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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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Share Market News

Are these ASX 200 shares a buy after yesterday's sell off?

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Should investors buy the dip?

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AI Stocks

Which AI themes should investors be targeting in 2026?

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Do you have portfolio exposure to these AI themes?

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52-Week Lows

Snap up these ASX 200 stocks trading close to 52-week lows

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Bargain hunters might be interested in these struggling stocks.

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Industrials Shares

Why did Morgans just downgrade its view on this ASX industrials stock?

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Is this toll road operator worth buying?

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ETFs

3 undervalued ASX ETFs with proven track records

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These funds have proved successful over the long-term despite recent struggles.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Guzman Y Gomez or Dominos shares a better buy in 2026?

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Should investors be targeting Pizza or Burritos?

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Communication Shares

Are Nine Entertainment or News Corp shares a better buy?

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Should you accumulate these media shares at 52-week lows?

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ETFs

What is the Russell 2000 Index and why has it been booming over the past 6 months?

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Does your portfolio include exposure to US small-caps?

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Financial Shares

Can these high flying financials shares from last year do it again?

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Is it too late to jump on board these soaring stocks?

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ETFs

The best performing iShares ASX ETFs last year

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iShares' best performing funds targeted overseas markets.

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ETFs

Own the Global X GARP ETF? The fund just made some key changes

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Here's a rundown on recent changes to GARP ETF.

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Broker Notes

What's Bell Potter's view on SGH shares after the BlueScope Steel acquisition proposal?

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What should investors expect after Monday's announcement?

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Materials Shares

Could these ASX materials stocks really be set to triple?

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These materials shares have lofty price targets from Morgans.

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52-Week Lows

Bargain hunting – these ASX shares are trading near 52-week lows

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Looking for a bargain buy?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Two ASX consumer staples shares to buy on the cheap

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Can these two companies shake off a tough 12 months and rebound?

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ETFs

Best ASX ETFs to target winning Aussie sectors in 2026

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These funds capture vital Australian sectors.

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Defensive Shares

Expecting a down year for the ASX? Here's 3 ASX defensive shares to target

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How could emerging global conflict impact the ASX?

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Bank Shares

Australian Bank Stocks: Which ones look like a buy (and which don't)

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Is there any upside for bank shares?

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ETFs

3 niche ASX ETFs you didn't know existed

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These funds all have a specific focus.

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AI Stocks

3 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy for 2026 With $200 Right Now

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These AI stocks could be set for growth this year.

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Gold

What's this broker's outlook on Northern Star shares?

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Should you buy the dip on this ASX 200 gold stock?

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Materials Shares

Already up 15% in 2026, how high can this penny stock rise?

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This nickel miner could be a buy thanks to a recent deal.

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Materials Shares

Why Bell Potter thinks this materials stock can soar 37% higher

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This copper miner is set to keep rising on the back of a key approval.

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Blue Chip Shares

Decade darlings – these ASX shares have provided 10 years of returns

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These stocks have stood the test of time.

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ETFs

3 of the best performing VanEck ASX ETFs in the last year

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These funds captured winning markets in 2025.

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares to watch in 2026

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Could these travel shares lift off this year?

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX shares paid the best dividends in 2025?

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Did you have these dividend darlings in your portfolio?

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Real Estate Shares

Two ASX real estate stocks to watch in 2026

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Have you considered these real estate stocks for your portfolio?

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ETFs

How to build a beginner portfolio in 2026 with just two ASX ETFs

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Here is a simple portfolio starter for a new investor.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles or Woolworths shares a better buy in 2026?

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Which supermarket giant is the better buy this year?

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ETFs

The best performing Global X ASX ETFs this year

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Commodities were a winning theme for these funds.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 bargain buys heading into the new year

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These blue-chip companies could be trading at a discount heading into 2026.

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Energy Shares

The ASX energy shares that surged ahead of the rest this year

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Why did these energy shares outperform this year?

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ETFs

The best performing Vanguard ASX ETFs of 2025

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Were any of these funds in your portfolio this year?

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Share Market News

Why did these ASX shares outperform their peers in 2025?

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Did you snap up any of these stocks this year?

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ETFs

Did these two ASX ETFs targeting developing economies beat your portfolio in 2025?

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Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 Betashares ASX ETFs that smashed the ASX 200 this year

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Did you have these funds in your portfolio this year?

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Materials Shares

Did Fortescue, Rio Tinto or BHP shares perform better this year?

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Did you have exposure to the mining boom in 2025?

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Financial Shares

Which ASX insurance stocks performed best this year?

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Is there any upside for insurance shares after a down year?

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Value Investing

Should you buy low on these ASX 200 shares before the new year?

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These stocks could be undervalued heading into the new year.

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