3 excellent ASX ETFs for beginners in 2027

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Starting your investing journey can be exciting, but deciding what to buy first isn’t always easy when there are hundreds of shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to choose from.

Thankfully, you don’t need to identify the next star stock to start building wealth.

Here are three ASX ETFs that could be worth considering for beginners now and in 2027.

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

One of the biggest challenges for new investors is working out which companies will be successful over the next decade.

And let’s face it, even professional investors regularly get that wrong.

That’s why the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF could be a great place to start.

Instead of trying to pick a handful of winning stocks, this fund gives investors a stake in more than 1,000 companies across developed markets outside Australia.

That includes some of the biggest names in technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer goods.

It also means you’re not relying on the Australian economy to deliver all your returns.

For beginners who want to start investing and gradually build their wealth over many years, that’s a strong proposition.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth considering is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.

Think about how much of your everyday life now takes place online. Banking, shopping, working, communicating, and even accessing healthcare increasingly involve digital services.

All that activity creates opportunities for cybercriminals, which is why businesses and governments are spending heavily on protecting their systems and data.

The Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF allows investors to gain exposure to companies providing that protection. These businesses help prevent cyberattacks, secure networks, protect cloud systems, and detect threats before they cause serious damage.

This is a more specialised investment than a broad market ETF, so its performance could be more volatile. Nevertheless, for beginners interested in technology and its future, it could be an exciting fund to consider.

Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)

A final ASX ETF for beginners to look at is the Betashares Australian Quality ETF.

When people first start investing, it can be tempting to buy shares in companies they recognise. But being a household name doesn’t necessarily mean a business is a great investment.

That’s where this ETF takes an interesting approach. It looks beyond company size and focuses on Australian businesses with strong profitability, healthy balance sheets, and relatively stable earnings.

The idea is to favour financially stronger companies that may be better placed to handle difficult economic conditions and continue growing over time.

It also offers something different from a traditional Australian index fund, where the biggest banks and mining companies can dominate the portfolio.

For beginners who want exposure to local shares but prefer an investment strategy built around business quality, the Betashares Australian Quality ETF could be worth a closer look.

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