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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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Superannuation

Is $750,000 in superannuation enough to retire at 60?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see how much difference seven extra years of retirement could make.

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Resources Shares

Is BHP the best ASX mining share to buy for the next 5 years?

| Grace Alvino

I look at how copper, iron ore, and potash could reshape the mining giant over the next five years.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I think could rise more than 10% in a year

| Grace Alvino

I think these three ASX shares have enough going for them to outperform over the next 12 months.

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Technology Shares

Could WiseTech shares be worth $50 again?

| Grace Alvino

I look at whether forecast earnings growth could support a recovery from $32 to $50.

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Dividend Investing

My favourite ASX passive income shares for retirees

| Grace Alvino

These three businesses combine established earnings with the potential for dividends to keep growing.

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AI Stocks

Are Megaport shares a must-buy for the AI boom?

| Grace Alvino

The business has changed dramatically, so I wanted to see how much growth could still be ahead.

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Retail Shares

Down 20%: Is the Wesfarmers share price a top buy?

| Grace Alvino

I look beyond the fall to see whether the earnings outlook supports buying today.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares still worth buying near $150?

| Grace Alvino

I look at whether the recent pullback has made this major bank more attractive today.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

VGS vs V500: Which Vanguard ETF would I buy?

| Grace Alvino

I look at whether broader diversification or greater US exposure wins me over.

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Defensive Shares

3 defensive ASX shares I'd buy in a market sell-off

| Grace Alvino

These are three businesses I would still want to own if share prices suddenly fell sharply.

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Technology Shares

Down 60%, is this ASX growth share now too cheap to ignore?

| Grace Alvino

The shares have fallen hard, but the company itself is still expanding what it can offer customers.

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Industrials Shares

Should I invest $1,000 into DroneShield shares?

| Grace Alvino

This counter-drone company is building momentum, but investors still need to be comfortable with plenty of volatility.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares a buy after its big news?

| Grace Alvino

I look at what CSL’s latest drug development deal could mean for the healthcare giant’s long-term growth.

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Investing Strategies

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2026

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at three ASX shares I would be happy to put fresh money into this month.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I would buy and hold for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

These three businesses have the sort of growth runways I want for a 10-year investment.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a cheap buy?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the earnings forecasts to see whether this fallen mining share is actually good value.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd buy CBA and Coles shares in October

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at two ASX shares I would consider putting fresh money into this month.

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Technology Shares

Should I buy WiseTech Global shares in October?

| Grace Alvino

I run through the forecasts to see how attractive the shares really are as we enter a new month.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

My top 3 Vanguard ETFs for October

| Grace Alvino

Each of these funds could play a different role in my long-term portfolio.

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Technology Shares

Should I buy DroneShield shares after its big US news?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at whether the latest US win strengthens the case for buying the shares.

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Investing Strategies

5 leading ASX shares I'd buy and hold until 2040

| Grace Alvino

These five businesses have the sort of long-term growth runways I want for a 14-year investment.

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BNPL shares

What would it take for Zip shares to double?

| Grace Alvino

Could this fallen growth share double over the next few years? I run through the numbers.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

VGS vs IVV: Which ETF would I buy with $10,000?

| Grace Alvino

I look at whether broader global diversification or greater US exposure wins me over.

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Healthcare Shares

What would it take for CSL shares to return to $250?

| Grace Alvino

The shares have already recovered strongly, so I wanted to see whether $250 is realistic.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the ResMed share price a cheap buy?

| Grace Alvino

I look at what the next few years of earnings growth could mean for today’s valuation.

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Dividend Investing

Down 17%, is this top ASX passive income stock a strong buy at its 52-week low?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at the dividend outlook after the shares fell heavily.

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Dividend Investing

Where to invest $20,000 in ASX dividend shares for passive income

| Grace Alvino

These three businesses would be high on my list if I wanted to increase my portfolio income.

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Bank Shares

Why I'd buy NAB shares in October

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at why I would be comfortable adding this ASX bank share in October.

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Gold

Is the Northern Star share price a cheap buy?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at whether this gold share still offers value after Yesterday's jump.

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Cheap Shares

3 cheap ASX shares I would buy now

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at three shares that I think offer good value at today’s prices.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy CBA shares in October?

| Grace Alvino

I look at the valuation, earnings forecasts, and dividend outlook before deciding what I would do next.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why I'd invest $5,000 in this Vanguard ETF

| Grace Alvino

I think this fund offers a simple way to invest across several major technology trends.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares I think the market is underestimating

| Grace Alvino

Could the market be too pessimistic about these two technology businesses? I think it might be.

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Investing Strategies

5 best ASX shares to buy in October

| Grace Alvino

Here are five growth businesses I would consider putting fresh money into next month.

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Growth Shares

Will Goodman shares reach $30 in 2027?

| Grace Alvino

I look at the earnings forecasts to see how realistic a move back to this level could be.

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How to invest

How I'd build a $50,000 ASX share portfolio today

| Grace Alvino

If I were starting fresh today, this is where every dollar would go.

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Opinions

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and Westpac shares

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at how I would approach these three major ASX shares today.

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip share price a bargain at $2.09?

| Grace Alvino

I look at the earnings forecasts to see how attractive the shares really are at this price.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 reasons I'd invest $10,000 into the NDQ ETF

| Grace Alvino

I think this ETF offers something quite different from a typical Australian share portfolio.

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Blue Chip Shares

Could Wesfarmers shares reach $100 in 2027

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see what it would take for the retail giant to reach triple figures.

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