3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold for the next decade

If you are investing with a long time horizon, simplicity often wins.

Rather than constantly adjusting your portfolio or chasing short-term opportunities, a small number of well-chosen exchange traded funds (ETFs) can provide exposure to global growth, diversification, and compounding over many years.

Here are three ASX ETFs that could be strong buy-and-hold options for the next decade.

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

The first ASX ETF that could be a core long-term holding is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.

It offers investors exposure to a broad range of companies across developed markets, including the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Its holdings include global leaders such as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA).

What arguably makes the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF so powerful is its simplicity. It provides instant diversification across industries and geographies, allowing investors to benefit from global economic growth without needing to pick individual stocks.

Over a decade, this kind of broad exposure can form the backbone of a portfolio.

BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth considering is the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF.

This fund focuses on the Nasdaq 100 index, which is heavily weighted towards technology companies.

Top holdings include NVIDIA, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META).

This ETF offers more concentrated exposure to the companies shaping the future of the global economy. While it can be more volatile than broader funds, it also has the potential to deliver stronger growth over time.

For long-term investors, that trade-off can be worthwhile.

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)

A third ASX ETF that could be a top long-term pick is the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF.

It takes a more selective approach, focusing on companies with sustainable competitive advantages and attractive valuations.

Its holdings change periodically but currently include businesses such as drinks giant PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), sporting goods leader Nike (NYSE: NKE), and entertainment behemoth Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS).

This quality-focused strategy can help reduce downside risk while still capturing long-term growth.

By targeting companies with durable moats, the ETF aims to build a portfolio that can perform well across different market environments.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Nike, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Amazon, Apple, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Netflix, Nike, Nvidia, and Walt Disney and is short shares of Apple and BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Netflix, Nike, Nvidia, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.