Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is typically considered a cyclical stock, but its shares also have strong defensive qualities.

The business is the second-largest company on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), with a market capitalisation of $254 billion at the time of writing.

The banking giant has a strong operation performance too. 

In mid-August, CBA posted a 7% increase in cash NPAT and an 8% increase in statutory NPAT. Operating income also increased by 6.2%. CBA said it is the first time it has reported growth at or above system in each of its five core domestic product categories: home lending, business lending, consumer finance, household deposits, and business deposits.

Its large scale and strong operational performance also mean the company can often remain resilient through times of economic volatility, and its cyclical nature also means it can outperform during times of recovery.

And the bonus for shareholders is that this means the bank can pay a regular passive income.

But what exactly does that passive income look like?

Let’s take a look.

Where are CBA shares trading now?

At the time of writing, CBA shares are $151.62 a piece. The bank shares have had a relatively choppy start to the year, driven by interest rate movements and inflation concerns, but after each decline, the shares manage to bounce back. 

For the year to date, they’re down around 6% and roughly 10% lower than 12 months ago at the time of writing.

How many CBA shares can I buy for $10,000?

At the current share price of $151.62, a $10,000 investment will buy around 65 shares.

What dividend does the banking giant pay?

CBA has a long history of paying its shareholders regular fully-franked dividends dating back to 1992. These are typically paid out every six months, in March and September.

Last month, as part of its FY26 results announcement, the bank declared a $2.70-per-share fully-franked final dividend and a fully-franked full-year dividend of $5.05, up 20 cents. This is payable to shareholders on the 29th of September. That translates to a yield of around 3.3%.

Forecasts suggest the bank will pay its shareholders closer to $5.45 per share in FY27, and $5.30 per share in FY28.

At the time of writing, this translates to a forward dividend yield of roughly 3.6% for FY27. For FY28, the forward dividend yield is around 3.5%.

So, what passive income can I earn off a $10,000 investment?

I’ve crunched the numbers, using the estimated dividend payout figures above, to work out roughly how much passive income investors can expect from a $10,000 investment in CBA shares in FY27 and even beyond.

If the banking giant pays the expected $5.45 per-share dividend in FY27, your 65 shares would generate around $354.25 in passive income.

Assuming CBA then pays the forecasted $5.30 dividend in FY28, those 65 shares would generate around $344.40 in passive income for the year.

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If you are lucky enough to have $2,500 to invest this month, but you’re not a fan of stock picking, then don’t worry.

That’s because exchange traded funds (ETFs) can make the job much simpler by allowing you to buy groups of shares in one fell swoop.

With that in mind, let’s look at three ASX ETFs that could be worth getting better acquainted with right now. Here’s what you need to know about them:

Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)

The first ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Australian Quality ETF.

Instead of just buying only the biggest Australian stocks, the Betashares Australian Quality ETF invests in Australian shares that score highly on measures of quality.

That means it favours businesses with characteristics such as strong profitability, healthy balance sheets, and more reliable earnings. This includes CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA).

For investors who want Australian shares but would prefer a tilt towards stronger businesses, this ETF could be a good option.

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL)

Another ASX ETF to consider is the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF.

It applies a similar idea internationally. It invests in stocks from developed markets that demonstrate strong profitability, low financial leverage, and relatively stable earnings.

This provides Australian investors with access to leading businesses from overseas while applying a quality filter before they make it into the portfolio.

I like that approach for long-term investing. Great businesses often have the financial strength to keep investing through difficult periods, take opportunities when competitors are struggling, and continue growing over many years.

The VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF also gives investors exposure to industries and companies that are difficult to access through the Australian market alone.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

A final ASX ETF to look at is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.

This is the more growth-focused option of the three.

The fund invests in major Asian technology companies across areas such as semiconductors, ecommerce, online platforms, gaming, hardware, and other digital businesses.

Asia is home to some of the world’s most important technology companies, as well as enormous consumer markets that are continuing to adopt digital services.

This gives the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF exposure to both the infrastructure behind modern technology and the companies serving consumers across the region.

It can be volatile, particularly when sentiment towards Asian markets changes. But for investors with a long-term view, the growth opportunity across Asian technology remains significant.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Betashares Capital – Asia Technology Tigers Etf and CSL. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended CSL. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Telstra Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CSL. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is in focus after releasing its August 2026 traffic update, showing groupwide average daily traffic (ADT) growth of 3.4% compared to last year, with particularly strong results in North America and continued momentum in Sydney and Melbourne.

What did Transurban Group report?

• Group average daily traffic (ADT) rose 3.4% year on year in August 2026
• Sydney ADT up 3.3%, supported by robust 11.8% growth on the M7 following the M7-M12 Integration Project
• Melbourne ADT increased 3.5%, boosted by West Gate Tunnel’s contribution; excluding WGT, Melbourne traffic fell 0.8%
• Brisbane traffic improved by 1.0%, led by large vehicle growth of 3.7%
• North America traffic surged 12.3%, with the 495 Express Lanes up 26.1% and average dynamic toll prices rising significantly

What else do investors need to know?

Transurban highlighted that, excluding the West Gate Tunnel in Melbourne, total group traffic increased at a slower pace of 1.9%. The M7-M12 Integration in Sydney and the opening of the 495 Northern Extension in North America both drove significant local gains.

The company recently completed the divestment of the A25 toll road in June 2026, so July and August North American figures now reflect only the 95 and 495 Express Lanes. Transurban also noted its defensive revenue profile, with over 90% of group revenue linked to inflation or fixed price escalators, offsetting some macroeconomic risks.

What’s next for Transurban Group?

Transurban will continue providing monthly traffic data through the rest of 2026, closely watching the shifting geopolitical and economic conditions. Management reaffirmed a focus on disciplined balance sheet management and operational efficiency to support customer value.

The group says its portfolio resilience is underpinned by the essential nature of its roads, with inflation-linked revenue streams generally flowing through with a lag. Investors will be watching for further updates on traffic performance as well as any impacts from international energy markets and macroeconomic policy.

Transurban Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Transurban shares have declined 7%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has declined 1% over the same period.

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Motley Fool contributor Laura Stewart 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 Transurban Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Transurban Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips. This article was prepared with the assistance of Large Language Model (LLM) tools for the initial summary of the company announcement. Any content assisted by AI is subject to our robust human-in-the-loop quality control framework, involving thorough review, substantial editing, and fact-checking by our experienced writers and editors holding appropriate credentials. The Motley Fool Australia stands behind the work of our editorial team and takes ultimate responsibility for the content published by The Motley Fool Australia.