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Just what kind of investor are you?

A new ASX study has identified four main kinds of Australian investors. Click here now to figure out where you fit in. read more »

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In investing, Australian women losing the battle of the sexes

When it comes to investing, women are losing the battle of the sexes -- at least in terms of participation. read more »

Money

Better dividend: Wesfarmers or Woolworths?

The search for dividends just got hotter. As The Australian Financial Review reported this morning, “Record low interest rates in Australia could bolster the... read more »

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The five biggest companies in Australia

With the Reserve Bank of Australia cutting the cash rate to a record low 2.75% yesterday, interest in shares is likely to reach new... read more »

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Your instant five-share ANZAC portfolio

Five companies with promising futures operating on both sides of the Tasman. read more »

Money

What’s the difference between a ‘limit’ and ‘market’ order?

Knowing what sort of order to place can help make - or save - you some real money read more »

Does Apple need to catch up to Microsoft this time?

Xbox Music was introduced overnight in the States read more »

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Invest better: what you need to know about risk

Is your portfolio too risky? read more »

The single best financial decision you can make

Solid returns, compounded over a long period, can generate staggering wealth. But first, you must take control of your own finances. read more »

These shares have lost me $85,000

A sobering story as to why you should take control of your own money read more »

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Investing the Warren Buffett way

Who better than the Oracle of Omaha to look to for how to be a better investor? read more »

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The 25 smartest things Warren Buffett ever said

Warren Buffett - Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and the world's third richest man - is one of the most sensible and quotable... read more »

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9 signs your ASX company is heading to the wall

One of the most important factors in outperforming the market is avoiding the losers. There are several warning signs you can look out for... read more »

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Here’s what Warren Buffett has been buying and selling

At The Motley Fool, we understand that it often pays to zig when professional investors zag, but that doesn’t mean we don’t pay attention... read more »