If you've ever wanted to own a slice of some of the biggest tech giants in the world — companies like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) — but didn't want to deal with foreign exchange, overseas brokerages, or individual stock picking, there's a much easier way.
And it trades right here on the ASX.
Meet the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) — a simple, low-hassle way for Aussie investors to tap into the world's most innovative companies with just one trade.
What is the NDQ ETF?
The NDQ ETF tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, which includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange in the United States.
This means you're getting instant exposure to some of the most influential and fastest-growing businesses on the planet — especially in the tech, healthcare, and consumer sectors.
The ASX ETF includes household names like:
- Apple – The world's most valuable company, known for the iPhone, Mac, and its growing services ecosystem.
- Nvidia – At the heart of the artificial intelligence boom, thanks to its market-leading chips and computing platforms.
- Microsoft – A tech juggernaut with dominance in cloud computing, enterprise software, and AI through its investment in OpenAI.
Other key holdings include Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (Google) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Meta Platforms (ASX: META), Tesla, and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) — all companies that are shaping the future of technology and digital infrastructure.
Why consider it?
The beauty of the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF is that you don't need to pick the winners — you're investing in all of them. And with one ASX trade, you can add global tech exposure to your portfolio in a way that's diversified and easy to manage.
In recent years, this ASX ETF has delivered strong returns (despite volatility), driven by the growth of megatrends like cloud computing, AI, semiconductors, and digital transformation. In fact, over the past 10 years, the index has recorded an average annual return of 20.27%.
While tech stocks have pulled back materially recently due to market volatility, that may actually present a buying opportunity for long-term investors looking to get exposure at more reasonable prices.
Foolish takeaway
If you want to own a piece of the most innovative companies in the world — but don't want to navigate the US markets directly — the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF could be a smart addition to your portfolio.
You get instant diversification across the world's top tech names, all in one ASX-listed investment.
