiment toward battery-related shares can change quickly.

But the long-term direction remains important. More renewable energy, more electric transport, and greater demand for storage all require investment across the battery ecosystem. This fund gives investors a way to access that wider chain rather than trying to pick one miner or manufacturer.

This fund was recently recommended by the team at Betashares.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

Finally, the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF is built for investors who like the idea of owning businesses that are hard to displace.

A moat can come from many places. It could be a brand customers trust, a network that becomes more useful as it grows, a cost advantage competitors cannot match, or software and systems that are painful to replace.

This fund searches globally for companies that have these durable advantages and are trading at attractive valuations.

That combination is important. Quality is useful, but price still matters. Paying too much for a wonderful business can still lead to disappointing returns.

This fund offers a great solution for investors who want international exposure with a stock picker's mindset. It is not just buying the biggest companies, it is looking for businesses with staying power and a share price that leaves room for future returns.

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The good news is that ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to make this simple.

With one trade, investors can gain exposure to a diversified group of companies, sectors, or investment styles without having to pick every individual winner.

For someone looking to invest $10,000, the three ASX ETFs below could be worth a closer look.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF offers exposure to some of Asia's leading technology companies.

This is a region with enormous growth potential. Across Asia, consumers are using online platforms for shopping, payments, entertainment, cloud services, gaming, and communication. Many of these trends still have room to run as incomes rise and businesses continue investing in technology.

The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF gives investors a way to access this opportunity through a single ASX ETF. It comprises companies involved in areas such as ecommerce, semiconductors, online services, and digital platforms. This includes Tencent (SEHK: 700) and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU).

This is not a low-risk option. Asian technology shares can be volatile, particularly when sentiment turns against growth assets or regulatory concerns weigh on the sector. Currency movements can also influence returns for Australian investors.

But for those comfortable with a more targeted growth exposure, this ASX ETF offers something different from the usual US-heavy technology ETFs. It provides access to a part of the global market that could remain an important source of innovation and digital growth over the next decade.

This fund was recently recommended by the team at Betashares.

Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth considering in June is the Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF.

It has been hit hard following weakness across the technology sector. That may make it attractive for investors who believe the selloff has created an opportunity to buy quality local tech exposure at lower levels.

The fund gives investors access to a basket of ASX technology stocks across areas such as software, payments, online marketplaces, digital infrastructure, and IT services. This includes WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO).

This can be useful because picking individual technology winners is not easy. Some companies will execute well and grow strongly. Others may struggle with margins, competition, or changing market conditions. The Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF spreads that risk across a group of local tech names.

For investors willing to ride out volatility, this ETF offers a simple way to back the long-term digitisation of the Australian economy. It was also recently recommended by the team at Betashares.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

Finally, the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF takes a very different approach.

Rather than focusing on one sector or region, it invests in international companies that have sustainable competitive advantages such as Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) and Dassault Systemes (FRA: DSY).

These advantages can include strong brands, cost leadership, network effects, valuable intellectual property, or high switching costs. In simple terms, the fund looks for businesses that may be difficult for competitors to attack.

This quality focus could make this ASX ETF a useful option for investors who want global exposure but do not want to rely purely on market-cap weighting.

The ETF also adds a valuation discipline by targeting companies that appear attractively priced relative to fair value estimates. That combination of quality and valuation could be valuable in uncertain markets.

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There are thousands of ASX shares to choose from and plenty of jargon to get through. This is where ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can help.

They allow investors to access a basket of companies through a single trade, making it easier to build exposure without needing to pick every stock individually.

Here are three ASX ETFs that could be worth considering for beginners.

Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF.

This fund focuses on global companies with strong financial characteristics. These can include high returns on equity, low debt, stable earnings, and solid cash flow generation.

That gives this ETF a simple starting point. Rather than trying to chase the next market winner, it looks for businesses that already have the numbers to support their quality.

Its holdings include companies such as Visa (NYSE: V), Uber (NYSE: UBER), and Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX).

For beginners, the appeal is that the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF provides exposure to established global companies while applying a quality filter. This can be a useful way to invest internationally without having to analyse every business from scratch.

Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)

Another ASX ETF that could appeal to beginners is the Betashares Australian Quality ETF.

This fund focuses on Australian companies with strong quality characteristics. This can include businesses with high return on equity, low financial leverage, and strong cash flow generation.

That makes it different from a traditional broad-market ETF. Instead of simply buying companies based on size, it applies a quality filter to the Australian share market.

Its holdings include companies such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), Goodman Group (ASX: GMG), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES).

This approach can be useful for beginners. That's because it provides exposure to familiar Australian shares, but with a rules-based process that favours financial strength rather than just market size.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

A third ASX ETF that could be a top pick for beginners is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

It is built around the idea that some companies have stronger competitive advantages than others. These advantages can come from brands, scale, switching costs, intellectual property, or network effects.

The fund invests in international companies that are judged to have sustainable competitive advantages and, importantly, are attractively priced.

Its holdings include Etsy (NYSE: ETSY), NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI), and Nike (NYSE: NKE).

This can make it an attractive option for beginners. The VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF does not simply buy the broad market. It uses a quality and valuation lens to select companies that may be better placed to protect and build profits over time.

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ETFs remove the need to pick stocks by providing investors with access to large groups of shares with a single investment.

But which ones could be worth considering right now?

Here are three ASX ETFs to look at this month.

Betashares India Quality ETF (ASX: IIND)

The first ASX ETF to consider is the Betashares India Quality ETF.

India has become a more important part of the global investment conversation. Its economy is supported by favourable demographics, rising consumption, digital adoption, and a growing corporate sector.

This fund takes a selective approach to that opportunity. The fund aims to track an index of the highest-quality Indian companies, selected using factors such as profitability, leverage, and earnings stability.

That gives the Betashares India Quality ETF a more focused profile than a broad India market fund. It is not simply buying the biggest companies in the market. It is trying to capture Indian growth through businesses with stronger financial characteristics.

Its holdings include the likes of Bharti Airtel, Infosys (NYSE: INFY), and Hindustan Unilever.

This fund was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.

Betashares Global Defence ETF (ASX: ARMR)

Another ASX ETF to look at this month is the Betashares Global Defence ETF.

Defence has shifted from a cyclical budget item to a more persistent priority for governments. Rising geopolitical tension has pushed national security, equipment modernisation, and defence technology higher on the agenda.

This fund provides exposure to leading global companies involved in the defence sector, such as Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT).

As you can see, this means it is not only about traditional defence hardware. It also captures the shift toward technology, intelligence systems, and modern battlefield capability.

This is another ETF that was recently recommended by Betashares.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

A third ASX ETF that could be a good pick for a $5,000 investment is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This fund gives investors access to a diversified portfolio of attractively priced international companies that are judged to have sustainable competitive advantages for 20 years or more.

Its holdings include NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI), Etsy (NYSE: ETSY), and Symrise (ETR: SY1).

For investors wanting global exposure with a quality and valuation filter, the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF offers a more selective route than simply buying the broad market.

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They allow investors to buy a large number of shares in one fell swoop, which removes the need to pick stocks.

With that in mind, here are three ASX ETFs that could be worth considering in May:

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

It gives investors exposure to international stocks that have sustainable competitive advantages. These are businesses expected to defend their market positions over long periods, supported by factors such as brands, scale, intellectual property, or network effects.

Its holdings include Etsy (NYSE: ETSY), Universal Music, and NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI).

Universal Music Group is a useful example of the type of company this ETF can hold. It owns one of the world's largest music catalogues, giving it exposure to streaming, licensing, and global consumption of music. As more listening shifts to digital platforms, valuable content libraries can remain powerful assets.

The VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF is not simply chasing growth. It is looking for businesses with staying power, which could make it good to buy and hold through to 2030.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth buying in May is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.

Cybersecurity has moved from a technology issue to a boardroom priority. As more business activity shifts online, companies need to protect identities, networks, data, and cloud-based systems.

This fund provides exposure to this growing area of spending through companies involved in cybersecurity software, hardware, and services.

Its holdings include Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO), Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA), and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW).

Okta shows how the sector is evolving. Its identity and access management tools help organisations control who can access their systems. That becomes more important as businesses use more cloud applications and employees work across different devices and locations.

With cyber threats unlikely to disappear, the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF offers exposure to an industry that could remain a priority for organisations for the rest of the decade.

Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)

A third ASX ETF for investors with a higher risk tolerance is the Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF.

It provides exposure to companies connected to the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. This is a more volatile area of the market, but it also gives investors access to a theme that could look very different by 2030.

Its holdings include Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), and Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA).

Coinbase is central to this theme. It operates one of the largest crypto trading platforms globally and is tied to both investor activity and broader adoption of digital assets. If crypto markets mature and blockchain use cases continue to expand, companies like Coinbase could play an important role in the ecosystem.

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF will not suit every investor. But for those comfortable with volatility, it provides a simple way to gain exposure to a high-risk, high-upside corner of global markets.

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That is no longer the case. Today, ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) provide simple access to global markets, allowing investors to build international exposure with a single trade.

Here are three ETFs that make global investing straightforward.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

The first ASX ETF to consider is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This ETF provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of international companies that analysts believe have sustainable competitive advantages. These are often referred to as wide moats.

It also incorporates a valuation focus, targeting stocks that are considered attractively priced.

Its holdings include names such as Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY), Edenred, and Symrise AG (ETR: SY1).

Etsy is a useful example of the type of business this ETF targets. It operates a global online marketplace focused on handmade and unique goods. The platform benefits from strong network effects, connecting buyers and sellers in a way that can be difficult for competitors to replicate. This type of positioning is what underpins the idea of a moat and supports long-term earnings potential.

By combining quality and valuation, the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF offers a structured way to access international companies with durable advantages.

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

Another ASX ETF to consider is the popular Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.

This ETF provides broad exposure to developed markets around the world, including the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia. It is designed to track a large index, giving investors access to a wide range of global companies.

Among its 1,000+ holdings are companies such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Nestle (SWX: NESN).

Apple stands out as one of the largest and most influential companies globally. Its ecosystem of devices and services creates recurring revenue and strong customer retention. This helps illustrate the type of large, established businesses that dominate global indices.

Overall, the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF offers diversification across industries and geographies, making it a straightforward way to gain broad international exposure.

Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF (ASX: VEU)

A third ASX ETF to consider for global investing is the Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF.

This fund focuses on global markets outside the United States, providing exposure to both developed and emerging economies.

Its 3,800+ holdings include companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Samsung Electronics, and ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML).

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plays a critical role in the global technology supply chain. It manufactures advanced semiconductors used in everything from smartphones to data centres. Its scale and technical expertise have made it a key supplier to many of the world's largest technology companies.

The Vanguard All-World ex-US Shares Index ETF allows investors to complement US-heavy exposures by adding broader global diversification, including regions that are often underrepresented in traditional portfolios.

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Buffett is known for looking for businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, strong returns on capital, sensible management, and attractive valuations. In his words, he prefers wonderful companies at fair prices over fair companies at wonderful prices.

But investing like the Oracle of Omaha doesn't need to be hard. Not when there are ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) out there that do the work for you.

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)

If Warren Buffett had to design a rules-based ETF, I suspect it would look a lot like the MOAT ETF.

This fund invests in US stocks that are judged to have sustainable competitive advantages, or wide economic moats. It doesn't just buy quality businesses. It also considers valuation, targeting companies trading at attractive prices relative to their assessed fair value.

That combination of quality plus reasonable pricing feels very Buffett-like to me.

The portfolio typically includes well-known global leaders with pricing power and strong balance sheets. It is not just a momentum play. It is a high-conviction, research-driven strategy that rotates into opportunities when quality companies temporarily fall out of favour.

Instead of trying to identify the next Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) holding yourself, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF does the screening for you.

For long-term investors, that approach aligns neatly with Buffett's focus on durable advantages and disciplined entry prices.

VanEck Global Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

The VanEck Global Wide Moat ETF takes things globally.

The GOAT ETF invests in global stocks that are identified as having wide economic moats and attractive valuations. While Buffett built much of his fortune in the US, the underlying principle of buying strong global franchises applies anywhere.

This fund provides exposure to dominant businesses across multiple sectors and regions, rather than concentrating in one market.

What I like about the GOAT ETF is that it still follows that valuation discipline. It is not simply buying the biggest names. It aims to combine quality with price awareness, which I think is crucial.

Buffett has always emphasised that price matters. Even the best business can be a poor investment if bought at the wrong valuation. The GOAT ETF's methodology reflects that philosophy.

Foolish takeaway

Investing like Warren Buffett isn't about chasing hype. It's about discipline, patience, and owning strong businesses at fair prices.

For ASX investors who want a simple, rules-based way to apply those principles, I think the MOAT ETF and the GOAT ETF offer a compelling starting point.

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Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be particularly powerful over these horizons, because they let investors benefit from long-term trends without needing to constantly adjust their portfolio as individual winners and losers change.

With that mindset, here are three ASX ETFs that could be well suited to a true buy-and-hold approach measured in decades rather than years.

iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF (ASX: IVV)

The first ASX ETF to consider for a 25-year horizon is the iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF.

It tracks the S&P 500 Index, which represents the largest and most influential companies in the United States. What makes this fund particularly attractive over long periods is its ability to evolve. Companies that lose relevance are removed, while new leaders are added as the economy changes. That adaptability could make it a compelling long-term core holding.

Current holdings include businesses such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA). These companies sit at the centre of global innovation, capital markets, and technology investment.

VanEck China New Economy ETF (ASX: CNEW)

Another ASX ETF that could reward patient investors is the VanEck China New Economy ETF.

It focuses on China's new economy, targeting companies involved in areas such as technology, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and domestic consumption.

The ETF holds a wide range of emerging leaders, including businesses such as Intsig Information and Shennan Circuits. Many of these companies are still early in their growth journeys and benefit from rising incomes, innovation, and domestic demand.

China's market can be volatile, but over a 25-year period, exposure to a transforming economy could prove valuable for investors willing to tolerate short-term uncertainty. It was recently recommended by VanEck.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT)

A final ASX ETF to consider for long-term investors is the VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF.

This fund provides exposure to a concentrated portfolio of international companies that have sustainable competitive advantages, or wide economic moats, that can endure for 20 years or more.

Importantly, the ETF also applies a valuation discipline, targeting companies trading below the estimate of fair value.

Holdings include businesses such as Roche Holding (SWX: ROG), GSK (LSE: GSK), and Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ). These are established global companies with strong brands, intellectual property, or regulatory advantages that make them difficult to displace. The fund manager also recently recommended this ETF.

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MOAT is an ASX exchange-traded fund (ETF) that has been around for just over ten years. Over this timespan, it has delivered some impressive returns to its investors, returning an average of 15.17% per annum since inception (as of 30 November). 

This ETF works by holding a relatively concentrated portfolio of exclusively American stocks (usually between 40 and 60) that all show characteristics of possessing a wide economic moat. 

A moat is the term first coined by legendary investor Warren Buffett. It describes an intrinsic competitive advantage that a company can possess. This advantage can come in a few different forms. It could be a strong brand that commands consumer loyalty. It could also be a low-cost advantage, a network effect, or selling a product that consumers find difficult to avoid buying. 

Buffett himself has stated that he usually looks for companies that possess some kind of moat for Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio. It's always worked well for Buffett, and that same strategy seems to have worked well for the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. 

Some of MOAT's current holdings include Nike, Boeing, Salesforce, Adobe, Mondelez International, Alphabet, and Caterpillar.

But what of the International Wide Moat ETF?

MOATs and GOATs

Perhaps due to the success of its original MOAT fund, ETF provider VanEck launched the International Wide Moat ETF back in 2020.

This fund aims to extend the successful MOAT strategy to international markets, with the fund investing in companies from markets like Japan, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada. The United States is still in play, though, making up about 40% of GOAT's portfolio at present. 

So while MOAT sticks to the United States, GOAT branches out, currently holding stocks like Yaskawa Electric Corp, Kubota Corp, GSK plc, and Roche Holdings. That's in addition to many of the US stocks listed above.

Unfortunately, though, GOAT's successful strategy doesn't seem to be a happy traveller. Whilst MOAT has returned a healthy 15.88% per annum over the past three years, and 14.79% per annum over the past five, GOAT hasn't kept up. It has returned just 11.53% per annum over the past three years. That drops to 10.62% per annum over five.

Those are still decent returns to be sure. But they pale against what the US-centric MOAT has delivered.

Foolish Takeaway

Warren Buffett has always focused on investing in the United States, and perhaps GOAT's underperformance shows us why. Until GOAT shows it has the potential to successfully replicate the wide moat investing strategy beyond the United States of America with consummate returns, I'll be sticking to MOAT.

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The report said healthcare stocks have lagged over this period, mostly due to potential US policy effects on the growth rates for biopharma, healthcare plans, and medical technology firms.

The tide is turning

According to VanEck, over the past two years, healthcare stocks underperformed relative to the broader market. 

This is despite catalysts such as innovation and progress in weight-loss drugs.

However, the ASX ETF provider said the tide could now be turning. 

Recently, there has been some clarity on healthcare policies, increased M&A activity, as well as interest from investors who are rotating back into defensive growth and quality earnings due to the volatile macro environment.

Additionally, recent earnings season results from Q3 in the US shows over 80% of reported healthcare companies have "surprised to the upside", and price reactions post earnings have also been positive. 

Looking ahead, the long-term structural growth drivers, including ageing populations, chronic disease management, med-tech adoption, and digital health, remain present.

Emerging tailwinds 

VanEck pointed towards changing policy in the US as one emerging factor set to benefit the sector. 

It said there has been renewed clarity on US drug pricing policy following the Pfizer–Trump administration agreement. 

The agreement included exchanging Medicaid cost cuts for tariff relief. 

The ETF provider said this has lowered market fears of sweeping "most-favoured-nation" (MFN) mandates that would have pressured pricing across the sector. 

Pfizer, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson all experienced price rises after the announcement due to improved sentiment toward the sector.

VanEck believes the sector is now trading at a relative value to the broader market. 

With macro uncertainty at the forefront of investors' minds, many are rotating toward defensive growth, benefiting healthcare broadly and many investors are targeting those companies with quality characteristics and/or wide moats.

How to target global healthcare stocks

Healthcare stocks are relatively underexposed on the ASX compared to sectors like financial (Big four banks) and materials (mining giants). 

This means Aussie investors are often looking overseas to tap into healthcare markets.

The team at VanEck believes long-term structural trends supporting the sector could make it an ideal time to gain exposure to international healthcare stocks, including: 

• The combination of global population growth and ageing demographics.
• Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, which will continue to drive up the demand for healthcare.
• Increasing expenditures in emerging economies that need to close the gap to match the levels of spending in developed economies, as their growing and increasingly wealthy populations will demand it.

For investors looking for diversification into global healthcare stocks, there are several ASX ETFs offering focussed exposure to this sector. 

Investors may consider: 

• Vaneck Vectors Global Health Leaders ETF (ASX: HLTH) – Gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of the largest international companies from the global healthcare sector.
• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ) – Made up of more than 100 global equities in the healthcare sector.
• BetaShares Global Healthcare ETF – Currency Hedged (ASX: DRUG) – Aims to track the performance of the largest global healthcare companies (excluding Australia). 

Another option for investors looking for overweight to the sector, with a broader fund, could consider Vaneck Vectors Morningstar World Ex Australia Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT).

It has a 25.7% allocation to the healthcare sector within a portfolio of attractively priced international 'wide moat' companies with sustainable competitive advantages.

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