The market often focuses on what might happen this quarter. But real wealth is usually built by backing long-term shifts that reshape industries over many years.
By 2030, technology, automation, and digital entertainment could look far larger and more embedded in everyday life than they do today.
With that in mind, here are three ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are positioned around trends that could still be in the early stages.
Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
Asia remains a powerhouse of innovation and manufacturing.
The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF provides investors with exposure to stocks such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Tencent (SEHK: 700), and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU).
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is critical to the global semiconductor ecosystem, producing advanced chips used in artificial intelligence, smartphones, and high-performance computing. Tencent dominates digital payments, gaming, and social platforms across China. Baidu continues to invest heavily in AI and autonomous driving technologies.
As AI adoption accelerates and semiconductor demand expands, Asia’s leading tech firms are likely to remain central players. If those trends deepen, this ASX ETF’s underlying businesses could be substantially larger by 2030.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Automation is steadily becoming the backbone of modern industry.
The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF invests in stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), and ABB Ltd (SWX: ABBN).
Nvidia’s chips power AI training and inference in data centres worldwide. Intuitive Surgical’s robotic systems are increasingly used in hospitals, improving surgical precision. ABB develops industrial automation systems that help manufacturers boost productivity.
As businesses seek efficiency gains, robotics and AI could move from competitive advantage to basic necessity. By 2030, automation may be far more deeply embedded in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. It’s no wonder then that this fund was recently recommended by the team at Betashares.
VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ASX: ESPO)
Digital entertainment is no longer niche. It is mainstream.
The VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF offers investors exposure to stocks such as Nintendo (TYO: 7974), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA).
Nintendo remains a global leader in console gaming and intellectual property. AMD designs chips that power gaming consoles and PCs. Electronic Arts develops popular sports and action franchises that generate recurring revenue through in-game content.
Gaming is increasingly shifting toward digital downloads, online services, and esports competitions. As younger generations grow up with gaming as a core entertainment channel, industry revenues could expand well beyond current levels. This fund was recently recommended by analysts at VanEck.
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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 Abb, Advanced Micro Devices, Baidu, Intuitive Surgical, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Tencent. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Electronic Arts and Nintendo and has recommended the following options: long January 2028 $520 calls on Intuitive Surgical and short January 2028 $530 calls on Intuitive Surgical. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.