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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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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX ETF is a relatively new listing and it's shooting the lights out.

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Share Market News

Energy shares rip amid Middle East tensions while ASX 200 surges 20% from April low

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ASX energy shares roared 6.49% higher while the ASX 200 lifted 0.37% and set a new record last week.

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Energy Shares

Why did ASX 200 energy shares rip up the charts on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts say oil prices are on track for their best week since February 2022.

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Industrials Shares

Are ASX defence shares the next big opportunity?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many analysts at Sydney's ASX Investor Day spoke of defence as an emerging global investment theme.

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares have defied the trend, hitting new price milestones amid a day in the red for the ASX 200.

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Retirement

Pension deeming threshold changes from 1 July

| Bronwyn Allen

Newly announced changes to the deeming thresholds may affect your eligibility for the age pension.

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Broker Notes

2 buys and 2 sells in the ASX 200 financials sector: analysts

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal what the experts think of these ASX 200 financial shares.

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Retirement

Pension changes to assets and income tests revealed

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to the age pension assets and income tests will come into effect on 1 July.

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Broker Notes

Experts reveal 2 buys and 1 sell in the ASX 200 materials sector

| Bronwyn Allen

And they're not all mining companies, either.

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Industrials Shares

Austal share price smashes new record high as takeover rumours swirl again

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors were buying up shares in this Australian global defence shipbuilder today.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie share price higher amid DRP dividend news

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has announced the share price of stock to be allocated through its dividend reinvestment plan.

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX ETF follows an index that uses a filter to ensure all stock holdings meet 3 financial metrics.

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International Stock News

Magnificent Seven shares set for a comeback: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The US Mag 7 stocks appear to have lost some of their lustre with investors. But perhaps not for long.

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Broker Notes

Take your profits and run! Brokers say sell these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say these ASX 200 stocks are trading at high share prices with limited upside potential from here.

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Share Market News

Record CBA share price and blockbuster merger push ASX 200 financials sector to the top

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial stocks led the 11 market sectors last week with a 1.95% gain.

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF provides appealing geographic diversification beyond the US.

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ETFs

Show no fear: ASX investors increasingly 'focused on opportunities' amid sharemarket volatility

| Bronwyn Allen

Nabtrade's director of investor behaviour says there has been a change in mindset among Aussie investors.

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ETFs

Focused on growth? Here are 3 ASX ETFs to consider

| Bronwyn Allen

Growth investors must ignore the current market noise about tariffs and focus on the long-term horizon.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price rip 15% higher today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore and lithium giant was the fastest riser of the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

2030 forecast: As Australia's iron ore export earnings decline, copper will rise. What does this mean for BHP shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP is expanding its iron ore and copper production.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX All Ords stocks downgraded to sell ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Find out which shares are out of favour with the experts.

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

This exchange-traded fund allows investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrency in a different way.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

PointsBet share price frozen amid takeover update

| Bronwyn Allen

Is a superior proposal on the way?

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Gold

Up 305% in a year, what's got investors so excited about this ASX gold share?

| Bronwyn Allen

'First gold' is imminent...

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares just upgraded to strong buy ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have upgraded these shares amid expectations of price growth over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Brokers say pull the plug on these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say it's time to press the sell button on these ASX 200 shares. Find out why.

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Share Market News

Strong gains for Wisetech, TechnologyOne, and Catapult amid ASX 200 tech sector lead

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 3.85% increase while the ASX 200 lifted 0.88% last week.

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Retirement

3 ASX dividend shares paying more than the pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

How much money would you need to have invested to receive more in ASX dividends than the pension?

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REITs

Healthco Healthcare and Wellness REIT rips 17% higher on Healthscope update

| Bronwyn Allen

HCW REIT owns several hospitals leased to private operator, Healthscope, which is now in receivership.

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

This exchange-traded fund seeks to capitalise on growing global demand for cybersecurity services.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX 200 shares that smashed historical peak prices today

| Bronwyn Allen

Twelve ASX 200 shares rose to new multi-year peaks in an otherwise quiet day of trading.

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

This exchange-traded fund provides more stock diversification than you could imagine.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Star Entertainment shares? 12 things to weigh up before voting on takeover

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's take a look.

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Superannuation

Here's why Australians invested $55.7 billion via superannuation contributions last year

| Bronwyn Allen

We also reveal how much super savings you should have at your age now to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Retirement

Government warning to retirees over Centrelink age pension misinformation

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal an example of what the Centrelink age pension misinformation circulating online looks like.

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Has this ASX gold ETF delivered for investors amid the recent gold price bonanza?

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 200 stocks striking multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price milestones amid a day in the green for the ASX 200.

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Since inception, the Fang+ ETF's total returns have averaged 30.82% per annum. No wonder it's popular.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Takeover terms found unfair to Star Entertainment shares investors but the 'only lifeline' left

| Bronwyn Allen

Star has released the independent expert's report into the Bally's takeover deal and set a date for the vote.

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A man sits in a chair hunched over a laptop and covered head to toe in frozen icicles to represent Envirosuite's trading halt
Materials Shares

MAC Copper shares in trading halt as miner flags 'potential control transaction'

| Bronwyn Allen

MAC Copper shares are frozen while Sandfire Resources shares are the fastest risers of the ASX 200 today.

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