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Aaron Bell

Author bio
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. More broadly, Aaron has experience across investment and personal finance, writing for some of Australia's most recognisable companies.

Areas of expertise

Personal finance
Investing
Australian share market
Investment education

Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication (Journalism), Queensland University of Technology
Master’s Degree - Documentary Film, MetFilm School Berlin
Social media
LinkedIn
Favorite investment quote
"Time in the market beats timing the market."
— Kenneth Fisher

Recent Articles

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Blue Chip Shares

Are Rio Tinto or BHP shares a better buy right now?

| Aaron Bell

Can these blue-chips keep rising?

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Materials Shares

This ASX materials stock could rise 100% in the next 12 months according to top broker

| Aaron Bell

Its share price has already soared 200% over the past year.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter just raised its price targets on these 2 ASX lithium stocks

| Aaron Bell

Both stocks have risen more than 200% over the past year, and are tipped to keep going.

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Broker Notes

This ASX lithium stock is close to an all time high – can it keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Since last June, the ASX lithium stock has surged nearly 400% higher.

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Bank Shares

What are the big four banks expecting at tomorrow's RBA cash rate meeting?

| Aaron Bell

Here's what investors need to know.

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Materials Shares

Top broker tips 70%+ upside for this ASX materials stock after exceptional results

| Aaron Bell

This gold miner is tipped to explode.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Are space ASX ETFs the next big growth opportunity or overhyped?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors be buying the hype?

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small-cap is expected to double in the next 12 months

| Aaron Bell

Bell Potter is tipping huge upside.

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ASX Share Market News

After dropping 9% yesterday, should you buy the dip on these ASX shares?

| Aaron Bell

These ASX shares offer big upside, with one tipped to more than double.

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Value Investing

Are these the 3 best value ASX 200 shares right now?

| Aaron Bell

These three shares could be too cheap to ignore.

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Small Cap Shares

Meet the ASX small-cap tipped for 60%+ gains

| Aaron Bell

This small-cap is one to watch.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Global X announces new space-focused ASX ETF

| Aaron Bell

A new space-themed ETF is set to launch.

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Gold

This ASX gold stock is expected to double in the next year

| Aaron Bell

After announcing a key acquisition, the team at Bell Potter are tipping more than 120% upside for this ASX gold…

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Materials Shares

This ASX materials stock has 74% upside according to Bell Potter

| Aaron Bell

This is a big upside stock to add to your watchlist.

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Broker Notes

3 oversold ASX shares to target right now for 70% gains

| Aaron Bell

These three shares could be winners in the back half of 2026.

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REITs

Why there could be hidden value in REITs right now

| Aaron Bell

Here is who Bell Potter believes investors should be targeting.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this exciting healthcare stock a buy, hold or sell after rocketing 16% yesterday?

| Aaron Bell

Can this soaring stock keep rising?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

How to invest sustainably and still generate big returns with ASX ETFs

| Aaron Bell

These sustainably focused ASX ETFs are booming.

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Value Investing

3 reasons to prioritise value investing right now: Expert 

| Aaron Bell

A new report from VanEck shows how value investing has largely outperformed broader markets and why this can continue.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter just tipped 12% to 34% upside for these consumer discretionary stocks

| Aaron Bell

These shares could be a value play.

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Broker Notes

Why did this major broker just do a backflip on REA Group shares?

| Aaron Bell

Bell Potter sees more pain ahead for REA Group.

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Bank Shares

Which ASX bank stock is the best buy right now?

| Aaron Bell

Where to find value in ASX bank shares

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Materials Shares

With 46% potential upside, this ASX materials stock is a compelling buy

| Aaron Bell

There are promising tailwinds from a recent feasibility study for this company.

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Value Investing

How much could investors profit off these undervalued ASX 200 shares with a $10,000 investment?

| Aaron Bell

These ASX shares could be prime buy-low candidates.

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52-Week Highs

Can these ASX shares hitting 52-week highs keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

It could be time to take profits on these winning stocks.

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Small Cap Shares

ASX small-cap with 300%+ potential upside announces capital raise

| Aaron Bell

Here's what investors need to know.

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Cash Rates

How income investors can benefit from interest rate hikes: Expert

| Aaron Bell

These ASX ETFs could be timely buys.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-caps with 50% and 270% upside according to Brokers

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Why these two small-caps should be on your watch list.

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Defensive Shares

Which defensive shares are outperforming the ASX 200

| Aaron Bell

These options have outperformed a soft ASX 200 for the year to date.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 ASX ETFs to diversify away from a flat Aussie market

| Aaron Bell

Now could be the time to look to global equities.

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Financial Shares

These 2 undervalued ASX financials stocks could be a once in a lifetime buy

| Aaron Bell

Why investors should scoop up these undervalued stocks right now.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Are passive or active ASX ETFs a better investment choice?

| Aaron Bell

Which kind of fund is best?

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52-Week Highs

These ASX stocks have hit the ground running in June – can they keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Where to next for these red hot shares?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

What are the best performing thematic ASX ETFs right now?

| Aaron Bell

These thematic funds are racing higher.

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Broker Notes

Why 4DMedical shares can return to record highs: Expert

| Aaron Bell

Why it could be an ideal time to buy the dip on this exciting stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to block out the noise and lock in a yield as high as 11%

| Aaron Bell

These three options could bring healthy passive income.

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Healthcare Shares

Is June set to be the month of the ASX healthcare rebound?

| Aaron Bell

These are three prime buy-low candidates.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

The growing case for this semiconductor ASX ETF

| Aaron Bell

Why there's long-term upside for this fund.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why ASX mid-cap shares are finally about to have their moment: Expert

| Aaron Bell

Here's how to target mid-cap companies.

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Value Investing

After yesterday's crash these ASX shares could rebound up to 200%

| Aaron Bell

These two stocks are primed for a bounce back.

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