I believe investors are much more likely to see good returns by owning ASX shares over the long term.

But, there aren’t many investments I’d commit to owning for 10 years, let alone 60 or 70 years.

There are a few names I expect to own for a very long time. I’ve already owned the two below ASX share for many years and I expect they’ll be in my portfolio for decades to come.

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)

Rural Funds is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns farmland across Australia.

Farms have been an essential part of life for many centuries, and I think that will continue to be the case for a very long time to come.

Rural Funds is invested across a variety of farming sectors. I like the diversification strategy of the business because it lowers the risk of being too exposed to one type of farm and allows it to find the best opportunities it can for a combination of rental income and growth.

The business has long-term rental agreements signed with high-quality agricultural producers. The weighted average lease expiry (WALE) is currently over a decade, indicating compelling rental visibility and security.

Its rental income is steadily growing thanks to contracted increases, either linked to inflation or fixed annual increases, plus market reviews.

One of the main reasons this seems like such a good time to invest is that the business is trading at a significant discount to its net asset value (NAV) – the underlying value of the business, including property values, loans, and so on.

At 31 December 2025, it had an adjusted NAV of $3.10. At the time of writing, it’s trading at a discount of around 33%.

As a final bonus, it offers good passive income – it currently has a distribution yield of 5.6%.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL)

Soul Patts is another ASX share I expect to deliver excellent longevity. It has already been listed for 120 years, and I think it’ll excel for decades to come.

The investment house has a very diversified portfolio of assets and businesses. Having a flexible investment mandate allows the company to steadily change its asset base over the years, giving the business the ability to future-proof itself.

In 20 years, its main investments could be extremely different, but the business will still have the same level of attraction to me. Management is always looking for ideas that can generate defensive cash flow and deliver long-term capital growth.

Currently, some of its biggest investments include energy, sources, property, swimming schools, agriculture, electrification, credit and plenty more.

Soul Patts has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) over the long-term, and I expect that to continue as the business further adjusts its portfolio.

One of the main reasons I like it so much as an investment is its excellent track record of dividend growth. It has increased its regular payout every year since 1998. That’s the most consistent dividend growth record on the ASX.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in Rural Funds Group and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Rural Funds Group and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Owning Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares has been an excellent choice for passive income over the past decade, and I expect it will continue for the foreseeable future.

Shareholders can largely thank Bunnings and Kmart for enabling the company to pay stable and growing dividends this decade. On more than one occasion, those two leading businesses have helped households during high inflation.

Even if national retail spending were to fall, Kmart and Bunnings have shown the ability to grow sales, a great sign that they are increasing their market share. Bigger scale can also help with improving profit margins.

With the business set to report dividend growth in FY26, we’re going to look at what the business could deliver in FY27.

Wesfarmers dividend projection for FY27

According to Commsec’s forecast, the business is projected to pay an annual dividend per share of $2.19 in FY26. That translates into a dividend yield of 2.4%, or 3.5% including the franking credits.

I wanted to give context of where the Wesfarmers dividend is expected to be in FY26 before seeing what could happen in FY27.

According to Commsec’s forecast, the business is projected to grow its annual dividend per share by 8% year-over-year in FY27 to $2.33 per Wesfarmers share.

At the time of writing, that potential payout translates into a dividend yield of 2.6%, or 3.7% including the franking credits.

What would be needed for $1,000 of passive income?

The prospects look good for shareholders to get bigger payouts in FY27, though that’s not guaranteed, of course.

If an investor wants $1,000 of passive income from the Kmart and Bunnings owner, they’d need 430 Wesfarmers shares. At the time of writing, this would cost approximately $38,300.  

If we include franking credits in the income goal, an investor would only need 301 Wesfarmers shares to generate $1,000 in annual dividends. At the time of writing, this would cost approximately $26,800.

Is this a good time to invest in Wesfarmers shares?

I think Wesfarmers is one of the best ASX blue-chip shares around. However, at the time of writing, it has risen approximately 15% in the past month. It’s not as good value as it was.

According to CMC Invest, the average price target from nine recent analyst ratings on the business is $76.34. That suggests those analysts collectively believe the stock could drop by more than 14% over the next year, so there could be even better opportunities at more attractive valuations.

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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 Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

It’s been another brutal week for shareholders of WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC).

The ASX technology stock tumbled another 15% last week, extending what has become one of the market’s most dramatic sell-offs. WiseTech shares are now down around 54% since the start of 2026 and have plunged approximately 71% over the past 12 months.

Not long ago, WiseTech was one of the ASX’s undisputed tech champions, consistently delivering strong earnings growth and commanding a premium valuation. Today, it has become one of the market’s biggest battleground stocks.

So, what’s driving the volatility?

Markets hate uncertainty

The biggest issue hanging over WiseTech shares isn’t slowing demand for its software.

It’s governance. Investors have become increasingly uneasy about the ongoing scrutiny surrounding founder and executive chairman Richard White. Markets can tolerate bad news. What they dislike is uncertainty.

When governance concerns dominate the headlines, investors often demand a lower valuation regardless of how well the underlying business is performing.

That’s exactly what’s happened here. Even after the share price collapse, some investors remain concerned that the ongoing distractions could affect management’s focus, customer relationships, staff retention, or the company’s ability to execute its long-term growth strategy.

Whether those risks ultimately materialise almost becomes secondary. Right now, the uncertainty itself is enough to keep many investors on the sidelines.

Why are analysts still optimistic?

Despite the negative headlines, many analysts argue that the core business remains largely intact.

WiseTech’s flagship CargoWise platform is deeply embedded within the global logistics industry. Freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse operators, and supply chain businesses rely on the software to manage everything from customs compliance and freight movements to inventory and international trade documentation.

That creates one of the company’s biggest competitive strengths. Once CargoWise becomes part of a customer’s operations, replacing it is expensive, disruptive, and time-consuming. Those high switching costs help support recurring revenue, strong customer retention, and pricing power.

Analysts also see significant long-term growth opportunities. Global logistics remains a highly fragmented industry, leaving plenty of scope for CargoWise to win new customers, expand into additional markets, and sell more products to existing clients.

In other words, while the price of WiseTech shares has collapsed, many believe the business itself hasn’t changed nearly as much.

What are brokers saying?

Broker opinion reflects that view. Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) recently lowered its price target for WiseTech shares but maintained its overweight rating.

Likewise, Bell Potter has retained its buy recommendation. While Bell Potter reduced its 12-month price target from $78.75 to $71.75, that still implies upside of around 127% from the current share price of approximately $31.55.

The message from analysts is fairly consistent: governance concerns have hurt sentiment, but they don’t necessarily believe the company’s competitive advantages have disappeared.

What’s next for WiseTech shares?

The next move could come down to two key questions. Can management restore investor confidence by addressing governance concerns? And can WiseTech keep delivering the earnings growth that made it one of Australia’s most successful technology companies?

Until governance uncertainty fades, WiseTech shares are likely to remain volatile. But if management can rebuild trust while continuing to execute operationally, the stock’s recent collapse could eventually look more like an overreaction than a permanent reset.

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Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther has positions in WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.