ASX listed ETFs for early investors seeking global exposure

Investors who seek long-term growth over the coming decades should consider exposure to these ASX-listed ETFs as they provide diversified exposure to dominant US businesses, high-quality global leaders and fast growing technology innovators.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) 

will provide investors with exposure to the S&P 500 index which tracks the 500 largest US companies by market capitalisation.

The ETF delivers immediate diversification across multiple sectors and company sizes within the index while performance is largely driven by mega cap technology leaders such as Apple, Alphabet and Nvidia.

One of the key attractions is its very low expense ratio of 0.04% per annum and IVV has generated strong long-term returns with a five-year CAGR of around 17.5%.

The ETF combines exposure to innovation and structural growth through well established, profitable and scaled businesses which over long periods have consistently created shareholder value.

Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY) 

gives exposure to 150 high-quality global companies that are selected based on profitability, low leverage, strong cash flow and stable earnings.

The ETF aims to outperform traditional global indices by investing only in financially strong businesses across sectors such as technology, healthcare and consumer staples.
QLTY invests exclusively in companies outside Australia and has a total expense ratio capped at 0.35% per year which includes a 0.29% management fee and additional expenses capped at 0.06%.

Distributions are paid on a semi-annual basis which makes the fund appealing for income focused investors and it currently offers an annual yield of 2.29%.
In a volatile global market environment, QLTY’s emphasis on quality companies provides defensive stability along with long-term capital growth.

Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)

gives investors exposure to international companies that operate in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence.

The ETF follows the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index which selects businesses that are positioned to benefit from the global adoption of automation and AI technologies across multiple industries.

RBTZ holds a focused portfolio of 49 major global companies as of 31 December 2025 including NVIDIA, ABB, FANUC and Intuitive Surgical which are recognised leaders in industrial and technological automation.

The ETF operates with a total expense ratio capped at 0.57% per annum which is made up of a 0.47% management fee along with additional expenses capped at 0.10%.

With robotics and AI reshaping productivity and efficiency worldwide, RBTZ presents a strong opportunity for long-term capital appreciation through specialised exposure to this rapidly expanding global technology theme.

(Source: Company Announcements)