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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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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares I'd buy if I were a beginner today

| Grace Alvino

I would start with businesses I can understand and hold for years.

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares worth buying and holding?

| Grace Alvino

I think DroneShield has a big opportunity, but investors need to be comfortable with the risk.

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Superannuation

How to build your superannuation the Warren Buffett way

| Grace Alvino

Superannuation gives investors decades to put patience and compounding to work.

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX shares I would buy and hold for 10 years or more

| Grace Alvino

I think these three businesses still have plenty of room to grow over the next decade.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy CBA shares following its results

| Grace Alvino

CBA's scale and technology remain major strengths in my view.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to build long-term wealth

| Grace Alvino

One great year is nice. I am looking for businesses that can grow for decades.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

How I'd make investing easy with Vanguard ETFs

| Grace Alvino

I think investing can be much simpler than many people make it.

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Investing Strategies

My top 5 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

I like the long-term opportunities ahead of each of these businesses.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Coles share price good value?

| Grace Alvino

I think Coles' recent investments could start doing more for earnings from here.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why these ASX ETFs are on my watchlist

| Grace Alvino

I like the long-term trends behind each of these funds.

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How to invest

How to turn $10,000 into $100,000 with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

You don't need a spectacular investment idea for compounding to make a big difference.

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Healthcare Shares

Why I'd buy CSL, Cochlear, and Pro Medicus shares

| Grace Alvino

These are three ASX healthcare shares I would be happy to own for years.

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Resources Shares

Would I invest $5,000 into Rio Tinto shares this week?

| Grace Alvino

The shares have already run hard, but I still see plenty to like in the years ahead.

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Technology Shares

Could this ASX 200 tech stock be one of the best to own for the next decade?

| Grace Alvino

I think strong inflows and leading technology could make this a much larger business by 2036.

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Growth Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be one of the best long-term buys?

| Grace Alvino

I think some of this company's biggest opportunities are still ahead.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd buy Telstra, Woolworths, and Macquarie shares

| Grace Alvino

I like the long-term opportunities still sitting ahead of these three businesses.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 Vanguard ETFs I'd buy and hold until 2036

| Grace Alvino

A lot could change by 2036, and these are three ETFs I'd want to own along the way.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares I'd buy if I could only check my portfolio once a year

| Grace Alvino

I think these three businesses could keep growing without needing constant attention.

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Warren Buffett.
Blue Chip Shares

How to find ASX shares that Warren Buffett might buy

| Grace Alvino

Buffett-style investing starts with business quality, competitive advantages, and sensible prices.

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Retirement

How to build a strong ASX retirement portfolio with 10 shares

| Grace Alvino

These are ten ASX shares I would consider holding through retirement.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares with strong growth potential

| Grace Alvino

I think these three technology businesses still have plenty of room to expand from here.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Here are 3 top Betashares ETFs I'd buy now

| Grace Alvino

There is more to global investing than simply buying the biggest US companies.

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Healthcare Shares

Could the CSL share price reach $200 in 2027?

| Grace Alvino

It might sound ambitious after recent struggles, but the valuation required to get there is less demanding than you might…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I want to buy and hold forever

| Grace Alvino

For a long-term investment, I want a business that can keep evolving.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy Telstra and these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| Grace Alvino

These shares offer the type of qualities I would want from passive income investments.

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Growth Shares

Why I'd buy and hold Pro Medicus and DroneShield shares

| Grace Alvino

These are two shares where I am much more interested in what the businesses could become than what happens over…

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a buy after its results?

| Grace Alvino

The result gave me more reasons to like CBA's business, while also highlighting one area that could become tougher.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares dirt cheap and a strong buy?

| Grace Alvino

There is plenty for CSL to prove next week. The current valuation is why I am still interested.

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Materials Shares

Why I'd invest $10,000 in BHP shares now

| Grace Alvino

BHP is trading close to a record high, but I would still be comfortable putting money into the shares today.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 strong Vanguard ETFs to buy with $3,000

| Grace Alvino

One offers broad global exposure, another focuses on the US, and the third gives investors a way into Asia.

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Technology Shares

Why this could be the best ASX tech stock to buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

Xero already has almost five million customers, but I think there is still plenty of room for the business to…

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX shares for beginners to buy now

| Grace Alvino

I think starting with businesses you can actually understand makes the ups and downs of investing much easier to handle.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares I want to hold until 2030 and beyond

| Grace Alvino

Both businesses have already achieved plenty. The amount of growth still available is why I would want to own them…

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 Betashares ETFs I'd buy and hold for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

Ten years gives global leaders time to change, quality businesses time to compound, and cyber threats time to become even…

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AI Stocks

Could this be one of the ASX's best AI shares to buy?

| Grace Alvino

This company could be an overlooked AI opportunity for Australian investors.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy after sinking 6%?

| Grace Alvino

I went looking for a reason to reconsider Westpac after the sell-off. The latest mortgage figures pushed me in the…

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Retirement

Why I'd buy Coles, Telstra and this ASX 200 blue chip share for retirement

| Grace Alvino

I would still want my money growing in retirement. These are three businesses I think could help me achieve that.

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Technology Shares

3 big reasons to buy DroneShield shares now

| Grace Alvino

The valuation makes me cautious, but the speed at which the business itself is growing keeps me interested.

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Bank Shares

Up 6% in a month: Are CBA shares still a buy in August?

| Grace Alvino

The shares have climbed again just before results are due to be released.

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares good value this week?

| Grace Alvino

At around 9 times forecast FY27 earnings, I think Qantas is becoming harder to ignore.

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