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Aaron Bell

Aaron Bell began writing for Motley Fool in 2024. Aaron is a finance journalist with a knack for breaking down complex topics into digestible content for the everyday punter. Aaron is passionate about investing and contributing to a healthy dialogue around personal finance, particularly as more Australians look to the share market to build wealth.

Recent Articles

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ETFs

Which ethical ASX ETF is on track to deliver the best returns in 2025?

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This fund is racing ahead of the ASX 200 this year.

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Bank Shares

Is there opportunity in 2026 outside the big four bank shares?

| Aaron Bell

Do you own these bank shares?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that can generate more cash than your savings account

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Have you considered an ASX ETF for passive income?

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Small Cap Shares

The ASX small-cap stock that could double in value in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Here's why Bell Potter thinks this small-cap stock is a buy.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter just initiated coverage with a buy recommendation for this ASX technology stock

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This ASX technology stock could be worth a look.

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ETFs

These two ASX ETFs soared in the month of November

| Aaron Bell

Do you have these market beating funds in your portfolio?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips double digit upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Aaron Bell

Is this explosive stock worth a buy?

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Cash Rates

RBA watch: Sectors to target and avoid should interest rates rise – Expert

| Aaron Bell

Anticipating further hikes in 2026? Here are sectors to watch.

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Broker Notes

Two ASX defence stocks to add to your christmas wish list

| Aaron Bell

It seems the bull run for defence stocks isn't finished.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says to buy these two ASX shares

| Aaron Bell

These ASX shares are worth monitoring according to Morgans.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett tips 40% upside for this ASX utilities stock

| Aaron Bell

The wealth management firm has an optimistic view on this struggling stock.

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ETFs

Guess how much $10,000 in these ASX ETFs at inception would be worth today?

| Aaron Bell

Within a year or so, these three funds have brought big returns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie names its top ASX consumer staples and consumer discretionary stock picks

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to these stocks in your portfolio?

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Healthcare Shares

How much further upside is there for Mesoblast shares after soaring 23% in a month?

| Aaron Bell

Could FDA approval send this healthcare stock towards further gains?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips 30% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Aaron Bell

This ASX 200 stock could now be a buy-low option.

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Technology Shares

Stocks to target for a tech rebound in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Have you considered these undervalued tech stocks?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Bell Potter's updated view on this booming consumer staples stock?

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Is this olive oil producer a buy, hold or sell?

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Bank Shares

Up 22% in a year! The red-hot ANZ share price is smashing CBA, Westpac and NAB shares

| Aaron Bell

Why has the ANZ share price risen so much this year?

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Small Cap Shares

Should we be paying more attention to these two rocketing ASX small-cap mining stocks?

| Aaron Bell

These ASX small-caps have been among the most successful companies this year.

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ETFs

Meet the newest ASX ETF from Betashares

| Aaron Bell

Meet the new kid on the block.

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Share Market News

Top ASX shares to buy right now with $1,000

| Aaron Bell

These could bring solid returns from a $1,000 investment.

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ETFs

Which of the most popular ASX ETFs has brought the best returns this year?

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to these funds?

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Resources Shares

Expert lists its top resources shares to target in December

| Aaron Bell

These resources shares could be set to benefit from improving market conditions.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this ASX healthcare stock a buy low candidate after falling 35%?

| Aaron Bell

One broker is tipping big upside.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 top consumer discretionary shares from Bell Potter

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Here's three consumer discretionary stocks to watch.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker tips big upside for this ASX small-cap mining stock

| Aaron Bell

This gold mining company might be the new kid on the block, but it's drawing investors' attention.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter just initiated coverage with a buy rating on this consumer discretionary stock

| Aaron Bell

What's behind the buy recommendation for this retailer?

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Cash Rates

Macquarie names best and worst ASX stocks to buy in a rising interest rate environment

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to the sectors set to benefit if interest rates rise?

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Materials Shares

Leading broker thinks this ASX materials stock is set to double!

| Aaron Bell

This small-cap stock is tipped to take off.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Harvey Norman shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

The broker has downgraded its view on this consumer discretionary stock.

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AI Stocks

How to target China's AI rush through ASX investing

| Aaron Bell

Looking to capitalise on the AI boom? The Chinese market might be worth considering.

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Bank Shares

Why does the CBA share price keep falling? – Expert

| Aaron Bell

After falling 20% recently, are CBA shares a buy?

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Broker Notes

Why did Bell Potter just lower its view on these two ASX All Ords stocks?

| Aaron Bell

Are these ASX All Ords stocks a buy, hold or sell according to this broker?

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Healthcare Shares

Is there a turnaround coming for healthcare stocks?

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure in your portfolio to global healthcare?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

$10,000 invested a year ago in these consumer discretionary shares is now worth…

| Aaron Bell

These automotive companies have been racing higher this year.

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International Stock News

Expert says target these 9 international stocks

| Aaron Bell

A new report makes a compelling case for European and Asian portfolio exposure.

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ETFs

The fundamentals behind quality investing according to experts

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Have you considered quality investing?

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Small Cap Shares

Why did this small-cap energy stock just jump 10% higher?

| Aaron Bell

Is this small-cap stock one to watch?

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small-cap stock could be set to rise 25%

| Aaron Bell

This small-cap stock jumped 8% yesterday on positive earnings news.

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ETFs

Which ethically focussed ASX ETFs have performed the best this year?

| Aaron Bell

These ESG funds have raced past the rest this year.

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