ASX ETFs, or exchange traded funds, provide a handy one-stop-shop for Aussie investors seeking to gain exposure to a basket of stocks with a single investment.

Rather than having to research and buy multiple stocks, you can get that diversity, and more, from an ETF.

Below we look at two ETFs that DP Wealth Advisory’s Andrew Wielandt recently issued buy recommendations for (courtesy of The Bull).

ASX ETF offers international stock exposure

The first ASX ETF Wielandt has a bullish outlook on is Betashares Global Royalties ETF (ASX: ROYL).

“ROYL is a diverse exchange traded fund operating across a number of countries, including the United States, Canada, Brazil and Denmark,” he said.

“It holds about 40 companies, with investments including ARM Holdings PLC, Texas Pacific Land Corporation and Wheaton Precious Metals at August 11, 2026,” he added.

Summarising his buy recommendation on ROYL, Wielandt concluded:

ROYL focuses on companies earning royalty and intellectual property income. What appeals is relatively steady returns compared to other cyclical investments. The company posted a return of 15.59% after fees in the past 12 months to July 31, 2026.

Which brings us to…

Exchange traded fund with an ESG bent

The second ASX ETF Wielandt recommends buying will hold particular appeal to investors who place a high value on companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

The fund in question is the Munro Climate Change Leaders Fund Active ETF (ASX: MCCL), which Wielandt noted that he holds in is own self-managed super fund.

“This exchange traded fund holds a concentrated portfolio of companies aiming to benefit from decarbonisation during the next decade,” he said.

According to Wielandt:

The ETF holds between 15 and 25 positions involved in clean energy, clean transport and energy efficiency. The fund posted a return of 16.9% for the 12 months to July 31, 2026. However, given its highly concentrated nature, it’s important to note that returns can be volatile.

In our view, MCCL can also be considered an investment in the future and can be part of a balanced portfolio.

A bonus passive income ETF

If it’s passive income you’re targeting, then you might want to look into the BetaShares Australian Dividend Harvester Fund (ASX: HVST).

This ASX ETF gives investors instant exposure 40 to 60 high-yielding, blue-chip ASX shares.

And HVST pays out dividends every month, so your next income payout is never too far away.

As at 31 July the HVST had 12-month trailing yield of 5.6%, 63% franked. Taking those franking credits into account, the grossed-up yield comes out to 7.1%.

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Although the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is still pretty close to its August all-time highs, there are still a few well-known blue-chip shares that are offering dividend yields above 4% today. But despite popular dividend shares like Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC), and Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) offering yields over 4%, they still only pay out two dividends a year.

That might be fine for some investors. But others would very much prefer a more regular payment schedule. After all, our bills and living expenses don’t get invoiced to us every six months. So why not invest in a dividend-paying stock that accommodates more frequent paycheques?

Investors who agree with that sentiment might wish to check out a certain income-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF).

That ETF is none other than the BetaShares S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: HYLD).

How does this ASX income ETF work?

Like most ASX ETFs, HYLD holds a portfolio of underlying investments, which it manages on behalf of its investors. In this case, that portfolio consists of dozens of proven dividend stocks from the ASX. These range from the usual suspects like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB), and Telstra, to others like Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN), and Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD).

You might also recognise Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL), Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS), and APA Group (ASX: APA).

This income ETF is able to extract and pass on the dividends it receives from these holdings, alongside profits from rebalancing its portfolio, to its own investors as dividend distributions. This it does 12 times a year.

Yes, HYLD is a monthly dividend payer. Additionally, its dividends tend to come not fully franked, but partially franked to a high level. To illustrate, this ETF’s most recent payout, which arrived on 18 August, was franked at 77.84%.

But let’s get to some numbers. HYLD has just passed its twelfth dividend payment (the one we just discussed). That means we can give it a proper trailing yield for the first time. So over the past 12 months, this ASX income ETF has doled out a total of $1.4275 in dividends per unit. At the current (at the time of writing) unit price of $33.50, that 12-month dividend total gives this ASX income ETF a trailing yield of 4.26%.

Given that yield, as well as this ASX income ETF’s monthly payout schedule, this investment might well be worth a look today if dividends are a priority of your ASX investing portfolio.

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If you’re ready to retire, or perhaps already have, you may be looking to invest some of your hard-earned superannuation savings to provide an annual passive income stream.

While there are a few ways you could go about this, I believe the best means to achieving an extra $20,000 of passive income a year from superannuation is by investing in quality ASX dividend shares.

We’ll look at two ASX dividend gems below you may wish to buy today.

They both currently pay market beating yields.

And while one has seen a modest share-price retracement over the past year, the other has gained. (Share prices as of 19 August.)

That’s important, because when you’re looking for ASX shares offering higher dividend yields, you’ll often find this is because their share prices have cratered in recent months. Which in turn often means that their future dividend payouts will be coming down as well.

Now before we dive in, do be aware that the yields you generally see quoted are trailing yields. Future passive income payouts may be higher or lower depending on a range of company specific and macroeconomic factors.

With that said…

Two ASX dividend shares for a $20,000 superannuation income stream

Our first ASX dividend gem is Helia Group Ltd (ASX: HLI).

Shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) provider were recently trading for $5.72. That sees the Helia share price up around 1% over the past year.

As for the passive income on offer from your superannuation investment, Helia paid (or shortly will) two partly franked dividends and a special dividend over the past year, totalling $1.26 per share.

At the recent share price, that sees this ASX 200 dividend stock trading at a partly franked trailing yield (including that special dividend) of 22%.

The second ASX dividend gem I’d invest my superannuation savings in for passive income is Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG).

At the recent share price of $18.12, Fortescue shares are down 7.8% in 12 months. But I believe the ASX 200 mining giant can return to capital growth along with paying regular dividends.

Over the last 12 months, Fortescue paid two fully franked dividends totalling $1.22 per share.

At the recent Fortescue share price, that ASX 200 mining stock trades on a fully franked trailing dividend yield of 6.7%.

How much to invest for $20,000 of passive income?

Based on the trailing yields, and assuming you invest an equal amount in both ASX dividend gems, you could expect to see a yield of 14.3%.

To secure a $20,000 annual passive income stream, you’d then need to invest $139,860 of your superannuation savings today.

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Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.