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Why Listed Investment Companies perform better when Options expire

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Guest author Boyd Peters outlines some key issues investors in LICs ought to watch out for.

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Are you an investor who suffers from Get-Evenitis?

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If you’re holding onto your BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares until they hit $45 again, you may be suffering from…

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3 of the best ASX small caps with juicy dividends

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Dividend investors need to look outside the big banks to companies such as Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY)

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One small ASX company you need to know about

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Newly listed MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (ASX:MTO) is looking to catch a ride on growing demand for motorcycles.

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Are Woolworths Limited shares a bargain at 10-year lows?

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Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) investors should remain on the sidelines for now if the UK experience is any guide.

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Top stock picks for July

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Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT), Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC), Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) and Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) are among July's…

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Is Macquarie Group Ltd headed for a downgrade?

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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) looks to be facing significant headwinds arising from the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

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My 3 step plan to scoop up Brexit bargains

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Could now be the right time to start making plans to pick up top companies such as Macquarie Group Ltd…

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3 of my favourite companies for every investment style

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When investing, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. While Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) might be right for some investors,…

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd now obsolete as an investment?

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Major outages over the last 12 months are set to hit Telstra Corporation Ltd’s (ASX:TLS) bottom-line, but a much more…

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My 4 tips on how to survive a bear (market) attack

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As Brexit fears cause prices to fall, dividend yields rise in companies such as Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Retail Food…

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This is why Automotive Holdings Group Ltd is at the top of my buy list

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With the share price of Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHG) hitting 52-week lows, I believe this presents the long term…

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2 top shares with grossed-up dividend yields of over 11% 

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It’s time for dividend investors to forget the big four banks and take a closer look at FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA).

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My 4 secrets on how to catch a falling knife

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Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) have all been classed as falling knives over the last 12…

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Where to for CSL Limited and BHP Billiton Limited if this is the bottom for the Australian dollar?

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Many investors have been jumping into CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) believing they will benefit from a falling Australian dollar, but what if this…

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Winter's late arrival could bring chills to shareholders of Kathmandu Holdings Ltd & Myer Holdings Ltd

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Australia has just enjoyed the hottest autumn on record. While this is great for Australians who love the warmer weather,…

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Top stock picks for June

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Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) and Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) are among…

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Is there a bubble in healthcare shares like Cochlear Limited? 

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With Australian healthcare heavyweights CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) hitting all-time highs, Sydney hedge fund Watermark Funds Management believes the ASX healthcare sector is setting up for a fall. 

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5 key reasons to hold onto your Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares have gone into a tail spin with the announcement of a profit downgrade.…

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Which is the better investment: Growth or income shares? 

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With bank interest rates declining, many investors may be drawn to high yielding stocks such as Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) but that may not…

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Why you need to kick your blue-chip share habit 

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While the S&P/ASX 100 and the S&P/ASX 50 have both fallen over the last financial year, the S&P/ASX MIDCAP50 has actually risen over 13%. It has been led higher…

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3 small companies that are a better investment than lithium miners

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Lithium is definitely the flavour of the month on the ASX but flavours can quickly sour. I believe Paragon Care Ltd. (ASX:PGC) Melbourne…

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3 healthcare shares every investor needs to know about 

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Healthcare is one trend ASX investors do not want to miss. Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) can…

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Does Suncorp Group Ltd have the strategy to deliver market-thumping returns?

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Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares face some challenges, but is there hidden upside to the insurer?

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Why I think now is the right time to buy Rio Tinto Limited shares

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Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) looks set to finally rise from the ashes with green shoots appearing in the iron ore market. 

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4 ways to profit from the growth of the Internet

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Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) are just two strong marketplace stocks listed on the ASX – but which…

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Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares about to become a bargain?

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Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) shares are a growth investor favourite, but signs are not good for the coming months.

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Why ASX gold miners can continue to head higher  

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With Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) up 25% and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) up 50% in the past month, now may just be the perfect time to consider adding gold to your portfolio. 

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3 ASX shares near 52-week highs with room to run harder

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Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) have recently hit 52-week highs but they look…

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How to spot dangers when considering an IPO investment

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Learning why some IPOs go terribly wrong can save you thousands simply by avoiding the bad investments – find out…

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Roll up, Roll up: For some top share investment ideas

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The collapse of ABC learning has deterred many investors from considering rollups, now might just be the time to take another look at…

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IPO review: 3 large-cap shares with big prospects in 2016

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After the razzle dazzle of an IPO, coverage of a stock can drop off a cliff – how are Myob…

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3 internet businesses all ASX investors must own 

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No ifs, no buts and definitely no maybes. Every investor on the ASX looking to build a portfolio of top quality…

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Should Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd investors assume the brace position? 

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Just last week Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) reconfirmed guidance for the second half of the financial year. But will Malcolm Turnbull and the…

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The biggest risks facing 3 of the hottest tech shares on the ASX

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Avoid potential landmines – find out the key challenges facing XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and…

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Was Philip Carret a better investor than Warren Buffett? 

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In 1991, Warren Buffett famously declared Philip Carret as the best long term investor in America.   

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3 shares that could double over the next decade

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It won’t happen overnight but find out why Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) and Magellan Financial Group…

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5 reasons to avoid Woolworths Limited shares

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Picking turnaround stocks can be a valuable way to invest, but Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) isn’t there yet – here’s why

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3 ASX shares with fortress like fundamentals

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Finding stocks that have features that can’t be replicated is a good way to invest and Trade Me Group Ltd…

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3 potential ASX-listed takeover targets

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With ownership of Bonds going offshore, could iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) be…

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