The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is home to a large number of shares which I believe can beat the market over the 2020s.

Four of the best ASX 200 shares that I would buy with $4,000 are listed below. Here’s why I think they are quality investment options:

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M)

The first ASX 200 share to consider buying is a2 Milk Company. I believe that a2 Milk Company would be a great ASX share to own due to the increasing demand for its infant formula in China and its growing fresh milk footprint. Another positive is its substantial cash balance, which could be used to accelerate its growth through new product launches and acquisitions.

Altium Limited (ASX: ALU)

Another ASX 200 share to look at is Altium. It is an award-winning printed circuit board (PCB) design software provider. Over the last decade Altium has carved out a leading position in the electronic design market. This is a big positive given the proliferation of electronic devices, which is likely to lead to increasing demand for its software for many years to come. I expect this to drive the Altium share price notably higher over the 2020s.

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)

I feel CSL could be the best share to own on the ASX 200. I’m a big fan of the biotherapeutics giant thanks to the increasing demand for immunoglobulins, its growing plasma collection network, and its pipeline of potentially lucrative products. And with the CSL share price down almost 18% from its 52-week high, now could be an opportune time to invest.

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN)

A final ASX 200 share to consider buying is Nanosonics. It is an infection prevention company which I believe has very strong long term growth potential. This is due to the sizeable market opportunity of its industry-leading trophon EPR disinfection system for ultrasound probes and the upcoming launch of new products. These products are targeting other unmet needs in a market where infection control is becoming increasingly important.

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James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of Altium, CSL Ltd., and Nanosonics Limited. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of A2 Milk. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Nanosonics Limited. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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On Friday the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished a very positive week on a solid note. The benchmark index climbed 0.3% to 6,033.6 points.

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

ASX 200 set to edge higher.

The ASX 200 looks set to edge higher this morning after a mixed end to the week on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the benchmark index is expected to open the week 2 points higher. On Wall Street the Dow Jones fell 0.2%, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq pushed 0.3% higher.

Oil prices edge lower.

Energy producers such as Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) could start the week in the red. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price fell 0.4% to US$40.59 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price dropped 0.5% to US$43.14 a barrel. Traders were selling oil amid uncertainty over fuel demand.

Gold price rises.

Gold miners including Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could be on the rise on Monday after the gold price strengthened. According to CNBC, the spot gold price rose 0.5% to US$1,810 an ounce. A spike in coronavirus cases globally supported the price of the precious metal.

South32 update.

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price will be on watch today when it releases its latest production update. The mining giant is likely to reveal just how much the COVID-19 outbreak impacted the production of its manganese and coal operations in South Africa.

SEEK shares given neutral rating.

Analysts at Goldman Sachs appear to believe the SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) share price has peaked. According to a note out of the investment bank, its analysts have put a neutral rating and improved price target of $20.20 on the job listings company’s shares. This price target implies potential downside of 7.3%. While the broker is positive on SEEK’s future growth prospects, it isn’t a fan of its current valuation.

More reading

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• 3 things that will impact on ASX shares this reporting season
• These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week
• How I’d build a $100,000 ASX portfolio of growth shares
• ASX 200 finishes up 0.4%, Rio Tinto grinds higher

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro owns shares of SEEK Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended SEEK Limited. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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