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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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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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Growth Shares

3 beaten down ASX shares I'd load up on at these prices

| Grace Alvino

When risk-reward shifts in my favour, I pay attention. These three shares stand out.

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ETFs

Why I think these ASX ETFs are buys in 2026

| Grace Alvino

After years of US dominance, I think emerging markets deserve another look. Here’s how I’d gain exposure.

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Broker Notes

Why these buy-rated ASX shares stand out to me

| Grace Alvino

I don’t blindly follow broker ratings, but when reasoning looks solid, I pay attention. These three ASX shares stand out

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How to invest

What to do if your ASX investments just crashed

| Grace Alvino

Sharp pullbacks test discipline. I explain how I decide whether to sell, hold, or add more when ASX shares fall…

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Share Market News

2 Vanguard ETFs to buy and hold forever

| Grace Alvino

For true buy-and-hold investing, I believe simplicity and diversification win. These two Vanguard ETFs offer exactly that.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 high-quality blue-chip ASX shares I would buy right now

| Grace Alvino

I’m not chasing hype when I buy blue chips. I’m looking for businesses I believe can compound steadily for years.

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How to invest

How to make $100,000 with just $500 a month in ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

Small monthly investments can snowball. Here’s how $500 a month can hit six figures.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the market dropped 20% tomorrow

| Grace Alvino

Corrections create opportunity. These ASX shares combine resilience and long-term growth.

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Investing Strategies

5 top ASX 200 shares I would buy with $5,000

| Grace Alvino

With $5,000 to deploy, here’s how I’d build a focused ASX 200 portfolio today.

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ETFs

Which is the better buy: the NDQ ETF or the VAS ETF?

| Grace Alvino

If you’re deciding between NDQ and VAS, here’s how I compare volatility, income, and long-term growth potential.

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Share Market News

Here's why I'm still not selling my CBA shares anytime soon

| Grace Alvino

With strong earnings, resilient credit quality, and a growing dividend, I see no reason to sell CBA.

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000 this month

| Grace Alvino

For higher-risk investors, these three ASX ETFs provide exposure to powerful structural trends.

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How to invest

How to make a $50,000 passive income from ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

The path to $50,000 a year in passive income is slow, disciplined, and built on compounding.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 blue-chip ASX 200 shares I would buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

If I’m building around quality, these are the names I'd start with.

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How to invest

The $10,000 Test: Which ASX shares would I still own after 10 years?

| Grace Alvino

If I invested $10,000 and couldn’t touch it for 10 years, these are the ASX shares I would trust to…

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Technology Shares

Should you just forget ASX tech stocks after the AI selloff?

| Grace Alvino

Selloffs don’t always mean something’s broken. Here's why I'm not walking away.

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How to invest

How I would build an income portfolio that lasts a lifetime

| Grace Alvino

An income portfolio that lasts a lifetime needs durability, diversification, and companies that can grow dividends over time.

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How to invest

ASX beginner? Here's what I would do if I were starting with $500

| Grace Alvino

If I were starting with $500, I’d focus on habits, not hype.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs I think could beat the Australian share market over the next 5 years

| Grace Alvino

If the goal is market outperformance, I think these growth-focused ETFs are worth considering.

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ETFs

Why I would buy these ASX ETFs with $50,000

| Grace Alvino

I’d allocate $50,000 to a mix of structural growth and high-quality global exposure.

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Dividend Investing

These are my top ASX passive income picks

| Grace Alvino

I’m focused on dependable cash flow and dividends that can grow over time.

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