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Lloyd Prout

Lloyd Prout has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2018. He grew up in Western Australia where he attended both school and university. Lloyd holds a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in accounting and business law and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Now applying his trade in a big 4 professional services firm, Lloyd has a passion for stock investing. He hopes to share his knowledge, philosophy and insights with Foolish readers, so that they can achieve better lives for themselves and their loved ones. Outside of investing, Lloyd is a passionate follower of the English Premier League and Survivor.

Recent Articles

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How to invest

What I've learned writing for The Motley Fool

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Writing for the Motley Fool has been a privilege. Here are the biggest lessons that I have learned that will…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 terrible ASX shares I will never buy

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There are so many great ASX shares to buy. Here are 2 terrible ASX shares I strongly advise investors to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here's why I avoid these terrible ASX shares at all costs

| Lloyd Prout

You work hard for your money and you don't want to lose it. Here are some terrible ASX shares that…

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How to invest

A practical guide on how to invest in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

Getting started investing in ASX shares can be hard. Here is an easy to follow, practical guide to investing in…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

5 ASX shares I will never sell

| Lloyd Prout

When you are building a portfolio of ASX shares, I believe there are some you should never sell. Here are…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

New to investing? Here are 5 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| Lloyd Prout

Dividend shares help form part of a great starter portfolio for new investors. Here are 5 ASX dividend shares to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

New to investing? More ASX growth shares to buy now

| Lloyd Prout

Here are some amazing long-term ASX growth shares to buy now. These shares can form a great ASX portfolio for…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

New to investing? ASX growth shares to buy now

| Lloyd Prout

If you are new to investing, I recommend building a portfolio of 15 ASX shares as quickly as possible. Here…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you buy ASX shares before or after reporting season?

| Lloyd Prout

ASX reporting season is well underway. Some of the biggest and best companies have now released earnings. Should you buy…

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How to invest

New investors should do this before investing in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

Why new investors should put their finances in order and have an emergency fund before buying into the ASX share…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Know when to buy ASX 200 shares – watch the VIX

| Lloyd Prout

With so much volatility, there is a simple way to help decide the best time to buy ASX 200 shares…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you invest in ASX 200 childcare shares during stage 4 lockdown?

| Lloyd Prout

With Melbourne in stage 4 lockdown and the Federal Government paying for childcare, should you invest in ASX 200 childcare…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

My top retail ASX 200 share to gift right now

| Lloyd Prout

Ecommerce has boomed during Coronavirus. Here is my top retail ASX 200 share to buy now and gift to your…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Will outages make the Telstra share price a buy?

| Lloyd Prout

Telstra has been the target of a cyber attack, causing outages in the Eastern states. What does this mean for…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Kanye West – ASX shares for his US presidential campaign

| Lloyd Prout

Kanye West has launched his US presidential campaign. Here are two ASX shares to buy that could be impacted by…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares to buy during 'Dry July'

| Lloyd Prout

Dry July can be a real challenge. Here are two of the best ASX shares to reward yourself for all…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This is how the Hungarian Grand Prix affects you as an ASX investor

| Lloyd Prout

Lews Hamilton has won his third consecutive Hungarian Grand Prix. He just keeps winning – as do these 2 ASX…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 investing strategies to profit from a second ASX share market crash in 2020

| Lloyd Prout

There has already been 1 ASX share market crash in 2020. With a second wave of coronavirus a real possibility,…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Investor in your 30s? Buy these cheap ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

ASX stock investors in their 30s have a long time to invest. Here are 3 growth shares which should look…

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Investing Strategies

Should I keep my stake at the current Monadelphous share price?

| Lloyd Prout

There’s no better time to assess your share portfolio. Today, I’m looking at whether I hold or sell at the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 great shares to buy now if you're an ASX 200 investor in your 20s

| Lloyd Prout

ASX 200 investors in their 20s have many growth shares to choose from. Here are a few of the best…

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Investing Strategies

Why do I own this ASX 200 share?

| Lloyd Prout

It's important to properly review your investment portfolio on a regular basis and ask: why do I own this ASX…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ASX 200 investor in your 40s? 3 shares to buy now

| Lloyd Prout

ASX 200 investors in their 40s still have 15–25 years until retirement. Here are 3 shares to maximise your retirement…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

In your 50s? Here are the 2 best ASX 200 shares to buy now

| Lloyd Prout

Here are 2 ASX 200 shares that are great options for investors in their 50s. They provide both growth and…

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Dividend Investing

3 best stocks for ASX 200 investors in retirement to buy now

| Lloyd Prout

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) investors in retirement will likely need dividend income to live off. Along with this, a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Tax planning for ASX 200 investors

| Lloyd Prout

No one likes paying tax. Here are a few things that ASX 200 investors can do to organise their portfolio…

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Tax

What ASX investors can do before 30 June to save tax

| Lloyd Prout

It's nearly June, so S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) investors should start considering their tax affairs for FY20. Given death…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why didn't Warren Buffett buy more shares in the recent bear market?

| Lloyd Prout

When Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) reported its March quarter activity, many investors were shocked to see that…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These ASX 200 share prices were cut in half. Where are they now?

| Lloyd Prout

These ASX shares declined more than 50% during the bear market. You should see where they are now and how…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should ASX 200 investors want share buybacks or dividends?

| Lloyd Prout

Warren Buffett isn't a fan of paying a dividend. Should ASX 200 investors want dividends or share buybacks?

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett think the ASX 200 is overvalued?

| Lloyd Prout

The ASX has dropped significantly due to the coronavirus. Warren Buffett's favourite valuation method will show how the stock market…

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How to invest

How to make money whilst you sleep with ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

ASX shares don't just have businesses in Australia. Here are a few shares with international exposure and why you might…

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Retirement

How to retire rich with ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

ASX shares are a great investment for helping you retire rich. Here is how to invest and a few ASX…

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Coronavirus News

How to invest in ASX shares like Warren Buffett

| Lloyd Prout

Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time. Here is how to apply his investing approach to…

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⏸️ Investing

This ASX growth share is going for a bargain price. Is it a buy today?

| Lloyd Prout

Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) shares were hit hard by the recent market crash and are now trading at a…

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⏸️ Investing

Why invest in ASX ETFs?

| Lloyd Prout

A closer look at just what an ETF is and how they work, and some of the benefits ETFs offer…

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Coronavirus News

1 resilient ASX share to buy for long-term growth

| Lloyd Prout

Over the long term, shares are one of the best wealth-creating asset classes there are. So, here’s a great ASX…

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How to invest

How to prepare a budget for investing in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

Here's how to prepare a budget to help you invest in ASX shares.

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Personal Finance

My final tip to help you prepare for a recession in 2020

| Lloyd Prout

With Australia heading for a recession, here are some tips for ASX investors to survive and thrive going forward.

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Personal Finance

The second step you should take to prepare for a 2020 recession

| Lloyd Prout

Australia may be heading for its first recession since 1991. Here are a few steps for ASX investors to plan…

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