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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

CSL shares crash, but is a comeback looming?

| Marc Van Dinther

Has the market become too pessimistic about Australia's biotech giant?

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Technology Shares

What on earth's going on with Xero shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors may finally believe the brutal sell-off went too far.

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Dividend Investing

The ASX dividend share built for long-term wealth

| Marc Van Dinther

Boring businesses often generate the best cash flow year after year.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

These commodity ASX ETFs are leaving the market behind

| Marc Van Dinther

These ETFs have exploded up to 135% in the past year.

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How to invest

How to invest during market chaos and volatility

| Marc Van Dinther

Focus on defensives, quality, ASX ETFs, and consistency.

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AI Stocks

These under-the-radar ASX AI shares are starting to turn heads

| Marc Van Dinther

They could deliver explosive growth as AI demand rapidly accelerates.

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Investing Strategies

My simple investing strategy if I had to start over

| Marc Van Dinther

The new me would Invest regularly, reinvest dividends and ignore market volatility.

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ASX Share Market News

These ASX dividend shares could power your retirement income

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix delivers income, stability and long-term cash flow growth.

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ASX Share Market News

Why are Xero shares turning heads today?

| Marc Van Dinther

A classic relief rally appears to be the biggest driver today.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX industrial stock charging higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Defence-stock momentum keeps sending the shares sharply higher.

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Growth Shares

This ASX tech stock has exploded 75% in a month, but can it climb higher?

| Marc Van Dinther

The most optimistic broker sees another 90% upside ahead!

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ASX Share Market News

2 beaten-down ASX shares to hold until 2036

| Marc Van Dinther

These stocks look well-positioned for growth over the next decade.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares crash 65% — is the bottom near?

| Marc Van Dinther

Despite strong fundamentals, investors are uneasy about the tech stock.

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Bank Shares

Why is everyone selling CBA shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Broker sentiment remains bearish, with analysts warning the sell-off may not be over yet.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX tech stock rocketing 35% today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors are ecstatic about AI-linked contract wins.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the worst over for CSL shares after this week's sell-off?

| Marc Van Dinther

It may be too early to completely write off the biotech stock.

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ASX Share Market News

Down 42% this year, is it time to jump into Life360 shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Crashing shares: golden opportunity or value trap?

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Cheap Shares

Are these 2 battered ASX healthcare shares too cheap to ignore?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers remain positive and see up to 110% upside ahead.

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ASX Share Market News

These ASX retail stocks are near 52-week lows, are they bargain buys?

| Marc Van Dinther

Both shares offer growth runways in a difficult retail environment.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX uranium stock crashing 11% after returning to profitability?

| Marc Van Dinther

Today's sell-off shows how volatile these shares can be.

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Energy Shares

Here's why this expert is calling time on Woodside shares

| Marc Van Dinther

Elevated oil prices could be a profit-taking opportunity.

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Technology Shares

After a 50% surge, could this ASX tech stock still double?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers remain bullish, with up to 140% upside potential.

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ASX Share Market News

What on earth's going on with WiseTech shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The tech stock could rebound hard as global trade stabilises.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Are these ASX ETF giants still worth buying today?

| Marc Van Dinther

This trio still could still be a solid foundation for long-term wealth building.

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Retail Shares

Major ASX retail stocks sink to year lows: Time to buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

Weak retail sentiment and high interest rates pressure share prices.

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Resources Shares

Up 55% in a year, are BHP shares still a buy today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Growing copper exposure may be key for BHP's long-term future.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons why this ASX biotech stock could double in value

| Marc Van Dinther

Growing revenue and broker optimism are boosting confidence.

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Retirement

Fast-track your retirement with these ASX shares and ETFs

| Marc Van Dinther

Infrastructure, blue chips, and ETFs could strengthen long-term retirement portfolios.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX 300 food stock racing higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors welcomed reaffirmed guidance and improving operational momentum.

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Healthcare Shares

$10,000 invested in Cochlear shares in July is now worth…

| Marc Van Dinther

The damage is very real, for investors who bought near the peak.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares to buy while they're on sale

| Marc Van Dinther

Some market experts see up to 120% upside ahead.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium stocks surge more than 300%: is there more to come?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong EV demand could keep these soaring shares climbing.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

How to retire early at 57 with these 3 Vanguard ASX ETFs

| Marc Van Dinther

Simplicity is one of their biggest strengths to build wealth.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Building wealth with ASX ETFs? Don't make these errors

| Marc Van Dinther

You can build strong long-term portfolios with minimal effort.

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Investing Strategies

ASX share volatility is rising, are you making this mistake?

| Marc Van Dinther

Sitting on the sidelines might feel safe, but could cost you.

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Financial Shares

Why is this ASX financial stock dropping despite solid results?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors appear to focus on claims and broader market risks.

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Materials Shares

After gains of up to 330%, can these ASX 200 shares go higher?

| Marc Van Dinther

Stretched valuations could mean bumpier returns ahead for investors.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares hit a 9-year low, time to buy or stay away?

| Marc Van Dinther

Writing off CSL entirely might be premature - or is it?

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Materials Shares

After a 40% rally, what's next for this ASX steel stock?

| Marc Van Dinther

Takeover speculation and stronger earnings continue fueling momentum.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX industrial stock storming higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors are backing strong earnings and operational momentum.

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