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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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Superannuation

How much will your superannuation go up in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will it be another year of double-digit returns for Australian superannuation funds?

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Healthcare Shares

Poor prognosis: Expert says sell these 2 ASX 200 healthcare giants now

| Bronwyn Allen

Jed Richards from Shaw and Partners has a sell rating on both healthcare shares.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips nearly 30% upside for this ASX mining stock

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX miner just announced major news.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares rip amid one of the strongest rallies for the materials sector in months

| Bronwyn Allen

Mining shares powered the ASX 200 materials sector higher last week in one of its strongest rallies in months.

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Bank Shares

How much will the ASX 200 bank and mining shares pay in dividends in 2026?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian market's reputation for strong dividends has relied on the big banks and miners. Can we still rely on…

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Dividend Investing

8 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Want in on the action with these dividends? Better hurry.

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52-Week Highs

15 ASX 200 shares advancing to multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

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

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Share Gainers

After 50% or more share price growth, should you sell these ASX 200 winners?

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks wowed investors with their magnificent share price growth in FY25. What now?

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 average dividend yield drops below 3.5%

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is one of the highest-yielding share markets in the world, with dividends usually averaging 4% to 4.5%…

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Opinions

What to do with your CBA, BHP, and CSL shares now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

They're the 3 biggest ASX 200 companies by market capitalisation. Are they a buy, hold, or sell?

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Share Market News

Will ASX shares outperform global equities in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Global equities have delivered superior growth for 3 consecutive years. But is the tide turning?

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Dividend Investing

How much do ASX income shares deliver and what are the dividend stocks to buy in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian investors are receiving an average five figures of dividend income per year, tax data shows.

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ETFs

Forget gold: Experts slap buy ratings on 3 other ASX commodity ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

After gold's amazing run, is it time to consider diversification into other minerals and metals via ASX ETFs?

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Broker Notes

Time to buy ASX retail shares as household spending rebounds?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported higher household spending amid rising consumer confidence.

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Opinions

Outlook for shares vs. property investment in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts see a positive year ahead for both shares and property in FY26.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX 200 shares that smashed multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price peaks amid a strong day for the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX All Ords shares just downgraded to a sell rating by experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Some shares have overshot in value whilst others face company-specific issues.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation should I have at my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's a quick way to make sure you are on track for a comfortable retirement at age 67.

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Opinions

Should you buy, hold, or sell these ASX 200 stars of FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

After exceptional share price growth, should you hold on to your outperformers or take your profits while the going is…

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Financial Shares

Brokers reveal what to do with these 3 ASX 300 financial shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Two of these stocks have been on a long-term tear whilst the other has struggled.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 stock just raised its dividend for the 27th consecutive year?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 financial company is delivering ongoing dividend growth to its investors.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 retail sector leads as Aussies start spending again and US keeps tariff at 10%

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the market sectors amid positive retail and inflation data last week.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares attracting 'strong buy' ratings from the experts

| Bronwyn Allen

There is a consensus 'strong buy rating' on these stocks from analysts on the CommSec trading platform.

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ETFs

Aussies love their ASX ETFs. Here are the 10 most traded of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX ETFs were traded more than any others in FY25.

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Opinions

Should you hold on to these 4 ASX 200 outperformers or take your profits and run?

| Bronwyn Allen

Should you hold on to these ASX stocks after outstanding growth or take your profits and run?

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Broker Notes

7 ASX retail shares to buy as Aussies start spending again: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a 'retail sales surge' in June with 1.2% higher turnover.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares tumble 9% after Queen's Wharf deal terminated

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what is happening now.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls as US finalises tariffs set to begin next week

| Bronwyn Allen

The newly finalised US reciprocal tariffs will come into effect on 7 August.

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Opinions

Why the Magnificent Seven 'is becoming an irrelevant concept': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The US Magnificent 7 has lost significance, says Betashares investment strategist, Cameron Gleeson.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares outperform on Thursday amid a 'sales surge' in June

| Bronwyn Allen

Retail sector heavyweights experienced strong share price gains today.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares to sell today: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These iron ore, coal, and lithium miners have attracted sell ratings from brokers.

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Retail Shares

Cettire shares tumble 26% to record low on US tariff news

| Bronwyn Allen

Cettire has issued a statement after the US ended the de minimis duty exemption overnight.

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ETFs

Here is what you're invested in with ARMR ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

The ARMR ETF provides a way of investing in the emerging global defence theme.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to hold but not buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These blue-chips are worth holding if you already own them, but are too expensive for new investors to buy.

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ETFs

What are the 2 biggest ASX ETF themes today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares reveals the two best-performing segments of the ASX ETF market in the second half of FY25.

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Resources Shares

Why did investors keep buying BHP and Fortescue shares amid price falls in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP and Fortescue shares were the most traded stocks of FY25 and had the highest buy ratios, data shows.

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Share Market News

Aussie investors increase ASX shares and sell investment properties

| Bronwyn Allen

More Australian investors are receiving dividend income each year, new tax data shows.

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Opinions

Brokers' verdict on 4 popular ASX 200 financial stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25. What should you do now with these 4 stocks?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares to buy this week: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration?

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Share Market News

Here's why these ASX 200 shares were the most traded stocks of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Buy/sell ratios provide an insight into what motivated investors to trade these ASX 200 stocks more than any others in…

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