Your 30s are a powerful decade for investing. You typically still have time on your side, the ability to ride out volatility, and the option to focus on growth. That makes this stage ideal for backing long-term themes, high-quality businesses, and sectors that could still look very different a decade from now.
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) make this easier by offering diversified exposure without the need to pick individual winners. With that in mind, here are five ASX ETFs that could be particularly well suited to investors in their 30s.
iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
The iShares S&P 500 ETF provides access to the engine room of global equity markets.
This ASX ETF tracks the S&P 500 index, which includes many of the world’s most influential companies across technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and financials. Holdings include global leaders such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ).
What could make the iShares S&P 500 ETF appealing for investors in their 30s is its balance. It offers exposure to innovation and growth, but through established businesses with scale, profitability, and long operating histories. Over long periods, this combination has proven to be a powerful driver of wealth creation.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
The Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF is built around business strength rather than market size.
The ETF screens for stocks with high returns on equity, low leverage, and stable earnings, resulting in a portfolio that leans toward resilient global leaders. Holdings currently include companies such as Visa (NYSE: V), Nestlé (SWX: NESN), Uber (NASDAQ: UBER), L’Oreal, and UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH).
For investors in their 30s, the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF offers an important lesson early. Not all growth comes from disruption. Some of the best long-term outcomes come from businesses that quietly compound by executing well year after year.
Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
The Betashares Australian Quality ETF applies the same quality lens but closer to home.
Rather than simply owning the biggest Australian shares, this ASX ETF tilts toward businesses with strong balance sheets, consistent profitability, and reliable earnings. This often results in exposure to companies such as CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), and Goodman Group (ASX: GMG).
This means that it can serve as a smarter way to access the Australian market. It keeps exposure local, but with an emphasis on business quality rather than pure size or yield.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF is about backing the tools shaping the future of work and production.
This ASX ETF invests in companies involved in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence, including names such as NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), and Keyence Corp.
What arguably makes the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF attractive for investors in their 30s is its long runway. Adoption of automation and AI is still unfolding across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and services.
Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
Finally, the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF provides exposure to a growing industry.
As businesses, governments, and individuals move more of their lives online, cybersecurity has become essential infrastructure. This ASX ETF invests in companies focused on protecting data and networks, with holdings such as CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT).
Overall, the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF offers access to a theme driven by necessity rather than choice. This could make it a great buy and hold pick.
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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in CSL and Goodman Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Apple, BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF, CSL, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Goodman Group, Intuitive Surgical, Microsoft, Nvidia, Visa, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Palo Alto Networks, and UnitedHealth Group 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 Apple, CSL, CrowdStrike, Goodman Group, Microsoft, Nvidia, Visa, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
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