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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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How to invest

How to retire a millionaire

| Kate O'Brien

Even on a minimal income level, it is entirely possible to achieve millionaire status by retirement age if you start…

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Share Market News

How did ASX cannabis shares fare in November?

| Kate O'Brien

Cannabis shares have continued their bumpy ride in November. Marijuana shares globally are trading well down from previous highs, which…

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⏸️ International Shares

6 ASX ETFs for international investors

| Kate O'Brien

Worldwide there are a plethora of stockmarkets in both developed and emerging economies which present investment opportunities. Here are 6…

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Share Market News

Brickworks confident in housing construction sector recovery

| Kate O'Brien

The downturn in Australia’s housing markets has turned upwards, according to the country’s largest brick manufacturer. Brickworks announced yesterday that…

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares to put on your Christmas watchlist

| Kate O'Brien

The retail sector has experienced difficult trading conditions in 2019. Sales volume growth has been in decline as consumers rein…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

2 ASX ETFs for dividend-seeking investors

| Kate O'Brien

One of the main reasons to invest in shares is for the dividends they can pay. But what happens when…

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⏸️ How to Invest

7 ASX ETFs perfect for a starter portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

Starting an investment portfolio is an exciting time. A world of possibilities opens up limited only by the horizons of…

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland battles on with capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has today announced a $275 million capital raising as the bank’s shares were placed in…

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Share Market News

What's next for the buy-now-pay-later sector?

| Kate O'Brien

Investment in the buy-now-pay-later-sector (BNPL) has boomed in 2019. Led by Afterpay Touch Group Limited (ASX: APT), shares in companies…

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Share Market News

ASX retailers face uncertain Christmas

| Kate O'Brien

The Christmas season is usually a time of joy for retailers. Customers flood stores to find the perfect gifts, filling…

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Retirement

How to hack your superannuation

| Kate O'Brien

Australians had a combined $2.87 trillion in superannuation assets as at June 2019. Too often, however, we give too little…

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How to invest

How to start investing right now

| Kate O'Brien

There is no better time to start investing than right now. After all, the sooner you start, the more time…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

How to live off dividends and never work again

| Kate O'Brien

Funding your lifestyle via your investments is the dream for many people. Here's how building a portfolio capable of supporting…

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Share Market News

Creso Pharma takeover off the table

| Kate O'Brien

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) has today announced that its proposed acquisition by Canadian cannabis company PharmaCielo Ltd has been…

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How to invest

How to start investing with $5k

| Kate O'Brien

Like many things in life, the hardest part about investing can be just getting started. If you have managed to…

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⏸️ Investor Education

ASX investing tips: 6 key metrics you need to know

| Kate O'Brien

The share market is full of metrics and acronyms. Terms like ROE, ICR, and EPS can be confusing and even…

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Share Market News

Is Openpay the new Afterpay?

| Kate O'Brien

Openpay Pty Ltd is the latest buy now pay later provider looking to list on the ASX, with meetings with…

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Share Market News

Dicker Data shares lift on new distribution agreement

| Kate O'Brien

Dicker Data Limited (ASX: DDR) shares are up 3% today to $6.82 following the announcement that The company has been…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to watch that aren't WAAAX

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian technology sector has been dominated by WAAAX shares in 2019. Investors have been drawn to the tech sector…

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⏸️ Diversification

4 ASX ETFs you can use to gain global equities exposure

| Kate O'Brien

There are more than 2000 shares listed on the ASX, but these represent just a small portion of the global…

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How to invest

No savings? How to start building your ASX portfolio anyway

| Kate O'Brien

Savings can be hard to accumulate and sometimes even harder to maintain. It can be tough to build a backstop…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

These 3 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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Technology Shares

Nearmap shares are down 40% – is it time to buy?

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) are down 40% to $2.50 from highs of $4.23 in June this year. The…

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Share Market News

Brickworks share price surges higher on latest US acquisition

| Kate O'Brien

The Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) share price has surged higher today following the announcement of its latest American acquisition. Brickworks…

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Share Market News

Can you bet on the ASX banks for dividends?

| Kate O'Brien

Yields on Australia’s big banks remain at inviting levels despite three of the four recently cutting dividends. But dividend seeking…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk faces local competition in China

| Kate O'Brien

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) is facing the threat of local competition in the key Chinese market. The…

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Defensive Shares

2 of the best recession-resistant ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The doom and gloom of a potential recession means the temptation to take a defensive position is high. But some…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSR a potential takeover target as housing market rebounds

| Kate O'Brien

Building materials suppliers are emerging as potential takeover targets as the residential construction market begins to recover. CSR Limited (ASX:…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

4 ASX ETFs to leverage macroeconomic trends

| Kate O'Brien

Whole industries as well as individual companies can rise and fall on the strength of the macroeconomic trends which shape…

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Share Market News

Why are CIMIC shares down 35% from July's peak?

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) are down more than 35% from highs of over $50 in July. The…

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Share Gainers

Why the Avita Medical share price rose 8% on Friday

| Kate O'Brien

Avita Medical shares were up 8% on Friday following a 60% increase in sales of its RECELL System quarter for…

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Share Market News

ASX gold shares to guard against recession

| Kate O'Brien

When the threat of recession looms, gold is seen as a save-haven asset. We examine recession-resistant gold mining shares and…

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Share Market News

Could this IPO be the next A2 or Bellamy's?

| Kate O'Brien

Goat milk infant formula manufacturer Nuchev has announced plans for an IPO. Targeting a $40 million capital raise, Nuchev plans…

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Share Market News

Which ASX cannabis shares should you buy in November?

| Kate O'Brien

Marijuana shares were hot favourites earlier this year but have suffered as investors revaluate the sector. Here we look at…

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⏸️ Property

ASX shares set to benefit from the property recovery

| Kate O'Brien

The housing market has been through a rough patch but signs of life are emerging. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

How to diversify your ASX portfolio for less than $20,000

| Kate O'Brien

Diversification is one of the first rules of reducing risk in investing. But how do you diversify when you don’t…

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares for the fashion forward investor

| Kate O'Brien

Fashion retailers have struggled of late in the face of a sluggish economy and consumers’ hesitation to spend. Here we…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Top ASX dividend shares in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends can be a major consideration when investing, even more so now that interest rates are at record lows. Here’s…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX listed healthcare shares explained

| Kate O'Brien

ASX listed healthcare shares are a popular play on trends including the aging population and our increasing focus on health.

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Share Market News

The Myer share price closes lower after misleading shareholders

| Kate O'Brien

The Federal Court has ruled that Myer misled shareholders over its FY15 profit forecasts in a shareholder class action.

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