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These ETFs could be great options for investors starting a portfolio.
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James Mickleboro has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2015. After studying economics at university back home in the United Kingdom, James came to live in Australia and managed to land a job at an Australian fund manager. This was the start of a love affair with Australian equities and he hasn't looked back since. James is part of the CFA Institute's Chartered Financial Analyst program and hopes it teaches him how to become an astute investor which allows him to help others with their own investing. Outside of reading and researching he spends many a late night watching the English Premier League and Seinfeld reruns.
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If you're just starting out with investing and aren't feeling overly confident with stock picking, then don't let that put you off.
That's because there's an easy way to invest your hard-earned money – exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
ETFs allow investors to buy a large number of shares through a single investment. Not only does this remove the need for stock picking, but it also means you can build a diversified portfolio effortlessly.
But which ASX ETFs would be good options for beginner investors? Let's take a look at five:
BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF(ASX: NDQ)
The BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF could be a great option for beginner investors. Especially if you're wanting to invest in many of the world's most well-known and highest-quality companies. This ETF gives investors access to the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq index. These are global giants such as Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla.
BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF(ASX: ASIA)
If you would like to invest in the Asian equivalent of the West's biggest tech giants, then theBetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETFcould be the way to do it. It provides investors with super-easy access to many of the best tech stocks from China and the rest of Asia (but not Japan). This includes companies such as Alibaba, WeChat owner Tencent Holdings, and Temu owner Pinduoduo.
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF(ASX: MOAT)
Another ASX ETF to look at is the very popularVanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. This ETF has delivered very strong returns for investors thanks to its focus on investing in high-quality companies with fair valuations and sustainable competitive advantages. These are qualities that legendary investor Warren Buffett looks for. And given his track record over multiple decades, it's hard to deny that the strategy works.
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF(ASX: VAS)
If you're simply wanting to invest locally without stock picking, then theVanguard Australian Shares Index ETF could be the way to do it. This ASX ETF aims to track the ASX 300 index. This is the home of Australia's leading 300 listed companies. This includes shares such asBHP Group Ltd(ASX: BHP),Macquarie Group Ltd(ASX: MQG),andWesfarmers Ltd(ASX: WES).
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF(ASX: VGS)
Finally, investors might want to look at the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF if they're wanting a diverse portfolio. That's because this popular ASX ETF gives investors access to more than 1,000 of the world's largest listed companies. Many of these are absolute giants of their industries and household names.
Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Alphabet, Apple, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Macquarie Group, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Alibaba Group and has recommended the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Macquarie Group, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet, Apple, Betashares Capital - Asia Technology Tigers Etf, Meta Platforms, Nvidia, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, and Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
