Where to invest $10,000 in ASX ETFs right now

When you have a lump sum like $10,000 to invest, the challenge is not finding ideas. It is deciding how to spread that money across themes that can work over time.

The good news is that exchange traded funds (ETFs) make this easier by allowing investors to position for different global trends.

Right now, a combination of value, structural growth, and long-term geopolitical change could make sense for investors looking beyond the short term. And here are three ASX ETFs that offer this:

VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (ASX: VLUE)

The first ASX ETF to consider is the VanEck MSCI International Value ETF.

It offers investors exposure to global share markets with a valuation-first perspective. Rather than focusing on the fastest-growing stocks, this fund invests in developed market businesses that rank highly on traditional value metrics. This includes price to earnings, book value, and cash flow.

The portfolio includes large, established companies across sectors like technology, industrials, healthcare, and financials. This provides diversification away from growth-heavy strategies and exposure to businesses that already generate meaningful cash flow.

The VanEck MSCI International Value ETF was recently recommended by the team at VanEck.

Betashares Global Defence ETF (ASX: ARMR)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth considering is the Betashares Global Defence ETF.

This fund targets a theme that is becoming increasingly structural rather than cyclical. It invests in global stocks that are involved in defence, aerospace, and national security technologies.

Rising geopolitical tensions, changes in warfare, and increased defence spending across many countries have shifted these industries into long-term investment priorities rather than short-term budget items.

This ultimately means that the Betashares Global Defence ETF offers exposure to a sector benefiting from sustained global investment, without needing to select individual defence stocks. It was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF provides investors with exposure to the technology leaders shaping Asia’s digital economy.

This ASX ETF invests in major Asian technology stocks across areas such as ecommerce, digital payments, cloud services, and online platforms. These businesses stand to benefit greatly from large populations, rising digital adoption, and expanding middle classes across the region.

This means that for long-term investors, it provides access to growth drivers that differ from those in the United States and Europe, and can add a growth-oriented edge to a portfolio that is otherwise focused on developed markets.

It was also recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Betashares Capital – Asia Technology Tigers Etf. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.