A $1,000 investment is more than enough to get started with ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The appeal is simple. Instead of trying to build a basket of individual ASX shares with the money, investors can gain exposure to dozens or even hundreds of shares through a single trade.
But which ETFs could be worth looking at right now? Here are three ASX ETFs that stand out for different reasons.
iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
The first ASX ETF to look at is the iShares S&P 500 ETF.
This fund gives investors access to the S&P 500, which is home to many of the largest listed companies in the United States.
That means a $1,000 investment in the iShares S&P 500 ETF can provide exposure to businesses across technology, healthcare, financials, industrials, and consumer sectors.
Its holdings include Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM).
The advantage here is diversification. This fund is not a narrow bet on one industry or theme. It offers exposure to a large part of the US share market, which has historically been a major driver of global equity returns.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Another ASX ETF that could be worth considering is the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.
This fund targets companies involved in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. These areas are becoming more important as businesses look for ways to improve productivity and reduce costs.
It owns companies across several markets and industries, which gives investors exposure to more than just one part of the AI story. This includes Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), and ABB (SWX: ABBN).
This mix gives the fund exposure to factory automation, chips, medical robotics, and industrial technology. These are areas where adoption can continue to grow over many years.
This fund was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF (ASX: CFLO)
A third ASX ETF worth considering is the Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF.
This fund focuses on global companies that generate strong free cash flow.
That can be an attractive trait because free cash flow gives businesses options. They can reinvest in growth, pay dividends, buy back shares, reduce debt, or make acquisitions.
This fund is therefore less about chasing a single hot theme and more about backing companies with financial strength.
Its holdings include Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG), Mastercard (NYSE: MA), and Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR).
For those wanting quality global exposure with a cash flow focus, the Betashares Global Cash Flow Kings ETF could be a smart ETF to buy with $1,000. It was also recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
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JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. 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 Abb, Alphabet, Amazon, Intuitive Surgical, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, Microsoft, Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended the following options: long January 2028 $520 calls on Intuitive Surgical and short January 2028 $530 calls on Intuitive Surgical. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Mastercard, Microsoft, Nvidia, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. 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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