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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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ETFs

3 Vanguard ETFs I think deserve a spot in most portfolios

| Grace Alvino

These aren’t flashy ideas, but they’re the kind of funds you can hold with confidence.

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Investing Strategies

I would invest $50,000 in these ASX 200 shares if I were aiming to beat the market in 2026

| Grace Alvino

If I were trying to beat the market in 2026, I wouldn’t rely on just one type of upside.

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How to invest

How could I turn $500 a month into $50,000 with ASX shares?

| Grace Alvino

This is the kind of investing plan you can stick with through market ups and downs.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares that could be overdue for a new year jump

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the market prices in too much bad news, too quickly.

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Bank Shares

Westpac vs CBA shares, which is the better buy?

| Grace Alvino

If I had to choose one Australian bank today, I’d rather own quality than chase yield.

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ETFs

Here are my 2 favourite ASX ETFs to buy for high-yield passive income in 2026

| Grace Alvino

I want passive income that’s dependable, diversified, and doesn’t require constant tinkering.

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Technology Shares

I would buy these ASX software shares after the AI selloff

| Grace Alvino

When sentiment collapses faster than fundamentals, I start paying attention.

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Opinions

Why I'm bullish on these buy-rated ASX shares in February

| Grace Alvino

When execution, growth, and industry trends align, I’m much more willing to lean bullish.

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Dividend Investing

1 ideal ASX dividend stock, down 50%, to buy and hold for a lifetime

| Grace Alvino

After a sharp sell-off, I think the long-term income case is starting to look more compelling.

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ETFs

Why this Vanguard ETF could be a wealth-generator

| Grace Alvino

For me, this is about global exposure, simplicity, and staying invested in where real economic growth actually happens.

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Investing Strategies

If I could only buy 3 stocks in 2026, I'd pick these

| Grace Alvino

These are the three businesses I’d feel comfortable owning through volatility and cycles.

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Blue Chip Shares

Instead of Westpac shares, I would buy these ASX blue chips

| Grace Alvino

For new money, I’d rather back established businesses with clearer growth runways than rely on the domestic banking cycle.

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Dividend Investing

The best Australian dividend stocks to buy and hold forever

| Grace Alvino

I’m not chasing yield. I’m looking for businesses that can deliver reliable income for decades.

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How to invest

What's the likelihood of a stock market crash before the end of 2026?

| Grace Alvino

Market volatility feels uncomfortable, but history shows it’s often the price of long-term returns rather than a warning sign.

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons ASX dividend shares could help you retire early

| Grace Alvino

For me, early retirement isn’t about big wins. It’s about letting dividends grow steadily until income replaces the need to…

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Growth Shares

Could buying these ASX shares make me rich?

| Grace Alvino

I’m not buying these for next year. I’m buying them for what they could become in a decade.

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Bank Shares

What should you do with your CBA shares in 2026?

| Grace Alvino

The business is still excellent, but the valuation leaves much less room for upside.

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Technology Shares

Why I think the market is wrong about WiseTech shares

| Grace Alvino

A 50% share price fall looks scary, but I don’t think it tells the full story here.

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ETFs

The top Australian ETFs I would buy this week

| Grace Alvino

I’m trying to stack the odds in my favour with ETFs built for long-term compounding.

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BNPL shares

Is it time to get greedy with Zip Co shares?

| Grace Alvino

I think this sell-off says more about sentiment than the business itself.

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How to invest

How to build a bullet-proof monthly passive income portfolio with just $20,000

| Grace Alvino

With the right structure, even a modest amount of capital can deliver steady monthly cash flow.

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Investing Strategies

3 super ASX 200 shares I would buy and hold until at least 2036

| Grace Alvino

If I were holding shares until 2036, these are the kinds of businesses I’d want on my side.

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How to invest

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

| Grace Alvino

When markets turn volatile, I find Buffett’s focus on patience and quality especially useful.

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ETFs

3 excellent Vanguard ETFs for ASX investors to buy in February

| Grace Alvino

These ETFs stand out to me as practical, long-term building blocks rather than short-term trades.

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Dividend Investing

3 safe ASX dividend shares for low-risk investors

| Grace Alvino

These are the kinds of income shares I’d be comfortable holding through different market conditions.

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Growth Shares

2 unloved ASX 200 shares I'm tipping to beat the market

| Grace Alvino

When quality companies become unloved, that’s often when longer-term opportunities emerge.

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Investing Strategies

Where I would invest $2,000 in ASX shares in February

| Grace Alvino

I think periods of market caution can create attractive entry points for patient investors.

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Cheap Shares

In a hot market, the undervalued Australian shares to buy now

| Grace Alvino

Not all value disappears when markets rise. I highlight where I think pessimism has gone too far.

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How to invest

How to turn $250 a month into a $500,000 ASX share portfolio

| Grace Alvino

Let's look at how sticking to a simple plan and investing every month can build serious wealth without stress.

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Share Market News

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

This is what a thoughtfully built ASX portfolio could generate in dividends, before factoring in franking credits.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 Australian stocks I would buy in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Both companies operate platforms that can keep growing even when conditions aren’t perfect.

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Healthcare Shares

I think the market is wrong about CSL shares

| Grace Alvino

When a world-class business loses tens of billions in value, I think it’s worth asking whether the market has overreacted.

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Technology Shares

How much could $1,000 in WiseTech shares be worth in 3 years?

| Grace Alvino

If execution improves and confidence returns, I think the next few years could look very different.

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Blue Chip Shares

The incredible ASX stock I'd hold for 10 years without watching the share price

| Grace Alvino

I’m looking for dominance, pricing power, and a business that can compound quietly through any economic cycle.

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ETFs

Why I would buy and hold these VanEck ETFs for a decade or more

| Grace Alvino

When I invest for the long term, I want exposure to advantages and trends that can still matter a decade…

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Growth Shares

Down 40% to 50%! Why I think these ASX growth shares are strong buys

| Grace Alvino

Several established growth shares have been heavily sold off as sentiment shifted. In some cases, the business may be healthier…

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Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend shares to buy with $1,000 right now

| Grace Alvino

You don’t need complexity with $1,000. You need income streams that are reliable, defensive, and built to last.

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Travel Shares

Prediction: In 12 months the Qantas share price and dividend could turn $10,000 into…

| Grace Alvino

I think the combination of earnings momentum and income could still deliver solid returns over the next year.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Should I buy now or wait?

| Grace Alvino

Trading near its peak usually gives investors pause, but long-term demand trends and cash generation suggest this stock may still…

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield stock is below $4. Should I buy?

| Grace Alvino

A sharp pullback has reignited debate around this high-risk ASX growth stock.

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