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Grace Alvino

Author Bio
Grace is an investment writer and research contributor with hands-on experience analysing listed companies, financial results, market trends, and long-term investment opportunities.

Her work focuses on making complex financial ideas clear, practical, and engaging for everyday investors. She has a strong interest in equity markets, business fundamentals, long-term investing, and the role quality companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can play in wealth creation over time.

Grace brings a detail-oriented and analytical approach to her writing, supported by her current studies in a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Economics, Finance and Trade. She also brings real-world experience from customer-focused and target-driven environments, which has helped shape her disciplined, deadline-focused approach to research and communication.

Areas of Expertise

ASX-listed companies
Global equities
ETFs
Fundamental analysis
Company earnings
Financial reports
Long-term investing
Compounding
Growth investing
Market trends
Investor education

Education
Grace is currently studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Economics, Finance and Trade.
Favorite Investment Quote
“Long ago, Ben Graham taught me that ‘Price is what you pay; value is what you get.”
— Warren Buffett

Recent Articles

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Superannuation

Could I retire comfortably with $800,000 in superannuation?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see whether this super balance could be enough for a comfortable retirement.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 reasons to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (VGS) ETF

| Grace Alvino

This is the type of diversified investment I would be comfortable adding to regularly and holding for many years.

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares a buy at their 52-week low?

| Grace Alvino

The share price movement has been brutal, while the underlying business continues converting defence demand into committed revenue.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price heading to $200?

| Grace Alvino

The healthcare giant is no longer dirt cheap, so I think further gains will need stronger support from earnings.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 top Vanguard ETFs I'd buy with $3,000

| Grace Alvino

I think all three could work well for long-term investors, depending on the type of exposure their portfolio needs most.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a buy at $38.48?

| Grace Alvino

I like the combination of business banking exposure, modest earnings growth and a prospective fully franked dividend yield above 4%.

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Dividend Investing

My top ASX passive income stocks for the next 10 years

| Grace Alvino

These four businesses give me several different sources of income rather than depending too heavily on one part of the…

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Travel Shares

Why I'd invest $10,000 into Qantas shares today

| Grace Alvino

I think the current valuation gives investors more room to absorb some of the risks that come with owning an…

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Should I buy the iShares Global 100 ETF (IOO) now?

| Grace Alvino

I think the quality of the companies inside this global fund gives it a strong foundation for the long term.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why I'd buy this ETF instead of picking 20 ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

For investors who would rather skip the company research, there is a much simpler way to build a diversified portfolio.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares I'd buy before they return to their 52-week highs

| Grace Alvino

Both shares are well below their previous highs, while the long-term investment cases still look attractive to me.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd buy if I couldn't sell for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

A decade changes what I look for in an investment, putting far more weight on long-term business growth.

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Technology Shares

Should I buy DroneShield shares following today's trading update?

| Grace Alvino

The latest update strengthens my confidence that this growth business is continuing to scale internationally.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares I think could return more than Westpac

| Grace Alvino

I still see strengths in the banking giant, although two other shares offer growth opportunities I find more compelling.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do Australian retirees actually need?

| Grace Alvino

The amount Australians need for retirement can vary enormously, but these benchmarks provide a helpful starting point.

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Growth Shares

Why I think these are the best ASX shares to buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

I think these three market-leading businesses still have plenty of room to become much larger over the next decade.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd rather buy growing dividends than chase the highest ASX yields

| Grace Alvino

I would rather own strong businesses with room to grow their dividends than simply chase the biggest yields available today.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares tipped to return 20% to 77%

| Grace Alvino

One offers the steadier growth story, while the other could deliver much greater upside if execution improves.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'd buy BHP and these ASX shares with $5,000

| Grace Alvino

I like how this mix gives my money several ways to grow without depending too heavily on one part of…

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Superannuation

Could a $1 million superannuation balance provide $50,000 a year in retirement?

| Grace Alvino

I would want this retirement portfolio to generate income today while still providing enough growth for the decades ahead.

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price still good value after rising 37% in 2026?

| Grace Alvino

The shares are close to a 52-week high, yet I still see enough value to remain interested today.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why I'd buy these Betashares ETFs in September

| Grace Alvino

For fresh money this September, I like the different opportunities these three ETFs provide across global and Australian markets.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares tipped to return 19% to 47%

| Grace Alvino

Recent sell-offs have caught Morgans’ attention, with the broker now rating both shares as buys.

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Retirement

What happens if the ASX share market crashes just after I retire?

| Grace Alvino

A badly timed market crash could hurt a retirement portfolio, but I think having enough flexibility can make a huge…

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Superannuation

How much passive income could a $500,000 superannuation balance generate?

| Grace Alvino

I think a diversified portfolio could help turn this balance into a sustainable source of retirement income.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares still cheap after almost doubling since June?

| Grace Alvino

The healthcare giant is no longer dirt cheap, but let's find out if the current valuation leaves room for long-term…

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Dividend Investing

How I'd target $5,000 a year in passive income from ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

I would focus on building a diversified portfolio of strong businesses rather than simply chasing the biggest yields available.

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Growth Shares

Why I'd invest $10,000 into these ASX growth shares

| Grace Alvino

The recent falls have made these two high-growth technology businesses much more interesting to me at today’s prices.

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Industrials Shares

3 reasons to buy DroneShield shares after their 74% decline

| Grace Alvino

This ASX defence technology business is building internationally while its shares trade near a 52-week low.

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Superannuation

What Warren Buffett's investing style can teach superannuation investors

| Grace Alvino

I think several of Buffett’s simplest investing principles translate particularly well to building wealth for retirement.

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Defensive Shares

Is Coles still one of the best defensive ASX shares to own?

| Grace Alvino

I like how Coles combines dependable grocery demand with several ways to keep improving earnings.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX share is down 79%. Is it a buy?

| Grace Alvino

Online furniture shopping still has plenty of room to grow, which keeps me interested after the sharp sell-off.

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Technology Shares

Down 55%: Should I buy Life360 shares in September?

| Grace Alvino

The company now has more than 100 million users, and I think the recent share price fall deserves a closer…

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AI Stocks

Could this be one of the best AI investments on the ASX?

| Grace Alvino

I think this stock offers one of the clearest ways to invest in the physical infrastructure behind the AI boom.

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ASX Share Market News

IVV vs NDQ ETF: Which is the better buy?

| Grace Alvino

I like both funds for the long term, although they offer very different ways to invest in US shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the ResMed share price too cheap to ignore?

| Grace Alvino

I think this stock still has a huge global growth opportunity, and the current valuation doesn't capture this.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $15,000 in ASX shares now

| Grace Alvino

I think these three businesses can keep finding new ways to become much larger over the years ahead.

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How to invest

How I'd use ASX shares to build wealth outside my superannuation

| Grace Alvino

I would build this portfolio gradually, with the goal of creating more financial choices well before retirement.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 Betashares ETFs I want to buy

| Grace Alvino

These funds give me exposure to global opportunities I would struggle to capture through ASX shares alone.

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Technology Shares

Why I think Zip and WiseTech shares could be buys in September

| Grace Alvino

These two ASX tech shares have fresh results and long-term opportunities I still like.

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