4 ASX ETFs for a $1,000 investment in January

Let's look at four funds that could be worth considering in the new year.

| More on:
Man holding out Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

If you have $1,000 available to invest in the share market in January, then you may want to consider the ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in this article.

Let's see why they could be top options and what sort of companies they provide investors with access to right now. Here's what you need to know about these funds:

BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)

The BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF could be a great way to gain exposure to the crypto industry without having to buy coins.

This ASX ETF allows investors to invest in the crypto ecosystem by providing easy access to cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto mining companies, and mining equipment firms. It also includes companies with balance sheets that are held at least 75% in crypto assets and diversified companies with crypto-focused business lines.

Among its ~50 holdings are Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT), and Microstrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR).

iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI)

Another ASX ETF for investors to look at in January is the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF.

Unlike the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF, which is suitable for high risk investors, this fund is a good option for those with a low tolerance for risk.

That's because it gives investors exposure to many of the world's largest consumer staples companies. These are generally regarded as lower risk investments that deliver steady returns rather than anything explosive.

Among the fund's holdings are global giants Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Nestle, and Unilever (NYSE: UL).

BetaShares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)

Another ASX ETF that could be a good option for a $1,000 investment is the BetaShares Cloud Computing ETF.

Betashares recently tipped this fund as one to buy. It notes that "cloud computing has been one of the strongest-growing segments of the technology sector, and given much of the world's digital data and software applications are still maintained outside the cloud, continued strong growth has been forecast."

Its holdings include Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), Snowflake Inc (NYSE: SNOW), and Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM).

Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)

Finally, the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF could be a good place to invest $1,000 in January.

That's the view of Betashares' chief economist, which named the ASX ETF as one to buy. It isn't hard to see why, either.

It's never a bad idea to invest in high quality companies and this fund brings the best of the best together from across the globe. This includes Visa (NYSE: V), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), ASML Holdings (NASDAQ: ASML), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX).

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended ASML, Coinbase Global, Netflix, Nvidia, Shopify, Snowflake, Visa, and Zoom Communications. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Unilever. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended iShares International Equity ETFs - iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ASML, Netflix, Nvidia, Shopify, Visa, and Zoom Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on ETFs

ETF written on cubes sitting on piles of coins.
Dividend Investing

How can an ASX investment in the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) boost my passive income?

ETFs can be fantastic hands-off sources of passive income.

Read more »

a business person checks his mobile phone outside a Wall Street office with an American flag and other business people in the background.
ETFs

How to play the 'sell America' trade with ASX ETFs

ASX ETF investors have several options to diversify away from US equities.

Read more »

Cubes placed on a Notebook with the letters "ETF" which stands for "Exchange traded funds".
ETFs

Want to own the world's best businesses? Buy these 2 ASX ETFs

These funds only hold the best businesses out there.

Read more »

A group of young ASX investors sitting around a laptop with an older lady standing behind them explaining how investing works.
ETFs

The only 3 ASX ETFs a beginner needs

Starting your investment journey? Here's an easy way to get going.

Read more »

A man leans forward over his phone in his hands with a satisfied smirk on his face although he has just learned something pleasing or received some satisfying news.
ETFs

Meet these two new ASX ETFs

Two new ETFs are set to join the ASX.

Read more »

Happy young couple saving money in piggy bank.
ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for lifelong income

These funds could provide passive income investors with regular paychecks.

Read more »

A woman sits at her desk thinking. She is surrounded by projections of world maps on various screens with data appearing below them.
ETFs

Here's 1 ASX ETF that I'd happily make my entire portfolio

This fund offers both diversification and growth.

Read more »

a business person checks his mobile phone outside a Wall Street office with an American flag and other business people in the background.
ETFs

How to choose a US focused ASX ETF for the current market environment

Here are 5 US focused ASX ETFs to consider.

Read more »