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Bronwyn Allen

Bronwyn has 28 years of experience in journalism, copywriting, and media relations. She began her career as a reporter with News Corporation in Sydney in 1997. She later worked for two real estate corporations in communications and PR roles, then started her own freelance copywriting and publicity business. A keen shares investor, Bronwyn joined the Motley Fool Australia team as a copy editor and writer in June 2021.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Investing

Own MNRS or ARMR ETFs? Here's why it's a big day for you

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares will pay its ASX ETF dividends today.

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Dividend Investing

Own IOZ or ISO ETFs? It's dividend payday for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much you will receive today.

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Dividend Investing

Vanguard will pay ASX ETF dividends today

| Bronwyn Allen

Invested in ASX VAS or other Vanguard ETFs? Here's how much you will receive today.

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 materials sector outperforms as mining shares continue their ascent

| Bronwyn Allen

Plenty of ASX 200 mining shares hit multi-year highs last week amid continually rising commodity values.

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Best Shares

4 ASX 300 shares that ripped 100% or more in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 300 Index rose 7.17% and delivered a total return, including dividends, of 10.66% in 2025.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs that delivered triple-digit returns in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow.

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Broker Notes

BHP vs. Fortescue shares: Goldman Sachs says 1 will rip and 1 will dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs upgraded its 12-month share price forecasts for BHP and Fortescue shares this week.

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Resources Shares

Brokers issue new price targets on soaring ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining shares BHP, PLS Group, South32, and many others hit multi-year highs this week.

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ETFs

Morgan Stanley tips 12% upside for US stocks in 2026. Here are 3 ASX ETFs offering exposure

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley thinks there is more growth for US stocks to come in 2026. Here are 3 ASX…

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Share Market News

Own DTEC or SEMI ETFs? Here's why it's a big day for you

| Bronwyn Allen

Show us the money!

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in WIRE ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

This copper-focused ETF invests in mining companies all over the world, including several ASX stocks.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares that doubled in value in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 rose by 6.8% in 2025, but as always, there were stocks that outperformed.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares vs. BHP: Which delivered superior returns in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the 12-month returns of the two biggest ASX 200 mining shares, BHP and Fortescue.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs reveals 2026 predictions for S&P 500 and other global markets

| Bronwyn Allen

What's the outlook?

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Share Market News

Top 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the worst performing sector, as demonstrated by the comparatively mild price growth of the top 3 stocks.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares led their sectors last year. Are they still good buys?

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks had the strongest capital growth within their sectors in 2025. Experts reveal their ratings for 2026.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that returned 32% to 64% in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX exchange-traded funds delivered outstanding returns for investors last year.

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ETFs

Own IOO ETF? Here's what happened with your investment in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

IOO ETF provides Aussies with an easy way of investing in large-cap stocks all over the world.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price tipped to rise to $56: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Amid rising commodity prices, 6 brokers have updated their ratings and 12-month share price targets for BHP.

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Resources Shares

Why are commodity prices going crazy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Certain commodities have a multitude of tailwinds. Here are 4 that are up 25% to 70% in just one month.

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ETFs

VGS ETF outperformed ASX IVV in 2025. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The VGS ETF delivered a total return of 13.34% while the ASX IVV delivered 10.13%.

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52-Week Highs

ASX mining shares on fire! New 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

PLS Group, Liontown, IGO, Mineral Resources, Newmont, and South32 are among today's surging mining stocks.

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ETFs

Own VAS ETF? Here's how your investment performed in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors in Australia's largest ASX ETF enjoyed a double-digit total return last year.

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ETFs

Which ASX defence ETF performed best in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three ASX ETFs capturing the theme of rising global defence spending were launched in late 2024. Here's how they performed…

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Dividend Investing

Global X announces dividends for DTEC, WIRE and other ASX ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors will be paid this week.

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ETFs

Own IVV ETF? Here are your returns for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

US stocks outperformed ASX shares but the stronger Aussie dollar eroded returns for IVV ETF investors.

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Resources Shares

Silver, lithium, and critical minerals commodities book double digit gains in just one week

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why these commodities surged last week, and some of the ASX shares that benefitted.

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Best Shares

Brokers rate 3 ASX All Ords shares that more than tripled in value in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Is their amazing run done?

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Dividend Investing

Vanguard reveals next lot of dividends for VAS and other ASX ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard has revealed the final distribution amounts for its ASX ETFs and when it will pay investors.

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Retail Shares

Top 5 ASX 200 retail shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

It was all looking fine until inflation ticked back up and the RBA flagged the possibility of a rate hike…

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Best Shares

Experts rate 3 ASX 200 stars of 2025: Is there more growth ahead?

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares were the highest risers within their respective sectors last year. Experts reveal their ratings.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 materials sector dominates as scores of mining shares hit new highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Rio Tinto, Sandfire, PLS Group, Liontown, Regis, and South32 hit 52-week highs last week.

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Energy Shares

5 best ASX 200 energy shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The energy sector endured a second difficult 12-month period in 2025.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords shares tipped to rise 30% to 80% in 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for New Year's investment inspiration?

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Dividend Investing

Own IVV or IOO ETFs? It's dividend payday for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors holding iShares ETFs comprised of international shares will receive their dividends today.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares to buy in the market's best-performing sector of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Do these companies deserve a spot in your portfolio?

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Materials Shares

12 ASX lithium shares rip to 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

PLS Group and others have reset their 52-week highs as lithium commodity prices continue to rise.

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Resources Shares

$10,000 invested in QRE ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

With the price of many commodities soaring, is the QRE ETF delivering the goods for investors?

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Financial Shares

5 ASX financial shares to buy in 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are 5 ASX financial shares that the experts are backing for price growth this year.

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Best Shares

10 best ASX 200 large-cap shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 large-cap shares for capital growth in 2025.

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