Having $50,000 to invest is a good problem to have.

But it can also make the decision feel harder.

With a larger sum, investors may not want to put everything into one narrow idea. A better approach could be to build around a mix of broad global exposure, proven technology leaders, and a focused long-term growth theme.

With that in mind, here are three ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) that could be worth considering.

Betashares Global Shares ETF (ASX: BGBL)

The first ASX ETF to consider is the Betashares Global Shares ETF.

This fund gives investors exposure to a large basket of global shares across developed markets.

That means it is not tied to the fortunes of the Australian economy. Instead, investors can gain exposure to global companies across technology, financials, healthcare, industrials, consumer goods, and communications.

Major holdings include Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).

I think this ASX ETF could work well as a foundation holding because it offers significant diversification in one trade. It was recently recommended by the team at Betashares.

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

Another ASX ETF to consider is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.

This fund is more growth-focused than the BGBL ETF. It gives investors exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange.

These companies are involved in some of the biggest shifts in the global economy, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital advertising, software, ecommerce, streaming, chips, and consumer technology.

Holdings include Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN).

This ASX ETF can be volatile because it has a heavy tilt toward technology and growth shares. But for investors with a long-term view, it provides exposure to companies that are shaping how people work, shop, communicate, and use technology.

VanEck Global Semiconductor ETF (ASX: SMHG)

A final ASX ETF that could be worth a closer look is the VanEck Global Semiconductor ETF.

This is the most targeted option of the three. The fund gives investors exposure to companies involved in semiconductors and semiconductor equipment.

That makes it a way to invest in the chips behind artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data centres, electric vehicles, smartphones, automation, and advanced manufacturing.

Holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and Nvidia.

This is unlikely to be a smooth ride. Semiconductor shares can be cyclical and sentiment can move quickly.

But the long-term theme is powerful. The modern economy needs more computing power, not less, and semiconductors sit at the centre of that demand.

This fund was recently recommended by the team at VanEck.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Amazon, Apple, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) has just given investors another look at the strength of its banking franchise.

For me, three parts of the business stood out from its FY26 result and support the long-term investment case.

A broad franchise

CBA’s scale across Australian banking remains one of its biggest strengths.

The bank says it is the main financial institution for one in three Australians and one in four Australian businesses. During FY26, it also grew at or above the wider banking system across home lending, business lending, consumer finance, household deposits, and business deposits.

I think the range of that growth is particularly encouraging.

CBA has relationships with customers across everyday banking, savings, mortgages, credit cards, business finance, and investing. Those relationships give it plenty of opportunities to serve customers as their financial needs change over time.

A customer might begin with a transaction account before eventually taking out a home loan, opening an investment account, or starting a business.

The more products customers use, the deeper that relationship can become.

For me, this enormous customer base provides CBA with a strong foundation to keep growing alongside the Australian economy.

Business banking continues to impress

I also like what CBA is building in business banking.

Around one in four Australian businesses now considers CBA its main financial institution, and the bank continued increasing its share of business lending and deposits during FY26.

This gives CBA exposure to another large part of the economy.

Businesses need funding to buy equipment, expand premises, manage working capital, and pursue new opportunities. They also need transaction accounts, payment services, and other banking products to run their day-to-day operations.

CBA can build much broader relationships with these customers than simply providing a loan.

I think the bank’s ability to serve businesses of varying sizes gives it a considerable opportunity as Australian companies grow and invest over the years ahead.

Its strong position in this market also complements the enormous retail franchise, giving CBA several avenues for long-term growth.

Technology remains a major strength

CBA has spent years building one of Australia’s strongest digital banking offerings, and I think this remains an important competitive advantage.

The CommBank app sits at the centre of the relationship for millions of customers. The bank continues adding tools that help people manage spending, savings, home loans, investments, and other parts of their finances.

It is also pushing further into artificial intelligence. CommBank Companion is being developed to help retail and business customers interact with their financial information conversationally, while the bank is investing in AI across areas such as customer service, productivity, and fraud detection.

I think technology can help CBA make banking easier while strengthening customer relationships.

It can also improve how quickly the bank makes decisions and handles routine processes. For example, CBA says around 70% of proprietary home loan applications are now automatically decided on the same day.

Continuing to invest heavily in these capabilities could help CBA protect its leading position as customer expectations keep changing.

Foolish takeaway

CBA’s FY26 result reinforced several of the reasons I like the business for the long term.

Its enormous customer franchise gives it plenty of opportunities to grow existing relationships, business banking continues to strengthen, and its technology investment could keep making the bank more valuable to customers.

Those are three qualities I would be happy to back for many years.

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Motley Fool contributor Grace Alvino has positions in Commonwealth Bank Of Australia. 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.

If you are looking for the best ASX shares, then it could be worth listening to Bell Potter.

That’s because the broker has just released an update on its Core Portfolio.

Here’s what Bell Potter holds in its portfolio:

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ)

This big four bank features in the portfolio due to its earnings resilience, income, and valuation. In addition, Bell Potter thinks it is better positioned than its major bank peers. It explains:

We hold ANZ as our preferred exposure to the Australian banking sector, offering a compelling combination of earnings resilience, attractive income and valuation support. We increased our position as we see ANZ as better positioned than its major bank peers, many of which continue to trade on demanding multiples.

Higher interest rates should continue to support margins and profitability, while a strong capital position underpins sustainable dividend payments and shareholder returns. As the domestic economy navigates a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, ANZ provides exposure to improving credit demand, robust cash generation and potential earnings upgrades, while still trading at a discount to the sector ‘ s highest-rated names.

Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB)

Another ASX share that could be worth considering is supply chain logistics company Brambles.

Bell Potter likes the company due to its recurring revenues, strong free cash flow generation, and attractive returns on invested capital. It explains:

We hold Brambles for its exposure to a high-quality global logistics franchise with recurring revenues, strong free cash flow generation and attractive returns on invested capital. Through its market-leading CHEP pallet pooling network, Brambles benefits from powerful network effects and long-term structural growth in supply chain outsourcing. Recent operational challenges in the US appear temporary rather than structural, creating an opportunity to buy a quality business at a more attractive valuation.

As pallet repair capacity normalises, earnings growth should reaccelerate, supported by improving economic activity, greater pooling penetration and digitisation initiatives that enhance productivity and margins. We believe the market is underappreciating the resilience of the franchise and the potential for earnings upgrades as operational performance improves.

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)

A final ASX share that Bell Potter is positive on is mining giant South32. It likes the company’s exposure to global electrification and infrastructure investment through its copper and zinc operations.

The broker also highlights that it sees significant value in South32’s copper growth pipeline. This includes the Sierra Gorda expansion and Hermosa development. Bell Potter said:

We hold South32 as a simplified base-metals growth story with increasing leverage to copper and zinc, two commodities that sit at the heart of global electrification and infrastructure investment. The sale of the aluminium business to Alcoa transforms South32 into a more focused mining company, reducing earnings volatility, lowering legacy liabilities and improving the overall quality of the asset portfolio. The transaction is expected to leave the company with substantial balance sheet flexibility, supporting capital returns while retaining the capacity to fund future growth.

We see significant value in South32’s copper growth pipeline, including the Sierra Gorda expansion and Hermosa development, which provide long-duration exposure to commodities benefiting from the energy transition and the build-out of AI and data-centre infrastructure. As the business becomes increasingly weighted toward higher-growth, higher-multiple base metals, we believe South32 is well positioned to deliver both earnings growth and a valuation re-rating over the medium term.

The post Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in August appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro 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.