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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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Blue Chip Shares

Where to invest $5,000 in Australian shares for the rest of 2026

| Grace Alvino

I think spreading investments across sectors can improve long-term outcomes.

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Technology Shares

The bulls are coming: 2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy now to get ahead

| Grace Alvino

Here are two ASX 200 shares that I think could bounce back strongly.

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How to invest

What could $50,000 in ASX shares become in 10 years?

| Grace Alvino

Long-term investing allows returns and dividends to build on themselves.

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Growth Shares

3 high risk, high reward ASX shares to buy ASAP

| Grace Alvino

High-risk shares can be volatile, but the upside can sometimes be significant.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX income stocks to buy now

| Grace Alvino

These ASX companies generate strong cash flow that supports shareholder payouts.

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Cheap Shares

Australian shares: A once-in-a-decade chance to build wealth?

| Grace Alvino

The headline index doesn’t always tell the full story about the share market.

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ETFs

Should I invest $2,000 in the VAS ETF?

| Grace Alvino

This popular ETF tracks the S&P/ASX 300 and offers broad market diversification.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy BHP shares for passive income?

| Grace Alvino

BHP’s cash generation has made it one of the ASX’s major income payers.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I'd buy and hold with $3,000

| Grace Alvino

I think these ASX growth shares could be worth buying with $3,000 today.

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How to invest

No savings at 50? I'd follow Warren Buffett's method to build retirement wealth

| Grace Alvino

Compounding can still make a big difference, even if you start investing at 50.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares I'm never selling

| Grace Alvino

When I invest in ASX shares, I usually think in decades rather than months.

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Blue Chip Shares

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX 200 blue-chip shares right now

| Grace Alvino

When investing in blue chips, I look for strong businesses with long growth runways.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy instead of Westpac

| Grace Alvino

There are plenty of dividend opportunities on the ASX outside this big bank.

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Growth Shares

Why I think DroneShield and 2 more ASX shares are buys

| Grace Alvino

Some businesses on the ASX are operating in industries with powerful growth tailwinds.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs to buy for growth, income, and diversification

| Grace Alvino

Exchange-traded funds can help investors target a variety of investment goals.

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How to invest

If the ASX crashes tomorrow, here's exactly what I'd do

| Grace Alvino

When share markets fall sharply, many investors wonder what they should do next.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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ETFs

Why I think these Vanguard ETFs could outperform the ASX 200

| Grace Alvino

The ASX 200 has delivered solid returns, but I wouldn’t limit a long-term portfolio to Australian shares.

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Technology Shares

Should I buy WiseTech shares? Yes or no

| Grace Alvino

A major sell-off has pushed the logistics software company’s shares significantly lower.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons CBA shares could be worth buying today

| Grace Alvino

Few companies dominate conversations about the Australian share market quite like this one.

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Dividend Investing

How much could a $500,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

A sizeable portfolio combined with reliable dividend shares can produce meaningful income.

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Resources Shares

What $10,000 invested in BHP shares could become in 10 years

| Grace Alvino

While mining shares can be volatile, long-term investors have still benefited from the sector.

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Investing Strategies

5 incredible ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $10,000

| Grace Alvino

If I had spare cash ready to invest, these are the shares I would be interested in buying.

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Dividend Investing

1 cheap Australian dividend stock down 25% to buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

Every so often a reliable business falls out of favour and the income potential starts to look attractive.

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52-Week Lows

Why I'd buy these dirt-cheap ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows

| Grace Alvino

Recent market volatility has pushed a number of quality ASX shares to 52-week lows.

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How to invest

The simple ASX investing habit that can quietly build serious wealth

| Grace Alvino

The habit of investing regularly could quietly become one of the most powerful wealth-building tools.

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Retirement

How I'd start building an ASX retirement portfolio today

| Grace Alvino

For me, a retirement portfolio would focus on dependable businesses and diversified investments.

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Dividend Investing

My 3 best ASX dividend-focused stocks to buy in March

| Grace Alvino

Dividend investors on the ASX have plenty of options, but some businesses stand out for their reliability.

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Healthcare Shares

What on earth's going on with the CSL share price?

| Grace Alvino

The company has long been one of the highest-quality businesses on the ASX, which makes its recent decline even more…

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Investing Strategies

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| Grace Alvino

When I think about shares to hold for decades, I look for strong competitive positions and long growth runways.

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Resources Shares

Should I invest $5,000 in BHP shares?

| Grace Alvino

After a pullback from recent highs, I look to see if this mining giant could be worth considering for long-term…

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How to invest

What I'd do as a beginner with $50,000 to invest in ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

A balanced portfolio combining growth companies, blue chips, and income can perform across different cycles.

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ETFs

I would put $10,000 into these Vanguard ETFs tomorrow if I could

| Grace Alvino

Exchange-traded funds can make it much easier to build a diversified portfolio across multiple regions.

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Materials Shares

Why I'd buy and hold PLS shares for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

I think the global shift toward electrification could create strong long-term demand for lithium.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 excellent ASX shares I'd happily hold through the next market cycle

| Grace Alvino

Instead of trying to predict market swings, I prefer focusing on businesses I would be comfortable holding through an entire…

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Investing Strategies

3 Australian shares to buy if the ASX pulls back 10%

| Grace Alvino

Market corrections can feel uncomfortable, but they often create opportunities to buy quality businesses.

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into lifelong passive income with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

Building passive income from ASX shares takes time, but compounding can make a big difference over decades.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to buy for magnificent long-term growth

| Grace Alvino

These companies are expanding into markets that could grow significantly in the years ahead.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this one of the best ASX 200 stocks money can buy?

| Grace Alvino

High margins, strong growth, and global expansion have helped this ASX company stand out to me.

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Investing Strategies

3 high-quality ASX 200 shares I think Warren Buffett would probably love

| Grace Alvino

Some ASX shares have the same characteristics Warren Buffett often looks for in long-term investments.

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