Buy and hold investing can be a great way to build wealth over the long term.

But if you’re not a fan of stock picking, then it can all become too hard.

The good news is that ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) are here to save the day.

They allow investors to buy large groups of shares in one fell swoop, removing the need to pick individual stocks.

But which ASX ETFs could be great buy and hold picks? Let’s look at five that could be worth considering for the next two decades.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

The first ASX ETF to consider is the iShares S&P 500 ETF. It gives investors exposure to 500 of the largest listed companies in the United States.

That includes businesses involved in technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer products, industrials, and other industries. Holdings include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), and ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM).

What makes this ETF attractive over a 20-year period is the quality of the companies it holds. Many have strong competitive positions, enormous financial resources, and the ability to keep investing in new products, technologies, and markets. 

That could make the iShares S&P 500 ETF a strong option for Australian investors wanting long-term exposure to some of the world’s most successful businesses.

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

Another ASX ETF that could be worth buying and holding is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.

This hugely popular fund provides exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange.

Many of these businesses are involved in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software, semiconductors, ecommerce, and digital advertising.

Over the next two decades, these businesses could benefit from continued technological change across the global economy.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF could also be worth considering.

It invests in leading Asian technology companies, giving investors exposure to businesses involved in semiconductors, ecommerce, gaming, hardware, and digital platforms.

Asia is home to some of the world’s most important technology manufacturers and enormous consumer markets.

As the region’s economies develop and technology adoption continues, its leading companies could have significant opportunities to grow.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

A fourth ASX ETF to consider for the next 20 years is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.

This fund invests in companies providing cybersecurity products and services.

These businesses help protect networks, cloud systems, devices, data, payments, and digital identities.

As more businesses adopt artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and connected technologies, keeping systems secure is likely to become increasingly important.

This bodes well for the companies held by this fund.

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)

Finally, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF could be a strong buy and hold option.

This fund focuses on US companies that have sustainable competitive advantages and are trading at attractive valuations.

These advantages can include strong brands, intellectual property, cost advantages, and customers that are difficult to lose.

This is a philosophy that has helped investors such as Warren Buffett build enormous wealth over time.

Over a 20-year period, owning quality businesses with the ability to protect their profits and compound earnings could be a very sensible approach.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Betashares Capital – Asia Technology Tigers Etf, and VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Apple, BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Nvidia, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Apple, Nvidia, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Are you on the hunt for some growing ASX dividend shares to buy this week?

If you are, it could pay to hear what Bell Potter is saying about the two listed below.

Here’s why it is bullish on them:

CAR Group Limited (ASX: CAR)

Bell Potter is bullish on auto listings company CAR Group and sees it as an ASX dividend share to buy.

It believes the company has the potential to grow its earnings in the double-digits thanks to its strong pricing power and operating leverage. It said:

CAR delivered another strong result, with FY26 revenue increasing 10% to $1.25bn and EBITDA rising 9% to $699m despite a softer macro backdrop. We see a sustainable pathway to double-digit EPS growth over the medium term, supported by pricing power, international scale and operating leverage. Given its low PE and strong cashflow generation, the dividend is attractive at around 3% today and growing at 10% CAGR.

The broker expects this to underpin partially franked dividends of 94.5 cents per share in FY 2027 and 106 cents per share in FY 2028. Based on its current share price of $23.12, this would mean dividend yields of 4.1% and 4.6%, respectively.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $34.60 price target on its shares.

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV)

Bell Potter also thinks Lovisa could be an ASX dividend share to buy now.

Although it remains cautious on consumer spending, it thinks the fashion jewellery retailer is better positioned than most to overcome this. It said:

While we remain cautious on the current weak consumer landscape and investments into market share & store refits to mitigate competitive pressures in key markets, we see a higher tolerance re accessibility from a low price point perspective together with a strong gross margin. LOV stands out in our coverage as a global retailer scaling its presence from ~50 regions with strong US/UK performance with better efficiencies within the US store network.

Post the market sell-off, we think the current valuation at ~22x FY27e P/E (BPe) which is a ~20% discount to LOV’s recent mid-cycle P/E as BPe of 28.5x appears attractive, and we upgrade our recommendation to BUY.

As for income, Bell Potter is forecasting partially franked dividends per share of 98.4 cents in FY 2027 and 115.2 cents in FY 2028. Based on its current share price of $24.52, this equates to dividend yields of 4% and 4.7%, respectively. 

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $27.00 price target on its shares.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Lovisa. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Lovisa. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CAR Group Ltd and Lovisa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Anyone who bought Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) shares near their 52-week low of $25.18 would now be sitting on a gain of more than 100%.

And Wednesday gave shareholders another reason to be pleased, with the tech company’s shares climbing to a new all-time high of $53.16.

That surpassed the previous record of $51.76 set earlier in the week, with Codan finishing the session up 3.37% at $53.10.

The stock has now gained approximately 77% over the past year, with its recent rally pushing it further into record territory.

So, can Codan shares continue climbing from here?

What’s driving Codan shares higher?

Codan’s latest financial results provide some insight into why investors have been willing to pay more for the stock.

In its FY26 results, the company reported revenue of $875 million, up 30% on the previous year.

Net profit after tax (NPAT) jumped 69% to $175.2 million, while EBIT increased 67% to $244.1 million.

Its communications division delivered revenue of $506.2 million, up 22%, with segment profit climbing 45% to $156 million.

Demand for unmanned radio systems has been particularly strong, with revenue from this market more than doubling to approximately $215 million.

Meanwhile, Codan’s Minelab business benefited from higher gold detector demand and successful product launches.

Revenue increased 42% to $362 million, while segment profit jumped 65% to $162.4 million.

More growth to come?

The good news for shareholders is that Codan expects another strong year, with both divisions positioned to deliver further growth.

Its communications business is targeting revenue growth of approximately 20% in FY27, supported by continued demand for unmanned radio systems.

Management also expects the first half to be significantly stronger than the same period last year, giving the division a positive start to FY27.

Minelab should benefit from a full year of sales from its recently launched GPZ8000 and Gold Monster 2000 detectors.

Early FY27 trading has been positive, with Africa and other markets tracking broadly in line with the second half of FY26.

One thing worth watching, however, is the electronics supply chain, where emerging constraints could affect Codan’s ability to meet customer demand.

Is Codan getting too expensive?

While Codan’s growth has been impressive, I think valuation is becoming an important consideration after such a substantial rally.

At around $53 per share, the stock is trading on approximately 55 times its FY26 earnings per share of 96.5 cents.

That’s a lot to pay for last year’s earnings, despite how well the business has been performing.

And if the next update falls short of expectations, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of those recent gains disappear.

I still like Codan’s exposure to defence communications and gold detection, but I’d be reluctant to chase the shares at current levels.

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Motley Fool contributor Aaron Teboneras 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.