If you're looking for an easy way to invest your hard-earned money with a long term view, then exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be the way to do it.
But which ETFs might be top buy and hold options? Listed below are three quality ETFs that could be worth considering as long term investments:
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BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
The first ETF option for investors to consider is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF.
This ETF gives investors access to the 100 largest non-financial shares on the famous NASDAQ index. These are many of the largest companies in the world and household names such as Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Tesla.
Since inception in May 2015, this ETF has generated an average annual return of 16.08%.
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT)
Another ETF that could be a quality buy and hold option is the VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF.
If you want to invest like Warren Buffett, then this ETF would be an easy way to replicate his strategy. That's because it holds companies with fair valuations and moats. These are two qualities Buffett looks for when buying shares.
The ETF currently contains approximately 50 shares, including the likes of Alphabet, Boeing, Kellogg Co, Meta Platforms, and Walt Disney.
Over the last 10 years, the index the ETF tracks has returned 18.64% per annum.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
A final ETF that could be a great buy and hold option is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.
This popular ETF gives investors access to approximately 1,500 of the world's largest listed companies.
This provides significant diversity and allows investors to take part in the long term growth potential of international economies. Among its holdings are the likes of Amazon, Apple, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Tesla, and Visa.
Over the last five years, it has generated total returns of 10% per annum.
