Where to invest $5,000 in ASX ETFs this November

If I had $5,000 to invest in ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) this November, I'd be looking at either a diversified international fund or investments in industries that have plenty of growth ahead.

Three that tick these boxes are named below. Here's what you need to know about them:

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)

I'd consider an investment in the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.

This fund owns a slice of more than 1,000 stocks across developed markets, giving investors exposure to businesses in the US, Europe, Japan and elsewhere.

Its holdings include Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which earns money from software and cloud computing, and ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), whose equipment is essential to producing advanced semiconductors.

It could make a good foundation for a portfolio because it doesn't depend on any one company getting its growth plans right. If the world's leading businesses continue increasing their earnings over time, the fund should be well placed to benefit.

It also charges a low management fee of 0.18% per annum, which means more of the potential investment returns will stay with investors.

Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

Another ASX ETF to look at in November is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.

Cybersecurity is an area where I expect companies to keep spending, even when they are looking closely at other costs. A serious security breach can interrupt operations, expose customer information and leave businesses facing expensive consequences.

We had a reminder of the growing threat of cyber attacks in the past few days with the Binance US$6 billion hack.

The Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF invests in specialists such as Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), which protects corporate networks and cloud systems, and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), whose software helps businesses detect and respond to threats.

Both appear well-positioned to benefit as companies expand their digital operations and face greater pressure to keep them secure.

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

A final ASX ETF to consider this month is the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.

This fund offers something different from simply buying the biggest AI software companies. It invests in businesses putting automation to work in factories, warehouses and hospitals.

Its holdings include Japan's FANUC (TYO: 6954), which makes industrial robots, and Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), whose robotic systems assist surgeons.

These are practical applications of technology that can help customers improve productivity and perform complex tasks more efficiently.

Demand for automation appears to have considerable room to grow, arguably making the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF an interesting long-term investment option.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro 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 ASML, CrowdStrike, Intuitive Surgical, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Fanuc and Palo Alto Networks and has recommended the following options: long January 2028 $520 calls on Intuitive Surgical and short January 2028 $530 calls on Intuitive Surgical. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ASML, CrowdStrike, Microsoft, and Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF. 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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