Expert names 1 ASX ETF to buy, 1 to hold, and 1 to sell

The team at DP Wealth Advisory has given its verdict on a number of exchange traded funds (ETFs) this week.

Let’s see, courtesy of The Bull, if it rates them as buys, holds, or sells:

Betashares Global Royalties ETF (ASX: ROYL)

The wealth advisory firm thinks this ETF could be a buy this week.

It highlights its strong track record since inception and its attractive and predictable income as reasons to consider the fund. It said:

This exchange traded fund focuses on global companies earning royalty and intellectual property income. The benefit from companies producing royalty income is the predictable nature derived from holding the underlying investments. Sector exposure at February 27, 2026 included gold, oil, gas, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

Geographical exposure includes the US, Canada and Brazil. Since its inception in September 2022, the fund had returned 19.77 per cent per annum as of March 31, 2026. ROYL can be considered a solid inclusion in a balanced portfolio.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets AUD ETF (ASX: IEM)

DP Wealth Advisory has named this emerging market fund as a hold this week.

While it is positive on what it offers investors, it isn’t enough for a buy rating. It commented:

This exchange traded fund provides exposure to big and mid sized companies in emerging markets. Geographical exposure includes China, India and South Korea, among others.

The average annual total return over three years was 15.30 per cent as of March 31, 2026. A benefit of the ETF is providing exposure to companies and economies that some would find difficult to source as an individual investor.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

This cybersecurity focused ASX ETF has been named as a sell by DP Wealth Advisory.

While the fund has been a strong performer in recent years, it thinks investors may be better avoiding it while AI disruption concerns weigh on software stocks. It explains:

This exchange traded fund tracks the Nasdaq Cyber Security Index and provides investors with exposure to the rapidly growing and ever evolving cyber security theme. Names held within the ETF included CrowdStrike Holdings, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Systems as at April 8, 2026.

After performing strongly for the past five years, this ETF, along with other software focused investments, have been under pressure due to fears artificial intelligence large language models (LLM) could significantly disrupt software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses. While these concerns may be over done, it’s safer to take profits and avoid the SaaS sector until more certainty emerges.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF, Cisco Systems, and CrowdStrike. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Palo Alto Networks. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CrowdStrike. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.