BetaShares is preparing to launch its Australian Quality ETF, providing exposure to diversified companies expected to deliver high rates of return.

Investors will have new access to both the online retail and e-commerce sector, and the fixed income asset class after the release of two new ETFs.

The technology investment offering from ETF Securities has been fine tuned to include a renowned software organisation at the expense of a social media firm.

Industry research has shown the smart beta ETF investment strategy is providing high satisfaction levels among investors.

BetaShares will launch three thematic ETFs centred providing access to the electric vehicle, electronic payments and video game sectors.

Vanguard has launched an automated scheduled investment feature for its Personal Investor platform to make the process easier for regular investors.

ETF Securities has announced the launch of an ETF on the ASX using the semiconductor industry as the underlying asset.

SMSF investors have been long-term users of ETFs, but market expansion has changed how they use them within their portfolios.