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Andrew Mudie

Andrew Mudie

Andrew joined the growing team of Motley Fool freelance writers in mid-2013 following years of personal development as a passionate self-taught sharemarket investor. At the time, Andrew was an engineer by trade, writer by hobby, and an investing nerd by passion who spent far too many breaks reading, writing and learning. Andrew’s first investing lesson came with his first stock selection in 2011 when takeover rumours caused a spike and subsequent plunge in the share price of Woodside and then the 21% fall in the market through mid-2011. The next four years of investing saw Andrew dabble in a vast array of strategies until settling on his favourite investment methodology, which is closely aligned with that of the Motley Fool: Fundamentals-based long-term buy-and-hold of great companies at great prices.

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5 top tips to boost your share market returns in 2016

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

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6 top ASX shares you should have bought in 2015 and 4 to avoid in 2016

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Often avoiding the worst shares can have a bigger impact than buying the winners.

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2016 could be a big year for QBE Insurance Group Ltd

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares look cheap again after a long period of no news out of the up-and-coming…

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Will the Santos Ltd share price ever recover?

| Andrew Mudie

Disruption in the energy sector needs to be on the mind of every energy investor as it’ll either make or…

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Are QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares cheap?

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has earned the praise of Moodys, giving clout to management’s turnaround strategy that’s improved margins…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd a takeover target for Chinese investors?

| Andrew Mudie

Foreign investment could be the catalyst for a huge 2016 for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and QBE Insurance Group…

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5 companies you need to sell before it's too late and 5 to buy instead

| Andrew Mudie

Now could be the time to cut your losses on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and BHP Billiton…

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Have you overlooked shares in this blue-chip dividend machine?

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has smashed the ASX200 and returned over 4% this year in income, however it remains…

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Is there still time to buy shares in Bellamy's Australia Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) has made millionaires this year but these same people could be feeling the pinch in the…

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Santos share price crash: What you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is in strife. Shareholders are down 31% just this month and there could be more to come.

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South32 Ltd shares crash: Is it a bargain?

| Andrew Mudie

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are offering a 10% forward yield, however mining companies have been tough to predict in recent…

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Could Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares return to $3 in 2016?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are down 60% in only 24 months but could rebound if 3 key factors…

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Where to for the QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd share prices?

| Andrew Mudie

The downside risks are real for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) in 2016, however management could be underplaying how well…

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The 8 stocks holding back your portfolio and 6 alternatives to put on your watchlist

| Andrew Mudie

The days of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) powering your portfolio higher could be coming to an…

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Dividend Duel: QBE Insurance Group Ltd vs Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) may have a higher dividend yield right now but the future isn’t looking so rosy…

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This one investing secret would have helped you beat the market in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Would you have invested in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), had you known that the shares would be down 15%…

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5 reasons why QBE Insurance Group Ltd is set for a huge 2016

| Andrew Mudie

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) share price remains unnecessarily bound by pessimistic forecasts. The company has a massive…

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Why the Crown Resorts Ltd share price has smashed the market in October

| Andrew Mudie

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is up over 19% in October and could be set for a bumper 2016 if customer…

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Here's why Santos Ltd shares surged 59% in October

| Andrew Mudie

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) popped on an opportunistic takeover offer.

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited set to rebound?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) might have delivered a bumper operations report but that might not be enough to save…

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South32 Ltd shares break a new all-time low! Should you sell now?

| Andrew Mudie

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) plunge to their lowest level ever but selling your shares now could be a massive mistake.

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Crown Resorts Ltd sinks to a 34-month low; is now the time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

The ASX is dropping and quality stocks are looking cheap. Now’s the time to identify the best and roll with…

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Are these the 11 cheapest stocks on the ASX?

| Andrew Mudie

Sometimes cheap doesn’t really mean cheap, investors need to know the difference to avoid catching a falling knife.

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From $30 to $134 in 12 months, is there any life left in this ASX blue chip?

| Andrew Mudie

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) may be the latest entry to the $100 share club but investors need to always think of…

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Up 43% in a month, why is this $1 billion company still unknown?

| Andrew Mudie

IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) shares have doubled in the last 12 months but investors have missed it as the company has…

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US Interest rate change: 7 ASX blue-chips in the firing line

| Andrew Mudie

US shares plunge 2% after the Fed decides to leave rates on hold, Australian shares are next but it could…

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Could QBE Insurance Group Ltd be the cheapest insurance stock on the ASX?

| Andrew Mudie

Looking at the short term, QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is very expensive but could it be cheaper over the…

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Should you buy a Bunnings Warehouse for income?

| Andrew Mudie

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) is a far simpler and lower risk investment than buying individual properties and renting them back to

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South32 Ltd shares plunged 7.5% yesterday: Is it a bargain?

| Andrew Mudie

Just because the share price is lower doesn’t make South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) a good investment.

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Medibank Private Ltd soars while QBE Insurance Group Ltd dives: What's going on?

| Andrew Mudie

Taking a short term view is tempting in the current market, however Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is still yet to…

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Brickworks Limited shares surge to a 6-year high: Is it too late to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

The housing boom has been kind to Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) share price but profits are only just starting to catch…

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SMS Management & Technology Limited surges 38% in a month: is it too late to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Get in before the turnaround story really takes hold for SMS Management & Technology Limited (ASX:SMX).

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd surges 32% in September: What you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

You missed out on the first 500% rise but don’t miss out on the rest!

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10 priceless investing lessons from Richard Branson

| Andrew Mudie

With a fortune estimated at a value of $8 billion, investors need to take note of Branson’s philosophies.

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Why The Reject Shop Ltd share price soared 34% in August

| Andrew Mudie

The share price is down 50% but don’t be deceived, The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) is no discount stock.

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Why the Dick Smith Holdings Ltd share price crashed in August

| Andrew Mudie

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) might look cheap but risks outweigh potential rewards.

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares sink as dividend soars

| Andrew Mudie

With the share price down 15%, investors are eagerly awaiting the right time to stock up on QBE Insurance Group…

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The lazy investor's guide to Australia's 4 best retail stocks

| Andrew Mudie

The reporting season has given investors reason to cheer for these stocks and they remain interesting investment opportunities for the…

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3 financial stocks to avoid in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

The turbulent last month on the share market has provided investors with some great opportunities to stock up on quality…

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4 of the best blue-chip healthcare stocks to buy in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

The reporting season has given investors an up-to-date look at these top companies. Time to stock up.

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