Technology has been one of the biggest drivers of share market growth over the past decade.

And with artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, automation, and digital services continuing to expand, there could still be plenty of opportunities ahead.

For investors who want exposure without picking individual tech stocks, these three ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be worth considering.

Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)

The Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF could be a good option for investors who want to back the local technology sector.

It is fair to say that Australia does not have the same depth of technology companies as the United States. However, it has still produced some excellent businesses across software, online marketplaces, payments, and digital services. This includes WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE).

The Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF brings many of them together in one easy investment.

As a result, for investors who want exposure to home-grown technology companies, it could be worth a closer look.

Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: GXAI)

Another ASX ETF to look at is the Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF.

It provides investors with exposure to the leading companies involved in artificial intelligence and the infrastructure needed to support it.

That can include semiconductors, software, cloud computing, data infrastructure, and automation.

The good thing about this fund is that investors do not have to decide exactly where the biggest winners will emerge. Some companies may dominate AI software, while others could make more money supplying chips, computing power, or the tools needed to build and run AI systems.

The Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF provides exposure across that wider opportunity, potentially making it a great long-term pick.

Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG)

A final ASX ETF for investors to consider is the Global X FANG+ ETF.

This fund takes a much more concentrated approach by investing in a relatively small group of major global growth companies.

Its portfolio is tilted towards businesses operating across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital advertising, ecommerce, social media, electric vehicles, and other fast-growing areas of the economy.

Holdings include Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX).

For investors looking for a focused way to gain exposure to some of the world’s most influential technology and growth companies, the Global X FANG+ ETF could be worth a look this month.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Technology One and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Microsoft, Netflix, Palantir Technologies, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Microsoft and Netflix. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

I think the ASX dividend share Future Generation Global Ltd (ASX: FGG) is a strong pick for retirees for 2027 and beyond.

I imagine plenty of retirees have an outsized amount of their investment portfolios focused on Australian property, ASX bank shares and ASX mining shares.

So, an ASX dividend share that provides international investment exposure and attractive passive income could be exactly what some retiree investors need.

Let’s run through some of the positives.

Diversification

Future Generation Global is a listed investment company (LIC) that aims to deliver a combination of income and capital growth over the medium-to-long-term by investing global equities. I think it’s a great option for diversification.

It uses a fund-of-funds model, which provides shareholders with access to a professionally constructed portfolio of leading globally-focused fund managers.

There are currently 15 fund managers involved in the portfolio, including Antipodes, Munro, Holowesko Partners, Vinva, WCM, Platto, Paradice, Langdon and Morphic.

The portfolio is invested across various sectors and geographic markets. At the end of August 2026, 54.6% was in invested in the North American share market (less than the global share market), 19.3% was invested in the UK and Europe (more than the global share market), 9.2% was invested in Asia, 4.6% was invested in other developed markets and 1.5% was invested in emerging markets.

As you can see, the ASX dividend share offers plenty of diversification for Aussies. There are many hundreds of underlying businesses within the portfolio.

Philanthropy

The fund managers involved generously work pro bono – for free – which means they waive all management and performance fees. That allows Future Generation Global to donate 1% of its average monthly net assets to a selected group of charities focused on youth mental health.

Some of those charities include BackTrack, BIGhART, Happy Paws Happy Hearts, Human Naturem I CAN, Life 4 Life, Prevention United, Project Rockit, Reachout, Smiling Mind, WANTA and Youth Opportunities.

With those fees avoided, shareholder returns aren’t compromised.

Great passive income

As a LIC, the board of directors have significant control over the size of the passive income that’s paid to shareholders, which I think is great for retirees.

Future Generation Global has increased its payout for eight years in a row, which is a great record of growth so far.

The ASX dividend share expects to pay an annual dividend of 8.4 cents per share for 2026, which translates into a grossed-up dividend yield of 7.4%, including franking credits, at the time of writing.

That’s a great starting yield for retirees, and I think the 2027 payout could be even larger.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in Future Generation Global. 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.

ASX share prices are always changing. Some analysts see upside ahead for certain ASX shares.

Based on expert price targets, there are a few stocks that could deliver returns of more than 60% in the next 12 months. A price target is where brokers think share prices will be in a year, though that’s not a guarantee of future returns.

Let’s look at two of the most exciting prospects.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

Xero is one of the world’s leading cloud accounting businesses, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SME). Its main markets are Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US.

According to CMC Invest, there have been three analyst ratings on the ASX share in the last three months. Two of those analyst ratings calls were a buy and one was a hold.  

The price target of the three ratings is $106.81, which implies a possible rise of 84.6% at the time of writing. Even a return of half of that scale would be very impressive.

Xero’s underlying numbers continue to be impressive, though Melio-related costs led to lower net profit in FY26.

During FY26, the company reported that operating revenue grew 31% to $2.75 billion following an 11% rise of customers to 4.92 million and a 23% increase in the average revenue per customer growing to $55.44.

Xero also reported that annualised monthly recurring revenue (AMRR) grew by 37% to $3.27 billion and adjusted operating profit (EBITDA) jumped 18% to $757 million.  

For FY27, operating revenue is expected to grow to between $3.62 billion and $3.73 billion, while adjusted EBITDA is forecast to rise to between $860 million and $920 million.

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC)

Another ASX share currently rated positively is Nine Entertainment, a large media business. It has the Nine Network and 9Now, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Financial Review and other media assets.

According to CMC Invest, four analysts have rated the business in the last three months. Three of those ratings were buy calls, and one was a hold call.

Of those four ratings, the average price target is currently $1.11. At the time of writing, that suggests a possible rise of 62% over the next 12 months.

The company continues to deliver underlying earnings. In FY26, it reported that its continuing business achieved 3% revenue growth, 17% operating profit (EBITDA) growth and 7% net profit after tax (NPAT) growth.

The ASX share also recently announced that it had extended its Premier League rights through to 2034, which is an important driver of EBITDA growth for Stan (the streaming service).

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison 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 Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Nine Entertainment. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.