If you’re looking for an easy way to invest in international shares for diversification, then exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be the answer. But which ETFs should you look at?

Listed below are three excellent ETFs for smart investors. Here’s what you need to know about them:

BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

The BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF could be an ETF to consider for 2022. This ETF gives investors exposure to the 100 largest non-financial shares on the famous NASDAQ index. These are household names and include many of the largest companies in the world. Among the companies you’ll be owning a slice of are Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Facebook/Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, Nvidia, and Tesla.

VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)

Another ETF to consider is the VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. This ETF gives investors access to a diversified portfolio of fairly valued companies with sustainable competitive advantages. The latter is something that legendary investor Warren Buffett looks for when he picks his investments. At present, there are a total of 46 US based stocks in the fund. These include Amazon, Constellation Brands, Disney, Kellogg Co, Microsoft, and Salesforce.

VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ASX: ESPO)

A final ETF to consider is the VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF. This fund gives investors access to a portfolio of the largest companies involved in video game development, hardware, and esports. This means you’ll be buying a slice of companies such as graphics processing units company Nvidia, and game developers Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Roblox, and Take-Two. These companies have been tipped to benefit from the increasing popularity of video games and eSports.

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Are you looking for a source of income in this low interest environment? If you are, then you may want to check out the ASX 200 dividend shares listed below.

Both dividend shares offer investors generous yields that smash the interest rates on offer with term deposits. Here’s what you need to know about them:

DEXUS Property Group (ASX: DXS)

The first ASX dividend share to look at is Dexus. It is an Australian real estate company focused on office, industrial and retail properties.

It recently revealed that 124 of its 189 assets have been externally valued, resulting in a ~$421 million or 2.4% increase in valuation. Management believe this demonstrates the strong demand for high quality industrial property.

But management isn’t resting on its laurels. The company has a $15.4 billion development pipeline, which provides it with an opportunity to grow both portfolios and enhance future returns.

Macquarie is positive on DEXUS and has an outperform rating and $11.93 price target on its shares. The broker is also forecasting dividends per share of 53.7 cents in FY 2022 and 57.5 cents in FY 2023. Based on the current Dexus share price of $11.08 this will mean yields of 4.8% and 5.1%, respectively.

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS)

Another dividend share to look at is Australia’s largest telco, Telstra. After years of disappointing investors with dividend cuts, the telco giant has turned a corner and now has analysts anticipating dividend increases in the near future.

This is being underpinned by the success of its transformational T22 strategy and its new T25 strategy which is aiming to deliver sustainable earnings growth over the coming years.

Goldman Sachs appears confident Telstra will deliver on its goals. It is forecasting 16 cents per share dividends for FY 2022 and FY 2023, before an increase to 18 cents per share in FY 2024 and then 19 cents per share dividend in FY 2025.

Based on the current Telstra share price of $4.13, this will mean fully franked yields 3.9% and then 4.35% and 4.6%, respectively. Goldman has a buy rating and $4.40 price target on the company’s shares.

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) pulled itself out of a midday rut to finish higher. At the end of the session, the benchmark index is 0.13% higher at 7,364.8 points.

Investors tended to shift towards the more risk-on shares today, with tech and healthcare companies getting a boost. Simultaneously, energy shares received an energetic jolt during today’s session following an increase in oil prices overnight. In contrast, real estate and mining shares failed to share in the same enthusiasm as the sectors suffered downward pressure.

However, the question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the top ten stocks that came through for investors:

Top 10 ASX shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the administration services company soared 15.03% after confirming it has entered into a deal with Dye & Durham to be acquired for $5.50 per share. Find out more about Link Administration Holdings here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS). The lithium producer surged 8.77% after Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) named the company its top pick in the ASX lithium space. Uncover the latest Pilbara Minerals details here.

Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:

ASX-listed company	Share price	Price change
Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK)	$5.51	15.03%
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)	$2.73	8.77%
Pexa Group Ltd (ASX: PXA)	$17.23	6.03%
Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)	$87.49	5.41%
Ebos Group Ltd (ASX: EBO)	$37.00	4.23%
Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR)	$1.545	4.04%
Uniti Group Ltd (ASX: UWL)	$4.40	4.02%
IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL)	$35.33	3.91%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)	$9.36	3.89%
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN)	$52.00	3.77%

Our top 10 ASX shares today countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.

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The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price fell slightly today despite a major government contract victory.

At market close, the Cimic share price was $16.46, down 0.3%.

Let’s take a look at what might have impacted investor sentiment for Cimic today.

Major project win

The mining, construction and engineering services company informed investors of a major $1.8 billion New South Wales government contract win for its subsidiary CPB Contractors.

The company has been selected for boxes and tunnelling works on the Sydney Metro railway line. It’s expected to deliver roughly $1.35 billion in revenue.

The train line will run between the suburb of St Mary’s and the new Western Sydney Airport station, due for completion in 2026. CPB Contractors is already working on the project.

The construction involves the design and construction of 9.8km of twin tunnels and works on several train stations.

Speaking on the contract win today, Cimic executive chairman and CEO Juan Santamaria said:

This is a strategic transport investment that will generate long lasting benefits for the people of Western Sydney and provide a significant boost to jobs during construction.

Today’s news comes amid some negative publicity for the company in recent days. Shares in Cimic tumbled more than 13% on Monday amid claims the company underpaid workers after it sold its Middle Eastern company BIC Contracting.

The plunge sparked a trading halt and a price query from the ASX, prompting the company to issue a statement assuring the market it was working to ensure the employees received their entitlements.

That took the shine off the company’s shares finishing in the green on Friday last week. That coincided with news of a commercial settlement on the West Gate Tunnel project in Melbourne.

Cimic share price snapshot

The Cimic share price has plunged the past 12 months, falling almost 34%. Year to date, the company’s shares are down 32%.

In contrast, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has returned more than 11% to investors in the past year.

The company commands a market capitalisation of roughly $5.1 billion based on the current share price.

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