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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

Why 1 broker rates this ASX technology share a buy

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A brokerage has initiated coverage on this ASX-listed technology share with a buy rating and a price target 19% above…

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⏸️ High Yield

These 2 ASX shares are yielding over 8%

| Kate O'Brien

In our low interest rate world savers are instead increasingly turning to the share market for increased returns on investment.…

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Retirement

How long until you can afford to retire? These 3 factors will help you work it out

| Kate O'Brien

Early retirement is the dream for many people. So how do you know when you can afford to retire? We…

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Share Market News

Is now the time to buy these ASX cannabis shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Cannabis shares have had a bad run in the second half of 2019. We take a look at two ASX…

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⏸️ Investing

Why these 2 top ASX tech shares need to be on your watchlist for 2020

| Kate O'Brien

The demand for information technology products and services has exploded over the past decade. Now that the ASX is set…

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How to invest

3 ways to manage investment risk in retirement

| Kate O'Brien

Many people accumulate a portfolio of assets in order to fund their retirement. Here we take a look at 3…

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How to invest

How to build a diverse ASX portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

Investing across a range of companies and sectors can help lower the overall risk of your portfolio. Here we look…

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX shares had multiple insider buys in December

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Market News

Buy now, pay later provider fizzles on ASX debut

| Kate O'Brien

Buy now, pay later provider Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) fizzled on its ASX debut yesterday. The latest entrant to…

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Share Market News

Top broker rates this ASX neo-lender a buy

| Kate O'Brien

A brokerage has initiated coverage on this ASX listed neo-lender with a buy rating and a price target 17% above…

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Personal Finance

Following the FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early

| Kate O'Brien

Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) is a lifestyle movement which allows its proponents to retire and live off their portfolios.…

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Share Market News

Why Evolve Education shares are on watch today

| Kate O'Brien

Evolve Education Group Ltd (ASX: EVO) shares fell over 6% in morning trade following their return to the boards after…

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Personal Finance

How to set (and keep) a budget

| Kate O'Brien

Budgeting sounds boring, but it the long term it can afford you the kind of fun you’ll otherwise only dream…

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Capital Raising

3 IPOs that outperformed in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

2019 was a year of hits and misses for IPOs. There were some successes, but there were also some wood…

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⏸️ Dividend Yields

2 metrics to help you pick high dividend ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends are an important form of return on your share investment. If you’re investing for income they’re also an important…

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⏸️ Investing

2 sides of the ASX retail coin: consumer discretionary vs consumer staples shares

| Kate O'Brien

Consumer staples shares and consumer discretionary shares are 2 mainstays of the ASX. Here we take a look at 4…

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Share Market News

Why Boral investors are calling for the CEO's head

| Kate O'Brien

Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) CEO Mike Kane is holding fast in the face of a barrage of criticism from shareholders.…

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How to invest

4 things you should do before you start investing

| Kate O'Brien

If you want to start investing on the front foot it pays to get your house in order first. Set…

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How to invest

2 ETFs for ethical investors

| Kate O'Brien

Ethical concerns are an increasingly important investment consideration for Australian investors. Ethical investing generally involves trying to invest in companies…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Treasury Wine shares dip on copycat threat

| Kate O'Brien

Efforts by Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) to protect its valuable Penfolds brand from imitators have been shaken by…

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Share Market News

Why Viva Energy shares are down more than 10% in 2 days

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) fell 8% yesterday on an update to financial guidance. Viva Energy advised…

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How to invest

4 ASX ETFs for small-cap investors

| Kate O'Brien

Most successful large cap companies began life as small cap companies. The right small cap share has the potential to…

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Retail Shares

Why The Reject Shop share price popped more than 12% yesterday

| Kate O'Brien

The Reject Shop (ASX: TRS) share price is up after the retailer named its new chief executive, more than six…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have more than tripled in value in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

Capital growth occurs when share prices to increase in value. In 2019 we have seen some shares soar to new…

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How to invest

ASX ETFs diversified for dividends

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends are a type of passive income that increases investment returns. Dividends can be reinvested to grow the overall portfolio…

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⏸️ Diversification

7 ETFs for investing across sectors

| Kate O'Brien

Dividing the economy into sectors is a useful way of classifying shares and other investments into categories. Well known sectors…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

How to find ASX dividend shares you can live off

| Kate O'Brien

Living off your share portfolio means you can rely on your investments to meet your expenses. So how do you…

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Share Market News

Has the outlook improved for our embattled ASX retailers?

| Kate O'Brien

The tide may have turned for struggling Australian retailers with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Here are 2 ASX…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have doubled in value in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

The prospect of capital growth is a major attraction when investing in shares. In 2019 we have seen some shares…

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⏸️ Investing

How to find the best ASX dividend shares

| Kate O'Brien

A form of passive income, dividends not only benefit income investors but assist growth investors to grow their overall portfolio.…

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⏸️ Diversification

5 ETFs for technology investors

| Kate O'Brien

Technology is a hugely popular investment trend. That’s hardly surprising - it’s everywhere. You’re reading this using technology. Here we…

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Share Market News

2 more ASX shares with multiple recent insider buys

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX shares had multiple recent insider buys

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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⏸️ Diversification

Why ETFs make great Christmas presents

| Kate O'Brien

Gift giving is an integral part of the festive season. Here we take a look at why ASX ETFs make…

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Technology Shares

What's in store for WAAAX shares in December?

| Kate O'Brien

We take a look at recent developments in WAAAX-land to give you our December update.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares for Santa's nice list

| Kate O'Brien

2019 has been a difficult year for fashion retailers, yet some retailers are outpacing the subdued outlook. Here we take…

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Share Market News

Zip Co expansion plans to be boosted by capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) has today announced a proposed $60 million capital raising.

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How to invest

6 ways to diversify your ASX portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

Diversifying is a word that is thrown around a lot in investing, but what does it mean? Simply put, diversifying…

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⏸️ Investor Education

How to hack your net worth

| Kate O'Brien

Your net worth is just a number, but it can have a powerful impact on your life. The higher your…

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Share Market News

ASX-listed lenders shaking up the loan market

| Kate O'Brien

Individuals and small businesses seeking a loan these days have a plethora of options to choose from. We take a…

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