3 high-quality ASX ETFs to buy in December

Whether you’re preparing for 2026 or looking to position yourself ahead of the next market cycle, a focus on quality stocks remains one of the most reliable long-term strategies.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at three high-quality ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) that analysts at Betashares have recommended to investors recently. Here’s what you need to know about them:

Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)

The Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF is designed to give investors exposure to some of the highest-quality companies in the world.

It screens global stocks for strong earnings stability, high returns on equity, and low financial leverage. Companies that boast these characteristics tend to hold up well during periods of market stress.

Inside this ASX ETF, you will find big names such as Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML). These are businesses with long histories of consistent profitability, wide economic moats, and strong cash generation.

What makes the fund particularly attractive in December is the market’s renewed focus on financial strength and earnings durability. When volatility strikes, quality tends to outperform, and this ASX ETF provides a simple way to gain exposure to it.

Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)

While the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF looks globally, the Betashares Australian Quality ETF applies a similar quality-focused approach to the Australian share market.

It selects local stocks based on return on equity, earnings stability, and low debt levels. This means the ASX ETF tends to favour companies with strong competitive advantages.

Key holdings include Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), and ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD), which are all businesses known for dependable earnings and world-class management.

One standout is CSL. It remains one of Australia’s strongest global healthcare businesses. Its plasma division, R&D pipeline, and expanding manufacturing footprint provide a long-term growth story that fits perfectly inside a quality-focused ETF.

For investors wanting exposure to strong Australian companies without trying to handpick winners, this fund could be an excellent choice.

BetaShares India Quality ETF (ASX: IIND)

India is one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, and the BetaShares India Quality ETF gives investors targeted exposure to the highest-quality companies within that market.

As with the others, the fund screens Indian stocks for strong profitability, low debt, and consistent earnings. This creates a portfolio of businesses positioned to benefit from India’s structural economic expansion.

Holdings include Infosys (NYSE: INFY), Reliance Industries (NSEI: RELIANCE), and Tata Consultancy Services (NSEI: TCS). These companies are leaders in software services, telecommunications, and industrial growth, which are sectors that are expected to thrive as India’s middle class expands and digital adoption accelerates.

With global investors increasingly recognising India’s long-term potential, the BetaShares India Quality ETF offers a straightforward way to participate in what could be one of the strongest economic stories of the next decade.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in CSL. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended ASML, CSL, Microsoft, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Johnson & Johnson and has recommended the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ASML, CSL, Microsoft, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.