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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's driving a 9% divergence in ASX 200 consumer staples vs. discretionary shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares are down 9% while consumer staples are higher over the past month.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 dive to a near six-month low last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer staples sector came out on top during a volatile week in which the ASX 200 plunged 2.52%.

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Retirement

Will you still be paying off a home loan in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

About 36% of Millennials, 27% of Gen Xers, and 24% of Baby Boomers expect to retire with a home loan.

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in FANG+ ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

FANG is an unusual ETF because it provides very concentrated exposure to just a few companies.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price plunges 30% in a month but fundie tips 'meaningful upside' ahead

| Bronwyn Allen

After 110% share price growth in FY25, Zip shares have failed to maintain the momentum in FY26.

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Resources Shares

Invested in ASX mining shares? Expert recommends diversity over iron ore concentration

| Bronwyn Allen

Jed Richards from Shaw and Partners says diversified miners make sense in the current environment.

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Broker Notes

Which ASX lithium share is the 'highest quality lithium miner on the ASX'?

| Bronwyn Allen

This miner pleased the market with its September quarter results and is benefiting from rising lithium prices.

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Technology Shares

Wisetech share price a 'highly attractive opportunity' after sell-off: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Wisetech shares have fallen by more than 40% since the company released its FY25 results in August.

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Gold

ASX gold share to lift 57% in a year: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

This gold miner's strategy includes retaining some of its production as stored bullion instead of selling it all.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in IOO ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in the world's largest 100 companies sounds smart... what are the results?

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Share Market News

US stocks will underperform over next decade: Goldman Sachs

| Bronwyn Allen

US stocks are outperforming the ASX 200 in 2025, but the American market's bull run won't last forever, says broker.

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ETFs

What type of ASX stock has become a 'mainstay' of Aussie portfolios?

| Bronwyn Allen

A market expert says millions of Australians are favouring this type of ASX stock.

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52-Week Lows

Brokers say buy: 3 ASX 200 shares at 52-week lows today

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts say this is a buying opportunity.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares outperform as ASX 200 tumbles to four-month low

| Bronwyn Allen

Several ASX lithium shares have hit new 52-week highs amid the broader market tumbling to a four-month low.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in VDHG ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Designed for growth investors, this ASX ETF provides exposure to 16,000 ASX and international shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 48% in a month, can Domino's Pizza shares keep the momentum going?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what top brokers think of Domino's Pizza shares following the AGM update last week.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares rip as lithium makes a comeback

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium miners had a spectacular week, with the Pilbara Minerals share price soaring 30% in just 5 days.

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Retirement

Here's how much retirement costs per year

| Bronwyn Allen

It's much less than you might expect.

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Superannuation

Finally got access to your superannuation? Here's what other people choose to do

| Bronwyn Allen

Once you gain full access to your superannuation, AustralianSuper says there are two main options.

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Technology Shares

Investors 'exposed to disappointment' with this ASX tech share: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX tech share has ripped 90% higher in the year to date.

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Materials Shares

6 ASX lithium shares streak to new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

Six ASX lithium shares including Pilbara Minerals have reset their 52-week highs due to rising commodity values.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's Pizza share price rips 12% on trading update

| Bronwyn Allen

A trading update from executive chair Jack Cowin has raised investors' confidence.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL, Sonic, and Sigma Healthcare shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts share their ratings and opinions on 3 large-cap ASX 200 healthcare stocks.

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52-Week Highs

Why are Core Lithium shares soaring 27% to a 52-week high today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Core Lithium shares have new momentum due to higher lithium prices and an update released this week.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price rips 16% and leads the market today

| Bronwyn Allen

IGO shares hit a new 52-week high today, as did Pilbara Minerals, Liontown Resources, and Core Lithium.

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ETFs

Looking for ASX ETF inspiration? Experts nominate 3 to buy today

| Bronwyn Allen

There are more than 400 ETFs to choose from on the ASX.

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Gold

Latest broker ratings on ASX 200 gold stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you considering buying Northern Star, Evolution, Newmont Corporation, or Genesis Minerals shares?

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Gold

Why are ASX gold shares and ETFs soaring today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price rose to a three-week high today.

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Gold

3 reasons to always have gold in your portfolio: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

VanEck's Head of Investments and Capital Markets reveals the ideal allocation for gold in your portfolio.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX copper shares soaring amid 28% surge in commodity price this year

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX copper shares are benefiting from a surge in the commodity price this year to US$5.08 per pound today.

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Resources Shares

Buy-rated ASX mining share exposed to surging silver, copper, and aluminium prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts say South32 is a buy.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX shares surged to record highs this year: Expert says it's time to take profits

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX shares have screamed up the charts in 2025.

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Gold

$10,000 invested in this ASX large-cap share two years ago is now worth $29,506

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow.

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Gold

$3,000 in this ASX share a year ago would be worth $11,781 today

| Bronwyn Allen

Why has this ASX stock soared 293% in just one year?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 energy shares lead the market again

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 energy shares ascended 1% while the broader market finished the week in the red, down 1.26%.

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Retirement

Top 5 life events that prompt Australians to retire

| Bronwyn Allen

New data shows the average age at which today's workers intend to retire is 65, but things don't always go…

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Superannuation

When can you access your superannuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you know you don't need to retire to gain access to your superannuation savings?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX consumer staples shares to sell now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts are now calling for investors to sell two of the largest ASX consumer staples shares on the market.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price lifts 12% in a week as commodity price rebounds

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium share also reached a new 52-week high of 16 cents yesterday.

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