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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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Resources Shares

Why is this $25 billion ASX mining stock charging higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors are piling in after the company reported record cash flow.

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Retirement

10 years to retirement? Here's how to build a solid income

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix of ETFs, shares, bonds, and cash is designed not just to grow wealth, but protect it.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 20%, are these ASX gaming stocks ready to surge?

| Marc Van Dinther

If sentiment stabilises, these ASX shares could bounce back up to 65%.

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Healthcare Shares

What on earth's going on with CSL shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL’s growth slowed, and its premium valuation reset hard.

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How to invest

Just starting out? These 5 ASX shares could be the perfect first buy

| Marc Van Dinther

Established, resilient, and a diversified starting point for new investors.

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Communication Shares

Have Telstra shares peaked, or is there more upside ahead?

| Marc Van Dinther

Pricing power and income support steady, not explosive, gains

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Materials Shares

Why is this temperamental ASX stock surging 11% today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Is this a real recovery or just another short-lived bounce?

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Industrials Shares

Why is this $5 billion ASX stock sliding to a 52-week low today?

| Marc Van Dinther

A $20 million earnings downgrade spooked investors.

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Cheap Shares

Down 50%, but could these top ASX tech stocks double from here?

| Marc Van Dinther

The two shares are risky near term, but sentiment shift could unlock major upside potential.

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Healthcare Shares

Still down 40%, are Pro Medicus shares primed to break out?

| Marc Van Dinther

Two major US contract wins in as many weeks could mark a turning point in sentiment.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Are these 3 ASX tech ETFs bargain buys in April?

| Marc Van Dinther

They offer 3 ways to play tech: local, global quality, and US giants.

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Financial Shares

Why this $5 billion ASX financial stock is slipping today

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors reacted to latest quarterly update with increasing outflows.

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Cheap Shares

Why are Life360 shares sliding to fresh lows today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Are the fundamentals breaking down, or is sentiment simply cooling?

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Technology Shares

Here's why this $9 billion ASX tech share could be a buy right now

| Marc Van Dinther

The tech company has a dominant position and a long growth runway.

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Cheap Shares

Down 55%, are Xero shares the most overlooked bargain now?

| Marc Van Dinther

If sentiment flips, this one could soar — even double or triple.

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Resources Shares

Missed BHP shares' massive run? Here's what could happen next

| Marc Van Dinther

Up 52%, but do brokers think there’s more in the tank?

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Retirement

3 ASX blue chips I'd buy for a $250,000 retirement portfolio

| Marc Van Dinther

These ASX shares can keep paying you through market cycles, inflation, and economic slowdowns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 53%, are Treasury Wine shares a true gem or a value trap?

| Marc Van Dinther

The premium brands and global reach could pay off, but the risks are hard to ignore.

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Growth Shares

2 high-quality ASX stocks to buy and hold long term

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see the dip as a compelling long-term buy with 33% to 44% upside.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares near 52-week lows with very tempting yields

| Marc Van Dinther

These REITs now offer higher yields and rebound potential.

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Cheap Shares

Got $7,500? Here are 2 strong ASX retail stocks to buy now

| Marc Van Dinther

These shares could offer a mix of recovery potential and long-term growth.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this battered ASX biotech stock ready to rocket higher?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are upbeat and see upside of up to 125%!

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Resources Shares

Up 125% and at record high, can this ASX gold stock keep soaring?

| Marc Van Dinther

The miner has momentum and the numbers to back it up.

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares in April

| Marc Van Dinther

Defensive earnings and steady dividends make this a smart long-term hold.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $100,000 for retirement income on the ASX right now

| Marc Van Dinther

This is a durable portfolio delivering retirement income today for Australian retirees.

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Warren Buffett
Cheap Shares

I'm following Warren Buffett to snap up these cheap ASX stocks

| Marc Van Dinther

These quality shares have been hammered. That's exactly why they're catching my eye.

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Materials Shares

Is takeover tension sending this ASX steel stock soaring?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong fundamentals and takeover speculation have pushed this share up 42%.

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Healthcare Shares

2 classy ASX healthcare stocks to buy before the next market surge

| Marc Van Dinther

If sentiment shifts, these global powerhouses could lead the rally.

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Communication Shares

How high can Telstra shares really climb from here?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers don't expect a surge, but rather a slow grind.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares for retirement income in 2026

| Marc Van Dinther

These companies have strong market positions and offer yields of up to 11%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

New to investing? 3 ASX ETFs to set and forget for 10 years

| Marc Van Dinther

They offer global growth, Australian income and stability.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 52%, is this ASX fast food stock a screaming buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

Growth story isn’t dead, but execution on expansion and profits is critical.

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Cheap Shares

Is now the time to load up on CSL shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

This could be a rare chance to buy a top biotech stock cheap.

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Cheap Shares

Down 35% in 2026, are Xero shares the bargain buy of April?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers think the tech stock could be primed for a strong rebound.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stock I'd hold no matter what

| Marc Van Dinther

For reliable income and resilience this $43 billion share is a true buy-and-hold.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares just dropped — is this your chance to buy the dip?

| Marc Van Dinther

Sentiment is mixed, but the most bullish view sees 37% upside.

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A couple sit on the deck of a yacht with a beautiful mountain and lake backdrop enjoying the fruits of their long-term ASX shares and dividend income.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 ASX ETFs to fund a comfortable retirement

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix delivers income, growth, and stability, all at reasonable cost.

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Cheap Shares

If I could buy just one ASX stock in April, it'd be Pro Medicus shares

| Marc Van Dinther

This stock has been smashed, but the long-term story remains intact.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares down 25% (or more) to buy right now

| Marc Van Dinther

Today’s sell-off could be a big buying opportunity if sentiment flips.

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Investing Strategies

$5,000 in Goodman shares at COVID lows is now worth…

| Marc Van Dinther

It shows that long-term focus over panic could deliver enormous rewards for investors.

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