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Articles on how to invest and investing ideas from The Motley Fool.

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Here are 3 ASX shares with high debt levels

| Mitchell Lawler

Too much debt can catch up with companies when tides turn for the worse.

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How to avoid this costly ASX investor trap – it's harder than you think

| Bernd Struben

Emotional investing is one of the most common mistakes people make. Here's how to avoid it.

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What is reflation, and why is everyone talking about it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are starting to talk about the dangers of 'reflation' for the ASX share market. Here's what that means for…

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How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd get ready for buying opportunities in the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could be an excellent buying opportunity. Preparing for it now may prove to be a…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The valuable lesson Dr Takao Inui has for every ASX investor

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a morning of ups and downs today. But rather than ride the peaks and troughs,…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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If an ASX share announces a demerger, here's why you should listen

| Sebastian Bowen

The demerger between Coles and Wesfarmers was highly lucrative. Here's why you shouldn't ignore a spin-off among ASX listed companies.

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Revealed: Warren Buffett's secret investing sauce

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Warren Buffett has made billions in the sharemarket with this checklist.

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3 lessons every investor should take from 2016

| Motley Fool Staff

One thing that all great investors have in common is that they never stop learning. With this in mind, here…

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Make This Investment Goal YOUR New Year's Resolution

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investing doesn't need to be too complex or expensive

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Could This Trick Boost Your Portfolio Returns?

| Motley Fool Staff

Time in the market is nearly always better than timing the market.

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How to make money during booms AND busts

| Motley Fool Staff

Why time in the market can be more important than timing the market.

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3 Investment Rules We Should All Live By

| Motley Fool Staff

Some ideas on the best way to build wealth over time.

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How Many Years Does It Take To Become A Millionaire?

| Motley Fool Staff

If you work hard and save the power of compounding can deliver spectacular returns.

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Do Women Make Better Investors Than Men?

| Motley Fool Staff

What attributes are required to be a smart investor on the ASX?

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The Best Christmas Present to Give to Your Kids this Christmas

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This isn't a gift they'll find under the Christmas tree, nor will it require a last-minute trip to the shops.

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See how easily you can beat the professionals in 2017

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Avoid atrocious banalities and disastrous stocks in 2017.

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Why you should start buying shares today

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Making financial sacrifices today will repay you in spades down the track

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5 tips to boost your share market returns in 2017

| Andrew Mudie

Without a system, your investing returns will be a fluke. Take these five tips and integrate them into your buying…

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Should you buy this top performing small-cap fund manager?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Outsourcing a part of your portfolio to professional managers is sometimes a good idea.

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Revealed: Which share market darling could be crushed next

| Sean O'Neill

After recent high profile plunges, investors might want to look closer at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), and…

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Is Shorting a Stock Evil?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Those who 'short' a stock are frequently perceived as villains. But what exactly is stock shorting and which stocks are…

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3 stocking fillers for smart investors this Christmas

| Sean O'Neill

Consider buying Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) this Christmas.

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The 5 Best Kept Secrets of Successful Investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

What sets the best investors like WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) apart?

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5 shares I'd buy for income and growth in 2017

| Tom Richardson

How will changing the interest rate environment impact ASX share market valuations.

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4 shares to give your portfolio great international exposure

| Tristan Harrison

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) are two of four stocks with overseas exposure I’ve got on my…

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Top stock picks for December

| Motley Fool Staff

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are among December's best stocks.

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How to profit from volatility in the sharemarket today

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Acceptance of business volatility can make you a better investor.

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Is this the best investing quote of 2016?

| Regan Pearson

How to decide between companies like XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)?

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Should you believe companies that promise a better tomorrow?

| Sean O'Neill

When companies like Isentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD), and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) perform poorly, but say that things…

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How to profit from the cashless society

| Tristan Harrison

Could Magellan Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) help you rake in the cash in a cashless society?

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Could you become a millionaire in just 6 years?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

One man managed to save $1 million by the time he was 35 years old.

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5 value stocks to profit from rising bond yields

| Tom Richardson

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) or Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) could win big in 2017.

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The looming threat for Australia's companies

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Change isn’t new, but the pace is quickening...

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What Warren Buffett learned from the father of value investing

| Sean O'Neill

Here are three of the most useful lessons from The Intelligent Investor, the seminal text of value investing.

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5 ways to prepare for a volatile share market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

I hope you didn't sell your shares yesterday!

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Get 'em quick: How to profit from the market meltdown

| Sean O'Neill

With shares like Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), ResMed Inc. (CHESS), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), and Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) plunging, bargains are…

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4 shares I'll buy if Donald Trump becomes President of the United States

| Motley Fool Staff

I believe a Donald Trump Presidency will present some exciting opportunities for companies such as CSL Limited (ASX:CSL). Here's why.

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4 stock-picking tips for famous rappers like Soulja Boy

| Regan Pearson

U.S. rapper Soulja Boy asked for investment tips on Twitter. I'd suggest a company like ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) or…

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Why the US election is a golden opportunity for stock pickers

| Sean O'Neill

Election fears have wiped billions off the values of Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD), Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB), and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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7 companies that could devastate your portfolio

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Balance sheet write-downs and sound shareholder returns don’t mix so be careful what you invest in.

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3 shares I'd buy in a market meltdown

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Here are three stocks to buy when other shareholders have given up.

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5 brilliant principles to lift your investing game

| Regan Pearson

How to form your own opinions on companies like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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6 Essential Money Lessons to Teach Your Kids

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

They'll likely thank you when you're older.

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Will Australia ride the clean energy revolution?

| Claude Walker

Australia has its own version of Tesla’s Powerwall...

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Why females make for superior investors

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Investing like a girl could be the ultimate investing strategy.

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5 stocks with strong brands and high return potential

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Investing in companies with strong brands should lead to higher returns in the long run.

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