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Mark Verhoeven

Author bio
Mark is highly passionate about personal finance and investment. Having worked in the financial services industry, Mark now seeks to share his financial expertise with the broader public.
Areas of expertise
Personal finance
Listed equities
Private equity
Education
The University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Commerce
Favorite investment quote
“It's far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.”
— Warren Buffet

Recent Articles

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares are moving again. Is the recovery here to stay?

| Mark Verhoeven

ASX lithium shares bounced last week. The fundamentals are less convincing.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you need to retire at 55?

| Mark Verhoeven

Retiring at 55 needs two pools of money.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares to buy for $1000 in monthly passive income

| Mark Verhoeven

Three ASX income shares, and the capital needed to reach $1,000 monthly.

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Gold

Physical gold ETFs or gold miners? What the numbers say

| Mark Verhoeven

Two ways to own gold, with very different risks.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons the BHP dividend could surprise on 18 August

| Mark Verhoeven

Three reasons BHP's final dividend could beat expectations this reporting season.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 earnings results that could move your portfolio this week

| Mark Verhoeven

Three major results land in just two days.

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Economy

The RBA meets Tuesday. Here's what that means for ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

The statement may matter more than the decision.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares on the verge of rocketing to the moon

| Mark Verhoeven

Beaten-down names with catalysts landing this month.

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Earnings Results

CBA shares: What to expect from Wednesday's FY26 earnings

| Mark Verhoeven

Australia’s biggest bank opens its books this week.

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How to invest

Top 3 ASX shares to invest your first $5,000 in

| Mark Verhoeven

Three holdings that cover the basics for a first portfolio.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

IonQ just posted record revenue. What does it mean for the ASX's newest quantum computing ETF?

| Mark Verhoeven

A record quarter, a brand new fund, and one big catch.

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Materials Shares

Glencore is thinking about listing on the ASX. Is this an opportunity for investors?

| Mark Verhoeven

One of the world’s biggest miners wants a slice of the ASX.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the ASX 200 at record highs?

| Mark Verhoeven

Records were set this week. Here's what's powering the market.

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How to invest

Why ASX property shares are not directly impacted by the reform

| Mark Verhoeven

The reform targets houses, not listed property trusts.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Australia's first quantum computing ETF is coming. Here's why you should be excited

| Mark Verhoeven

An ASX first arrives on the market soon.

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Materials Shares

BHP's copper guidance surprise: what does this mean for BHP shares

| Mark Verhoeven

A soft copper number, but a much stronger balance sheet.

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How to invest

Investing $10,000 into ASX shares at record highs: does timing matter?

| Mark Verhoeven

Time in the market is more important than timing the market.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 days, 3 supermarkets: the reporting week that will shape ASX consumer staples shares

| Mark Verhoeven

The clearest read on Australian household spending all year.

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Growth Shares

Why are DroneShield shares suddenly rising again?

| Mark Verhoeven

A guidance miss, then a sharp bounce. What changed?

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ASX Share Market News

Earnings preview: can Cochlear shares rebound?

| Mark Verhoeven

A decade low share price meets a make-or-break result.

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Cryptocurrencies

ASX shares or crypto? Here are the benefits and risks of each

| Mark Verhoeven

Which asset should ASX investors choose?

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AI Stocks

Is the AI trade back? Here are the ASX shares that stand to benefit.

| Mark Verhoeven

Three ways to own the AI build-out locally.

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Bank Shares

Why Citi thinks ANZ shares are the pick of the big four

| Mark Verhoeven

One big four bank still has the brokers onside.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Franked income from three very different businesses.

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Superannuation

Want to retire at 60? Here are 3 superannuation tricks to achieve the dream

| Mark Verhoeven

Three strategies to bring your retirement date forward.

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How to invest

How to start investing in ASX shares with $1,000

| Mark Verhoeven

Time in the market is more important than timing the market.

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Dividend Investing

If you invested $10,000 in Telstra shares 10 years ago, here's what you'd have today

| Mark Verhoeven

The capital went backwards. The income did the work.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income can $100,000 in these ASX shares generate at today's yields?

| Mark Verhoeven

Franking credits change the answer more than you'd think.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you need to retire on $80,000 a year?

| Mark Verhoeven

The number is smaller than Australians would imagine.

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Bank Shares

The RBA meets on 11 August. What could this mean for ASX bank shares?

| Mark Verhoeven

Less than two weeks to the RBA call, and the banks are listening.

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Earnings Results

CSL reports on 18 August. Can the healthcare giant arrest the slide?

| Mark Verhoeven

A make-or-break result for Australia's fallen biotech giant.

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Growth Shares

ASX defence shares have been the trade of the decade. Is it too late to join the party?

| Mark Verhoeven

Order books are growing. Share prices aren't.

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Bank Shares

Brokers are split on the big four ASX bank shares. Here's the case for and against

| Mark Verhoeven

Three sells, one buy. Who's right on the banks?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare stock trades at its cheapest multiple in a decade

| Mark Verhoeven

A quality business at a decade-low multiple. What gives?

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Earnings Results

Your August ASX reporting season calendar: 5 results that matter most

| Mark Verhoeven

Five dates to circle this earnings season.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto's copper pivot just paid off in a big way

| Mark Verhoeven

Copper is finally doing the heavy lifting at Rio Tinto.

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Tax

Growth or yield? These tax rules are reshaping ASX portfolios

| Mark Verhoeven

The CGT overhaul favours franked dividends over capital growth

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International Stock News

What do Microsoft's strong earnings mean for these ASX shares?

| Mark Verhoeven

Hyperscaler spending is the demand catalyst for these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy in August

| Mark Verhoeven

Three broker buy ratings worth a closer look this month.

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Dividend Investing

Chasing $500 a month in passive income? Here's how

| Mark Verhoeven

The maths behind a $6,000 annual dividend income stream.

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