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Bronwyn Allen

Author bio
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.
Areas of expertise

ASX shares and ETFs
News writing
Macroeconomic trends
Real estate

Education
Diploma in Journalism, Macleay College
Social media
LinkedIn
Favorite investment quote
"Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack."
— John C. Bogle, Vanguard founder and pioneer of index investing for ordinary investors

Recent Articles

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Dividend Investing

Own NDQ, GAME, or other Betashares ASX ETFs? It's pay day for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares will pay ASX ETF investors their next lot of dividends today. 

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Dividend Investing

Own ACDC, FANG, or SEMI ETF? Global X is paying your dividend today!

| Bronwyn Allen

One ASX ETF is paying an unbelievable dividend of $16.34 per unit today.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: L1 Long Short Fund, REA, Wesfarmers shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Andrew Wielandt from DP Wealth Advisory reveals some stock tips for FY27.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Regis Resources, Mineral Resources, Woolworths shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Can Woolworths shares outperform again in FY27? And what about these two mining stocks?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: TechnologyOne, Pro Medicus, PLS Group shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what John Athanasiou from Red Leaf Securities thinks of these three ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

ASX IVV and other iShares ETFs are paying dividends today!

| Bronwyn Allen

BlackRock is paying its next lot of distributions for all of its ASX ETFs today. 

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: James Hardie, Adairs, Minerals 260 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has updated its ratings on these three ASX shares.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 energy shares rebound after US-Iran peace deal falls apart

| Bronwyn Allen

Renewed hostilities between the US and Iran pushed oil and gas prices higher last week.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

VAS vs. VHY: Which is the better ASX ETF for retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

VAS tracks the ASX 300 while VHY invests in stocks with higher forecast dividend yields.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX All Ords shares that ripped 200% to 400% in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

These five ASX All Ords shares shot the lights out last financial year.

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Retirement

How much can you own and earn while still qualifying for the age pension?

| Bronwyn Allen

To get the pension, you need to pass newly-revised assets and income tests.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares that could more than double in value in FY27: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Bell Potter thinks these stocks have more than 100% upside potential in the new financial year.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares to buy now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares produced an astonishing 59% total return in FY26. Here are 3 tips for FY27.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares with reiterated buy calls this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers retained a positive view on BHP, Pro Medicus, Telstra, Coles, and others this week. 

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Broker Notes

Here's what brokers tip for BHP shares over the next 12 months

| Bronwyn Allen

The BHP share price soared 62% in FY26 to finish at $59.40 on 30 June.

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International Stock News

ASX 200 shares vs. US stocks in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

US stocks delivered 3x the total return of ASX 200 shares last year. Two experts explain why.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 sectors paid the highest dividend yields in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say capital gains tax changes may prompt investors to focus on yield. So, which sectors pay best?

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Broker Notes

7 ASX shares catching broker upgrades this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have raised their ratings on Woodside, IGO, Santos, Netwealth, and others this week. 

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Resources Shares

Top 5 ASX 200 lithium shares of FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks recorded capital growth ranging from 77% to 327% last financial year.

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Broker Notes

Dump 'em! Morgan Stanley slaps sell ratings on 5 ASX 200 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Some of these stocks are market heavyweights, too.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares downgraded by analysts this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers reduced their ratings on Rio Tinto, Suncorp, Pro Medicus, and other stocks this week. 

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares with 50% to 100% upside in FY27

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts explain why these stocks could be in for an exceptional period of growth in FY27.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Goodman Group, Endeavour, Resmed shares

| Bronwyn Allen

We review three fresh buy, hold, and sell calls from expert market analysts. 

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Opinions

2 ASX LICs to buy now: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

LICs typically invest in diversified asset portfolios and are traded like ordinary ASX shares.

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Opinions

Up 80% in 2 years with a 15% dividend yield, expert says sell this ASX ETF now

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's take a look.

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Share Gainers

13 ASX 200 shares that doubled in value in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

These were the double-baggers of FY26.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Life360, South32, Wesfarmers shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's take a look at three fresh buy, hold, and sell calls from the experts. 

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX 200 healthcare shares to buy after sector rebounds 23% in a month

| Bronwyn Allen

The rapid rebound in ASX 200 healthcare shares has caught many investors by surprise.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Dexus, Resmed, BHP shares

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Remo Greco from Sanlam Private Wealth shares his insights on these 3 ASX shares.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares tanked in FY26, but there were 3 winners

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech was the second-worst sector of FY26, but there were 3 winners amongst the carnage.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares to buy now: experts

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Experts explain their favourable views on these 3 ASX 200 shares for FY27.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, Woodside, PLS Group shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's start the new week with some insights from Blake Halligan of Catapult Wealth.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Pro Medicus, BHP, Woolworths shares

| Bronwyn Allen

A new financial year is underway. What do the experts think of these popular ASX 200 shares?

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ASX Share Market News

Healthcare shares lead the ASX 200 again as sector rotation gathers pace

| Bronwyn Allen

The sector is up 20% in just a month as value investors swoop on blue-chip favourites like CSL.

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Financial Shares

5 best ASX 200 financial shares of FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 financials went from being the best sector of FY25 to negative growth in FY26.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares with renewed buy ratings for FY27

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers maintained a positive stance on BHP, JB Hi-Fi, ANZ, and other ASX 200 shares this week. 

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Resources Shares

5 best ASX 200 mining shares of FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

We explain why these 5 mining stocks experienced the highest capital growth last year.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX shares vs. property in FY26: Which investment outperformed?

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking ahead, how will proposed capital gains tax changes impact the property market?

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Share Gainers

6 ASX 200 large-cap shares that rose 60% to 275% in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

Large-cap stocks are worth $10 billion or more. These were last year's top 6 gainers.

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Dividend Investing

The currency-hedged ASX ETFs magnifying dividends by up to 10x this season

| Bronwyn Allen

Own IVV ETF, NDQ, or VGS? The currency-hedged versions are paying much more this season.

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