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Kate O'Brien

Kate O'Brien studies commerce and finance at university and previously worked as an analyst and consultant in the finance industry. Kate inherited her interest in equities from her family of economists who applied their knowledge of economics to financial markets. Having managed her own portfolio for several years, Kate is a fan of diversity and believes in combining value and growth investing. When not researching or writing, Kate is a keen AFL fan.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

The economic impact of Australia's bushfire crisis

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Australia’s bushfire crisis is weighing on consumer confidence and the jobs market as the emergency takes its toll on economic…

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How to invest

ASX industries to include in your portfolio for diversification

| Kate O'Brien

Variety may be the spice of life, but it’s also an investment fundamental. Different industries respond differently to changes in…

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Share Market News

ASX gold shares soar as Iran strikes back

| Kate O'Brien

Gold has long been hailed as a safe haven in times of geo-political uncertainty. When the threat of war or…

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Healthcare Shares

Can these 3 ASX healthcare shares outperform the index in 2020?

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The S&P/ASX Healthcare Index increased by 41% in 2019. These ASX healthcare shares experienced even greater gains. But can they…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to hold for the long term

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Investing in the ASX is one of the best methods of building wealth over the long term. Here are 2…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

5 top ASX 20 dividend shares to put on your list

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX 20 is the largest 20 companies listed on the ASX by market capitalisation. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

Why these 2 ASX cannabis shares are flying higher this week

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Cann Group Limited (ASX: CAN) and Althea Group Holdings (ASX: AGH) are flying higher this week. Here's a…

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How to invest

How do you know when it's time to invest?

| Kate O'Brien

We all hear a lot about investing, but how do you know when it’s the right time? Work through this…

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Share Market News

Why this broker says the CSL share price could top $350

| Kate O'Brien

Morgan Stanley analysts say CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) shares could top $350 if their bull case for the company eventuates.…

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX tech shares should be on your 2020 watchlist

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX technology sector is becoming increasingly crowded. We take a look at 3 ASX tech shares that should be…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is it time for a building supply boom?

| Kate O'Brien

The housing recovery appears to be in full swing leading to a better outlook for building supply companies this year.…

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Share Market News

Can the ASX 200 banks return to the spotlight in 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

2019 was a difficult year for the ASX 200 banks, who battled the results of the Royal Commission, regulatory action…

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Technology Shares

What if you invested in WAAAX shares 5 years ago?

| Kate O'Brien

What if you were one of the early adopters and invested in WAAAX shares before the crowds? Where would you…

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Share Market News

Will the BNPL sector jump its latest regulatory hurdle?

| Kate O'Brien

The buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) sector has hit its latest regulatory hurdle. ASX listed Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) shares slumped 33% last…

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Retirement

3 simple steps to retiring early

| Kate O'Brien

By taking an early retirement, you could be on permanent holiday much sooner than you think. Here are 3 steps…

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Share Market News

4 investment trends for 2020 that you should know about

| Kate O'Brien

The investment outlook for 2020 is convoluted, but here we take a closer look at 4 investment trends that could…

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Retirement

Can you afford to retire? Find out in 3 minutes

| Kate O'Brien

Everyone would like to be able to afford to be able to retire, but how do you know when you…

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How to invest

3 Warren Buffett quotes to live by

| Kate O'Brien

Warren Buffett is a self-made billionaire and possibly the world’s most famous investor. Here we take a look at 3…

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares could continue to feel the pinch in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

Modest growth in retail spending is predicted in 2020, keeping pressure on for ASX retailers after a difficult 2019.

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Share Market News

3 ASX fintech shares to watch in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

Technological change is sweeping the financial services industry at ever increasing speeds. Here we take a look at 3 ASX…

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Share Market News

What's in store for these 4 ASX cannabis shares in 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

2019 was a bear market for cannabis stocks globally. We take a look at what 2020 holds for ASX cannabis…

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Share Market News

3 ASX tech shares paying dividends

| Kate O'Brien

When most people think of technology shares they think of high growth, not dividends. Here we take a look at…

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Share Market News

How will 2019's best ASX 200 shares perform in 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

In 2019 the ASX 200 increased nearly 22%, with a number of shares posting huge gains. Here we take a…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that topped short-seller lists in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

Selling a share short makes sense when there is good reason to believe the price of shares will fall. Certain…

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⏸️ Investing

3 investment themes that will define the next decade

| Kate O'Brien

As we enter the bright lights of 2020 it’s time to start thinking ahead. Here we take a look at…

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Share Market News

3 ASX healthcare shares to watch in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

There are more than 150 healthcare shares listed on the ASX. We take a look at 3 ASX healthcare shares…

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How to invest

How to start investing in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

If you’ve decided 2020 will be the year you start your investment portfolio, congratulations! There is no better time to…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 Warren Buffett quotes to follow in the 2020s

| Kate O'Brien

Warren Buffett, the Sage of Omaha, is likely the world’s most famous investor. Renowned for his investing wisdom, we could…

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Personal Finance

3 easy steps to get your financial health on track in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

January is a great time to reset and get back on track. If you’ve let your financial health slip, the…

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Healthcare Shares

How did these ASX cannabis shares perform in 2019?

| Kate O'Brien

This year was a difficult one for ASX cannabis shares as well as cannabis stocks globally with share prices worldwide…

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Retail Shares

Fears for ASX retailers on soft December sales

| Kate O'Brien

ASX retailers rely on the Christmas season for an uplift in sales to tide them through to the year. This…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX healthcare shares with healthy returns this year

| Kate O'Brien

Led by CSL Limited (ASX: CSL), the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) is up over 42% for the year.…

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Share Market News

5 ASX20 shares investors loved in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX20 represents the largest 20 companies on the ASX by market capitalisation. Here are 5 ASX20 shares investors loved…

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Personal Finance

The financial New Year's resolutions you should be making

| Kate O'Brien

New Years is a great time for a financial fresh start. As we roll into 2020 we take a look…

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How to invest

8 ASX ETFs to build your beginner portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

Building a beginner portfolio is a delicate balance of risk and reward. Here we take a look at 8 ETFs…

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⏸️ Investing

What's in store for WAAAX shares in 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

Australia’s equivalent to the United States FAANG stocks, WAAAX shares have been favourites of investors in 2019. We take a…

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Retirement

1 simple rule to help work out when you can retire

| Kate O'Brien

Most people wouldn’t mind retiring early, but how do you know when you can afford to? One rule can help…

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How to invest

Why you should start investing on the ASX right now

| Kate O'Brien

Getting started in investing can be daunting and it can be tempting to delay investing as we focus on everyday…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What does the Open Banking delay mean for ASX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has delayed the start of Open Banking to allow for more testing. Here's how…

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How to invest

How to start investing on the ASX when you're broke

| Kate O'Brien

The point of investing is to use your money to generate extra money. But what happens when you don’t have…

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