• Are NDQ and these Betashares ETFs buys for Australian investors?

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    There are plenty of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available to Australian investors, but some offer particularly interesting opportunities for the years ahead.

    I’ve been looking at three Betashares ETFs that provide exposure to different parts of the share market.

    Could they be worth buying today?

    Here’s what I think.

    Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

    One of the reasons I like the NDQ ETF is that it gives investors exposure to businesses that are changing how people live and work.

    Think about how much time we spend using digital services, shopping online, watching streaming platforms, and relying on increasingly sophisticated technology.

    Many of the companies behind these activities are included in the Nasdaq 100 Index, which this Betashares ETF tracks.

    And I think there are plenty of reasons to expect these businesses to keep growing.

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities for companies involved in cloud computing, semiconductors, and software. Meanwhile, digital advertising, e-commerce, and other online services continue to play important roles in the global economy.

    Of course, valuations can be demanding in this area of the market, and the fund’s concentration in large US technology-related companies creates additional risk. Nevertheless, I would be happy buying the NDQ ETF for the long term.

    Betashares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200)

    The next Betashares ETF I would buy takes us much closer to home.

    The A200 ETF tracks an index of 200 of Australia’s largest listed companies, providing investors with broad exposure to the local share market.

    What I like about this fund is that Australian businesses can offer something quite different from the technology-heavy US market.

    Banks, mining companies, supermarkets, and healthcare providers all play important roles in the Australian economy. And many have established businesses capable of generating profits and paying dividends through different economic conditions.

    I think the income potential is also attractive for investors who want regular cash returns alongside long-term capital growth.

    There is considerable exposure to banks and resources, so I would still want international investments alongside it. But I think the A200 ETF is an excellent option for building Australian share market exposure.

    Betashares India Quality ETF (ASX: IIND)

    The third Betashares ETF I would consider buying is the IIND ETF.

    India is one of the markets I’m especially interested in over the next decade. Its expanding middle class, growing financial services industry, and continued investment in infrastructure could create significant opportunities for businesses operating there.

    For example, as more people enter the formal banking system and businesses adopt digital services, companies providing those products could enjoy growing demand.

    The IIND ETF provides exposure to Indian companies selected using financial quality measures.

    I like that approach because strong profitability and financial health could be important when investing in a rapidly developing economy.

    Overall, I think the country’s long-term economic prospects make the Betashares India Quality ETF a compelling investment to consider.

    Foolish takeaway

    I would rate all three Betashares ETFs as buys for Australian investors with a long investment horizon.

    I like how they provide access to established US businesses, the Australian share market, and India’s growing economy.

    There will no doubt be periods when one market performs better than the others. But I think owning businesses across these regions could be a sensible way to participate in several long-term growth opportunities.

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  • Could WiseTech shares smash past $100 in the next 12 months?

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    WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) shares are climbing higher into the green in Wednesday lunchtime trade.

    At the time of writing, the technology shares are up around 2% and changing hands for $39.34 a piece.

    Today’s increase means WiseTech shares have now climbed just over 12% higher over the past week, and rebounded 24% over the month.

    Although they’re still down roughly 43% for the year-to-date.

    Last week the company announced that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has closed two investigations involving the company and its personnel.

    These include share-trading investigations into founder Richard White and two current employees. ASIC has issued no-action letters confirming it will not pursue enforcement action against those individuals.

    ASIC also concluded a separate governance investigation that began in late 2024, confirming that no enforcement action will be taken against WiseTech.

    An investigation involving another individual who is not a company employee remains ongoing.

    It looks like the update has cleared governance overhang and concerns that have been weighing heavily on the company’s underlying business for the past two years.

    The shares are now pointing in the right direction, and dissolving these headwinds could give the stock room to jump even higher.

    Now the question is, could WiseTech shares return to 2025-levels and surpass the $100 mark over the next 12 months?

    Here’s what the experts think.

    What’s ahead for WiseTech shares?

    But it looks like the experts are confident that WiseTech shares can bounce back over the next year, but they’re undecided by how much. 

    Market Index data shows all brokers have a strong buy rating on the shares. The average target price is well below the $100 level, at $58.07, although that still implies an upside of around 48% at the time of writing.  

    TradingView data also shows the majority (10 out of 17) have a strong buy rating on WiseTech shares. Another two rate the stock as a buy and five rate it a hold.

    The average target price is around the same level, at $58.40, which implies around a 48% upside at the time of writing.

    But some of the more bullish experts tip WiseTech shares to rocket to $100.07 over the next 12 months. That implies a 154% upside at the time of writing and puts the shares just slightly over the $100 barrier.

    What could help drive the shares past $100 this year?

    WiseTech’s CargoWise platform is a dominant player and deeply embedded in the global logistics industry. 

    The platform is difficult to replace, which gives WiseTech both security and a strong competitive advantage among its peers. 

    If global trade volumes keep expanding and supply chains become more digital, WiseTech could expand its position in the market even further.

    The company has already proven that the business is well-placed to drive more growth, too.

    In August, the company reported an impressive 46% increase in its EBITDA for FY26, which came in line with its previous guidance. 

    Looking ahead, WiseTech is guiding total revenue growth between 6% and 10% for FY27, and underlying EBITDA growth between 12% and 21%, with a margin uplift to 49% to 51%. 

    This level of growth, combined with the fact most overhanging governance concerns now in the past, I think the shares could quickly jump higher.

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  • Telix shares crashing 8% today: What happened?

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    Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) shares have dropped just over 8% to $14.44 at the time of writing on Wednesday.

    After hitting a three-year low in mid-February the ASX healthcare shares rebounded strongly and surged 83% within two months.

    Since then they’ve been pretty volatile, swinging between $12.20 and $17.85 in mid-September.

    But, even after the latest decline the shares are up around 27% for the year-to-date, although they’re 14% lower than 2 months ago.

    Today’s crash follows the company’s third-quarter earnings for FY26, which it posted to the ASX ahead of the market open this morning.

    Clearly the announcement has spooked investors, with many rushing for the exits today.

    What did Telix report?

    The company posted its third-quarter FY26 results this morning for the period ending 30th of September.

    Telix posted a 19% increase in its revenue versus the same period in 2025 but down 1% from the previous quarter, broadly in line with expectations.

    Revenue in the company’s Precision Medicine business jumped 30% versus the same period in FY25, but flat on the second quarter of FY26. 

    The company said it will continue to expand its product pipeline, advancing multiple late-stage trials in prostate, brain, and kidney cancer. 

    Telix reaffirmed that its FY26 revenue and other income is expected to be in excess of US$1 billion, with revenue tracking in line with the upper end of guidance, driven by growth in its Precision Medicine business and improved commercial momentum for new products.

    The company also revised its FY26 research and development expenditure guidance range to US$240 million to US$260 million, from US$230 million to $270 million previously. It also confirmed that its pipeline is expanding, with trial results and regulatory results in progress.

    So, why are the shares falling?

    Telix’s latest update is positive, so today’s decline mostly looks like the result of profit-taking investors taking their gains off the table after the shares spiked to an annual high last month.

    It also looked like much of the good news out of the announcement was already priced into the latest share price.

    Telix’s narrowed research and development expenditure also suggests that costs could be running a bit higher than it previously expected.

    What does the outlook look like for Telix shares?

    The experts are even more bullish on Telix shares over the next 12 months. TradingView data shows the majority (14 out of 15) have a buy/strong buy rating on the ASX healthcare stock. One more rates the shares as a hold.

    And these all agree a significant upside ahead after today’s crash. 

    The $26.44 average target price implies an upside of around 80% at the time of writing. 

    Meanwhile, the maximum target price of $32.07 now implies a 119% upside over the next 12 months, at the time of writing.

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