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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend champions that never cut payouts

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These two dividend stocks have consistently rewarded investors. 

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Bank Shares

The ASX bank share beating CBA in 2025

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Many investors might not realise this smaller bank stock is leading the pack this year. 

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ETFs

Can't break into the housing market? Here's 3 REIT ASX ETFs to consider

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These three thematic funds focus on real estate 

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Gold

The end of the gold rush: Can these ASX Gold shares keep rising?

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Has the gold rush run its course?

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Share Market News

Are these two struggling ASX materials shares undervalued?

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Are these buy-low candidates?

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Growth Shares

Two ASX industrials shares with buy recommendations

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One broker believes these growth shares are set to rise.

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ETFs

Australian ASX ETFs that have doubled in the last 5 years

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These domestically focused funds have been market beaters.

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Communication Shares

Is there more upside for CAR group or REA group shares?

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Let's see what this broker has to say about these ASX 200 stocks

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Share Market News

Are blue-chip stocks or ASX ETFs a better investment?

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Lets compare these two investment options based on long term returns. 

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Communication Shares

Superloop and Aussie Broadband shares: insights from Macquarie's roadshow

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Here’s what the broker expects from these two telecommunications companies. 

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips more than 15% upside for this ASX 200 utilities stock

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This ASX 200 stock could be set to rise.

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ETFs

How are these new ASX ETFs performing since inception?

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These two new funds have had opposite results since first listing.

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Share Market News

Will these ASX 100 shares surge or sink in July?

| Aaron Bell

These are two ASX favourites to watch closely this month. 

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Materials Shares

Building activity on the rise – will ASX materials shares benefit?

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New data from the March quarter shows a sharp rise in building activity. 

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Materials Shares

Could these 3 ASX materials shares be set to double?

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This broker has buy ratings and aggressive price targets for these holdings. 

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ETFs

Which VanEck ASX ETFs have performed the best in the last year

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This ETF provider has released data on their best performing funds. 

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Share Market News

Does this broker prefer Treasury Wine or A2 Milk shares?

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These consumer staples companies are comparable in size but not in upside according to this broker. 

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ETFs

Best performing iShares ASX ETFs in the last year

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These funds have brought strong returns in the last 12 months

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Travel Shares

Can these two battered ASX travel shares bounce back?

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Ahead of important tourism data this week, these two travel companies could be buy low candidates. 

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Industrials Shares

Are industrials shares overpriced? Here's what Bell Potter thinks

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Here’s what the broker is projecting for the largest industrials companies. 

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Financial Shares

Did Suncorp or QBE insurance shares perform better in the last year?

| Aaron Bell

These insurance providers brought solid returns for investors in the last 12 months. 

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Healthcare Shares

Two ASX healthcare shares that could be set to double

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This broker has buy recommendations on these two shares. 

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ETFs

These Vanguard ASX ETFs rose more than 15% in the last year

| Aaron Bell

This ETF provider has had some winning funds in the last 12 months. 

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Dividend Investing

Expecting volatility? Two ASX dividend shares with 5-10% yields

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These investment options come with a healthy passive income stream. 

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Healthcare Shares

$10,000 invested in these ASX healthcare shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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These healthcare stocks have brought big returns for investors 

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ETFs

The long game: ASX ETFs to target amidst an ageing population

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These funds could be set to benefit from increased demand in global healthcare. 

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker tips 40-52% upside for these ASX consumer staples shares

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This broker is tipping a big year ahead for these ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Best performing Betashares ASX ETFs over the last year

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A review of this ETF provider's best performing funds. 

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Materials Shares

Down but not out: Can these ASX mining shares bounce back?

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Here’s what one broker is predicting for Australia’s largest mining companies. 

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Technology Shares

Tech takeover – two Aussie technology shares to watch

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These two tech shares could be undervalued according to this broker. 

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Real Estate Shares

$10,000 invested in 2 top ASX real estate stocks a year ago is now worth…

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These winners brought big returns in the past 12 months. 

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

If interest rates fall these consumer discretionary shares could rise

| Aaron Bell

Here’s two discretionary options I am keeping an eye on.

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Healthcare Shares

These healthcare stocks could be set to double according to broker

| Aaron Bell

Interested in gaining exposure to the healthcare sector? These options could be ones to watch. 

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that could be good value right now

| Aaron Bell

Investors looking for a bargain might consider these international funds. 

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Share Market News

Broker tips big upside for these ASX materials shares

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Two materials companies have earned a recommendation from this broker. 

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ETFs

Which international ASX ETF performed the best in FY25

| Aaron Bell

Let’s look at where investors found success abroad this past year. 

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Bank Shares

What could happen to the big 4 banks in FY26?

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What’s in store for the big four banks over the next 12 months?

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Share Market News

Why did Macquarie just downgrade Liontown resources shares?

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Here’s what the broker had to say about this materials company. 

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International Stock News

Important dates to watch for US stocks in July

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Keep an eye on these upcoming dates that could impact your portfolio

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Growth Shares

The ASX growth stock up 10% this year with more room to move

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This broker believes there’s still more in the tank for this telecommunications company 

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