Many price targets indicated these blue-chip stocks were fully valued. 

For example, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) was consistently listed as a sell as it reached record highs in the middle of 2025. 

While it did retreat in the back half of last year, it never reached the lows expected by some analysts. 

Fast forward to February earnings season, and all big four bank shares saw healthy stock price growth on the back of results. 

This stock price spike wasn't anticipated by many. 

It's a good lesson to remind investors that broker price targets are not a guarantee. Even blue-chip bank stock markets can shift quickly. 

Another key lesson to remember is these big four bank shares represent a dominant part of the ASX. 

Just as US focussed investors may want exposure to Apple or Tesla, here in Australia, it's the big banks that sit atop the market cap rankings. 

Let's see how much investors may have cashed in over the last months investing in these blue-chip bank shares. 

NAB, Westpac and ANZ lead the charge

Over the last 12 months, these three ASX bank shares have brought similar returns. 

Since this time last year:

• National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) has risen 34.88%
• Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) has climbed 31.45%
• ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) has increased 32.39%. 

For context, a $10,000 investment made in one of these companies a year ago would today be worth between $13,100 – $13,500 depending on the stock.

Meanwhile, CBA shares have risen 10.72%, still slightly ahead of the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). 

It's worth noting CBA shares are up 18% since late January. 

How to invest in ASX bank shares

ASX bank shares led the way in February, reminding investors that stock prices can continue to rise even when valuations appear full. 

Those waiting for CBA shares to drop to $100 per share which was tipped by some brokers, may now be regretting a missed opportunity. 

It's proof once again for long term investors that time in the market can trump timing the market. 

For investors wanting wider exposure to ASX bank shares rather than individual holdings, one option is VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB). 

80% of the fund is allocated to the big four banks. The rest is made up of 3 other ASX bank shares. 

It can provide a more diversified approach rather than choosing one bank stock. 

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Zooming out a little further, we can see which sectors generally beat expectations and performed well. 

Investors can then target these sectors through individual shares or thematic ASX ETFs.

Here are some key sectors that performed well over earnings season, and funds that offer exposure to that sector. 

Big four bank recovery

It's well known that the big four banks are a cornerstone of Australia's economic landscape. 

But the performance of the big four banks surprised many this earnings season. 

In the past month: 

• National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) have risen 12.8%
• Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) are up nearly 19%
• Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) have climbed 9.4%
• ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) are up 7.9%

Key earnings season highlights included: 

• NAB posted a 15% hike in its cash earnings for the first quarter of FY26 and a 6% increase in revenue.
• CBA reported a 6% increase in cash net profit to $5,445 million. The bank also lifted its interim dividend by 4%.
• Westpac reported a 5% increase in unaudited statutory net profit and a 6% increase in net profit excluding notable items.
• ANZ reported a first-quarter cash profit of $1.94 billion, up 75% from the second-half average of FY25.

It's worth noting, some brokers ratings indicate valuations on the big four banks now look inflated.

However,  this earnings season has already proven investors are more than happy to buy big four bank shares regardless. 

Which ASX ETFs include the big four?

If you are looking to target these companies through an ASX ETF, there are a couple of options. 

Firstly, investors might consider VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB). 

80% of the fund is allocated to the big four, in addition to three other ASX bank shares that make up the rest. 

It has risen 8.7% in the last month. 

Another option is the BetaShares S&P/ASX 200 Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN). 

While it doesn't only include banks, the big four make up 75% of the total fund. 

The other 25% is made up of other ASX-listed companies in the financial sector. 

It has risen almost 9% in the last month. 

Miners climb

Broadly speaking, blue-chip energy and materials/miners also performed well this earnings season. 

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) and S&P/ASX 200 Resources Index (ASX: XJR) are up roughly 7% in February.

This has included steady gains from some of Australia's biggest companies: 

• BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares are up 10% in a month.
• Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) shares have lifted 14%.
• Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares are up over 5%.

For exposure to these companies, some ASX ETFs to consider include: 

• SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources Fund (ASX: OZR) includes roughly 50% weighting to these three companies. 
• BetaShares S&P/ASX 200 Resources Sector ETF (ASX: QRE) also has these three companies as its largest three by exposure. 

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These are two ASX ETFs I would personally avoid buying in February, based on how I see 2026 shaping up.

BetaShares Australian Equities Bear Hedge Fund (ASX: BEAR)

The BetaShares Australian Equities Bear Hedge Fund is designed to move in the opposite direction to the Australian share market on a day-to-day basis. If the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) falls, the BEAR ETF should rise. If the market goes up, this fund should fall.

That structure makes sense as a short-term hedge during periods of heightened volatility or when investors are genuinely worried about a sharp market drawdown. But it is exactly why I would avoid it if you have a constructive view on equities.

Personally, I think the Australian share market could deliver something close to a 10% return in 2026. If that happens, the BEAR ETF is effectively positioned to lose money over time. Even modest but consistent market gains can be painful for inverse ETFs, especially when held beyond very short windows.

For me, the BetaShares Australian Equities Bear Hedge Fund is a tactical tool, not a long-term investment. If you believe the market's next meaningful move is higher, owning an ETF that is structurally betting against that outcome just does not make sense.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

I am generally supportive of parts of the Australian banking sector. In fact, I am a shareholder in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and still view it as one of the highest-quality businesses on the ASX.

The issue with the VanEck Australian Banks ETF is concentration. The ETF gives you broad exposure across the major banks, and that is where I see the problem emerging.

While CBA continues to execute well, I am less convinced the same can be said for all of its peers heading into 2026. Margin pressure, slower credit growth, and higher capital requirements could weigh on earnings for some other banks, naturally restricting returns for the ETF as a whole.

Rather than owning the entire sector through the MVB ETF, I think investors may be better served by being selective or allocating capital to areas of the market with clearer growth or income tailwinds.

Foolish Takeaway

Neither of these ETFs is bad in isolation. They simply feel mismatched to the current environment and my outlook for the year ahead.

With markets showing signs of resilience and selective opportunities emerging elsewhere, I think February could be a better time to focus on funds positioned to benefit from growth, rather than betting against the market or tying returns to parts of the banking sector that may struggle to keep up.

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When you look at the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), you notice it is heavily weighted towards sectors like financials (big banks) and materials/resource giants. 

In fact, these two sectors make up more than half of the ASX 200 in terms of market cap.

While it's important to have a diversified portfolio, investing in these markets can also capture strong returns when they outperform. 

If you are looking to ride the returns of Australia's largest sectors, here are some thematic ASX ETFs to consider. 

BetaShares S&P/ASX 200 Resources Sector ETF (ASX: QRE)

This ASX ETF offers exposure to the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more.

Investors should be aware it is heavily weighted towards BHP Group (ASX: BHP) which makes up 33% of the fund. 

In total, it is made up of 43 holdings. 

A bet on Australian resources over the last 10 years has proved a strong investment. 

This ASX ETF is up more than 200% since January 2016. 

This includes a rise of more than 30% in the last 12 months. 

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

Australian banks make up a massive part of the economy thanks to the dominance of the big four. 

This ASX ETF from VanEck offers a portfolio of ASX-listed banks and financial institutions in one trade. 

The fund is made up of 7 holdings: 

• Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) 
• National Australia Bank Limited (ASX: NAB)
• Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) 
• Australia And New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) 
• Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG)
• Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited (ASX: BEN)
• Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ)

The fund has an almost equal weighting of 20% each for the big four banks. 

Essentially, these four make up 80% of the fund, with Macquarie representing a 17.5% weighting and the final two, smaller banks combining for a 2.6% weighting. 

The fund has risen 66% in the last 5 years. 

VanEck Vectors Australian Property ETF (ASX: MVA)

While real estate isn't one of the biggest sectors on the ASX, it remains a vital component of the Australian economy due to its role in investment, employment, and housing.

This ASX ETF from VanEck gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian REITs.

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns and operates property assets that typically produce income.

This fund from VanEck is made up of 13 holdings, and includes a 4% dividend yield.

It has risen 13% over the last year. 

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Every year, new funds are hitting the ASX, giving investors more options to add thematic exposure to their portfolios. 

I also believe in some circles, there is a misconception that ASX ETFs can't bring significant returns compared to individual stocks. 

While ASX ETFs aren't likely to double overnight, gaining timely exposure to certain sectors can provide big upside. 

One such fund that has performed exceptionally well recently is the BetaShares Global Banks ETF – Currency Hedged (ASX: BNKS). 

An ASX ETF with niche exposure 

Some ASX ETFs track indexes like the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) or the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX). 

However this fund offers specific exposure to the largest global banks (ex-Australia). 

At the time of writing, it is made up of 60 underlying holdings. This includes banks such as JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. 

Its largest exposure by geography is: 

• United States (28.3%)
• Canada (14.6%)
• Britain (9.5%)

Proven success 

Since April 9th, it is up 50%. 

This has far outpaced the ASX 200 Index (up 20%) and the S&P 500 Index (up 23%) over the same timespan. 

Zooming out even further, it has a per annum return of 22.82% over the past 5 years. 

This means an initial investment of $10,000 five years ago would today be worth $22,321. 

Not bad for a set and forget ASX ETF. 

Can it continue?

While past performance never guarantees future performance, the fund is outperforming for a few reasons. 

This fund is benefiting from a powerful combination of cyclical recovery, policy tailwinds, and renewed investor confidence in global banking profitability.

Global deal-making and IPO activity has surged recently, with interest rate spreads remaining wide. 

Furthermore, US regulatory easing is freeing up capital for dividends and growth. 

For investors looking for exposure here in Australia, another bank focussed ASX ETF that has surged recently is VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB). 

It is up 31% since April and has nearly doubled in the last 5 years. 

A combination of these two would provide investors with exposure to leading banks both in Australia and globally. 

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I often advocate for these to make up some portion of an investor's portfolio because they can take some of the guesswork out of long-term decisions. 

For example, investors may learn that in Australia, many of the largest, market-dominant stocks are banks. 

How dominant are bank stocks?

At the time of writing, 5 of the top 10 companies by market capitalisation are part of the bank/financial sectors. 

This might prompt investors to compare the big four banks, or other finance stocks and try to decide which one to add to their portfolio. 

The challenge, of course, is predicting which will rise the furthest in the long term. 

The benefit of ASX ETFs is that you can actually get exposure to all of them in one trade. 

Here are two examples that track this sector that have brought big returns over the past year. 

BetaShares S&P/ASX 200 Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

As the name suggests, this fund tracks the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the 'Big 4' banks and insurance companies, but excluding real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Its largest exposure (31.3% weighting) is to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA). 

At the time of writing, there are 28 companies in the portfolio. 

Over the last year, it has risen an impressive 18.66% and ended FY25 as one of the top 6 best performing ASX ETFs with Australian companies. 

This means a hypothetical investment of $10,000 a year ago is now worth $11,866 (before fees). 

That is more than $1,800 of profit in just 12 months. 

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

This fund is even more concentrated than the previous fund. 

It contains 7 ASX-listed banks and financial institutions.

According to Vaneck, the fund always has a minimum of 6 holdings, with a goal of a maximum weighting of 21% for any one company. It also comes with an average dividend yield of 4.05%.

Based on this ethos, it has a close to even split between the big 4 banks and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), which all have weightings between 16-21%. 

Additionally, it has a small exposure (between 1.2% and1.6%) to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) and Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ).

The fund has risen an impressive 15.45% over the last 12 months. 

This means a hypothetical investment of $10,000 a year ago is now worth $11,545 (before fees). 

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Investors in the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: MHOT) will receive the largest payment of $10.99 per unit.

Those who hold the unhedged VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT) will get the second-highest distribution of $7.56 per unit.

These two ETFs are different in that they do not try to mirror the performance of a major index like the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

Instead, the MOAT ETFs track about 50 US shares that have significant competitive advantages, or in other words, a wide 'moat'.

The wider the moat, the more protected a company's brand and its products or services are from competitors in the marketplace.

Here is a summary of VanEck ETFs that will be paying dividends to investors today.

It's payday for VanEck ASX ETF investors!

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

VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF (ASX: CETF) will pay $1.27 per unit.

VanEck Global Defence ETF (ASX: DFND) will pay 3 cents per unit. Find out more about this ETF here.

VanEck Morningstar Australian Moat Income ETF (ASX: DVDY) will pay 20 cents per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ASX: ESGI) will pay $2.34 per unit.

VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ASX: ESPO) will pay $1.04 per unit.

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX) will pay 63 cents per unit.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT) will pay $1.66 per unit.

VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF (ASX: GRNV) will pay 57 cents per unit.

VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: 5GOV) will pay 11.5 cents per unit.

VanEck Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (ASX: HLTH) will pay 2 cents per unit.

Here are a few more…

VanEck Australian Property ETF (ASX: MVA) will pay 42 cents per unit.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB) will pay 40 cents per unit.

VanEck Australian Resources ETF (ASX: MVR) will pay 51 cents per unit.

VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (ASX: MVS) will pay 32 cents per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF (ASX: QSML) will pay 9 cents per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL) will pay $1.23 per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (ASX: VLUE) will pay $1.02 per unit.

VanEck ETFs among the market's top performers in FY25

According to ASX data, there were two VanEck ETFs among the six best-performing ETFs holding Aussie shares in FY25.

Ranked 4th, the VanEck Australian Banks ETF delivered a total annual return of 24.86%.

Ranked 6th, the VanEck Australian Property ETF produced a total annual return of 22.92%.

Another two VanEck ETFs featured in the six best-performing ETFs holding international shares in FY25.

Check them out here.

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One distinct positive of ASX ETF investing is getting exposure to overseas markets. 

However, there are also funds that are designed to track specific sectors here in Australia. 

This can be a way to increase your exposure to a select few companies in a sector you believe has upside. 

There are two such funds that vastly outperformed the Australian market and doubled in the last 5 years. 

For context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up 43.89% over the last five years. 

Let's look at the two. 

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

Australian banks make up a vital portion of the domestic economy, and it's no surprise that this ETF has outperformed over the last five years, given the sharp rise from the big four. 

The fund is made up of 7 holdings with the following allocation at the time of writing: 

• ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ): 20.11%
• Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC): 20.02%
• Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA): 19.74%
• National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB): 19.69%
• Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG): 17.62%
• Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN): 1.64%
• Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ): 1.23%

This fund's share price was hovering around $20 each in 2020, and today sits at $40.70. 

MVB has surged over the past five years thanks to strong fundamentals, high dividend income from Australia's major banks, and margin expansion driven by rising interest rates since 2021.

It also comes with a 4% dividend yield. 

BetaShares S&P/ASX 200 Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

This fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the big four banks and insurance companies, but excluding real estate investment trusts.

During 2020, its share price was as low as $7.00 each. 

Today, shares are trading at $17.48. 

The big four banks represent roughly 70% of the fund, which has contributed to its sharp rise. 

It also has small exposure to insurance companies such as QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN). 

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Today, 425 ETFs are trading on the ASX and CBOE exchanges, according to the latest monthly ETF report from BetaShares.

Australian investors love ETFs for their ease and instant diversification.

Not to mention the single brokerage fee it takes to buy one big basket of ASX (or international) shares in just one transaction.

Here, we review newly published ASX data showing which ETFs holding ASX shares produced the best returns for investors in FY25.

Best 6 ASX ETFs for total returns in FY25

According to the data, here are the top six ETFs:

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Fund (ASX: OZF)

The OZF ETF delivered a total one-year return of 30.76%. The historical distribution yield is 3.8%.

Its success in FY25 represents the ASX 200 financial sector's status as the No. 1 market sector of the year.

This ETF has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.34%.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Fund closed FY25 at $30.52 per unit.

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

The ATEC ETF delivered a total annual return of 30.44%. The historical distribution yield is 2.12%.

This ETF's second-place ranking is befitting, given that technology was the No. 2 market sector of FY25.

The ATEC ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) before fees.

In terms of capital growth, ASX tech shares outperformed US tech stocks by 2:1 in FY25.

This exchange-traded fund has a MER of 0.48%.

The BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF closed at $31.65 per unit on 30 June.

BetaShares Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

The QFN ETF delivered a one-year return of 30.17%. The historical distribution yield is 2.75%.

This ETF has a MER of 0.34%.

The BetaShares Financials Sector ETF ended the financial year at $18.12 per unit.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

The MVB ETF delivered a total annual return of 24.86%. The historical distribution yield is 4.13%.

This ETF has a MER of 0.28%.

The VanEck Australian Banks ETF closed at $42.86 per unit on 30 June.

Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (ASX: GEAR)

The GEAR ETF delivered a total one-year return of 24.72%. The historical distribution yield is 1.45%.

This ETF has a MER of 0.8%.

The BetaShares Australian Quality ETF ended the financial year at $34.10 per unit.

VanEck Australian Property ETF (ASX: MVA)

The MVA ETF delivered a total annual return of 22.92%. The historical distribution yield is 4%.

Just one bank dominated the news for share price growth last year: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares (up 45%).

This ETF has a MER of 0.35%.

VanEck Australian Property ETF closed at $24.75 per unit on 30 June.

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

The payment date is 25 July.

The biggest payment amount on the VanEck distribution list is a whopper at $10.99 per unit.

That will be paid to investors who own VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: MHOT).

Investors in the unhedged version, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT), will receive the second-highest distribution of $7.56 per unit.

The VanEck Wide Moat ETFs are a bit different to the norm. They do not seek to track the performance of a major index, like most ETFs.

Instead, the ETFs hold a portfolio of about 50 US shares that have significant competitive advantages, or in other words, a wide moat.

Here is a condensed list of VanEck ETFs and how much each ETF will pay in dividends to their investors later this month.

Payday for VanEck ASX ETF investors

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

VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF (ASX: CETF) will pay $1.27 per unit.

VanEck Global Defence ETF (ASX: DFND) will pay 3 cents per unit. Learn more about this ETF here.

VanEck Morningstar Australian Moat Income ETF (ASX: DVDY) will pay 20 cents per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ASX: ESGI) will pay $2.34 per unit.

VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ASX: ESPO) will pay $1.04 per unit.

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX) will pay 63 cents per unit.

VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (ASX: GOAT) will pay $1.66 per unit.

VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF (ASX: GRNV) will pay 57 cents per unit.

VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: 5GOV) will pay 11.5 cents per unit.

VanEck Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (ASX: HLTH) will pay 2 cents per unit.

Show us the money! Here are some more…

VanEck Australian Property ETF (ASX: MVA) will pay 42 cents per unit.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB) will pay 40 cents per unit.

VanEck Australian Resources ETF (ASX: MVR) will pay 51 cents per unit.

VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (ASX: MVS) will pay 32 cents per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF (ASX: QSML) will pay 9 cents per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL) will pay $1.23 per unit.

VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (ASX: VLUE) will pay $1.02 per unit.

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Which exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are they? And what might the next 5 years look like? 

Let's see.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

At the time of writing, the VanEck Australian Banks ETF is up 100.53% over the past five years. For an annual management fee of 0.28%, the MVB ETF comprises seven Australian banks, including the big four banks. Each of the big four banks represents approximately 20% of the fund, while Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) has a 17% allocation.

The ASX banking sector has performed incredibly well over the past few years. In particular, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) has defied analyst expectations and risen 172% in five years. Today, it reached another new all-time high of $192.

However, analysts and fund managers continue to warn that the ASX banking sector is overvalued. Macquarie currently has 2 neutral ratings and 2 underperform ratings on the big four banks. This suggests that the next five years are unlikely to match the past five years.

BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

The BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF is up 108.05% over the past 5 years, at the time of writing. For an annual management fee of 0.34%, the QFN ETF tracks the largest ASX financials stocks (including the big four banks), as well as insurance companies. 

With 28 holdings, it is more diversified than the MVB ETF. However, with 70% of the ETF invested in the big four banks, its forward returns are likely to be correlated with those of the MVB ETF.

Betashares Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF (ASX: BNKS)

The Betashares Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF is up 103.36% over 5 years. For an annual management expense of 0.47%, investors gain exposure to the world's largest banks outside of Australia in a single trade. 

This ETF is very well diversified, with 60 holdings. As of 30 May, its largest holdings were JP Morgan & Chase (7.6%), Bank of America (7.3%), and Wells Fargo (6.1%). 

Yesterday, I discussed JP Morgan relative to CBA shares. As explained, JP Morgan is arguably a much higher-quality bank and is trading on a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple that is less than half of CBA (14 vs 33). By preferencing Australian banks (and Australian bank ETFs) in spite of high valuations, ASX investors are demonstrating a high level of home bias. In the case of ASX bank stocks, this could dramatically impact forward returns.

Based on valuation, the BNKS ETF is likely to outperform the MVB ETF and the QFN ETF over the next 5 years. 

One disadvantage of investing in foreign stocks is currency risk. However, the BNKS ETF is hedged to Australian dollars, reducing this risk. 

Investors looking for banking exposure or ASX financials ETFs over the next 5 years might like to consider the BNKS ETF.

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As we approach the midpoint of the year, here are two thematic exchange-traded funds that have brought strong returns compared to the ASX 200. 

Thematic investing involves targeting a specific sector or market. It can be ideal if there is a specific industry, technology, or emerging market that you want exposure to.

Betashares Capital Ltd – Asia Technology Tigers Etf (ASX: ASIA)

This ETF aims to track the performance of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (ex-Japan). 

The fund includes technology giants such as Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu. It has a large exposure to the Asian semiconductor, hardware and storage sectors.

Chinese, Taiwanese and South Korean based companies make up approximately 86% of the fund. 

It has had a strong year, rising 16.17%. 

It seems investors have jumped on the opportunity to gain exposure to Asian tech after years of underperformance. 

This rise has been influenced by robust policy tailwinds in Asian tech, and semiconductors which are seeing surging global demand due to AI and computing needs. 

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

This thematic ETF is a simple fund made up of seven Australian banks, including the big four. 

Australian banks make up a significant part of the Australian economy. The big four all sit inside the top 10 largest companies in the country by market capitalisation. 

The VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF is ideal for investors wanting exposure to these vital companies, without having to choose just one.

Each of the big four represent approximately 20% of the fund. Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) follows with a 16.8% allocation.

The fund has proven a market beating fund in recent years. 

So far in 2025, the fund has risen 8.70%. 

The success of the fund has been mainly driven by the 22% share price rise this year of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA). 

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Up until recently, US focused ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among the most popular and successful investments. 

For example, over the past 5 years, Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) has returned an impressive 19.6% per annum. This has mostly been driven by the success of the Magnificent Seven companies, including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NDVIA), which is up more than 1,500% over the past 5 years. 

However, more recently, investors have begun to move away from the US, prompted by the US trade war. 

As a result, some investors have been searching for alternative investment options. For ETF investors, there are several ASX ETFs outside the US that also have enviable track records. 

Let's explore two options.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

VanEck Australian Banks ETF has climbed 118% over the past 5 years. For a management expense of 0.28%, investors gain exposure to seven Australian banks and financial institutions. 

That includes the big 4 banks, as well as Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) and Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ). It offers a dividend yield of 4.4%.

While exposure is diversified within the banking sector, these stocks are highly correlated. Therefore, this ETF is most suitable when combined with other ASX ETFs to improve diversification and reduce risk.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials EX A-REIT ETF (ASX: OZF)

Another option to consider is SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials EX A-REIT ETF, up 111% over the past 5 years. The ETF aims to track the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Ex A-REIT Index to effectively represent the financial sector within the S&P/ASX 200 Index. For a management expense of 0.34%, investors gain exposure to 30 companies within the financial sector. This includes banks, REITS and insurance companies. OZF ETF offers a dividend yield of 3.8%.

Although it contains a higher number of holdings relative to the MVB ETF, the correlation between these companies is likely to still be reasonably high. Therefore, it should also be combined with other ASX ETFs to increase diversification. Many experts suggest owning between 25 and 30 stocks for optimal diversification. However, the correlation between those stocks is just as important as the number of stocks held.

Foolish Takeaway

With the 'sell America' trade gaining traction, US focused ETF investors might find themselves looking for alternative options. Those looking for ASX ETFs with impressive 5 year track records are in luck. Both the MVB ETF and OZF ETF have easily cleared this benchmark, driven by the success of Australia's financial sector.

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They dominate the lending market, generate billions in profits, and reward shareholders with fully franked dividends.

But when it comes to picking just one to invest in, things get tricky.

Right now, all four banks have seen share price pullbacks, making them potentially attractive buys for investors wanting exposure to this side of the market.

However, choosing which one to back isn't easy. CBA is the most dominant but also the most expensive. ANZ and NAB offer strong business banking exposure and Westpac is a consumer banking leader.

Instead of trying to pick a winner, there's a simpler solution with exchange traded funds (ETFs).

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

The VanEck Australian Banks ETF gives investors exposure to a portfolio of Australian banks. Instead of betting on just one, you can own all the major players in a single trade.

The fund is heavily weighted towards the big four, with more than 80% of its assets currently spread across ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac.

However, it also includes exposure to Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN), and Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ).

For investors looking for dividends, the VanEck Australian Banks ETF could be an attractive choice. Australian banks have historically delivered strong dividend yields, and the fund currently boasts a 12-month income yield of 5.9% and a franking level of 91%.

Why consider this ASX ETF?

The fund manager, VanEck, highlights that investors can use the fund to gain diversified exposure to the banks. Rather than trying to pick which big four bank will outperform, you get exposure to them all. If one struggles, the others may pick up the slack.

Another positive is that the fund passes on all dividend income, providing a steady stream of cash flow.

A third positive is that this ASX ETF is a cost-effective way to invest in the sector. Buying individual bank shares means paying brokerage fees on each one. Whereas the VanEck Australian Banks ETF offers a way to own them all with just one transaction.

Foolish takeaway

If you're bullish on the banks but don't want to take on the risk of picking a single stock, this ASX ETF could be a smart option. With exposure to the biggest names in the sector, strong dividend potential, and built-in diversification, it offers a simple and effective way to invest in the financial backbone of Australia.

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There are now 399 ETFs trading on the ASX and CBOE exchanges, according to BetaShares.

Aussie investors clearly love the ease, convenience, and instant diversification that ETFs provide.

In this article, we review newly published figures from the ASX documenting which ETFs holding Aussie stocks performed best in the calendar year 2024.

Best 6 ASX ETFs for total returns in 2024

According to the data, here are the top six ETFs:

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

The ATEC ETF delivered a total annual return of 42.21%. The historical distribution yield is 0.37%.

This exchange-traded fund has a market cap of $317.05 million and a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.48%. Its success in 2024 represents the tech sector's status as the No. 1 market sector of the year.

The BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF is trading at $29.23 on Thursday, up 1.18%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Fund (ASX: OZF)

The OZF ETF delivered a total one-year return of 35.68%. The historical distribution yield is 5.02%.

This ETF has a market cap of $56.93 million and a MER of 0.34%.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Fund is up 2.4% at $28.33 per unit.

BetaShares Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

The QFN ETF delivered a one-year return of 34.5%. The historical distribution yield is 2.66%.

This ASX exchange-traded fund has a market cap of $91.45 million and a MER of 0.34%.

The BetaShares Financials Sector ETF is trading at $16.40, up 2.63%.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

The MVB ETF delivered a total annual return of 33.1%. The historical distribution yield is 4.9%.

It has a market cap of $221.5 million and a MER of 0.28%.

The VanEck Australian Banks ETF is trading 2.1% higher at $39.21 at the time of writing.

BetaShares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)

The AQLT ETF delivered a total one-year return of 24.3%. The historical distribution yield is 4.01%.

This ASX ETF has a market cap of $337.8 million and a MER of 0.35%.

The BetaShares Australian Quality ETF is trading at $30.9, up 1.47%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property (ASX: SLF)

The SLF ETF delivered a total annual return of 19.08%. The historical distribution yield is 3.59%.

This ETF has a market cap of $526.16 million and a MER of 0.16%.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property is trading at $13.81, up 2.37% at the time of writing.

More about the No. 1 ETF

The BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) before fees.

The ETF gives investors exposure to leading tech-related market segments, including information technology, consumer electronics, online retail, and medical technology.

The top five holdings by weight are Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU), Car Group Limited (ASX: CAR), Wisetech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC), Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO), and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME).

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Yet many ETFs on the ASX offer huge dividend potential, which any income investor can use to bolster the franked dividends coming out of their ASX share portfolios.

Let's talk about three of them.

Three ASX ETFs to buy for big dividend income today

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)

First up is the ASX's most popular dividend ETF. The Vanguard High Yield ETF holds a portfolio of around 70 of the ASX's best dividend payers. That includes both the ASX shares that sport the highest yields today, as well as the ASX shares identified as having the greatest future income potential.

This portfolio includes famous dividend payers like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), and Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS), as well as dividend growth beasts like Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) and Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR).

This VHY ETF pays out dividend distributions every quarter. At current pricing, the last four of these dividend distributions give the Vanguard High Yield ETF a trailing dividend yield of 5.84%.

VanEck Australia Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

Turning to a different fund now, the VanEck Australian Banks ETF might be another ASX ETF to consider if you wish to maximise franked dividend income in your portfolio.

ASX banks are well-known income investments and are often the first choice of an income investor to build a portfolio. But sometimes, it can be difficult to choose between high-quality, lower-yield names like CBA and their smaller-scale but higher-yield rivals like Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ).

This ASX ETF from VanEck means you don't have to choose or, indeed, hold multiple bank shares within your portfolio. Instead, you get an average return and yield of the seven largest bank stocks on the market.

MVB also pays out quarterly dividends and currently offers a trailing yield of 5.23%.

SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (ASX: WDIV)

The ASX is one of the best stock markets in the world when it comes to dividend yields. However, I still think it's important to diversify your sources of income to include shares that aren't listed on the ASX.

You may not get much in the way of franking credits here, but balance is always a good thing when it comes to investing, in my view.

This ETF from SPDR is a great way to add some diversity to an ASX income portfolio. WDIV represents a portfolio of around 100 different dividend payers from all over the world. Some are from the United States and Canada, others from Japan, Hong Kong and Switzerland.

Unlike the above ASX ETFs, the S&P Global Dividend Fund pays out biannual dividends. It is currently trading on a trailing yield of 4.88%.

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About $198.3 billion is invested in ETFs, according to the latest update from ETF provider BetaShares.

ETFs are an increasingly popular investment method, providing instant diversification in a single trade. New figures from the ASX quantify the total returns of ETFs over the past three financial years.

In this article, we reveal the top five performers for total investor returns over the period FY22 to FY24.

Top 5 ASX ETFs for total returns

This article focuses on ETFs that invest only in Australian shares. They include index-based and sector-based ETFs, as well as those operating under a specific strategy designed by their ETF provider.

We've included each ETF's management expense ratio (MER), which is the fee you pay for each provider's management of the ETF.

Fees can vary widely between providers, so this is always worth checking out in your research.

According to the data, here are the top five ETFs:

BetaShares Geared Australian Equity (Hedge Fund) ETF (ASX: GEAR)

The BetaShares Geared Australian Equity (Hedge Fund) ETF returned an average of 12.79% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 2.25%. The MER is 0.8%.

The GEAR ETF's top three exposures are BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares at 9.8% weighting, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX: CBA) at 8.7%, and CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) at 5.9%.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

The VanEck Australian Banks ETF returned an average of 12.79% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 5.46%. The MER is 0.28%.

The MVB ETF's top three exposures are National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) shares at 20.34% weighting, CBA shares at 20.02%, and Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) at 19.89%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials EX A-REIT ETF (ASX: OZF)

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex-REIT ETF returned an average of 11.86% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 4.6%. The MER is 0.34%.

The OZF ETF's top three exposures are CBA shares at 29.25% weighting, NAB at 15.42%, and Westpac at 12.98%. This financials ETF excludes real estate investment trusts (REITs).

BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF (ASX: QFN)

The BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF returned an average of 11.63% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 3.1%. The MER is 0.34%.

The QFN ETF's top three exposures are CBA shares at 29.2% weighting, NAB at 15%, and Westpac stock at 13%.

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)

The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF returned an average of 10.91% per annum. The historical distribution yield is 5.84%. The MER is 0.25%.

The VHY ETF's top three exposures are CBA shares at 9.89% weighting, BHP at 8.82%, and NAB at 7.75%.

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The simplest and most well-known are those that track the performance of indexes such as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) in the US.

Other ASX ETFs track certain sectors, such as the Australian Resources Sector ETF (ASX: QRE) and VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB).

Many ASX ETFs adopt certain strategies. For example, the top five Aussie shares ETFs for total returns in 2023 all had environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategies.

All of these ASX ETFs have a manager running them and their fees depend on how much work is involved.

You don't have to do much to manage an index fund, for example.

Every quarter the index is officially updated, and the ETF managers follow suit by adding or removing companies and rejigging the weightings in accordance with each company's market capitalisation.

This is all pretty simple but some ETFs charge more than others for this service.

This is why it's important to check the management expense ratio (MER) that an ETF charges before buying it.

Bear in mind that ASX ETFs with strategies will generally charge higher fees.

This is because the managers are selecting stocks on your behalf, which requires more skill and expertise.

As a general rule, the lower the management fee the better because those fees eat into your returns.

While past performance is no guarantee of future performance, it's worth looking at the history of all the ASX ETFs you're interested in and comparing the fees to determine which funds offer the best value.

We reviewed more than 300 ASX ETFs listed on CommSec to find those with the lowest MERs.

10 ASX ETFs with the lowest management fees

BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF-Currency Hedged (ASX: HETH)

The BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF-Currency Hedged invests in BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI) with the currency exposure hedged back to the Australian dollar.

ETHI invests in companies deemed to be 'climate leaders'.

The HETH ETF share price is currently $14.17, up 22.37% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 41.70%.

MER: 0.03%.

BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF-Currency Hedged (ASX: HQLT)

The BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF-Currency Hedged invests in the BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY) with the currency exposure hedged back to the Australian dollar.

QLTY holds 150 global companies (ex-Australia) ranked in order of a quality score. The scores are based on a combined ranking of four key factors – return on equity (ROE), debt-to-capital, cash flow generation and earnings stability.

The HQLT ETF share price is currently $29.42, up 28.58% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 49.49%.

MER: 0.03%.

VanEck MSCI International Value (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: HVLU)

The VanEck MSCI International Value (AUD Hedged) ETF holds 250 international developed-market large-caps and mid-caps with high scores as calculated by MSCI and returns hedged into Australian dollars.

The HVLU ETF share price is currently $27.42, up 14.49% since inception in November 2023.

MER: 0.03%.

VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: QHSM)

The VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF invests in 150 international developed-market small-cap quality growth shares with returns hedged into Australian dollars.

The QHSM ETF share price is currently $30.08, up 26.02% since inception in November 2023.

MER: 0.03%.

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

The Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF is an index-based ETF that tracks the performance of the whole United States stock market, incorporating more than 3,700 American US companies.

The VTS ETF share price is currently $389.92, up 27.68% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 87.89%.

MER: 0.03%.

BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200)

The BetaShares Australia 200 ETF is an index-based ETF that tracks the performance of the ASX 200.

The A200 ETF share price is currently $130.47, up 7.30% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 24.78%.

MER: 0.04%.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

The iShares S&P 500 ETF is an index-based ETF that tracks the performance of the 500 largest US companies comprising the S&P 500.

The IVV ETF share price is currently $52.45, up 27.71% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 92.97%.

MER: 0.04%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG (ASX: E200)

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG invests in ASX 200 shares excluding companies involved in military contracting, small arms and tobacco, oil and thermal coal above a certain threshold.

The E200 ETF share price is currently $24.82, up 4.99% over the past 12 months.

It has risen 22.33% since its inception in August 2020.

MER: 0.05%.

iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ)

The iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF tracks the performance of the ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

The IOZ ETF share price is currently $31.49, up 7.07% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 22.96%.

MER: 0.05%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: STW)

Launched in August 2001, the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 was Australia's first listed ETF. It tracks the performance of the ASX 200 index.

The STW ETF share price is currently $70.47, up 6.50% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 21.06%.

MER: 0.05%.

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So what better time to examine the best ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of the month so far.

The best-performing ASX ETFs of October so far

Global X EURO STOXX 50 ETF (ASX: ESTX)

First up today is an ETF from the newly renamed Global X ETFs (formerly ETF Securities). The Euro STOXX 50 ETF is a fund covering the 50 largest companies on the European markets. It holds companies like LVMH Moet Hennessey, SAP and L'Oreal.

October seems to have been a killer month for European shares, with this ETF up a solid 9% since the start of October. Exchange rate movements have probably helped here too.

BetaSahres Geared Australian Equity Fund (ASX: GEAR)

Another ETF that has been enjoying October is this offering from provider BetaShares. The Geared Australian Fund is an interesting one. As its name suggests, it is a fund that employs a gearing (or borrowed money) strategy to amplify the returns of the ASX 200.

Since the ASX 200 has had a relatively strong month, this ETF has done even better, giving investors a return of 9.74% since the end of September.

But gearing cuts both ways, and we can expect a fund like this to rack up greater losses than the broader market during selling periods.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

Our third and final ETF is from yet another provider in VanEck. As the name suggests, the VanEck Australian Banks ETF tracks a basket of… well, bank shares. It only holds seven ASX shares in its portfolio.

These include the big four banks, like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA). But it also includes those outside the big four, such as Macquarie Group Ltd (AX: MQG) and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN).

It's been a cracker of a month for ASX banks, with this ETF up a very pleasing 11.07% over October so far.

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Here's what you need to know about these ETFs right now:

BetaShares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)

The first ETF to look at is the BetaShares Cloud Computing ETF. This ETF gives investors exposure to a group of leading global companies involved in the delivery of computing services, servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics and other services over the internet. Through this ETF, you'll be buying a slice of cloud-based tech companies such as Dropbox, Netflix, Shopify, and Zoom.

BetaShares Global Energy Companies ETF (ASX: FUEL)

Another ETF to look at is the BetaShares Global Energy Companies ETF. This ETF provides investors with access to some of the biggest energy companies in the world. BetaShares notes that these are larger, more geographically diversified, and more vertically integrated than Australian-listed energy companies. Among its holdings are BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Royal Dutch Shell.

BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

Another ETF which could be worth checking out is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF. This exchange traded fund gives investors access to the 100 largest businesses on Wall Street's technology-focused NASDAQ index. This includes tech giants such as Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook/Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, and Nvidia.

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

A final ETF for investors to look at is the VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF. This ETF allows you to own a slice of all the big four banks, the regionals, and investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) through a single investment. And as the banks tend to pay their shareholders big dividends, this ETF is likely to offer a generous yield most years.

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