3 ETFs for smart ASX investors in 2022

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If you're looking for an easy way to invest in international shares for diversification, then exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be the answer. But which ETFs should you look at?

Listed below are three excellent ETFs for smart investors. Here's what you need to know about them:

BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

The BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF could be an ETF to consider for 2022. This ETF gives investors exposure to the 100 largest non-financial shares on the famous NASDAQ index. These are household names and include many of the largest companies in the world. Among the companies you'll be owning a slice of are Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Facebook/Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, Nvidia, and Tesla.

VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)

Another ETF to consider is the VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. This ETF gives investors access to a diversified portfolio of fairly valued companies with sustainable competitive advantages. The latter is something that legendary investor Warren Buffett looks for when he picks his investments. At present, there are a total of 46 US based stocks in the fund. These include Amazon, Constellation Brands, Disney, Kellogg Co, Microsoft, and Salesforce.

VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ASX: ESPO)

A final ETF to consider is the VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF. This fund gives investors access to a portfolio of the largest companies involved in video game development, hardware, and esports. This means you'll be buying a slice of companies such as graphics processing units company Nvidia, and game developers Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Roblox, and Take-Two. These companies have been tipped to benefit from the increasing popularity of video games and eSports.

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