ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are the most popular way in which more than 8,500 investors are investing, new data shows.

A survey conducted by CMC found Aussies are still keen to invest despite today’s market volatility.

ETFs allow investors to buy a basket of stocks in one trade. Part of the appeal is access to international shares via the ASX.

This week on The Bull, Andrew Wielandt from DP Wealth Advisory has two buys and one sell recommendation for us to consider.

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)

The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF share price is $84.35, down 0.2% today and up 8% over 12 months.

VHY ETF tracks the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index, before fees.

VHY invests in ASX dividend shares that have higher forecast dividend yields than other stocks.

Wieland has a buy recommendation on VHY, and explains:

This exchange traded fund provides exposure to a portfolio of Australian companies selected on the basis of their expected dividend yield.

The portfolio is dominated by the major banks and large resource companies, which should continue to generate attractive income and franking credits for investors.

However, as the portfolio is weighted towards financial stocks, it’s not as diversified as other broader based Australian ETFs on the ASX.

Given quarterly distributions and a relatively appealing forecast dividend yield, VHY is more suited to income focused investors.

Plato Global Alpha Fund (ASX: PGA1)

The Plato Global Alpha Fund share price is $15.31, up 1.2% today and up 18% over 12 months.

PGA1 aims to outperform the MSCI World Net Returns Unhedged Index by 4% per annum, after fees.

Wieland also gives this ASX ETF a buy rating, and comments:

PGA1 operates as a long-short exchange traded fund. Since its inception in September 2021, the fund has achieved an annualised return of 23.5 per cent after fees. It has outperformed the global benchmark by 11.74 per cent per annum.

The fund delivered a return of 18.68 per cent in the past year. Stocks in the ETF at June 30, 2026 included Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon.

PGA1 has generated a strong track record of performance and offers a relatively bright outlook in volatile financial markets.

I hold PGA1 in my self managed super fund.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX: HDN)

The HomeCo Daily Needs REIT share price is $1.11, up 0.6% today and down 19% over 12 months.

This ASX ETF is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that holds properties in the retail, health, and services sectors.

Wieland has a sell rating on this ASX REIT, explaining:

Occupancy was 99 per cent in full year 2026. The underlying properties continue to perform well, with a steady increase in rental income.

However, like a number of other REITs, I believe the prospect of higher interest rates, finance costs amid struggling consumers may pressure HDN’s performance numbers in full year 2027 in what is a challenging retail sector.

HDN shares have fallen from $1.38 on September 18, 2025 to trade at $1.105 on September 17, 2026.

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has positions in Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Amazon, Apple, HomeCo Daily Needs REIT, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Forrestania Resources Ltd (ASX: FRS) recently released prefeasibility studies for four separate mining projects in Western Australia, which, if developed, will keep the company producing gold for more than 10 years.

Bell Potter has run the ruler over the projects and has actually reduced its price target on Forrestania shares, while maintaining a very bullish outlook for the company.

I’ll get to that price target shortly. First, let’s look at what Forrestania is proposing.

Mining projects working through central hub

The company plans to develop four mining projects, which all process their ore through the Edna May processing facility.

The developments are costed with an assumed gold price of $5500 per ounce, compared to the current price of gold, which is $6130 per ounce.

The Edna May project alone is expected to generate $728.7 million in cash flow over a 10-year mine life, while costing only $98 million to develop.

Using a gold price of $6,140 per ounce, the cash flow figure rises to $961 million.

Forrestania said there is potential upside from upgrading inferred mineral resources within the current pit shell, which are currently treated as waste and excluded from the production target.

Forrestania Chairman David Geraghty said:

The Edna May Ore Reserve and Pre-Feasibility Study provide a strong technical and economic basis for the redevelopment of this established gold operation. The study benefits from substantial existing infrastructure, a proven processing facility and a long operating history, while identifying a clear pathway to restart and future production. With a 400,000-ounce Probable Ore Reserve underpinning 100% of the production target and strong projected cash generation at the PFS gold price assumption, Edna May is expected to form a key part of Forrestania’s Westonia Hub strategy.

Three other mining projects will also feed into Edna May. These are the British Hill, Tycho, and Johnson Range projects.

ASX gold shares looking cheap, broker says

Bell Potter said in its research note to clients that the cost of gold production came in higher than they had expected at $3,329 per ounce.

The broker added:

On a filled two-hub configuration we see a pathway to improving on this figure, offering valuation upside. We anticipate further reserve announcements on the remaining deposits and those that incorporate Lake Johnston in due course. FRS is sufficiently funded to first production, subject to completing the proposed $100m facility. FRS remains underrated, in our view, with significant upside through a dual processing hub and >200koz steady state capabilities.

Bell Potter has a $1.05 price target for Forrestania, compared with the current price of 33 cents.

The company is valued at $802.9 million.

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S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are up 0.4% to 8,764.6 points on Tuesday.

Among the 11 market sectors, the technology sector is in the lead today, up 2.3%.

The energy sector is the laggard, down 0.9%. 

Let’s check out some new ratings on ASX shares today.

Netwealth Ltd (ASX: NWL)

The Netwealth share price is $19.09, up 1.4% today and down 38% over 12 months. 

Dylan Evans from Catapult Wealth has a buy rating on this ASX financial share. 

Evans said (courtesy The Bull): 

The company’s full year 2026 results continued to deliver strong growth, with the platform’s funds under administration increasing 20.3 per cent to $135.7 billion and earnings per share growing 16 per cent to 55.2 cents.

Despite these strong results, the share price has fallen significantly, most likely and partially in response to a compensation payout of about $101 million to members in the collapsed First Guardian Master Fund.

Share price weakness presents an opportunity, as Netwealth still holds a net cash position and is poised to generate strong revenue growth moving forward.

Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS)

The Healius share price is steady at 38 cents, down 53% over 12 months. 

Ord Minnett has a hold rating on this ASX healthcare share. 

In a new note, the broker said: 

Revenues rose 2% to $1.4 billion, in-line with consensus, while underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) grew 8% to $259 million, 1% shy of consensus. 

The FY26 EBIT margin of 1.8% was below consensus expectations of 2.0% reflecting the burden of a largely fixed-cost operating base.

Management has made progress in controlling costs, especially labour, but will need to do more if it is to offset headwinds from continued weak volumes and the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) gender-based undervaluation decision on wages.

We increase interest cost assumptions which lowers our earnings estimates, and we do not see HLS returning to profitability until FY28.

Reflecting the earnings downgrades, the target price has been reduced from $0.56 to $0.49.

Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH)

The Tabcorp share price is 96 cents, up 4.4% today and down 3% over 12 months. 

Evans has a sell rating on this ASX consumer discretionary share. 

The analyst said: 

The company generated group revenue of $2.636 billion in full year 2026, up 0.8 per cent on the prior corresponding period. Group EBITDA of $431.7 million was up 10.3 per cent.

In our view, a major challenge for Tabcorp is the highly competitive gambling industry and the underlying trend towards digital wagering amid the risk of potentially tighter regulations.

The company expects domestic wagering turnover growth in fiscal year 2027 to be broadly consistent with fiscal year 2026, excluding the FIFA World Cup.

The shares have fallen from $1.17 on May 1 to trade at 90 cents on September 17. Other stocks appeal more at this stage of the cycle.

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