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Blue-chip shares can be a good place to look when building long-term wealth.

The best of them are not just large companies. They have strong market positions, proven management teams, and the ability to keep reinvesting for growth through different market conditions.

With that in mind, here are three ASX 200 blue-chip shares that could be worth buying now.

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG)

Goodman Group has become one of the most important infrastructure businesses on the ASX.

Its warehouses and logistics properties help companies move goods through increasingly complex supply chains. But the company’s opportunity has widened in recent years as digital infrastructure becomes a larger part of its growth story.

Large-scale data centres need land, power access, planning expertise, and customers with deep balance sheets. Goodman has many of the ingredients required to serve that demand.

This gives the company a rare combination. Its core logistics business is still supported by ecommerce and supply chain investment, while its data centre pipeline gives it exposure to cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD)

ResMed is another ASX 200 blue-chip share with a strong long-term case.

The company sits in a part of healthcare where demand is still building. Sleep apnoea remains underdiagnosed globally, and better awareness of sleep health continues to bring more patients into treatment.

ResMed’s strength is that it is not just selling devices. Its masks, machines, software, and connected-care tools create a broader ecosystem that supports patients, clinicians, and healthcare providers.

That is important because healthcare systems are increasingly trying to deliver more care outside hospitals. ResMed’s products fit neatly into that shift, helping people manage chronic conditions at home.

Its latest results also showed the business remains in good shape, with revenue growth, margin expansion, and strong cash generation. That gives investors more confidence that the company can keep investing while still delivering earnings growth.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

Wesfarmers has earned its blue-chip status through decades of disciplined execution.

The group owns some of Australia’s strongest retail businesses, with Bunnings at the centre. Bunnings is a retail machine with scale, customer trust, strong supplier relationships, and deep relevance to both households and trade customers.

Kmart and Officeworks add further earnings streams, while the group’s chemicals and industrial operations provide exposure outside retail.

What makes Wesfarmers attractive is its capital discipline. The company has a long history of buying, building, selling, and reinvesting with shareholders in mind.

That flexibility is valuable. Wesfarmers does not need every division to fire at the same time. It has multiple levers and a management culture focused on returns.

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

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares closed 1.2% higher yesterday on renewed hopes of a deal between the US and Iran.

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he had called off a military strike on Iran that had been scheduled for today.

Trump said he did so after Persian Gulf leaders implored him to wait for details of a deal that they think will be acceptable to the US.

However, Trump also instructed the US military to remain prepared for “a full, large scale assault of Iran” if a deal was not reached.

Meanwhile, the critical Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply is shipped, remains effectively closed.

The war has contributed to the ASX 200 falling into the red for 2026.

ASX 200 shares are down 1.4% in the calendar year to date (YTD).

Despite this, experts say some stocks have strong potential upside ahead. Here is a selection of them.

Nick Scali Ltd (ASX: NCK)

The Nick Scali share price closed at $14.03, up 2%, yesterday.

This ASX consumer discretionary share is down 41% YTD.

Macquarie has renewed its buy rating on Nick Scali shares with a $21.60 target.

This indicates a potential 54% upside ahead.

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)

The Flight Centre share price finished at $9.98, down 1.9%, on Tuesday.

This ASX 200 travel share is down 33% YTD.

Morgan Stanley has reaffirmed its buy rating on Flight Centre shares with a $16 target.

This suggests a potential 60% capital gain ahead. 

Global Lithium Resources Ltd (ASX: GL1)

The Global Lithium share price closed at 52 cents on Tuesday, up 7.3%.

This ASX lithium share has ripped 186% over 12 months on the back of recovering lithium prices.

As an example, the lithium carbonate price has skyrocketed 57% YTD and 195% over 12 months.

Macquarie has renewed its buy rating with a 12-month target of 80 cents.

This implies 55% capital growth ahead. 

Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB)

The Brambles share price finished Tuesday’s session is $17.53, down 0.6%.

This ASX industrial share is down 23% YTD.

Citi renewed its buy rating on Brambles shares with a $27.55 price target on Monday.

This suggests a potential 57% upside ahead.

Alkane Resources Ltd (ASX: ALK)

The Alkane Resources share price rose 4.1% to $1.53 yesterday.

MA Financial Group has reiterated its buy call on this ASX 200 gold share.

The broker lifted its price target from $2.25 to $2.30.

This implies a potential 50% capital gain ahead. 

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Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. 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 Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Flight Centre Travel Group, Ma Financial Group, and Nick Scali. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Have you ever questioned if you have enough money in your superannuation? And how your balance compares to everyone around you?

Here’s a runthrough of the average superannuation balance of Australians aged 51. 

Find out how yours measures up.

What is the average superannuation balance for Australian men at age 51?

There aren’t exact figures, but brackets determined by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) provides a good guide.

The data shows that, the average Australian male aged 50-54 has around $254,074 in their superannuation.

What about the average balance for women the same age?

The same data shows that, because Australian women typically take time out of the workforce to raise children, or work fewer hours, and have lower overall incomes, they have a lot less.

The average Australian female aged 50-54 has around $190,175 in their super.

My superannuation is already falling behind. What can I do?

If your balance falls short of the national average, there is still time to catch up.

At age 51, you still have 14 years until you can access your superannuation (regardless of whether you’re retired or not) and 16 years until you can get the Age Pension.

In the meantime, there are five easy steps you can take to turbocharge your superannuation before retirement.

1. Make sure your money is invested in a well performing fund

It’s important to make sure your super fund is performing well. Even slightly underperforming a benchmark such as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) over a long period of time can greatly impact the end balance.

2. Check your insurance

Review your life, total and permanent disability, and income protection insurance. The premium comes directly out of your balance so if you’re paying for a coverage you don’t need, it’ll unnecessarily eat into your superannuation balance.

3. Review your investment strategy

With over a decade until retirement, a balanced risk profile might not give you enough growth. Research your options and consider switching to a growth option for higher long-term compounding returns, if your risk appetite can take it.

4. Make extra contributions where you can

The easiest way to boost your super balance before retirement is to add as much money to it as you can. Individuals can make concessional (before-tax) super contributions, such as salary sacrificing, taxed at a reduced rate of 15% and up to an annual cap. You can also make after-tax payments within your annual limits. 

5. Check out government initiatives

Research into any applicable government initiatives that could help boost your balance. For example, there is a downsizer contributions rule, a bring-forward rule, a government co-contribution rule, and many others. 

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies 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.

Wondering where to invest $3,000 in ASX dividend shares?

Let’s take a look at three shares that are forecast to offer attractive dividend yields in the near term and could be worth considering. They are as follows:

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN)

Jumbo Interactive is the first ASX dividend share to consider.

The company operates digital lottery platforms, including its Oz Lotteries business, and also provides software and services to lottery operators.

This gives Jumbo a capital-light model. It does not need the heavy infrastructure of many traditional businesses, which can allow a greater share of earnings to be returned to shareholders when trading conditions are supportive.

Its earnings can move around with jackpot activity, as larger prizes tend to drive stronger customer engagement. But the longer-term shift from physical lottery purchases to digital channels remains a useful tailwind.

It is forecast to pay a fully franked 34.5 cents per share dividend in FY 2026. Based on its current share price of $7.19, this would mean a dividend yield of 4.8%.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

Another ASX dividend share worth watching is Premier Investments.

It has changed shape in recent times, but it remains an interesting income idea. The company is now centred on Peter Alexander and Smiggle, two retail brands with strong recognition and clear growth strategies.

Peter Alexander has built a powerful position in sleepwear, while Smiggle gives Premier exposure to colourful stationery and school-related products across multiple markets.

Retail conditions can be uneven, but Premier has a long history of rewarding shareholders.

For example, the market is expecting a fully franked 78 cents per share dividend in FY 2026. Based on its current share price of $11.56, this would mean a dividend yield of 6.7%.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)

A third ASX dividend share to look at is Treasury Wine Estates.

This is the higher-risk idea on the list. Treasury Wine owns a portfolio of wine brands, including Penfolds, and has historically returned cash to shareholders through dividends.

However, the company is going through a difficult period. It suspended its interim dividend after reporting a heavy half-year loss, driven by a large impairment on its US business and weaker conditions in key markets.

That means Treasury Wine is not a straightforward income share today.

The reason it may still be worth watching is recovery potential. If its transformation program improves profitability, debt reduces, and cash flow stabilises, dividends could eventually return.

The market seems to think this will be the case. It is forecasting dividends of 15 cents per share in FY 2027 and then 24 cents per share in FY 2028. Based on its current share price of $4.34, this would mean dividend yields of 3.5% and 5.5%, respectively.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Jumbo Interactive and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Jumbo Interactive and Premier Investments. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

It may be time to hit the sell button on Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV) and A2 Milk Co Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares.

That’s according to Dolphin Partners Financial Services’ Arthur Garipoli (courtesy of The Bull).

Both S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) stocks have come under renewed selling pressure in 2026.

Recently trading at $5.89 a share, A2 Milk shares are 35.9% year to date.

And shares in Endeavour, which owns and operates liquor outlets, hotels and gaming venues, are down some 16.3% this calendar year.

For some context, the ASX 200 is down 1.5% over this same period.

And looking ahead, Garipoli foresees more headwinds for both beaten down stocks.

Here’s why.

Time to sell A2 Milk shares?

“This infant milk formula company recently initiated a voluntary recall of three small batches of product sold in the United States,” Garipoli said. “The company announced the recall was isolated to the US label product.”

Commenting on the company’s 13 April trading update, Garipoli noted:

The shares have remained under pressure since April when the company downgraded guidance in full year 2026. It expects lower infant milk formula sales, mostly related to Chinese labels.

The EBITDA [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation] percentage margin is forecast to decline from previous guidance of between 15.5% to 16% to between 14% to 14.5%.

Investors responded to that news by sending A2 Milk share tumbling 12.0% on the day.

Summarising his sell recommendation on the ASX 200 dairy stock, Garipoli concluded, “Other stocks offer more appealing outlooks. The shares have fallen from $9.24 on April 10 to trade at $6.45 on May 13.”

Which brings us to…

Time to exit Endeavour shares?

Atop recommending exiting A2 Milk shares, Garipoli also has a bearish outlook on Endeavour shares.

“Endeavour operates liquor outlets, hotels and gaming facilities,” he said.

But despite its leading position in Australia, Garipoli expects Endeavour could struggle over the coming months.

He noted:

While Endeavour is a leader in the liquor retailing space, the business is operating in a challenging economic environment involving fierce competition, continuing margin pressure and macroeconomic shocks. Many analysts have cut forecasts to reflect softer trends.

Then there’s the impact of the ongoing Iran conflict.

According to Garipoli:

Increasing fuel costs in response to the Middle East conflict is imposing pricing pressure throughout its supply chain. Increasing cost of living pressures is another challenge. The shares have fallen from $4.04 on March 2 to trade at $3.23 on May 13.

Summarising his sell recommendation on Endeavour shares, he concluded, “Other stocks appeal more in this economic climate of higher interest rates and cash strapped consumers.”

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It has been a rough year for some once-loved ASX shares.

Several quality companies have been hammered by weaker sentiment, valuation concerns, and broader market uncertainty. In some cases, share prices are down between 17% and 43% in 2026 alone.

But for long-term investors, that could be creating opportunity.

Here are three beaten-down ASX shares that still look like high-quality businesses worth watching closely this week.

Hub24 (ASX: HUB)

Hub24 shares have struggled this year despite the company continuing to deliver strong operational growth.

The ASX financial technology company recently reported quarterly net inflows of $4 billion, while total funds under administration climbed 22% year-on-year to $151.7 billion.

That highlights the strength of its platform business.

More advisers continue adopting Hub24’s ecosystem, and industry trends toward platform consolidation could become a powerful long-term tailwind. The ASX share also benefits from recurring revenue and the potential for expanding margins as scale increases.

Importantly, Hub24 operates in a structurally growing industry.

The biggest risk is valuation and sentiment. Growth and technology shares remain highly sensitive to interest rates and broader market volatility. There is also ongoing uncertainty about how artificial intelligence could reshape parts of the wealth management industry over time.

Even so, after falling roughly 17% this year, the ASX growth stock may now offer a more attractive entry point for patient investors.

Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360)

This $4 billion ASX share has also endured a volatile year.

The family safety app provider remains one of the ASX’s more unique technology businesses, combining subscription revenue, location services, and growing advertising opportunities into a rapidly expanding ecosystem.

The company continues to grow users strongly in the US and has been improving monetisation across its platform. Investors also appear increasingly excited about Life360’s ability to cross-sell new products and services to its large customer base.

Importantly, the company is already profitable on an adjusted EBITDA basis and continues generating strong revenue growth.

However, risks remain. Competition in consumer technology is intense, while concerns around data privacy and changing consumer behaviour could create challenges over time. The ASX share is also highly sentiment-driven and can experience sharp swings during broader technology sell-offs.

After a difficult year for the share – price has dropped 43% year to date – investors may be starting to ask whether the market has become too pessimistic on the company’s long-term growth potential.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)

Treasury Wine Estates has arguably had the toughest year of the trio.

The ASX wine share has battled weaker consumer demand, softer earnings, and operational pressures across key markets including China and the US.

The company also withdrew FY26 guidance earlier this year and paused its share buyback, which badly hurt investor sentiment.

But there are early signs conditions may be stabilising. Recent quarterly numbers showed improving depletion growth in China, Australia, and the US. Penfolds remains a globally recognised premium wine brand, while operational restructuring efforts could eventually support stronger margins and earnings recovery.

The risks are clear. Consumer spending remains under pressure, the wine industry still faces challenges globally, and dividend expectations have weakened significantly in the short term.

Still, after tumbling heavily over the past year, the ASX wine share looks like a recovery play rather than a broken business. And sometimes, that is where the most interesting long-term opportunities emerge.

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Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther 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 Hub24, Life360, and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360 and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Hub24. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Oil markets have been in the spotlight as geopolitical risks have spiked.

The WTI crude oil price hit US$105.42 a barrel last Friday, up more than 4% in a single session, as escalating Middle East tensions raised fears of supply disruptions.

For ASX energy investors, the question is straightforward: which ASX stocks stand to gain the most?

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)

Santos is Australia’s second largest oil and gas producer and one of the most direct ways to play rising oil prices on the ASX.

The company operates assets across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Alaska.

Every dollar rise in the oil price flows almost immediately into higher realised revenue for the company.

In Q1 2026, Santos reported a 3% rise in sales revenue to US$1.27 billion, with a 6% jump in average pricing more than offsetting slightly softer volumes.

Santos shares are up more than 30% since the start of the year, reflecting the energy price tailwind.

However, the stock still trades at a discount to many of its global peers.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS)

Woodside Energy Group is one of Australia’s largest listed energy companies.

The company has a market capitalisation of approximately $60 billion and major operations spanning Western Australia, the Gulf of Mexico, and other international regions.

Because Woodside sells its production into global energy markets, stronger crude prices translate directly into higher realised prices, stronger operating cash flow, and improved shareholder returns.

In Q1 2026, Woodside posted a 7% quarter-on-quarter increase in operating revenue to US$3.26 billion, driven by an 11% increase in its average realised price to US$63 per barrel of oil equivalent.

The company’s Scarborough Energy Project is 94% complete, with first LNG still targeted for Q4 2026, which should add materially to earnings once the project becomes operational.

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT)

Beach Energy offers a more leveraged and higher-risk play on rising oil and gas prices.

The potential upside is therefore also higher.

The company posted a 7% lift in production to 4.8 million barrels of oil equivalent in Q3 FY2026, with quarterly sales revenue of $419 million supported by a 19% lift in realised oil prices.

The ramp-up of the Waitsia Gas Plant in Western Australia has been the standout operational development, with production rates returning to above 200 terajoules per day after earlier weather and compressor setbacks.

Moreover, Beach Energy has strengthened its balance sheet, with available liquidity rising to $974 million and net gearing falling to just 11%.

Bell Potter highlights some risks for Beach Energy but maintains a hold rating with a $1.15 price target.

The broker noted that production growth should return in FY27 as capex eases, enabling positive free cash flow and ongoing dividends.

Foolish takeaway

Oil prices remain highly sensitive to geopolitical events and can reverse quickly.

However, with Middle East tensions showing little sign of easing and supply concerns persisting, Santos, Woodside, and Beach Energy each offer a different risk and return profile for investors wanting exposure to elevated energy prices.

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The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price has been an excellent performer for shareholders, rising by around 50% in the last 12 months.

The ASX mining share has seen its fair share of ups and downs, as the above chart shows.

When it comes to a commodity/cyclical business like BHP, I think it’s important to remain wary of overpaying. The higher the valuation goes, the smaller margin of safety that gives an investor.

I’m not suggesting BHP shares are a clear, deep-value buy. But, there are a few positives that could help the BHP share price outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). Let’s get into those that could help it beat the market in the longer-term.

Copper growth

Copper is a very important commodity globally, with it used across various applications like electricity grids, renewable energy generation, computers, lights, TVs, smartphones, electric vehicles, pipes, brass and plenty more.

BHP has been purposefully building its copper exposure through acquisitions, giving it both a good operational base now and future projects that could mean the business is able to grow its production in the coming years.

I believe the copper price could rise in the coming years because of steadily rising demand as well as the supposed increasing difficulty in finding new, high-quality, easy-to-mine copper deposits.

BHP’s quarterly update for the three months to 31 March 2016 revealed a big 31% jump in the copper price to US$5.47 per pound. If the copper price continues rising, its copper earnings are likely to rise at an impressive rate.

In the FY26 half-year result, BHP’s copper underlying operating profit (EBITDA) jumped 59% to US$8 billion after a 32% rise in the average realised price to US$5.28 per pound.

Resilient iron ore price

BHP is best known as an iron ore miner and this division has historically made a significant portion of BHP’s earnings, funding the large dividends.

A strong iron ore price can still have a major impact on the ASX mining share’s earnings.

The market had expected the iron ore price to drift towards the low US$90s per tonne in 2026, with increasing iron ore supply (including out of Africa) expected to have an impact.

But, despite that negativity, the iron ore price has actually been very resilient and has risen over the last several months to US$110 per tonne.

At that level, I think BHP’s iron ore earnings can continue to be pleasing, perhaps stronger than the market is expecting, which could allow the BHP dividend to be particularly rewarding.

Potash diversification

Many ASX mining shares give exposure to commodities like iron ore, copper, lithium and gold.

BHP is working on a potash project in Canada called Jansen. At the end of the FY26 first half- period, Jansen stage one was 75% complete with a production target date of mid-2027, while Jansen stage 2 was 14% complete with a production target date of FY31.

I think the Jansen potash project could help diversify and grow BHP’s earnings.

Overall, I wouldn’t describe BHP shares as the best opportunity on the ASX. But, there are a few reasons why it could still be a compelling holding.

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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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

One of the biggest potential developments in the investing world might be taking shape this week. I am referring to the initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX.

If you haven’t heard of SpaceX, it is the (for now) private space technology and exploration company helmed by Elon Musk.

Musk is most widely known for his leadership of electric vehicle, battery and robotics company Tesla Inc. However, SpaceX is also a Musk enterprise. And we could be getting some details about its public markets debut as soon as this week.

According to reporting from Forbes, SpaceX “will likely make public its paperwork” this week as it aims for a 12 June IPO on the American NASDAQ exchange.

It could be the largest IPO in history, with Musk reportedly looking to raise as much as US$75 billion and valuing SpaceX at a gargantuan US$1.75 trillion. This could, in turn, make Musk the world’s first trillionaire. He is already worth more than US$800 billion, so he’s really just a hop, skip, and jump away from ‘the big T’ already.

SpaceX is home to some of the world’s most exciting technology, including xAI, Starlink, and SpaceX’s cutting-edge rocketry. As such, there will be plenty of investors who would relish the thought of owning SpaceX stock if it does IPO. That potentially includes many Australians. However, Australian investors will need to cross the proverbial pond and purchase shares directly on the US stock market is they wish to get a piece of the action directly.

Saying that, there will probably be another way for Australians to invest in the SpaceX IPO without owning US stock if they so wish.

Using ASX ETFs to buy SpaceX after IPO

It’s by investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), of course.

ETFs are one of the simplest ways that Australian investors can buy US stocks without leaving the comfort of our local market. As it happens, a space-themed ASX ETF launched on the ASX just last week. It is none other than the BetaShares Space Industry ETF (ASX: RCKT).

As it sname implies, this ASX ETF offers Australian investors a portfolio of global stocks that are all leaders in the space industry. At present, RCKT’s portfolio includes Rocket Lab USA Inc, Firefly Aerospace Inc, and Planet Labs PBC.

Of course, it does not contain SpaceX, at least yet, as the company has still not IPO-ed. However, I would be shocked if SpaceX doesn’t make this ETF’s cut as soon as it is eventually listed. So once we do know when the SpaceX IPO will occur, keep an eye on this ETF’s holdings to see if it pops up. If it does, RCKT will probably be the easiest way ASX investors can buy shares of SpaceX.

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ASX dividend shares are an easy way for passive-income-seeking Australian investors to earn a straightforward passive income. 

When it comes to picking the right ASX dividend stocks in your portfolio, you don’t want to simply invest in the companies which offer the highest yield. Savvy investors also consider a company’s dividend history and its strength and growth projections.

Here are three ASX dividend shares I’d have on my list right now, and they all yield around 5%, or even higher. 

APA Group (ASX: APA)

APA is Australia’s largest energy infrastructure company, owning and operating an extensive portfolio of gas, electricity, solar, and wind assets. It’s a long-standing ASX dividend-paying stock which stands apart from the rest

The company is the major owner and operator of Australia’s gas distribution network, including pipelines, gas-fired power stations, and storage facilities which transports more than half the natural gas used in Australia. 

Since listing on the ASX in 2000, APA Group has substantially grown its energy assets. In more recent times, it has added solar farms to its portfolio. 

The company is highly regarded for paying strong, consistent dividends, with revenue derived from long-term contracted infrastructure assets. 

APA paid an interim dividend of 27.5 cents in the first half of FY26 and is guiding a full-year dividend of 58 cents per security. That translates to a forward dividend yield of around 5.6%, partially franked, at the time of writing.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG)

The ASX iron ore miner’s shares are relatively volatile because it closely tracks iron ore price changes. 

But the commodity is trading at a multi-year high in May, and it is expected to be relatively stable through 2026 before gradually declining through to 2030 as supply increases. 

The good news for investors is that Fortescue is a low-cost producer, which means it can remain profitable even when prices fall, though its dividends may fluctuate. 

The ASX dividend stock paid investors 62 cents per share for the first half of FY26. Brokers at Commsec expect Fortescue to pay an annual dividend per share of $1.22. That translates to a forward dividend yield of around 5.6%, including franking credits, at the time of writing.

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG)

Origin is another leading energy company which provides Australian homes and businesses with electricity, natural gas, solar and LPG. 

The ASX dividend shares are a great option for passive income because they generate substantial cash flows, especially when energy prices are elevated. This means the company can then pay high yields to shareholders. 

Origin’s assets operate under long-term contracts, often with rising income, which means it can also be considered a defensive stock. 

In the first half of FY26, Origin Energy paid its investors 30 cents per share, fully franked. 

Brokers predict the business to increase its annual payout to 61 cents in FY26, which translates to a forward yield of around 5.3%, including franking credits, at the time of writing.

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