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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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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire comfortably at 60?

| Mark Verhoeven

The benchmarks assume retirement at 67, not 60.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX defence shares riding the counter-drone boom

| Mark Verhoeven

Three very different plays on one theme.

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ASX Share Market News

Reporting season starts next week. Here are the ASX shares to watch

| Mark Verhoeven

Two heavyweights open their books in August.

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Healthcare Shares

What to expect from CSL shares this reporting season

| Mark Verhoeven

Will CSL surprise or disappoint investors?

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares are at their cheapest valuation in a decade. Time to pounce?

| Mark Verhoeven

A decade-low multiple on a growing business.

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Healthcare Shares

If you invested $5,000 in Pro Medicus shares 10 years ago, here's what it would be worth today

| Mark Verhoeven

A decade ago, the healthcare giant was a largely unknown Melbourne software business.

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Resources Shares

Why BHP shares could be an ASX 200 highlight this reporting season

| Mark Verhoeven

Copper, cash and a 62% run into results.

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Economy

Why Wednesday's inflation print may move the RBA's next interest rate call

| Mark Verhoeven

The last data point before August.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares for income while the cash rate sits at 4.35%

| Mark Verhoeven

Three blue chips for income in a high-rate market.

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Dividend Investing

Term deposits at 4.35% vs. ASX dividend shares: which one wins?

| Mark Verhoeven

Cash is competitive again. Do shares still win?

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Superannuation

The bring-forward rule just got bigger. Here's what that means for your superannuation

| Mark Verhoeven

Bigger caps, new thresholds, and one costly trap.

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Energy Shares

Oil prices are rising again. What does that mean for these ASX energy shares?

| Mark Verhoeven

Crude is climbing again. Two ASX energy names in focus.

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Growth Shares

WiseTech buys FRDM.ai. What does this mean for WiseTech shares?

| Mark Verhoeven

A small deal with a big strategic idea attached.

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Healthcare Shares

How many Cochlear shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income?

| Mark Verhoeven

The dividend maths on this fallen ASX healthcare heavyweight.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares have risen 10% in a month, are they still a buy?

| Mark Verhoeven

The bank has bounced back, but is it too pricey?

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Tax

The FY26 tax return deadline is around the corner. How can I minimise my tax?

| Mark Verhoeven

Legal ways to trim your bill before the ATO deadline.

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Healthcare Shares

Top 3 ASX healthcare stocks to watch

| Mark Verhoeven

Three beaten-down ASX healthcare stocks staging a strong comeback.

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Personal Finance

Best money-saving techniques to build long-term wealth

| Mark Verhoeven

Simple money habits that build lasting wealth.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares soared 62% in FY26. Can they keep climbing?

| Mark Verhoeven

The mining giant surged 62%. Can it keep going?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 ASX ETFs that make long-term investing easy

| Mark Verhoeven

Three low-cost ASX ETFs that make building wealth simple.

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Technology Shares

When will WiseTech shares bottom out?

| Mark Verhoeven

A 70% crash. Here is what could mark the bottom for WiseTech shares.

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Superannuation

Should I target high growth or balanced strategies for my superannuation?

| Mark Verhoeven

High growth or balanced? The superannuation question that matters.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles vs. Woolworths. Which ASX consumer staples stock is the best buy?

| Mark Verhoeven

Coles or Woolworths: The ASX supermarket showdown.

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Superannuation

How much super does a 55-year-old need to retire comfortably?

| Mark Verhoeven

The superannuation balance a 55-year-old really needs to retire comfortably.

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Energy Shares

What the Strait of Hormuz oil shock means for ASX green energy shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Higher oil prices put green energy back in the spotlight.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for passive income right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Which ASX dividend shares should I include in my portfolio?

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Travel Shares

Project Sunrise incoming: Are Qantas shares a buy?

| Mark Verhoeven

Can project sunrise be the next catalyst for growth for Qantas shares?

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ASX Share Market News

What did the market look like 10 years ago? Here's what's changed for the ASX 200

| Mark Verhoeven

Here's what the ASX 200 looked like in 2016 and what has changed since.

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Technology Shares

SK Hynix IPOs in the US. Here's what that means for ASX investors

| Mark Verhoeven

SK Hynix just pulled off the largest US listing ever by a foreign company.

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International Stock News

Analysts are still bullish on SpaceX shares after Nasdaq inclusion. Here is what that means for ASX investors

| Mark Verhoeven

SpaceX joined the Nasdaq-100 and analysts are still bullish. Here is what that means for Australian investors who already own…

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Technology Shares

Here's what $10,000 invested in ASX tech shares 5 years ago would be worth now

| Mark Verhoeven

$10,000 invested in ASX tech shares five years ago. The answer is genuinely sobering.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares are up 35% since early June. Is the recovery here to stay?

| Mark Verhoeven

Can CSL shares continue their comeback?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX consumer staples shares are quietly surging while the rest of the market stalls. Here is why

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is what is driving the defensive rotation into consumer staples shares.

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Materials Shares

Lithium prices are cooling. Here's what that means for these ASX lithium shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Lithium prices have cooled sharply after a stellar run. Here is what that means for these ASX lithium shares.

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Superannuation

Do you want to earn passive income from your superannuation? Here's a guide to get you started

| Mark Verhoeven

Earning passive income from your superannuation is achievable with the right approach.

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Energy Shares

Australia may sign a nuclear deal with India this week. What does that mean for Boss Energy shares?

| Mark Verhoeven

Let's take a look.

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Technology Shares

Two ASX tech shares hinge on rebuilding trust and growth. Here's how they can turn around

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is how both ASX tech shares can achieve a turnaround.

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Superannuation

The superannuation concessional contributions cap just rose to $32,500. Here's how to make the most of it

| Mark Verhoeven

Investors should be aware of how to maximise the potential benefit of this change.

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Tax

Your FY27 tax return will look different. Here's what changed and how to prepare

| Mark Verhoeven

The FY27 tax return introduces three key changes that investors should be aware of.

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Dividend Investing

How to build $60,000 in annual passive income from ASX dividend shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Building $60,000 in annual passive income from ASX dividend shares is achievable.

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