The easy way for Aussies to invest globally on the ASX

Australian investors tend to have a home bias. It is natural. We know our banks. We know our miners. We hear about them every day. But limiting a portfolio to local shares can mean missing out on growth happening elsewhere in the world.

The good news is that you do not need to open an overseas brokerage account to invest globally.

That’s because you can do it directly on the ASX with exchange traded funds (ETFs).

But which funds could be used to achieve this? Here are three that make global investing simple.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

The first way to gain international exposure is through Asia’s technology leaders.

The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF invests in stocks such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Tencent (SEHK: 700), and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU).

TSMC plays a central role in global semiconductor manufacturing. Tencent dominates digital platforms across China with WeChat. Baidu is heavily involved in search, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving.

Asia remains a hub of innovation and manufacturing, and this ETF provides targeted exposure to that region’s technology heavyweights without requiring investors to pick individual stocks. This ETF was recently recommended by the team at Betashares.

Betashares India Quality ETF (ASX: IIND)

India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world and having exposure to it is easier than ever.

The Betashares India Quality ETF focuses on high-quality Indian stocks screened for profitability and financial strength. Instead of tracking the entire Indian market, it tilts toward high-quality businesses that boast strong balance sheets and earnings metrics.

India’s demographic profile, expanding middle class, and ongoing economic reforms provide a backdrop for long-term growth. For Australian investors, the fund offers exposure to that growth story in a straightforward way. It was also recently recommended as a buy by analysts at Betashares.

Vanguard MSCI International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

If you prefer broad global diversification, the Vanguard MSCI International Shares ETF is a simple solution to consider to do this.

This ASX ETF provides investors with exposure to thousands of stocks across developed markets, including the United States, Europe, and Japan. Holdings include Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nestlé (SWX: NESN), and Visa (NYSE: V).

Rather than focusing on one region or theme, this fund captures global corporate earnings growth across industries. As a result, it could serve as a core international holding within a portfolio.

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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 positions in and has recommended Baidu, Microsoft, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent, and Visa. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Nestlé. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Microsoft, Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF, and Visa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.