We're now 20 days into the second month of Spring. But it sure has been a bumpy ride for ASX shares so far this October. Sure, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up a pleasing 3.9% so far this month. But we have certainly had a few bumps and bruises along the way (including from today's session).

So what better time to examine the best ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of the month so far.

The best-performing ASX ETFs of October so far

Global X EURO STOXX 50 ETF (ASX: ESTX)

First up today is an ETF from the newly renamed Global X ETFs (formerly ETF Securities). The Euro STOXX 50 ETF is a fund covering the 50 largest companies on the European markets. It holds companies like LVMH Moet Hennessey, SAP and L'Oreal.

October seems to have been a killer month for European shares, with this ETF up a solid 9% since the start of October. Exchange rate movements have probably helped here too.

BetaSahres Geared Australian Equity Fund (ASX: GEAR)

Another ETF that has been enjoying October is this offering from provider BetaShares. The Geared Australian Fund is an interesting one. As its name suggests, it is a fund that employs a gearing (or borrowed money) strategy to amplify the returns of the ASX 200.

Since the ASX 200 has had a relatively strong month, this ETF has done even better, giving investors a return of 9.74% since the end of September.

But gearing cuts both ways, and we can expect a fund like this to rack up greater losses than the broader market during selling periods.

VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

Our third and final ETF is from yet another provider in VanEck. As the name suggests, the VanEck Australian Banks ETF tracks a basket of… well, bank shares. It only holds seven ASX shares in its portfolio.

These include the big four banks, like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA). But it also includes those outside the big four, such as Macquarie Group Ltd (AX: MQG) and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN).

It's been a cracker of a month for ASX banks, with this ETF up a very pleasing 11.07% over October so far.

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Are you looking for some exchange traded funds (ETFs) to add to your portfolio this month? If you are, it could be worth taking a closer look at the four ETFs listed below.

Here's what you need to know about these ETFs right now:

BetaShares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)

The first ETF to look at is the BetaShares Cloud Computing ETF. This ETF gives investors exposure to a group of leading global companies involved in the delivery of computing services, servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics and other services over the internet. Through this ETF, you'll be buying a slice of cloud-based tech companies such as Dropbox, Netflix, Shopify, and Zoom.

BetaShares Global Energy Companies ETF (ASX: FUEL)

Another ETF to look at is the BetaShares Global Energy Companies ETF. This ETF provides investors with access to some of the biggest energy companies in the world. BetaShares notes that these are larger, more geographically diversified, and more vertically integrated than Australian-listed energy companies. Among its holdings are BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Royal Dutch Shell.

BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)

Another ETF which could be worth checking out is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF. This exchange traded fund gives investors access to the 100 largest businesses on Wall Street's technology-focused NASDAQ index. This includes tech giants such as Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook/Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, and Nvidia.

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

A final ETF for investors to look at is the VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF. This ETF allows you to own a slice of all the big four banks, the regionals, and investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) through a single investment. And as the banks tend to pay their shareholders big dividends, this ETF is likely to offer a generous yield most years.

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Are you looking for some exchange traded funds (ETFs) to add to your portfolio this month? If you are, it could be worth taking a closer look at the three ETFs listed below.

Here's what you need to know about these ETFs right now:

BetaShares Global Energy Companies ETF (ASX: FUEL)

The first ETF to look at is the BetaShares Global Energy Companies ETF. This ETF provides investors with easy access to energy companies that are larger, more geographically diversified, and more vertically integrated than Australian-listed energy companies. Among its holdings are energy giants including BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Royal Dutch Shell. These companies look well-placed to benefit from sky high energy prices.

ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC)

Another ETF for investors to look at is the ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF. Especially after it tumbled to a 52-week low on Friday. This ETF gives investors exposure to providers of electrochemical storage technology and battery materials/lithium miners. Given how demand for battery materials is rising fast and outpacing supply, the companies included in the fund appear well-placed for growth. Among its holdings you'll find AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group, Lockheed Martin, and Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS).

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

A final ETF for investors to look at is the VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF. It could be a good option for investors that are wanting exposure to the banking sector but aren't sure which of the banks to buy. This is because this ETF allows you to own a slice of all the big four banks, the regionals, and also investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) through a single investment. Another positive with this ETF is that it offers an attractive yield. Its 12-month distribution yield currently stands at 5.2%.

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Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be great additions to a balanced portfolio. This is because they give investors easy access to a large and diverse number of different shares.

Due to their growing popularity, there are an increasing number of ETFs for investors to choose from. In order to narrow things down, listed below are a couple of ETFs that could be worth a closer look next week. They are as follows:

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

The first ETF for ASX investors to look at next week is the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF. This fund provides investors with exposure to the leaders in the global cybersecurity sector. BetaShares notes that this sector is heavily under-represented on the ASX, which could make this ETF particularly attractive for local investors.

Especially given how many analysts are forecasting the sector to grow materially in the future because of the increasing importance of cybersecurity due to the growing threat of cyberattacks. Among the companies in the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF are cybersecurity giants such as Accenture, Cloudflare, Crowdstrike, Okta, and Palo Alto Networks.

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

Another ETF for investors to take a look at is the VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF. If you are wanting some exposure to the banking sector, but aren't sure which bank to buy above others, then this ETF could be the answer.

The VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF allows you to own a slice of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and all the big four banks, the regionals, and investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) through a single investment. Another positive is that as these bank shares are traditionally big dividend payers, this ETF could provide investors with a source of income.

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Are you looking for some exchange traded funds (ETFs) to add to your portfolio? If you are, it could be worth taking a closer look at the three ETFs listed below.

These ETFs include some of the highest quality companies on offer globally across the banking, healthcare, and tech sectors. Here's what you need to know about them right now:

BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

If you're wanting to gain exposure to the growing Asian economy, then the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF could be a way to do this. This ETF gives investors access to a number of the most promising tech shares in the Asian market. These are the Apples, Googles, and Amazons of Asia such as e-commerce leaders Alibaba and JD.com, search engine company Baidu, and WeChat owner Tencent.

iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ)

Another ETF to look at is the iShares Global Healthcare ETF. This ETF provides investors with easy access to many of the biggest and brightest healthcare companies in the world. This includes Australia's CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC), as well as a host of global giant such as Astra Zeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Novartis, Pfizer, and Sanofi.

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

Finally, if you're wanting exposure to the banking sector, then you might want to look at the VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF. This ETF allows you to own a slice of all the big four banks, the regionals, and investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) through a single investment. As these bank shares are traditionally big dividend payers, this ETF could prove to be a good source of income for investors.

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Australian exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in Asian companies went gangbusters in October.

Local ETFs were on fire last month, breaking the industry's all-time record for incoming money and reaching a historic-high for total funds held.

But popularity doesn't equate to performance, so it's interesting to see which products fared the best for its investors.

The latest Betashares report showed 3 of the top 5 performing funds in October were Asia-themed.

5 best-performing Australian ETF in October 2020 

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) rose 8.3% for the month, on the back of a calmer COVID-19 environment compared to the western world.

The fund has gained 67% for the 12 months ending 31 October, according to Betashares head of strategy Ilan Israelstam.

"During the pandemic, Asian technology stocks have benefited both from the strong showing of Asian stocks in general, and from the outperformance of the technology sector," he said.

"Asian economies have demonstrated a greater ability to gain control of COVID-19 outbreaks than their American and European counterparts, while technology stocks have been the leading performers around the world as the world increasingly went online as the virus took hold."

Australian investors are buying even more Chinese stocks this month as a new US president is poised to reset a now-toxic trade relationship.

The Australian ETF industry generally had an excellent October, adding $2.3 billion of funds. This is the highest-ever monthly inflow.

Vanguard and Betashares are dominant among the suppliers, each racking up more than $4 billion of investor money this year.

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