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Grace Alvino

I love investing for myself and educating others so they can build their own wealth. I watch both US and Australian markets with great interest.

Recent Articles

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Investing Strategies

ASX 200 at a record high? Here's where I still see value

| Grace Alvino

Value still exists on the ASX. You just have to look beyond the obvious.

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How to invest

If I had to build an ASX share portfolio from scratch today, here's how I'd do it

| Grace Alvino

This is how I’d structure an ASX portfolio with a clean slate.

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Blue Chip Shares

If I could only buy and hold a single ASX stock, this would be it

| Grace Alvino

I want scale, innovation, and long-term demand. This company delivers all three.

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Travel Shares

Should I buy Qantas shares after their 9% decline?

| Grace Alvino

The airline delivered strong profits, yet the shares fell 9%. Here’s how I see it.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend stocks for retirees to buy

| Grace Alvino

Infrastructure, defensive consumer spending, and essential retail underpin these income picks.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd buy CBA and these ASX 200 shares in March

| Grace Alvino

After reviewing half-year results, these three ASX 200 shares strengthened my conviction.

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Investing Strategies

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX mid-cap shares

| Grace Alvino

Mid-caps can offer the best balance of scale and growth. These three stand out.

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Dividend Investing

With a yield of 6.4%, is this one of the best ASX shares to consider buying for passive income?

| Grace Alvino

This ASX energy infrastructure business offers income backed by long-life assets.

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Growth Shares

Why I think these growing ASX stocks could be strong buy-and-hold investments

| Grace Alvino

For buy-and-hold investing, I want companies that can keep expanding for years.

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ETFs

How I'd Invest $25,000 in Vanguard ETFs today

| Grace Alvino

If simplicity, diversification, and low costs matter, this is the ETF portfolio I’d build right now.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares set to soar higher in 2026

| Grace Alvino

These two growth shares combine structural tailwinds, earnings momentum, and the potential to surprise investors in 2026.

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Blue Chip Shares

5 ASX 200 blue chip stocks I would buy with $50,000

| Grace Alvino

Market cycles come and go. I want businesses I can hold through all of them.

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend stocks built to pay you year after year

| Grace Alvino

I am not chasing the highest yield. I am looking for ASX dividend stocks built to keep paying year after…

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Technology Shares

3 unmissable Aussie stocks to buy before they pop

| Grace Alvino

Short-term fear can disconnect price from long-term potential.

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ETFs

How to invest like Warren Buffett using ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Buffett investing does not have to be complicated. Here's the easy way to do it.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I'd back to beat the market over the next decade

| Grace Alvino

These are the ASX growth shares I would back for a decade.

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How to invest

The easiest way to get rich and retire a millionaire with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

There’s no shortcut, but there is a simple path to building wealth.

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How to invest

Aged under 40? Here are 3 financial moves that could set you up for life

| Grace Alvino

Your 20s and 30s are more powerful than you think.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX stocks under $50 that could skyrocket

| Grace Alvino

These two ASX names look more interesting after their pullbacks.

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Growth Shares

The smartest ASX growth stock to buy with $2,000 right now

| Grace Alvino

A major pullback has made this growth story more interesting.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares below $5 with huge potential

| Grace Alvino

Under $5 does not automatically mean undervalued, but it can mean opportunity.

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52-Week Lows

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows I'd buy

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes sentiment falls faster than fundamentals.

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Share Market News

If I'd bought CBA shares 5 years ago, here's what I'd have now

| Grace Alvino

Five years ago, CBA did not look like an obvious investment. The results are now clear.

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Cheap Shares

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

The ASX may be at highs, but some quality names still look undervalued.

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Cheap Shares

5 oversold ASX shares to buy before the end of February

| Grace Alvino

I think sentiment may have swung too far on these five shares.

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How to invest

How to build a $40,000 ASX share portfolio in 5 years

| Grace Alvino

If I wanted $40,000 invested in five years, this is exactly how I’d approach it.

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Bank Shares

Why I'd forget NAB shares and buy these top Aussie stocks

| Grace Alvino

At a record high, I see more upside in these ASX blue chips than the big four bank.

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Growth Shares

Why I think these ASX 200 growth shares could beat the market

| Grace Alvino

Beating the index isn’t easy, but I think these three have the ingredients.

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Defensive Shares

If I had to build a defensive ASX share portfolio today, I'd start here

| Grace Alvino

Defensive investing doesn’t mean giving up long-term potential.

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Investing Strategies

3 of the best Aussie stocks I would buy

| Grace Alvino

These three Aussie stocks offer very different but compelling long-term drivers.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'd buy and hold these 5 ASX 200 shares until 2036

| Grace Alvino

Quality, resilience, and structural tailwinds matter most for me over 10 years.

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Technology Shares

Should I invest $1,000 in DroneShield shares?

| Grace Alvino

High risk, high potential. Here’s how I’d approach a $1,000 investment.

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Technology Shares

3 cheap ASX tech stocks to buy after being sold-off

| Grace Alvino

I think these ASX tech shares look more reset than broken.

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ETFs

I think these Vanguard ETFs are standout buys today

| Grace Alvino

Global exposure plus Australian income makes a powerful combination.

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Growth Shares

3 rapidly growing ASX 200 shares I would buy and hold for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

These three ASX 200 shares are scaling and strengthening their moats.

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Investing Strategies

Why I would buy Qantas and these ASX 200 shares with $5,000

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d allocate $5,000 across quality ASX 200 names.

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How to invest

How to build an ASX share portfolio you can stick with long term

| Grace Alvino

The best portfolio is the one you can actually hold.

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Blue Chip Shares

Is it too late to buy BHP and CBA shares?

| Grace Alvino

Some quick gains may be gone, but I’m focused on the long term.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think these quality ASX 200 shares are trading at a discount

| Grace Alvino

Weak sentiment can create opportunity in quality businesses.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with business models built for uncertain times

| Grace Alvino

In volatile markets, I’d lean toward essential businesses for income.

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