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Bernd Struben

Author bio
Bernd Struben earned his BA in economics from the University of Michigan in 1991, with post-graduate studies in environmental economics at the University of Connecticut. Over the years he’s written about and analysed the tourism industry in the Caribbean; Europe’s commercial real estate markets; and, since moving to Australia in 2010, global and Aussie share markets.
Bernd studies geopolitical and macroeconomic trends, alongside sector and company specific data, to gauge what he believes could be tomorrow's best investments. In his free time, you might find Bernd at the beach with his family or working on his next science fiction novel.
Areas of expertise
Australian and global share markets
Macroeconomic and geopolitical trends
Real estate
Education
Economics, University of Michigan
Favorite investment quote
"The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'This time it's different."
— Sir John Templeton

Recent Articles

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Resources Shares

Here's how Fortescue, Rio Tinto and BHP shares stacked up in August

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares were in sharp focus in August. But why?

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's what happened with the ASX 200 airline in August

| Bernd Struben

It was a big month for Qantas shares, including the release of the ASX airline’s full-year earnings results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles versus Woolworths shares: Which ASX supermarket giant outperformed in August?

| Bernd Struben

Coles and Woolworths both reported their half-year results in August. But which ASX supermarket giant outperformed?

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Energy Shares

Santos versus Woodside shares: Which ASX energy stock outperformed in August?

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside both reported half-year results in August. But which ASX energy stock outperformed?

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on CBA shares and this top ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts mounting headwinds for CBA and this large-cap ASX stock.

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Bank Shares

How Westpac, ANZ, NAB and CBA shares stacked up in August

| Bernd Struben

Was it better to own ANZ, Westpac, NAB, or CBA shares in August?

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Industrials Shares

What on earth happened with DroneShield shares in August?

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing 34% in the first four trading days of August, here’s what happened with DroneShield shares next.

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Share Fallers

The five worst-performing ASX 200 shares in August unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these five ASX shares crashing 17% to 23% in August. But why?

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Share Gainers

The 5 best ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in August revealed

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these five ASX 200 stocks rocketing 35% to 44% in August. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Want to bank the boosted BHP dividend? You'd better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

BHP increased its final dividend payout by more than 50%.

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Broker Notes

Up 75%! Why this rocketing ASX All Ords stock is forecast to deliver more outsized gains

| Bernd Struben

A top broker forecasts more outperformance from this soaring ASX stock. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 88%! Why CSL shares remain an 'appealing' buy today

| Bernd Struben

A top analyst forecasts more outperformance from CSL’s surging shares.

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Broker Notes

Up 56%! 3 reasons to still buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

A top analyst forecasts more outperformance from BHP’s soaring shares.

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ASX Share Market News

Why Liontown, Northern Star and Telstra shares are turning heads on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Telstra, Northern Star, and Liontown shares are grabbing headlines on Monday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

The 2 top yielding ASX 200 bank stocks revealed (Hint: Not CBA shares)

| Bernd Struben

CBA is the biggest ASX bank stock, but it doesn't offer the highest dividend yield.

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Time to sell written on a clock.
Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Westpac and CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts growing headwinds for Westpac and CBA shares.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 2 ASX tech shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

A top analyst says these two ASX tech stocks are well-positioned to outperform.

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Resources Shares

$5,000 invested in BHP shares on 2 January is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares stormed to new all-time highs this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks, including Paladin Energy, storming higher on earnings results this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent Paladin Energy shares and these two popular ASX 200 stocks soaring following strong earnings results.

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Broker Notes

Up 53%: Why this surging ASX All Ords gold stock just earned a major broker upgrade

| Bernd Struben

A top broker forecasts this fast-rising ASX gold stock could rocket another 199%.

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ASX Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about Flight Centre, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia shares on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, and Flight Centre shares are creating a buzz on Friday.

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Retirement

How much passive income can I earn from $500,000 in superannuation?

| Bernd Struben

Buying the right ASX dividend shares can provide a healthy annual passive income stream.

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what the latest inflation data means for interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Wednesday’s inflation print had ASX share investors heading for the exit. Are interest rates really going higher?

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ASX Share Market News

Why Wesfarmers, Mineral Resources and Qantas shares are turning heads on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources, Qantas, and Wesfarmers shares are making wave today. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why Woolworths, Domino's and DroneShield shares are turning heads on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths, DroneShield, and Domino’s shares are making waves today. But why?

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How to invest

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy and 2 I'd avoid amid a surging Aussie dollar

| Bernd Struben

The stronger Australian dollar could help some ASX shares while holding others back.

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Dividend Investing

How many Woodside shares do I need to buy to earn $10,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Atop its soaring share price, I think Woodside is an attractive passive income investment.

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ASX Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about Coles, Ramelius Resources and Woodside shares on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside, Ramelius Resources, and Coles shares are creating a stir on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

How many Coles shares do I need to buy for $5,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Coles shares are attracting passive income investor interest today following a big dividend boost.

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Broker Notes

With profits surging to $13.7 billion, are BHP shares a buy, hold or sell now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his forecast for BHP’s surging shares.

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ASX Share Market News

How much superannuation do I need to earn $4,000 a month in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

How much income can I expect to earn with my superannuation balance?

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Surprised child reading all about ASX 200 shares in a newspaper.
ASX Share Market News

Why PLS, Bendigo Bank and Ampol shares are turning heads on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Ampol, Bendigo Bank and PLS shares are creating a buzz on Monday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why are Nuix shares rocketing 26% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Nuix shares on Monday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bank the boosted Telstra dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

Telstra caught the attention of passive income investors with a 10% dividend boost.

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Broker Notes

Up 109%! 3 reasons this ASX All Ords lithium stock is still a buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from this rocketing ASX lithium stock.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 2 top ASX ETFs to buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects these two ASX ETFs are well-placed to outperform.

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Superannuation

2 ASX dividend gems I'd buy for a $20,000 superannuation income boost

| Bernd Struben

I’d invest some of my superannuation in these two ASX dividend gems for $20,000 in annual passive income.

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Share Fallers

Why Megaport, Lendlease and JB Hi-Fi shares all crashed 14% to 15% this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors punished Lendlease, Megaport, and JB Hi-Fi this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks, including CSL, leaping 15% to 23% in this week's sliding market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent CSL shares and these two ASX 200 stocks soaring in this week’s sinking market. But why?

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold stocks jumping higher on big news today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these three ASX gold stocks in Friday’s slumping market. But why?

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