There are plenty of attractive ASX share buying opportunities today, which have opened up in recent months. If I had $1,000 to invest today, there are quite a few ideas I’d look at.

A number of the ASX’s leading technology companies are trading at a much cheaper price, including Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO), TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE), REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) and Siteminder Ltd (ASX: SDR). I’ve covered those names in other recent articles.

I’m going to highlight a couple of other names that could deliver significant underlying growth in the coming years.

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)

Temple & Webster is one of Australia’s leading retailers, in my opinion. It sells furniture, homewares and home improvement products online. The company has an enormous range of items, which are largely shipped directly by suppliers to customers.

This business strategy allows Temple & Webster to have a capital-light model, generate pleasing cash flow and provide the most choice for customers.

It’s benefiting from the ongoing adoption of online shopping by consumers, which is helping grow its potential customer base. This is a long-term tailwind – online penetration of the Australian furniture and homewares market has reached 20%, which compares to 29% for the UK and 35% for the US, suggesting Australia could climb towards those figures over time.

The ASX share delivered $601 million revenue in FY25 and aims to hit $1 billion of annual sales in the next few years. It continues to grow at a fast pace – in FY26 to 20 November 2025, its revenue was up another 18% year-over-year, suggesting significant market share gains. It has also started shipping to New Zealand.

I’m optimistic about what the company could achieve in the home improvement segment. The total addressable market ($19 billion) of that sector is similar to furniture and homewares ($18 billion), but the online penetration is only between 5% to 10% for the home improvement sector. Excitingly, in FY26 to 20 November 2025, home improvement revenue was up 40% year-over-year.

The company has a $150 million cash position, which the company is utilising for its ongoing share buyback. I think the ASX share’s operating profit can rise significantly in the coming years, particularly as its growing operating leverage plays out.

VanEck MSCI International Small Cos Quality ETF (ASX: QSML)

This is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that I believe could deliver compelling returns over the next five years.

Every excellent major business today was a small company at some point. This fund gives investors the ability to gain exposure to some wonderful businesses.

The QSML ETF is invested in 150 of the world’s highest quality ‘small’ (by global standards) companies.

To be chosen for the portfolio, it must rank well on three key fundamentals – a high return on equity (ROE), earnings stability and low financial leverage.

In other words, these companies make a high level of profit for how much shareholder money is retained, earnings don’t usually go backwards (so therefore profits are rising) and they have very healthy balance sheets (the growth and high ROE are not being funded by debt).

By the way, I’m calling this an ASX share because we can buy it on the ASX and it’s about shares.

Impressively, the fund has delivered an average return per year of 17% over the last three years, though I’m not expecting the next three to be as strong as that. However, I do think it can outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) over the next few years thanks to its quality focus.

These aren’t the only two ASX shares I’d buy with $1,000 though, there are plenty of other exciting ideas.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in SiteMinder, Technology One, and Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended SiteMinder, Technology One, Temple & Webster Group, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended SiteMinder and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Technology One and Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Following a surprising and fairly volatile 2025, this is an opportune time to assess ASX share opportunities and make informed investments.

Investing in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) is certainly not a bad option, but I believe there are plenty of options that could outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO) over the long term.

If I had $10,000 (or more) to invest in up to ten ASX shares, then I’d be very excited to buy the following names, which include ASX growth shares, ASX dividend shares, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

L1 Group Ltd (ASX: L1G)

This is a relatively new name on the ASX, having acquired the funds management business Platinum. L1 Group itself is a fund manager with an impressive track record of fund performance across its main strategies.

Its ability to outperform by focusing on businesses with good cash flow and lower price-earnings (P/E) ratios is impressive and sets it up well for organic funds under management (FUM) growth in 2026. Its track record is also useful for attracting new fund inflows.

I believe this ASX share appears undervalued based on its long-term potential.

Siteminder Ltd (ASX: SDR)

Siteminder offers software to hoteliers that enables them to manage their operations and generate the strongest level of revenue from their rooms.

The ASX share is gaining traction globally, with a recent effort to attract larger hotels as subscribers.

Due to the software nature of the business (with low incremental costs), new revenue is quickly boosting its operating profit and cash flow. The ASX share is targeting 30% annual revenue growth, which would be excellent for boosting the company’s value if it achieves it, partly by selling more modules (from its new smart platform) to subscribers.

The SiteMinder share price appears particularly attractive after dropping in recent months.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

TechnologyOne is another software business that has dropped in value in the last few months. It provides important software for the operations of companies, governments, local councils, and universities.

The company is investing around 25% of its revenue in improving software for existing and new clients, which helps the business deliver 15% organic revenue growth each year from its existing subscriber base – this is known as net revenue retention (NRR).

By growing at a rate of at least 15% per year, it should double in approximately five years, which is a strong tailwind for earnings. I’m expecting ongoing profit growth in the teen percentage range as it grows its profit margins and expands in the UK.

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

Soul Patts is an investment conglomerate that has expanded its portfolio significantly over the past century. It has a diversified asset base across private and public businesses, property, and credit.

By focusing on a long-term investment strategy and investing at good value, I think Soul Patts can continue its outperformance of the ASX 300 over the long term. As a bonus, it has increased its dividend every year since 1998, which is a tremendous record.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

Xero is a global success story, with the accounting software business reaching over 4 million subscribers from countries like New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and the US.

The Xero share price has dropped by more than a third (at the time of writing) over the past six months, making it a lot cheaper for prospective investors. The business is still winning subscribers at a good pace, achieving a higher average revenue per user (ARPU) largely thanks to price rises. It also has excellent subscriber loyalty, and it’s rapidly expanding profits.

In five years, I believe the business could be significantly more profitable, partly due to its gross profit margin of nearly 90%.

Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG)

GYG is one of the leading quick service restaurant (QSR) operators in Australia. This Mexican food business aims to expand to 1,000 locations in Australia over the next two decades and is currently considering adding between 30 and 40 new locations annually in the country.

Growing scale is expected to help the business deliver stronger profit margins while boosting revenue.

Guzman Y Gomez is also achieving solid double-digit network sales growth in Asia (Singapore and Japan) – I think the market may be underestimating how much the ASX share can grow in the region over the long term.

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)

The online retailer of furniture and homewares is growing revenue in double-digit percentage terms each year, though recent trading disappointed the market.

It’s the type of business that could see significant operating leverage as it grows larger because its fixed costs are not growing (much), so the business expects its margins to significantly increase over time.

I think this ASX share has a very promising future as more Australians (and New Zealanders) adopt online shopping. It also has a compelling future with its home improvement product range, which is growing faster than the core range.

Global X S&P World EX Australia Garp ETF (ASX: GARP)

This is one of my favoured ETFs right now because of how it selectively invests in some of the most promising businesses at a good price.

It invests in a few hundred global stocks that are trading at an attractive value (based on their earnings), while also considering the pace of revenue and profit growth, as well as their debt levels and return on equity (ROE).

With how the GARP ETF is set up, I think it has an excellent shot of outperforming the ASX 300 over the long term.

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)

The MOAT ETF seeks to identify some of the best US businesses based on their economic moat.

The fund wants to find businesses that have competitive advantages that are likely to allow the business to generate good profits for at least 20 years. But, it only invests when the businesses are trading at attractive value.

I believe this strategy is capable of outperforming the ASX 300 over the long term, as it has done; however, past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF)

MFF is best known as a listed investment company (LIC), though it also operates a funds management business (called Montaka) after acquiring it.

The ASX share owns a portfolio of global blue chips, including some of the US tech giants, that the investment team expect to deliver solid, compounding long-term returns for shareholders.

MFF has also committed to growing the dividend to shareholders over time, making it a pleasing option for income investors, too.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in Guzman Y Gomez, Mff Capital Investments, SiteMinder, Technology One, Temple & Webster Group, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF, 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 SiteMinder, Technology One, Temple & Webster Group, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended SiteMinder, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Mff Capital Investments, Technology One, Temple & Webster Group, 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.

Buying Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO), Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG), or BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares for passive income?

You’re not alone.

The three S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) mining giants have long been popular with income investors for their (generally) market-beating dividends.

So, after we’ve closed out the first full trading week of 2026, I thought we’d take a look at the year just past to see how the BHP dividend payouts stack up to those made by Rio Tinto and Fortescue.

Mining Fortescue, Rio Tinto, or BHP shares for passive income

Starting with Rio Tinto, the ASX 200 mining stock paid out its final fully-franked dividend of $3.713 a share on 17 April. Eligible stockholders will have received the interim dividend of $2.22 a share on 25 September.

That brings the total passive income payout in 2025 for Rio Tinto to $5.933 a share.

At Friday’s closing price of $143.06, Rio Tinto shares trade on a fully franked trailing dividend yield of 4.1%.

Moving on to Fortescue, the iron ore giant paid a fully franked interim dividend of 50 cents a share on 27 March. Fortescue paid its final dividend of 60 cents per share on 26 September.

That equates to a total dividend payout of $1.10 a share in calendar year 2025.

Fortescue shares closed on Friday changing hands for $22.71 a share. That sees the ASX 200 stock trading on a fully-franked trailing dividend yield of 4.8%.

Which brings us to the passive income payouts delivered by BHP shares over the year just past.

Eligible stockholders will have received the fully franked interim BHP dividend of 79.1 cents a share on 27 March. BHP paid its final dividend of 91.9 cents a share on 25 September.

That works out to a full-year payout of $1.71 per share.

BHP shares closed on Friday swapping hands for $47.72 each. This sees BHP trading on a fully franked trailing dividend yield of 3.6%.

Which ASX 200 mining stock was the best for passive income in 2025?

Paying out a total of $5.933 a share in passive income in 2025, Rio Tinto beats Fortescue and BHP on a per-share basis.

However, Rio Tinto’s shares are also significantly more expensive than its two rivals.

Turning to the best dividend yield, the title goes to Fortescue shares, which offer a fully franked trailing dividend yield of 4.8%.

How have the big three ASX 200 mining stocks been performing?

For the 12 months through to market close on Friday, the ASX 200 has gained 4.67%.

Atop the passive income they’ve delivered, here’s how the big three ASX 200 mining stocks have performed over this same time:

• BHP shares are up 22%
• Fortescue shares are up 27%
• Rio Tinto shares are up 23%

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Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben 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.

Most people assume wealth is built by starting big.

In reality, it usually starts quietly. A decision to invest consistently. A habit that runs in the background. Over time, those small actions can snowball into something meaningful.

If you start from zero, invest $500 a month, and achieve an average return of 10% per annum, building a $250,000 ASX share portfolio is entirely realistic. Here is how you could approach it.

The timeline

At a 10% annual return, investing $500 every month allows compounding to do its thing.

Over roughly 17 years, those monthly contributions can grow into a portfolio valued at about $250,000.

The early years can feel slow. Progress looks modest at first, and it can be tempting to lose patience. But as your portfolio grows, the compounding effect becomes far more noticeable, and the curve starts to steepen.

Focusing on quality ASX shares

The most reliable long-term results tend to come from owning high-quality ASX shares with strong competitive positions and positive long term growth outlooks. These are the companies that can keep growing through different economic environments.

Examples of the types of businesses that fit this description include CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) in plasma therapies, Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) in hearing devices, and Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) in logistics and digital infrastructure. Defensive shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) and diversified leaders such as Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) can also play an important role.

Don’t forget to reinvest dividends

The Australian share market is one of the most generous in the world when it comes to dividends.

But you will want to remember to reinvest those dividends when you receive them. After all, if you were to generate a 3% dividend yield across your portfolio and didn’t reinvest, you would be slowing down the compounding process meaningfully.

For example, $500 a month compounding by 7% per annum would only be approximately $190,000 after 17 years. That’s $60,000 less than if you had reinvested the dividends.

Once your portfolio reaches a meaningful size, you could choose to start using dividends as income. But if your aim is to build wealth quickly, reinvestment gives compounding the best chance to work.

Foolish takeaway

Building a $250,000 ASX share portfolio from nothing does not require perfect decisions or special insight.

By investing $500 a month into quality ASX shares and earning an average return of 10% per annum, that goal can be reached in around 17 years.

You just need a combination of patience, discipline, and time.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in CSL, Cochlear, Goodman Group, and Woolworths Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended CSL, Cochlear, Goodman Group, and Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group and Woolworths Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CSL, Cochlear, and Goodman Group. 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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Do you have room in your portfolio for some new additions? If you do, it could be worth checking out the ASX shares named below that have been identified as best buys by analysts at Bell Potter.

The broker believes they could rise in the region of 13% to 60% from current levels, which arguably makes them well worth a closer look. Here’s what you need to know about them:

Catapult Sports Ltd (ASX: CAT)

Sports technology company Catapult could be an ASX share to buy according to Bell Potter.

Its analysts highlight that the company has exposure to a pro sports technology market that is expected to double in size between 2025 and 2030. They said:

The key target market of Catapult is elite sporting teams and organisations and the acquisition of SBG also now gives the company a presence in motorsports. The pro sports technology market is currently valued at US$36bn in 2025 and is forecast to double to US$72bn by 2030.

We view CAT as a market leader entering a stronger phase of cash generation and operating leverage, with an underpenetrated global customer base and expanding analytics suite providing a long runway for subscription growth and valuation upside.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $6.50 price target on its shares. This implies potential upside of almost 60% for investors over the next 12 months.

Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK)

Another ASX share that could be a best buy according to Bell Potter is furniture retailer Nick Scali.

The broker likes Nick Scali due to its expansion opportunity in the United Kingdom. Commenting on the company, Bell Potter said:

Nick Scali is an Australian retailer specialising in household furniture and related accessories, operating under the core Nick Scali brand as well as the Plush banner. >90% of sales are completed in-store, with the company maintaining a substantial physical presence with over 100 showrooms across Australia and New Zealand, and has recently expanded into the UK, which now contributes around 8% of total revenue.

Looking ahead, the key growth drivers include the continued roll-out of Nick Scali stores in the UK, supported by the refurbishment of acquired Fabb locations, and the ability to leverage the group’s established supply base to drive scale efficiencies and margin expansion.

Bell Potter has a buy rating and $27.00 price target on its shares. This suggests that upside of 13% is possible for investors between now and this time next year.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) rose by 6.8% and delivered total returns, including dividends, of 10.32% last year.

The energy sector endured a second difficult 12-month period, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) falling 2.25%.

An average dividend yield of 5.46% brought the sector into the green, delivering a total return of 3.21%.

This was a vast improvement on 2024, when ASX 200 energy shares fell 18.83% and gave a negative total return of 13.87%.

The top three ASX 200 energy shares for capital growth last year were uranium explorers and producers.

The uranium price was volatile last year but gained momentum in 2H CY25, hitting a 15-month high of $83.50 per tonne in September.

This was partly due to the US strengthening its commitment to nuclear power.

This included locking in an $80 billion deal with Canadian Westinghouse Electric to build nuclear reactors.

Also, supply was strained, with Canada’s Cameco Corp and the world’s top producer NAC Kazatomprom JSC cutting production guidance.

The uranium price was also supported in 2H CY25 by physical uranium investment funds buying up more yellowcake.

The world’s largest fund, Sprott Physical Uranium Trust, announced the purchase of $200 million of uranium in June.

Today, the uranium price is US$81.95 per pound.

Let’s take a look at last year’s strongest stocks.

5 best ASX 200 energy shares for capital growth

These were the five best-performing energy shares for price growth in 2025.

1. Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL)

ASX 200 uranium explorer Deep Yellow came out on top, rising 63% to close at $1.84 per share on 31 December.

The stock’s 52-week high was $2.49.

Ord Minnett has a buy rating on Deep Yellow with a 12-month share price target of $2.

Goldman Sachs gives the stock a hold rating with a target of $1.85.

2. Nexgen Energy (Canada) CDI (ASX: NXG)

Canadian uranium explorer Nexgen Energy had the second-best capital gain last year.

Nexgen Energy shares increased 30% to close at $14 per share on 31 December.

The stock’s 52-week high was $15.21 per share.

NexGen ascended into the benchmark ASX 200 Index in the December quarter rebalance.

Shaw & Partners has a buy rating on the ASX 200 energy share with a price target of $17.70.

Petra Capital also has a buy rating on Deep Yellow shares and a target of $17.14.

3. Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)

The market’s largest ASX 200 uranium share, Paladin Energy, is next in line.

The Paladin Energy share price rose 27% to close the year at $9.59. Its 52-week high was $9.98.

UBS has a buy rating on Paladin Energy shares with a 12-month target of $9.

Goldman Sachs gives the stock a hold rating with a target of $9.05.

4. Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)

Shares in ASX 200 coal miner Whitehaven lifted 25% to finish 2025 at $7.75 per share.

The ASX 200 energy share’s 52-week high was $8.03.

UBS has a sell rating on Whitehaven Coal with a price target of $7.15.

Macquarie has a buy rating with an $8 target.

5. Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD)

Fuel retailer Ampol rounds out the top five ASX 200 energy shares for 2025.

The Ampol share price increased 13% to finish the year at $31.93 per share. The 52-week high was $33.14.

Ord Minnett says Ampol shares are a buy.

The broker gives the stock a 12-month target of $37.

RBC Capital also says buy with a $35 target.

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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 positions in and has recommended Cameco, Goldman Sachs Group, and Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

It has been another busy week for many of Australia’s top brokers. This has led to the release of a number of broker notes.

Three broker buy ratings that you might want to know more about are summarised below. Here’s why brokers think these ASX shares are in the buy zone right now:

Aeris Resources Ltd (ASX: AIS)

According to a note out of Bell Potter, its analysts have retained their buy rating on this copper miner’s shares with an improved price target of 82 cents. This follows news that the company has been granted development consent for its Constellation Project. Bell Potter notes that this is a major permitting milestone for Constellation, de-risking its pathway to production and the company’s objective of commencing mining operations from mid-2026. This is good news given how strong copper prices have been over the past 12 months. Outside this, Bell Potter highlights that Aeris Resources could be an attractive corporate target, supported by low valuation multiples. The Aeris Resources share price is trading at 62 cents on Friday.

Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV)

Another note out of Bell Potter reveals that its analysts have retained their buy rating on this retailer’s shares with a reduced price target of $20.00. It notes that the Peter Alexander and Smiggle owner released its guidance for the first half and expects EBIT of $120 million. This was 10% short of consensus estimates for the period. Bell Potter points out that the Smiggle business is acting as a drag on its performance, particularly in the United Kingdom. And while the broker suspects that things could get worse for Smiggle before they get better, it still thinks investors should be snapping up shares. Especially given how it values the Peter Alexander brand at $2 billion. This compares to the company’s market capitalisation of $2.2 billion. The Premier Investments share price is fetching $13.56 at the time of writing.

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN)

Analysts at Morgan Stanley have retained their overweight rating on this insurance giant’s shares with a trimmed price target of $22.25. According to the note, the broker thinks that a buying opportunity has opened up following share price weakness during the back end of 2025. And while it does see some risk to Suncorp’s dividends, it is pleased with the overall business. It highlights that its earnings quality could improve materially given its reinsurance options. This could support a re-rating of its shares in 2026. The Suncorp share price is trading at $17.41 this afternoon.

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S&P/ASX All Ords Index (ASX: XAO) shares rose by 7.11% and produced total returns, including dividends, of 10.56% last year.

The All Ords outperformed the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which rose 6.8% and gave a total return of 10.32%.

The All Ords’ superior performance can be attributed to strongly rising small caps, as we discussed earlier in the week.

Looking ahead, here are three ASX All Ords shares that the experts are backing for growth in the new year.

3 ASX All Ords shares buy-rated for 2026

Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL)

This ASX All Ords tech share was the worst performer out of the 500 companies making up the index in 2025.

The Nuix share price crumbled 72% to finish 2025 at $1.80.

Moelis Australia is confident that the investigative analytics and intelligence software provider can bounce back in the new year.

Moelis said the current Nuix share price “undervalues the company” after the stock was oversold due to an underwhelming report.

The broker commented:

Nuix’s share price has retraced significantly as recent operating performance fell below market expectations.

On our estimates the current price undervalues the company.

On Friday, Nuix shares are $1.86 apiece, down 1.5%.

The broker has a buy rating on Nuix shares with a 12-month price target of $3.37.

This implies a potential upside of 81% in the new year.

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR)

ASX All Ords retail share Myer had a rough year in 2025.

The Myer share price fell 61% over the 12 months as consumer discretionary spending dropped, leading to a weaker profit.

Myer reported an underlying net profit of $37 million for FY25, down 30% on FY24, and a statutory net loss of $211 million due to a goodwill write-down for its new division, Apparel Brands.

Myer completed its purchase of Apparel Brands from Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV) in January 2025.

Apparel Brands includes clothing labels Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti, and Jacqui E.

Myer bought the brands in exchange for 890.5 million new Myer shares, which were distributed to Premier Investments shareholders.

Morgan Stanley equity analyst Julia de Sterke thinks the Apparel Brands’ integration and other factors will see Myer rebound this year.

On Friday, Myer shares are steady at 48 cents apiece.

The broker has a buy rating on Myer with a 12-month share price target of 69 cents.

This suggests a potential upside of 44% in 2026.

Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)

This investment and superannuation platform provider had one of the best share price gains of the financials sector in 2025.

The Hub24 share price lifted 38% to finish the year at $96.25 per share.

Today, the Hub24 share price is $95.50, down 0.07%.

Bell Potter has a buy rating on Hub24 shares with a price target of $125.

This suggests a potential gain of 31% this year.

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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 positions in and has recommended Hub24. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Hub24, Myer, Nuix, and Premier Investments. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Getting started in the share market does not need to be complicated.

For beginners, exchange traded funds (ETFs) can offer an easy way to gain diversification, reduce risk, and get exposure to high-quality investments without having to pick individual shares.

With $1,000, it is possible to build a small but well-rounded portfolio that blends quality, value, and long-term growth themes.

Here are three ASX ETFs that could suit investors taking their first steps.

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat AUD ETF (ASX: MOAT)

The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF is often described as an ETF version of Warren Buffett’s style of investing.

Rather than focusing on short-term trends, this fund invests in US stocks that are judged to have sustainable competitive advantages or wide economic moats. These are businesses with strong brands, high switching costs, or scale advantages that help protect profits over time.

The portfolio is relatively concentrated, holding around 50 stocks. Examples include Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY).

To highlight how this works in practice, let’s look at UPS. Its global logistics network would be extremely difficult and expensive for a competitor to replicate. That kind of structural advantage is exactly what the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat AUD ETF is designed to capture.

VanEck MSCI International Value ETF (ASX: VLUE)

Another ASX ETF for beginners to look at is the VanEck MSCI International Value ETF. It takes a different approach by focusing on international stocks that appear undervalued based on fundamentals.

The fund holds around 250 developed market companies selected for their value characteristics, such as lower price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios relative to peers. It also offers a forecast dividend yield of around 3%, which can appeal to investors who want some income alongside growth.

Some of its largest holdings include Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO), and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC).

Cisco is a good example of the type of company the VanEck MSCI International Value ETF targets. It operates critical networking infrastructure used by businesses around the world, generates strong cash flow, and often trades at more conservative valuations than high-growth technology peers.

This fund was recently recommended by analysts at VanEck.

Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF could be another ASX ETF for beginners to consider. However, this ETF is best suited for those comfortable with higher risk options.

Rather than investing directly in cryptocurrencies, this fund provides exposure to stocks that are building the infrastructure of the crypto economy. This includes crypto exchanges, mining firms, and service providers that benefit from increased adoption of digital assets.

The ETF holds up to 50 stocks, with major positions including Iris Energy (ASX: IRE), MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN).

Coinbase is a useful example. As one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, it benefits from higher trading volumes and broader adoption, without investors needing to hold crypto assets themselves.

The post 3 top ASX ETFs for beginners to buy with $1,000 appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Bristol Myers Squibb, Cisco Systems, Intel, and United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended 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.