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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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Cheap Shares

CSL shares trade at just 12 times forecast earnings. Here's why they could be the buy of the decade

| Mark Verhoeven

The ASX 200 healthcare giant is down more than 60% since August 2025.

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Real Estate Shares

What falling house prices could mean for these widely held ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Australian house prices are falling in Sydney and Melbourne. Here's what that means for CBA, REA Group, and Mirvac shares.

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Resources Shares

Oil prices are back in focus. Here's what that means for ASX energy shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Oil is climbing again. Here's what that means for Woodside, Santos, and Beach Energy shares today.

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Economy

Why the RBA's decision next week could be the most important event for ASX shares in 2026

| Mark Verhoeven

The RBA meets next week. Here's why the decision could be the most important event of the year for these…

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Growth Shares

SpaceX starts trading today. Here's what ASX investors need to know

| Mark Verhoeven

Here's how ASX investors can gain exposure.

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Bank Shares

Hedge funds are shorting the big four bank shares. Should investors be worried?

| Mark Verhoeven

Hedge funds have amassed a record $11 billion short position against Australia's big four bank shares. Here's whether investors should…

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AI Stocks

The SpaceX and Anthropic IPOs will massively impact ASX AI shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is why SpaceX, Anthopic, and OpenAI will reshape how ASX investors think about AI shares forever.

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Superannuation

Payday superannuation starting 1 July could change how every Australian thinks about their retirement

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is how the change works, what it means for your retirement, and which ASX shares could help you build…

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Resources Shares

If you invested $10,000 in BHP shares 10 years ago, here is what they would be worth today

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is the number that might surprise you.

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Growth Shares

Why Xero shares could be the best tech pick on the ASX right now

| Mark Verhoeven

The market may be making a mistake with Xero shares.

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Resources Shares

3 top ASX mining shares for investors right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Pullbacks from recent highs has improved the entry points across all three.

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How to invest

How to start investing in ASX shares with just $500

| Mark Verhoeven

You do not need thousands of dollars to start investing in ASX shares.

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Superannuation

Why 30 June is the most important date for your superannuation this year

| Mark Verhoeven

30 June 2026 is the last chance to maximise your superannuation contributions for FY26. Here's what every Australian investor needs…

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX shares Warren Buffett would probably love right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Warren Buffett looks for moats, management quality, and fair prices. Here's three ASX shares that tick every one of his…

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Healthcare Shares

Why everyone selling Cochlear shares right now could regret it in 3 years

| Mark Verhoeven

Cochlear shares are down 65%. Here's why investors selling up right now could look back and wish they'd done the…

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Superannuation

How much super do you actually need to retire in Australia? The answer might surprise you

| Mark Verhoeven

How much superannuation do Australians need to retire comfortably? Here's how to maximise your super.

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AI Stocks

The Anthropic IPO could be the next big catalyst for ASX AI infrastructure stocks

| Mark Verhoeven

Anthropic filed confidentially for an IPO at a US$950 billion valuation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Breville shares could be the most underrated consumer shares on the ASX right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Breville shares are down from their peak and Macquarie sees significant upside.

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Dividend Investing

TPG Telecom just raised its dividend. Here's what that means for income investors

| Mark Verhoeven

TPG just committed to growing its dividend in line with profit and cash flow. Here's whether income investors should take…

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Superannuation

How combining superannuation and ASX shares can set you up for retirement better than property

| Mark Verhoeven

Combining superannuation and ASX shares could build more retirement wealth than property for most Australians.

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Gold

Why this activist hedge fund is buying Northern Star shares and what this means for investors

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is what investors need to know.

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Economy

Why the RBA's next move could be the most important event for ASX shares in 2026

| Mark Verhoeven

The RBA meets on 16 June. Here is why the decision could move CBA, Westpac, and Mirvac shares more than…

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Healthcare Shares

Why AI is making Pro Medicus shares a once-in-a-generation buy

| Mark Verhoeven

Pro Medicus shares are down on AI fears. Here's why AI is actually making the company a once-in-a-generation buy opportunity.

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Growth Shares

The SpaceX IPO is coming. Here's how ASX investors can benefit from the excitement

| Mark Verhoeven

The SpaceX IPO roadshow kicks off 8 June. Here is how ASX investors can benefit from the space boom excitement.

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AI Stocks

Why Macquarie Technology is one of the most interesting AI infrastructure plays on the ASX

| Mark Verhoeven

Macquarie Technology secured a $200 million NRF investment. Here's why the company deserves a closer look.

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Economy

Australia's minimum wage just rose 4.75%. Here is what it means for ASX consumer stocks

| Mark Verhoeven

Australia's minimum wage rose 4.75% to $26.44 per hour from July 2026. Here's what that means for ASX consumer stocks.

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Resources Shares

China's PMI data beat forecasts. Investors should be looking at these ASX resource stocks

| Mark Verhoeven

China's Caixin manufacturing PMI beat forecasts in May 2026.

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Economy

Job ads rose for the first time in three months. Here is why that is good news for these ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Australian job ads rose 1.8% in May for the first time in three months.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why brokers are turning bullish on Qantas shares after a strong May performance

| Mark Verhoeven

Qantas shares fell from their February peak but brokers see significant upside. Here's why the bulls are backing a recovery…

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Blue Chip Shares

Short sellers are targeting these 3 ASX shares this week. Are they right?

| Mark Verhoeven

Short sellers are targeting WiseTech, Cochlear, and Lendlease shares. Here is whether the bears have a compelling case for each.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This ASX ETF has soared because of the upcoming SpaceX IPO

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is how the SpaceX IPO is driving the gains and what comes next.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Guzman y Gomez shares could shoot 30% higher after exiting the US market

| Mark Verhoeven

Guzman y Gomez shares jumped 30% after the US market exit. Bell Potter sees further upside. Here is why the…

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Tax

Why Australia's new capital gains tax changes could reshape how ASX investors build wealth

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is what it means for ASX investors.

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Cheap Shares

Why Endeavour Group's hotel portfolio could be more valuable than the market realises

| Mark Verhoeven

Endeavour shares hit a 52-week low after its Investor Day.

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Resources Shares

Champion Iron shares: Why the pressure could be temporary

| Mark Verhoeven

Here is what is actually going on.

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Healthcare Shares

What happened to Cochlear shares in May?

| Mark Verhoeven

Cochlear shares crashed 62% in 2026 after a massive earnings downgrade. Here's what happened in May and what comes next.

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Technology Shares

What happened to WiseTech shares in May?

| Mark Verhoeven

WiseTech shares crashed 66% in 12 months and 47% year to date. Here's what happened in May and what comes…

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares that brokers tipped to soar in the next 12 months

| Mark Verhoeven

Flight Centre, Cochlear, and DroneShield are three ASX shares brokers think could soar in the next 12 months. Here's the…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares offering yields above 5% that most investors have never heard of

| Mark Verhoeven

DBI, Amcor, and HomeCo Daily Needs REIT are three ASX dividend shares offering yields above 5%. Here's why each deserves…

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Bank Shares

What happened to Westpac shares in May?

| Mark Verhoeven

Westpac shares went ex-dividend, faced a court ruling, and fell 6.5% in May. Here's the full story for Westpac investors.

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