Where to invest $20,000 in ASX ETFs this month

When you have a lump sum to invest, the hardest part is often deciding where to start.

Markets are rarely calm, headlines are rarely helpful, and waiting for the perfect moment usually means waiting forever.

That is why many investors choose a different approach. Instead of trying to predict what will happen next, they spread their money across high-quality exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are built to perform across a range of market conditions.

If you have $20,000 to invest in ASX ETFs this month, here is how you could think about putting it to work using two very different, but complementary, funds.

Betashares Video Games And Esports ETF (ASX: GAME)

The Betashares Video Games And Esports ETF offers investors easy exposure to the global video gaming and esports industry. This is a sector that continues to grow well beyond its early roots.

The ASX ETF holds a diversified mix of gaming publishers, hardware makers, and platform businesses. Some of its key holdings include Nintendo, Unity Software (NYSE: U), and Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO). These companies sit at the heart of entertainment, technology, and digital engagement.

What makes this ASX ETF particularly interesting is how deeply gaming is embedded in consumer behaviour. Video games are no longer a niche hobby. They are a mainstream form of entertainment with recurring revenue through subscriptions, in-game purchases, and digital content.

Take Nintendo as an example. Its ecosystem approach, built around iconic franchises and dedicated hardware, has allowed it to generate highly durable earnings across cycles. By owning this fund, investors gain exposure to this type of long-term consumer engagement without needing to pick individual winners.

This fund was recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.

Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)

Another ASX ETF to look at for the $20,000 is the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF. It is designed for investors who want exposure to the world’s highest quality stocks.

The fund focuses on businesses with strong balance sheets, high returns on equity, and consistent earnings growth. Its holdings include global leaders such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Visa (NYSE: V), and Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX).

What sets the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF apart is its emphasis on quality rather than size or hype. These are companies with sustainable competitive advantages, pricing power, and business models that have proven themselves over time.

Microsoft is a good example. Its combination of enterprise software, cloud computing, and recurring revenue makes it one of the most resilient growth businesses in the world.

This fund was also recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.

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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 Lam Research, Microsoft, Take-Two Interactive Software, Unity Software, and Visa. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Nintendo 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 Lam Research, Microsoft, Unity Software, and Visa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.