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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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ASX Share Market News

Washington just launched fresh strikes on Iran. Here is what that means for ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Washington launched fresh strikes on Iran overnight. Here is what that means for Woodside, Santos, and Northern Star shares right…

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Resources Shares

China's CPI and PPI data drops today. Here is the potential impact for these ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

China's June CPI and PPI data drops tomorrow. Here is the potential impact for BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

July is historically one of the best months for ASX shares. Can July FY27 deliver?

| Mark Verhoeven

The first week of FY27 has already started strongly. Here's whether BHP, CSL, and Goodman can keep it going.

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Superannuation

New parents are now earning superannuation on parental leave. Here's how to make the most of it

| Mark Verhoeven

From 1 July 2026, new parents earn superannuation contributions on government parental leave pay.

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Tax

Your tax rate just dropped. Here is exactly how much more you will take home from 1 July

| Mark Verhoeven

From 1 July 2026, the tax rate on income between $18,201 and $45,000 dropped from 16% to 15%. Here's exactly…

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Growth Shares

Are WiseTech shares ripe for a rebound?

| Mark Verhoeven

Down 70% over the past year, WiseTech shares are beginning to show signs of life.

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Bank Shares

ASX financials went from the best sector in FY25 to negative growth in FY26. Here's what changed

| Mark Verhoeven

Here's the full story behind the reversal.

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AI Stocks

The best AI stocks on the ASX right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is the case for these ASX AI stocks and what makes each one different.

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IPOs

The first nine ASX IPOs of 2026 are all trading in the red. Here is what that tells investors

| Mark Verhoeven

They are down 26% on average.

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How to invest

SpaceX will be included in the Nasdaq index this week. Here's what that means for ASX investors

| Mark Verhoeven

Here's what that means for NDQ and RCKT holders, as well as Australian super fund members.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX healthcare shares have jumped 21% since June. Can the recovery continue?

| Mark Verhoeven

Can ASX healthcare shares can sustain their recovery?

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Real Estate Shares

Property prices are falling. Here are the ASX shares most affected

| Mark Verhoeven

The impact on ASX property stocks is real, but it is not all bad news.

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Materials Shares

The ASX 200 sector that outperformed the benchmark 7 to 1 in FY26. Can it keep delivering?

| Mark Verhoeven

Let's take a look.

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Bank Shares

A leading analyst is forecasting growing headwinds for NAB shares. Should investors be worried?

| Mark Verhoeven

A leading analyst has issued a sell alert on NAB shares, citing margin pressure, higher credit risk, and slower profit…

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Personal Finance

Should you buy property or stocks? Here's what you need to consider

| Mark Verhoeven

Property and ASX shares have traded places as the better performer multiple times in recent years. Here is what to…

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Healthcare Shares

Top 3 ASX healthcare stocks to buy today

| Mark Verhoeven

CSL, ResMed, and Pro Medicus have all fallen heavily in 2026. Here is why these three ASX healthcare stocks are…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX tech stocks tipped to rocket higher in FY27

| Mark Verhoeven

Xero, Megaport, and Life360 are three ASX tech stocks that brokers think could rocket higher in FY27. Here is the…

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Superannuation

Payday superannuation started yesterday. Here's what changes.

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is what that actually means for workers, employers, and your retirement savings.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX shares could be top buys for FY27

| Mark Verhoeven

These ASX shares each face a defining FY27. Here is the case for each, and the associated risks.

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Resources Shares

These ASX gold miners have had a bad start to the week. Here's why

| Mark Verhoeven

Northern Star, Evolution Mining, and Regis Resources all fell sharply as gold hit a multi-month low. Here is why these…

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Technology Shares

The Nasdaq just had its worst week in months. Here's what that means for ASX tech stocks

| Mark Verhoeven

OpenAI is reportedly weighing an IPO delay after SpaceX's rocky debut.

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Dividend Investing

3 well-priced ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is where to look for well priced ASX dividend shares right now.

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Tax

End of financial year is upon us. Here's what you should do before the deadline

| Mark Verhoeven

With the end of the financial year almost here, here are some considerations surrounding ASX investors on superannuation contributions, Division…

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX blue chip shares to buy and hold for the next 20 years

| Mark Verhoeven

CBA, Macquarie, and CSL each face a real test over a 20-year horizon. Here is why these three ASX blue…

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus just struck a revolutionary AI cardiology deal. Here's why that matters

| Mark Verhoeven

This small-ticket transaction matters far more than its size suggests.

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Growth Shares

Why this analyst rates Life360 shares a buy right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Life360 shares are down 29% in 2026, but Bell Potter has a buy rating on the stock.

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Resources Shares

BHP's bet beyond iron ore just hit a snag. Are BHP shares still a buy?

| Mark Verhoeven

BHP shares have now fallen around 8% from their peak. What now?

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AI Stocks

These ASX shares are riding the AI boom. Investors keep overlooking them

| Mark Verhoeven

Everyone talks about the AI chipmakers. Few talk about the ASX AI shares quietly building and supplying the infrastructure underneath.

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Dividend Investing

There are still some well-priced ASX dividend shares. Here's where to look

| Mark Verhoeven

Here's where to look for well-priced income right now.

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Energy Shares

The US-Iran peace deal just wavered. Here is what this means for these ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

The US-Iran peace deal is showing fresh signs of strain after Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz.

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Growth Shares

WiseTech shares just crashed. Can investors look past the company's governance issues?

| Mark Verhoeven

WiseTech shares fell sharply after reports the AFP is investigating founder Richard White. Here is what investors need to know…

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Superannuation

Australia now has 9 superannuation mega funds. Here is what that means for your retirement

| Mark Verhoeven

Australia now has 9 superannuation mega funds worth more than $100 billion each.

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Technology Shares

Down but not out: 3 ASX tech shares ripe for a rebound

| Mark Verhoeven

Can these ASX tech shares continue to rebound?

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How to invest

Here's where I would invest $5,000 in ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

If I had $5,000 to invest in ASX shares today, here is exactly where it would go.

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Growth Shares

SpaceX climbs nearly 20% after its IPO. Here's why that is good news for these ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

SpaceX shares are up significantly since their IPO. Here's why that is great news for two ASX-listed stocks.

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Bank Shares

The RBA just held rates at 4.35%. Here's what it means for these ASX bank shares

| Mark Verhoeven

The RBA held rates yesterday. Here's what that decision means for these ASX banks shares.

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AI Stocks

After SpaceX, the Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs are next. Here is what ASX AI investors need to know

| Mark Verhoeven

Anthropic is targeting a $1.1 trillion IPO in December 2026 and OpenAI follows in 2027.

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Blue Chip Shares

If you invested $10,000 in CSL shares 10 years ago, here's what they would be worth today

| Mark Verhoeven

Will the next 10 years tell a different story?

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Energy Shares

Oil retreats as Iran tensions ease. Here's what that means for ASX energy shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Crude oil has fallen on news of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation does a 40-year-old actually need to retire comfortably?

| Mark Verhoeven

Here's the honest picture of what you need and how to get there.

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