Beating the market isn’t easy. Most exchange traded funds (ETFs) simply aim to track an index. But some funds are designed to tilt toward specific regions, factors, or styles that can outperform when conditions are right.
If 2026 turns into a year of sector rotation and shifting leadership, these three ASX ETFs could have what it takes to outperform the broader market.
Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
The first ETF that could beat the market in 2026 is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.
While US tech giants have dominated headlines for years, parts of Asia’s technology ecosystem remain relatively underappreciated. This fund focuses on leading technology stocks across China, South Korea, Taiwan, and other key Asian markets.
This includes firms involved in ecommerce, semiconductors, internet platforms, and digital payments. Many of these companies sit at the heart of regional consumption and manufacturing supply chains.
If global investors rotate toward Asia in search of growth at more reasonable valuations, the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF could benefit from both earnings momentum and multiple expansion.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
Another ASX ETF with potential to outperform is the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF.
It focuses on shares with strong balance sheets, high returns on equity, and consistent earnings growth. In uncertain markets, quality tends to matter more.
When investors become selective and move away from speculative names, capital often flows toward businesses with competitive advantages and predictable cash flows.
That quality bias could prove advantageous in 2026, particularly if volatility remains elevated and markets reward earnings resilience over hype. This fund was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.
VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (ASX: VLUE)
The third ASX ETF to consider is the VanEck MSCI International Value ETF.
After a long stretch where growth stocks led global markets, value shares have periodically shown signs of revival. This fund targets international stocks that screen attractively on valuation metrics such as price-to-book and earnings multiples.
If 2026 sees a rotation away from expensive growth stocks and toward more reasonably priced businesses, value strategies could outperform.
The VanEck MSCI International Value ETF offers diversified exposure to this theme across developed markets, without requiring investors to pick individual contrarian stocks. It was recently recommended to investors by analysts at VanEck.
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