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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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Growth Shares

Down 35%+, should you buy Zip and WiseTech shares?

| Grace Alvino

Let's look at two fallen ASX growth shares that still have long-term opportunities.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 world-class ASX 200 shares I want in my portfolio

| Grace Alvino

Some shares earn a place in a portfolio because their long-term strengths are hard to ignore.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Are these some of the best Betashares ETFs to buy?

| Grace Alvino

I would focus on ETFs with a clear long-term role rather than funds built only around short-term excitement.

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Bank Shares

Better buy? NAB vs Westpac shares

| Grace Alvino

These major ASX banks are trading below their highs, but the better buy may come down to valuation and business…

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Technology Shares

Down 70%, is now the time to finally buy WiseTech shares?

| Grace Alvino

Weak sentiment can be uncomfortable, but it can also create a better starting point for patient investors.

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Resources Shares

Is it smart to invest $5,000 into BHP shares?

| Grace Alvino

Putting $5,000 to work in a cyclical resources share requires patience, but the long-term demand case still looks interesting.

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Investing Strategies

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares this month

| Grace Alvino

Rather than chase the next short-term winner, I would look for businesses tied to demand that can last.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy, hold, or sell CBA shares in July?

| Grace Alvino

This high-quality ASX bank continues to trade at a premium, but I still think it is worth buying.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why I think these Vanguard ETFs are perfect buy and hold investments

| Grace Alvino

These ETFs can help investors stay focused on patience, diversification, and keeping the process simple.

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Investing Strategies

Buy, hold, sell: CBA, Codan, and Woodside shares

| Grace Alvino

These three ASX shares all have investor appeal, but valuation, momentum, and industry conditions point to different recommendations.

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Healthcare Shares

Why I think ResMed shares are a strong buy in July

| Grace Alvino

I think alower share price has made this global healthcare business look more attractive to me for the long term.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

The ASX ETF I'd buy if I wanted to get rich slowly

| Grace Alvino

Getting rich slowly may not sound exciting, but it can be one of the most realistic ways to build wealth.

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Technology Shares

Why I'd buy and hold this growing ASX 200 share forever

| Grace Alvino

I think some ASX 200 shares are better judged over years, especially when their products sit inside important customer workflows.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

The amazing ASX ETF I'd buy for easy investing

| Grace Alvino

I think a broad global ETF can help investors keep things simple while still accessing many of the world’s leading…

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How to invest

How to build passive income for life from the ASX share market

| Grace Alvino

Building passive income from ASX shares requires a focus on sustainability, diversification, and the ability for dividends to grow over…

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Technology Shares

Why I think Life360 and Zip shares are strong buys

| Grace Alvino

These ASX growth shares continue to show strong momentum and expanding addressable markets.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy NAB shares now

| Grace Alvino

The recent pullback may have created a more reasonable entry point for long-term investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I invest $10,000 in Coles shares?

| Grace Alvino

Even at a record share price, I think Coles remains a useful long-term holding for income-focused investors.

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra shares could be a top ASX buy for the new financial year

| Grace Alvino

The appeal is simple: essential services, network scale, and a dividend profile that has become easier to understand.

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ASX Share Market News

Why Wesfarmers shares still look like a top buy to me

| Grace Alvino

The company’s flexibility gives it more ways to create value than a business locked into one narrow path.

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52-Week Lows

2 quality ASX 200 shares at 52-week lows to buy now

| Grace Alvino

I like using market pullbacks to revisit companies with strong positions and long-term demand.

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Defensive Shares

Could Woolworths shares be a smart defensive buy for FY27?

| Grace Alvino

I think the investment case is about repeat demand, customer trust, scale, and the ability to keep adapting.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 Vanguard ETFs to build long-term wealth

| Grace Alvino

I would use ETFs to buy broad exposure to markets, regions, and asset classes that may grow over time.

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How to invest

How much passive income can I make from ASX shares?

| Grace Alvino

Building passive income is not just about the headline yield. It is also about the durability of the cash flows…

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Bank Shares

Should I buy NAB shares for passive income?

| Grace Alvino

A $10,000 investment in this ASX bank share could generate about $454 of forecast FY26 dividend income.

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Technology Shares

Why I'd buy Xero and Block shares with $2,000

| Grace Alvino

One share is near its lows, while the other has stronger momentum, but I think both have long-term appeal.

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Technology Shares

Down almost 75%, are WiseTech shares really cheap?

| Grace Alvino

If earnings grow as expected, today’s valuation could look very different in a few years.

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ASX Share Market News

Is DroneShield the ASX growth share investors should be buying?

| Grace Alvino

For investors with a higher risk tolerance, I think this counter-drone stock could be worth a closer look.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for passive income that can last

| Grace Alvino

For passive income investors, real-world infrastructure assets can be a useful place to look.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy for powerful growth

| Grace Alvino

I like software businesses that become harder to replace as customers rely on them more deeply.

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy CSL and Zip shares before they recover

| Grace Alvino

One is a reset healthcare giant, the other is a higher-risk payments stock with an improving earnings story.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 quality ASX shares I'd buy (that aren't CBA or Wesfarmers)

| Grace Alvino

I think some of the best long-term shares can look plain from a distance and more impressive up close.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a strong buy or a value trap?

| Grace Alvino

The headline yield looks appealing, but the later-year forecasts tell a less comfortable story.

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How to invest

How I'd build $50,000 of ASX passive income

| Grace Alvino

I think a strong passive income portfolio needs different cash-flow engines working together.

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Growth Shares

5 ASX growth shares I want in my portfolio in FY27

| Grace Alvino

These businesses sit inside important workflows and routines, from healthcare and logistics to family safety and wealth management.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy for long-term wealth creation

| Grace Alvino

I like companies that can compound through customer relationships, marketplace strength, brand trust, and steady improvement.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for income with staying power

| Grace Alvino

Long leases, real assets, and tenant relationships can all help support income through different conditions.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this broker right about CSL shares?

| Grace Alvino

Investors no longer treat CSL like a flawless compounder, and that shift may be where the opportunity begins.

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How to invest

I'd invest $500 a month in ASX 200 shares to retire early

| Grace Alvino

Early retirement is rarely built on one lucky stock pick. A repeatable monthly investing habit can do a lot of…

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Resources Shares

Down 8%, is the BHP share price a buy?

| Grace Alvino

For investors who can handle commodity cycles, the recent weakness could be a reasonable entry point.

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