Invest $5,000 into these excellent ASX ETFs

Here's why these funds could be worth considering if you don't enjoy stock picking.

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For investors looking to gain exposure to high-quality companies without taking on the risk of picking individual stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be the answer.

By investing in ASX ETFs, you can gain almost instant diversification and access to professionally managed baskets of shares that focus on specific strategies, sectors, or themes.

If you are lucky enough to have $5,000 to invest today, you might want to consider putting it into the following three funds:

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat AUD ETF (ASX: MOAT)

First up is the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, which provides exposure to high-quality businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, or wide moats. This ASX ETF tracks an index which selects companies based on their strong economic moats and attractive valuations.

The appeal of this strategy is that it identifies stocks with strong pricing power, resilient profits, and long-term growth potential.

At present, the fund includes many leading U.S. companies such as Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), Nike (NYSE: NKE), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). This makes it a great option for investors who want exposure to quality businesses with a proven track record. Especially given that over the long run, these types of companies have historically outperformed the broader market, potentially making this fund an excellent core holding in any portfolio.

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

For investors seeking exposure to the fast-growing Australian technology sector, the BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF could be a top option. This ASX ETF tracks the S&P/ASX All Technology Index, which includes some of the country's most innovative tech businesses.

The fund currently provides exposure to tech companies such as WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC), Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO), and NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT). These businesses have strong growth prospects and operate in industries with significant tailwinds, such as logistics software, cloud accounting, and data centres.

While tech stocks can be volatile, investing in an ETF like this helps spread risk across multiple companies while still benefiting from the sector's overall growth potential. Betashares recently recommended the fund as one to consider buying.

BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

Finally, for investors wanting international tech exposure, the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF is an exciting choice. This ASX ETF provides access to some of Asia's most powerful technology companies, including Tencent, Alibaba, and Samsung.

Asia is home to some of the world's fastest-growing tech giants, and this ETF allows investors to tap into the region's booming digital economy. With growing internet adoption, e-commerce expansion, and rapid innovation, the long-term growth outlook remains strong.

John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Nextdc, Nike, Walt Disney, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Amazon, Nike, Tencent, Walt Disney, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Alibaba Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Amazon, Nike, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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