On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was back on form and ended the day higher. The benchmark index rose 0.35% to 8,841.1 points.

Will the market be able to build on this on Thursday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 expected to rise

It looks set to be a positive session for Australian investors on Thursday after a solid night on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 13 points or 0.15% higher this morning. In late trade in the United States, the Dow Jones is up 0.3%, the S&P 500 is 0.35% higher, and the Nasdaq is up 0.55%.

Buy Evolution Mining shares

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) shares could be cheap according to analysts at Bell Potter. This morning, the broker has responded to the gold miner’s quarterly update by retaining its buy rating with a trimmed price target of $15.10. It commented: “We have trimmed our production forecasts and increased our AISC forecasts in line with initial guidance for FY27. We have also lifted our capital expenditure assumptions in line with the outlook. As a result, we also trim our dividend forecasts on the lower free cash flow. EVN offers fully unhedged gold and copper exposure via a portfolio of high quality, long-life assets in Tier 1 jurisdictions, overseen by a high-quality management team. EVN has stated its intention to pass growing free cash flows on to shareholders.”

Oil prices ease

ASX 200 energy shares Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) could have a subdued day after oil prices eased overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is down 0.5% to US$78.93 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is down 0.5% to US$84.31 a barrel. This was despite reports that the US is continuing to launch missile strikes on Iran.

Buy ResMed shares

ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD) shares are a buy according to the team at Morgans with a new price target of $40.97. This follows the announcement of the sale of its MatrixCare business for US$490 million. While this is “crystallising a disappointing financial outcome”, the broker remains positive. It said: “Strategically, however, we believe the transaction makes sense, as it simplifies the portfolio and retains Brightree and MEDIFOX DAN, while exiting a lower-growth, non-core software business.”

Gold price edges higher

It could be a positive session for ASX 200 gold shares Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) on Thursday after the gold price edged higher overnight. According to CNBC, the gold futures price is up 0.1% to US$4,071.8 an ounce. Easing interest rate hike concerns gave gold a boost.

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

Global X will pay its finalised distributions (or dividends) for its ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) today.

The biggest dollar-value dividend on its schedule is $16.34 per unit for Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC).

The gigantic ACDC ETF dividend is primarily due to the massive rebound in lithium commodity prices over FY26.

Australia is in the midst of a new mining boom driven by the green energy transition and the artificial intelligence (AI) build-out.

This is creating much higher demand for critical minerals, such as lithium, and base metals, such as copper. 

Lithium prices crashed in 2023-2025 due to global oversupply, but supply/demand finally rebalanced at the start of FY26.  

Lithium topped the list of Australia’s best-performing commodities for growth in FY26 by a long shot.

The lithium spodumene price soared 280%, and carbonate increased 160%. 

So, it’s no surprise to see an ASX ETF full of lithium producers and battery manufacturers paying out big this dividend season.

Global X ASX ETF dividends

Here is an abridged list of finalised distributions that investors will receive today.

ASX ETF name	Finalised distribution
Global X Australia 300 ETF (ASX: A300)	56 cents per unit with 61% franking
Global X Uranium ETF (ASX: ATOM)	172 cents per unit
Global X Semiconductor ETF (ASX: SEMI)	285 cents per unit
Global X Robo Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ASX: ROBO)	958 cents per unit
Global X Copper Miners ETF (ASX: WIRE)	66 cents per unit
Global X Defence Tech ETF (ASX: DTEC)	47 cents per unit
Global X Fang+ ETF (ASX: FANG)	336 cents per unit
Global X Fang+ (Currency Hedged ) ETF (ASX: FHNG)	125 cents per unit
Global X Rare Earth and Critical Minerals ETF (ASX: GMTL)	112 cents per unit
Global X S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call Complex ETF (ASX: AYLD)	24 cents per unit
Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF (ASX: BANK)	17 cents per unit with 38% franking
Global X Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC)	1634 cents per unit
Global X EURO STOXX 50 ETF (ASX: ESTX)	747 cents per unit
Global X S&P World ex Australia GARP ETF (ASX: GARP)	71 cents per unit
Global X S&P World ex Australia GARP (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX: GHRP)	270 cents per unit
Global X Australia ex Financial & Resources ETF (ASX: OZXX)	30 cents per unit with 15% franking
Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF (ASX: TECH)	383 cents per unit
Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (ASX: PAVE)	40 cents per unit
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call Complex ETF (ASX: QYLD)	37 cents per unit
Global X US 100 ETF (ASX: U100)	191 cents per unit
Global X USD High Yield Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX: USHY)	71 cents per unit
Global X USD Corporate Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX: USIG)	33 cents per unit
Global X US Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX: USTB)	40 cents per unit
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call Complex ETF (ASX: UYLD)	30 cents per unit
Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF (ASX: ZYAU)	12 cents per unit with 129% franking
Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF (ASX: ZYUS)	23 cents per unit

View a complete list of finalised Global X ETF dividends here.

Own other ETFs?

Here are the finalised distributions from other ETF providers this season. 

If you own Vanguard ETFs, view this season’s final distributions here.

Interested in VanEck ETFs? View final distributions here.

If you’re invested in iShares ETFs, see final distributions here.

If you own Betashares ETFs, see final distributions here.

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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 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.

There are lots of exchange traded funds (ETFs) for investors to choose from on the local market.

But which ASX ETFs could be worth considering right now?

Here are three amazing funds that I would buy in July:

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF is the fund I would consider if I wanted my portfolio to have more exposure to the companies rewriting the rules of modern business.

This fund owns 100 of the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq.

That means investors get access to businesses sitting behind artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital advertising, chips, streaming, ecommerce, software, and consumer technology.

Examples of holdings include NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).

The appeal is not just that these companies are large. It is that many of them have enormous customer bases, powerful balance sheets, and the ability to keep investing through different market cycles.

This ASX ETF may not be low volatility, but it gives investors a simple way to back some of the world’s most influential growth companies.

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)

The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF takes a very different approach.

This fund is not trying to own every famous company in the market. It is looking for US businesses with sustainable competitive advantages that are trading at attractive prices.

That could mean strong brands, hard-to-copy networks, valuable intellectual property, cost advantages, or customer relationships that are difficult to break.

Holdings currently include Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) and NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI).

Great businesses can still be poor investments if investors pay too much. But by combining quality with valuation, this ASX ETF gives investors a more selective way to invest in the US market.

It could suit investors who want global growth exposure, but with a filter that looks beyond size and popularity.

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is the most familiar option on this list.

It gives investors broad exposure to Australian shares by tracking the S&P/ASX 300 Index.

That means owning a slice of the banks, miners, healthcare companies, retailers, property groups, infrastructure businesses, and industrials that drive the local market.

Examples of holdings include BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA).

The fund’s role in a portfolio is straightforward. It gives investors low-cost local diversification, exposure to Australian dividends, and a way to participate in the performance of the broader share market.

This ASX ETF could work well beside international funds, giving a portfolio both home-market exposure and a connection to the Australian economy.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 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 Nasdaq 100 ETF, Fortinet, NXP Semiconductors, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Apple, BHP Group, Nvidia, and VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.