Top 10 ASX-Listed ETFs to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026

The following 10 ASX listed ETFs offer broad diversification across industries and regions while protecting portfolios against macroeconomic volatility. 

Best 10 ASX listed ETFs

1. Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: GXAI) 
2. Betashares Global Defence ETF (ASX: ARMR) 
3. The Vaneck Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX) 
4. Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
5. VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB) 
6. SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources ETF (ASX: OZR) 
7. Betashares Global Uranium ETF (ASX: URNM) 
8. iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ) 
9. Betashares Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: AGVT) 
10. Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)

Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: GXAI) 

Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF will give exposure to companies linked to AI development, AI services, and the hardware that supports large scale data processing.
The ETF follows the Indxx Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Index which includes leading AI software firms along with key semiconductor and infrastructure providers across developed markets.
The fund holds 85 companies as of 30 January 2026 and has expense ratio of 0.57% per annum. Top holdings include Alphabet, Samsung Electronics, Meta and Nvidia.

Betashares Global Defence ETF (ASX: ARMR) 

Betashares Global Defence ETF will help you gain exposure to the global defence theme which is being supported by rising military and security spending across NATO-aligned countries.
A key differentiator of ARMR is its broad exposure across the defence ecosystem which combines traditional defence manufacturing leaders with newer segments and the ETF held 52 companies as of 30 January 2026.
ARMR has an expense ratio of 0.55% per annum and distributes income at least once in a year. 

The Vaneck Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX) 

The Vaneck Gold Miners ETF has exposure to some of the biggest gold mining companies in the world. 
GDX has an expense ratio of about 0.53% per annum and unlike other ETFs that hold physical gold, it invests in listed mining firms whose profits and revenues depend directly on gold production and exploration. 
The ETF has an added tailwind of currency debasement which should provide investors with diversification and stability during periods of volatility.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) 

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF has exposure to leading technology companies across Asia which is a region that has a key role in artificial intelligence development and adoption across chips, cloud systems and digital platforms.
Th ETF’s Major holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Baidu, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Tencent and Alibaba.
The fund charges a management fee of 0.57% per annum with estimated additional costs of about 0.10%.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB) 

VanEck Australian Banks ETF will give access to Australia’s major banking institutions by tracking the MVIS Australia Banks Index.
The ETF distributes income three times a year and currently offers an annual yield of 4.12% and has expense ratio of 0.28% per year.
Holding this ETF could be beneficial for investors as banks have historically done well during periods of rate hikes.
The portfolio consists of only seven holdings which makes it concentrated with major positions in ANZ Group Holdings, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corporation, National Australia Bank and Macquarie Group.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources ETF (ASX: OZR) 

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources ETF has exposure to Australia’s resources sector as it tracks the S&P/ASX 200 Resources Index.
The ETF performs well when global commodity demand is strong especially across oil and gas, iron ore, gold, uranium and copper markets.
OZR has an expense ratio of 0.34% per year and currently offers an annual yield of around 2.39% 
The ETF holds 51 companies as of 31 January 2026 which include BHP Group, Rio Tinto, Woodside Energy, Lynas Rare Earths and South32.

Betashares Global Uranium ETF (ASX: URNM) 

Betashares Global Uranium ETF gives access to the full uranium value chain as it has diversified exposure to global uranium miners, developers and physical uranium holders.
Nuclear power is a reliable low carbon baseload energy source and years of underinvestment after the previous uranium downturn have constrained new supply which means production cannot rise quickly due to long development timelines, high capital requirements and regulatory approvals.
The ETF holds 33 companies and charges an expense ratio of 0.69% per annum and distributions are made at least on an annual basis.

iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ) 

iShares Global Healthcare ETF will give access to some of the top healthcare, biotech and pharma companies around the world through the S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index.
The fund holds a mix of large, mid and small cap firms from developed markets which makes it well diversified and stable with good long-term growth chances.
IXJ has an expense ratio of 0.41% per annum and the top holdings are Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, UnitedHealth Group, Abbott Labs and Roche.

Betashares Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: AGVT) 

Betashares Australian Government Bond ETF is suitable for investors who want a defensive fixed income option backed mainly by Australian federal and state government bonds.
The management fee is 0.19% and expenses are capped at 0.03% which brings the maximum effective cost to 0.22% per annum.
The ETF distributes on monthly basis and its current annual yield is about 3.77% which is supported by high grade government bonds that provide reliable credit quality and predictable coupon payments.

Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)

Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF focuses on companies that develop the core technologies behind large scale AI adoption such as semiconductors, industrial automation, robotics and intelligent systems. 
The ETF tracks the Indxx Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index and holds 49 global companies across different sectors and regions.
RBTZ has a management fee of 0.47% with additional expenses capped at 0.10% and major holdings include NVIDIA which provides chips for AI data centres and Intuitive Surgical which leads robotic assisted medical procedures.

(Source: Company Announcements)