Best ASX ETFs to buy

ETFs can be very good long-term investments because they offer instant diversification and exposure to many high-quality companies through a single investment.
They also allow retail investors to benefit from major global growth opportunities without the need to constantly track individual stocks or make difficult portfolio decisions.

The following three ASX ETFs will give investors exposure to long-term structural trends such as healthcare along with gaming and the global shift towards clean energy and battery technology which could generate significant shareholder value over time

Betashares Global Healthcare Currency Hedged ETF (ASX: DRUG)

is one of the best healthcare ETFs on the ASX because it will give investors diversified exposure to 59 of the world’s largest healthcare companies outside Australia.
A major advantage of DRUG is its exposure to a long-term structural growth sector as ageing populations and ongoing medical innovation support global demand for healthcare products and services.

The portfolio has a strong focus on high-quality pharmaceutical and biotechnology businesses with Pharmaceuticals representing 51.2% of holdings while Biotechnology accounts for another 16% of the portfolio.

Investors can also access global healthcare growth opportunities through the ETF at a relatively low cost because the fund charges a management fee of 0.47% per annum plus estimated expenses of 0.10% per annum.

VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ASX: ESPO) 

is one of the most attractive thematic ETFs on the ASX because it will give investors focused exposure to 25 major high-quality global companies.

The ETF follows the MVIS Global Video Gaming and eSports Index which allows investors to access large gaming companies such as Nintendo, Tencent, Roblox, Unity Software and Aristocrat Leisure.

A key advantage of ESPO comes from its exposure to the long-term growth of gaming and esports as demand for digital entertainment, online gaming and esports audiences is rising very quickly among younger consumers across global markets.

The ETF also provides solid international diversification with the United States accounting for 28.9% of holdings while Japan represents 25.0% and China makes up 20.5% of the portfolio.
Investors can use the ETF as a relatively simple way to access the lucrative global gaming ecosystem while the fund charges an annual management fee of 0.55%.

Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC)

is one of the most attractive thematic ETFs on the ASX because it will give investors exposure to 45 global companies that operate across the full battery and lithium value chain.
This ETF's exposure will give you benefit from long-term growth in electric vehicles along with renewable energy storage and rising worldwide demand for lithium-ion battery technology.

Although lithium markets have faced recent volatility, ACDC has still produced strong long-term returns with a 5-year annualised return of 17.9% and annualised return of 21.3% since inception.
These returns highlight the significant long-term potential of the global battery technology sector as demand for clean energy solutions and EV adoption continues to rise over time.

The ETF also provides a simple way for investors to access the global clean energy and electric vehicle transition while the expense ratio is 0.69% per annum.

(Source: Company Reports)