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Marc Van Dinther

Author bio
Marc has more than 30 years of journalism experience, specialising in business, investing, and financial markets. He began his career as a newswire reporter in Europe before covering finance for major daily newspapers, later serving as editor-in-chief of a financial magazine and an investigative journalist for a leading weekly publication.

After moving to Sydney, Marc worked as a producer for SBS Radio and SBS Television. He is also the author of a bestselling biography of a European billionaire media tycoon.

At The Motley Fool Australia, Marc helps readers navigate the share market, from young adults making their first investments to retirees seeking reliable income and long-term financial independence.

Areas of expertise

Australian share market
Personal finance
Dividend and long-term investing
Business and financial markets
Resources and tech stocks

Education
Journalism / Communications, University in Utrecht Netherlands
Favorite investment quote
Go against the flow.

Recent Articles

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Healthcare Shares

Why brokers see 85% upside for this ASX biotech stock

| Marc Van Dinther

This biotech combines growing revenue, pipeline catalysts, and significant upside.

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BNPL shares

Experts tip Afterpay owner Block shares to deliver over 50% returns

| Marc Van Dinther

Block offers investors a compelling long-term fintech growth opportunity.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix shares are up 98%: Is there more upside to come?

| Marc Van Dinther

The bull case remains compelling: rapid growth, rising profits and broker optimism.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares are under pressure: Is it time to buy the dip?

| Marc Van Dinther

Westpac's dividend appeals, but intensifying competition clouds the buying case.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares are turning red again. Is the rally over?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are divided, showing investors remain unconvinced about WiseTech’s comeback.

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Small Cap Shares

Why is this ASX small cap up 160% to get an ASX 'speeding ticket'?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's take a look.

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Healthcare Shares

Could this 7%-yielding ASX healthcare share be a growth winner?

| Marc Van Dinther

The current weakness could be catching the eye of passive income investors.

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Growth Shares

Experts tip these $3 billion ASX shares to deliver over 75% returns

| Marc Van Dinther

This high-growth potential comes with higher risks than established blue-chip ASX shares.

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Legendary share market investing expert and owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.
How to invest

When to sell your ASX shares? Warren Buffett has 3 answers

| Marc Van Dinther

Know why you own a share and when changing circumstances make selling the smarter move.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares enjoy best month in over a year. More to come?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers remain sharply divided over WiseTech's recovery prospects.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Are these 3 top Betashares ETFs a buy in September?

| Marc Van Dinther

Are these ASX ETFs still compelling or have gains peaked?

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Resources Shares

After another big month, can BHP shares break through $70?

| Marc Van Dinther

BHP needs stronger commodities or earnings to reach new records.

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ASX Share Market News

Where will CSL shares be in 12 months? Brokers weigh in

| Marc Van Dinther

Analysts remain divided over CSL’s recovery prospects.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Are these 2 top Vanguard ETFs still worth buying today?

| Marc Van Dinther

The ETFs offer diversification, income and global growth, but are they still portfolio essentials?

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Cheap Shares

Warren Buffett's playbook: 3 cheap ASX shares that could soar up to 60%

| Marc Van Dinther

These beaten-down stocks could deliver significant upside if growth continues.

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How to invest

Could ASX shares crash? 5 questions every investor should ask now

| Marc Van Dinther

Don't predict the crash, make sure your portfolio is in order when it arrives.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX fintech shares to buy for their huge US growth potential

| Marc Van Dinther

US exposure could provide another powerful leg of growth.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares have surged 49%: Are brokers finally turning bullish?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL’s recovery is gathering pace, but has the share price already priced in the turnaround?

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Technology Shares

What on earth's going on with Xero shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Xero's volatility masks a compelling long-term opportunity, but risks remain.

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Retail Shares

Why is this $3 billion ASX retail stock rocketing 19% today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Lovisa must sustain store growth and comparable sales to keep rallying.

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Technology Shares

Megaport shares just plunged 20%. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Marc Van Dinther

Megaport's AI opportunity looks compelling, but volatility could remain elevated.

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Resources Shares

Up nearly 140%, are PLS shares still a buy after exploding profit growth?

| Marc Van Dinther

PLS shares look stronger, but lithium volatility and valuation could limit further gains.

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Resources Shares

I put $25,000 into BHP shares 5 years ago. Here's what it's worth now

| Marc Van Dinther

BHP’s earnings growth and dividends can deliver powerful returns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers shares: Why experts are saying sell

| Marc Van Dinther

Wesfarmers’ exceptional businesses face a crucial test: can valuation be justified?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

VGS vs VHY: Which Vanguard ETF comes out on top?

| Marc Van Dinther

For long-term growth and diversification, there's only one clear winner.

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Healthcare Shares

Could CSL shares really hit $200? Experts reveal their 12-month targets

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers warn CSL’s spectacular rebound doesn’t guarantee further gains.

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Legendary share market investing expert and owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.
How to invest

5 things Warren Buffett looks for before buying ASX shares

| Marc Van Dinther

Buffett-style investing means avoiding bad businesses and overpaying for quality.

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Dividend Investing

Want income for life? Here's how I'd build an ASX dividend portfolio

| Marc Van Dinther

Don't chase the highest yields, but build multiple income streams that endure.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix shares are tumbling. Is the stock finally at fair value?

| Marc Van Dinther

Telix's sell-off reflects valuation, competition, and heightened growth expectations.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares are flying higher. Is it too late to buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL must now deliver faster earnings growth to justify its rally.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX retail stock crashing to new lows today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors want faster growth, despite record revenue and strong profit.

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Industrials Shares

Is the DroneShield share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Marc Van Dinther

DroneShield could rebound, but earnings growth must catch up.

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ASX Share Market News

Could the AI boom just be getting started for NextDC shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

AI is fuelling a data centre expansion, putting this ASX tech firmly in the spotlight.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares are up 25%. Could this be the start of a huge comeback?

| Marc Van Dinther

A strong result next week could fuel WiseTech’s rally, but disappointment could reignite investor fears.

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Earnings Results

Why are Cochlear shares flying 7% higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Now Cochlear must turn product momentum into sustained growth and recover lost investor confidence.

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Earnings Results

CSL shares surge 18% as 'reset year' points to a return to growth

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors welcome CSL’s results and outlook after a very difficult reset year.

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Resources Shares

Evolution Mining shares are up 76%. Could results spark another surge?

| Marc Van Dinther

Evolution needs a strong FY27 outlook to keep its rally going.

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Investing Strategies

How to invest $10,000 the Warren Buffett way: Buy businesses, not stocks

| Marc Van Dinther

Think long term. Own great companies, pay sensible prices, and let compounding work.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

A200 vs NDQ: one Betashares ETF is the clear winner

| Marc Van Dinther

This Betashares ETF has crushed the other on returns, but is it better?

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast shares are up sharply. Is this biotech still undervalued?

| Marc Van Dinther

Mesoblast faces big risks, but brokers see substantial upside if successful.

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