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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.

Favourite 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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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares a buy, hold, or sell at their 52-week high?

| Grace Alvino

Investors have become much more optimistic about its future. But has the share price recovery gone too far?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares with a realistic shot at becoming the next $50 billion giant

| Grace Alvino

These three companies have already established strong businesses, and I think they could become considerably more valuable over the next…

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price good value or expensive?

| Grace Alvino

The telecommunications giant has plenty going for it, but I'm taking a closer look at whether its shares are worth…

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Investing Strategies

The 5 ASX shares I'd hold for the next 20 years, including one left-field pick

| Grace Alvino

I'm looking well beyond the next few years with these five shares, and there's one unexpected business I'd be prepared…

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield shares just hit a 52-week low: Should I buy?

| Grace Alvino

Demand for counter-drone technology continues to grow, but the shares have taken a beating. Here's how I see the opportunity.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold share Catalyst Metals crashes 22%: Would I buy the dip?

| Grace Alvino

The market has reacted strongly to its latest update. I look at whether the lower share price could offer an…

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Healthcare Shares

Would I buy ResMed shares after today's results?

| Grace Alvino

The company has reported solid revenue and earnings growth. Here's what I make of its performance and current valuation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price sinks 12%: Should I buy the dip?

| Grace Alvino

Sales are still growing, but the outlook has become more challenging. I look at whether the sharp share price decline…

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Investing Strategies

I narrowed my 2027 ASX watchlist to 3 shares. Then I picked a winner

| Grace Alvino

One looks particularly cheap, another has a dominant market position, and the third could have enormous room to grow.

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AI Stocks

Where could Megaport shares be in 12 months?

| Grace Alvino

The company has secured some enormous contracts, and analysts believe there's plenty more growth to come.

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Bank Shares

Could NAB shares overtake CBA as my favourite bank investment?

| Grace Alvino

Both banks have plenty going for them, and I think the decision between them is becoming increasingly difficult.

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Blue Chip Shares

Five ASX blue chips, five verdicts. One of them I wouldn't touch right now

| Grace Alvino

I've taken a closer look at five familiar ASX shares, and there's one I wouldn't be comfortable buying at current…

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Resources Shares

Is Rio Tinto becoming a better copper investment than BHP?

| Grace Alvino

I like the long-term prospects of both companies, but their near-term copper production outlooks are looking quite different.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Is NDQ the best ETF to buy?

| Grace Alvino

Some of the world's biggest technology companies are driving enormous changes. Is this ETF is the best way to invest…

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Technology Shares

3 reasons I would buy Xero shares in November

| Grace Alvino

With half-year results approaching, I'm looking at three reasons it could become a much bigger business over time.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Would it be a smart investment to buy the VEU ETF?

| Grace Alvino

The US dominates many investment discussions, but I'm interested in the opportunities available elsewhere.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy Cochlear and Mesoblast shares with $5,000?

| Grace Alvino

These two companies are at different stages of their growth journeys. Here's which I'd choose for a long-term investment.

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AI Stocks

Up 10%! Does today's big news make NEXTDC shares a buy?

| Grace Alvino

After last week's enormous sell-off, I look at whether today's announcement could help restore confidence in the business.

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Healthcare Shares

Are ResMed shares a strong buy before its results on Friday?

| Grace Alvino

Here's my verdict on whether I'd buy shares before the announcement.

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield shares: How much profit would justify a $2 valuation?

| Grace Alvino

The growth opportunity looks substantial, but I think the real question is how much of that growth will turn into…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Coles shares before its Q1 results?

| Grace Alvino

The business is performing well, but the shares aren't cheap. Here's what I'm considering before Friday's announcement.

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BNPL shares

Are Zip shares cheap after a 58% annual decline?

| Grace Alvino

The shares have fallen a long way, and I'm taking another look at what the business could be worth in…

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Growth Shares

Where I would invest $10,000 in ASX shares in November

| Grace Alvino

These three businesses have plenty of room to grow, and I think November could be a good time to take…

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Energy Shares

Would I buy Woodside or Santos shares if oil prices remain high?

| Grace Alvino

One has major new developments on the way, while the other is already seeing production growth.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares worth buying before Wednesday's big update?

| Grace Alvino

The shares are not cheap, so I think tomorrow’s sales update will be particularly important.

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Blue Chip Shares

This is the ASX share I'd trust with my money for the next 30 years

| Grace Alvino

Three decades is an enormous investment horizon, but one business stands out to me.

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Communication Shares

Could Telstra shares be worth significantly more in 5 years?

| Grace Alvino

Mobile, digital infrastructure, and buybacks give me several reasons to watch Telstra through 2031.

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Materials Shares

PLS Group is making a $1.9 billion bet on lithium. Should investors follow?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at what this expansion could mean for shareholders.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why these Vanguard ETFs are on my shopping list

| Grace Alvino

I like each of these ETFs for a different reason, which is exactly why they stand out.

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Healthcare Shares

Would I buy and hold CSL and Cochlear shares for 10 years?

| Grace Alvino

These two businesses have different growth stories, but both stand out to me long term.

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AI Stocks

Are NextDC shares 'incredibly cheap' after the sell-off?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at whether NEXTDC’s discount to asset value has become too large.

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How to invest

Could just 2 ASX ETFs be enough to build serious wealth?

| Grace Alvino

Investing does not need to be complicated. These two funds could cover a lot of ground

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Investing Strategies

I think these 3 ASX 200 shares could outperform the market in 2027

| Grace Alvino

These three businesses are heading into 2027 with different reasons for optimism.

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price good value after a 23% decline?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see whether this mining giant offers good value around $150.

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Healthcare Shares

The hunt for Australia's next CSL: 3 ASX healthcare shares with enormous potential

| Grace Alvino

I look at three healthcare businesses that could be much larger companies in the years ahead.

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How to invest

I've given myself 25 years to turn $10,000 a year into $1 million on the ASX. Here's how I plan to do it

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see what it would take to turn these annual investments into $1 million.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons I would buy NAB shares right now

| Grace Alvino

Business banking, improving earnings, and a healthy dividend all give me reasons to like NAB.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I invest $2,000 into Mesoblast shares?

| Grace Alvino

I look at whether commercial progress has made this long-awaited biotech story worth investing in today.

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy Qantas and these cheap ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

I think these three companies could offer much more than their current valuations suggest.

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How to invest

If I could only check my ASX portfolio once a year, these are the 10 shares I'd own

| Grace Alvino

I look at the shares I'd feel comfortable leaving alone for 12 months at a time.

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