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Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart joined The Motley Fool in 2022, and recently completed a Master of Applied Finance at the University of Adelaide. In her past life, she was a legal advisor in Southeast Asia, before deciding to switch to the finance industry. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 50 pet sheep in the Adelaide Hills.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX ETFs to boost passive income

| Laura Stewart

These 3 ASX ETFs offer particularly attractive yields.

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Gold

Gold surges to new all-time-high; overtakes Magnificent 7 as most crowded trade

| Laura Stewart

Gold has become the most crowded trade on Wall Street.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares: The bull and bear cases

| Laura Stewart

Let's explore the pros and cons of this popular ASX retailer.

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Share Market News

Is this the ultimate defensive ASX stock?

| Laura Stewart

This ASX stock has several defensive qualities.

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ETFs

How to choose a US focused ASX ETF for the current market environment

| Laura Stewart

Here are 5 US focused ASX ETFs to consider.

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Dividend Investing

How 'homemade dividends' can boost passive income

| Laura Stewart

This investment strategy allows passive income-focused investors to expand their investment universe.

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Share Market News

Why are a record number of retail investors buying in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

Recency bias is driving retail investors to buy shares during market volatility.

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International Stock News

Nvidia shares suffer another setback

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia shares fell 7% last night.

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ETFs

Why are fund managers currently so bullish on Indian equity markets?

| Laura Stewart

India has been touted as an alternative manufacturing hub to China.

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Travel Shares

Travel to the US is down this year. Will Australia's tourism sector benefit?

| Laura Stewart

2025 could prove to be a good year for Australian hotel operators.

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Share Market News

Which Magnificent 7 stocks received good news from Trump over the weekend?

| Laura Stewart

Trump's tariff concessions give some investors reason to celebrate.

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How to invest

Howard Marks: What really matters in investing

| Laura Stewart

Some investing lessons are timeless.

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International Stock News

US reporting season kicks off tonight

| Laura Stewart

This US reporting season is likely to be closely followed.

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ETFs

S&P 500 Index reaches 1 year low: Are you looking to buy US focused ASX ETFs?

| Laura Stewart

As an ASX investor, there are several ways to play the S&P 500 Index.

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How to invest

US markets swung wildly last night. How extreme volatility can be a gift to ASX investors

| Laura Stewart

How to make the most of market volatility.

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Share Market News

Looking to set aside cash for buying opportunities? Maximise returns and flexibility with ASX cash ETFs

| Laura Stewart

Forget term deposits and check out ASX cash ETFs.

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Share Market News

2 Low Cost Active ASX ETFs to consider

| Laura Stewart

Have you heard about active ETFs?

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ETFs

Lakehouse Global Growth Fund makes its debut as an ASX ETF

| Laura Stewart

Lakehouse Global Growth Fund (ASX: LHGG) to begin trading as an ASX ETF today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why FDA approval could turn this ASX All Ords company into a multibagger

| Laura Stewart

Despite surging more than 230% in the past year, this company might be on its way to becoming a much…

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Share Market News

This ASX agricultural stock could be a major winner of Trump's tariffs

| Laura Stewart

This company could see a boost in a demand as a result of this trade war.

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Share Market News

What did we learn from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's first reaction to Trump's tariffs?

| Laura Stewart

Where to from here?

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Share Market News

Daylight Savings has ended. How does this impact ASX trading hours in my local timezone?

| Laura Stewart

What time does the market open for me now that daylight savings has ended?

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How to invest

Buying in the dip: Lessons from Warren Buffett's 'acts of omission'

| Laura Stewart

When it comes to investing, what you didn't do can be just as damaging as what you did do.

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Share Market News

Why is tonight's US jobs report so significant for global markets?

| Laura Stewart

With Liberation Day in the rearview mirror, global equity markets will be looking towards tonight's US jobs data.

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International Stock News

Which Magnificent 7 stock is most impacted by Trump's tariffs?

| Laura Stewart

This big tech company is likely to be hit the hardest.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares fall 6%, is this due to Trump's tariffs?

| Laura Stewart

Lovisa is having a forgettable day on the market.

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ETFs

The rise of active ETFs: What are they?

| Laura Stewart

Is it time to consider active ETFs?

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How to invest

Embracing market volatility: Why it's so important to maintain a watchlist

| Laura Stewart

Do the work in advance. Your future self will thank you for it.

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus to buyback 10.4 million shares. What does this mean?

| Laura Stewart

Is this a sign to buy?

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Index investing

Australian equities ASX ETFs set for record quarter

| Laura Stewart

International turmoil has caused a surge in popularity for domestic equities ASX ETFs this quarter.

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ETFs

Dip your toes into cryptocurrency with these 2 ASX ETFs

| Laura Stewart

Interested in cryptocurrency?

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Share Market News

Falling interest rates: The winners and losers

| Laura Stewart

How well is your portfolio positioned for rate cuts?

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Healthcare Shares

One likely reason the market has soured on Pro Medicus

| Laura Stewart

Is there opportunity for brave investors?

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Warren Buffett
How to invest

How many stocks should you own? Let's see what Warren Buffett had to say 

| Laura Stewart

Buffett weighs in on the debate between concentration and diversification.

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Travel Shares

A changing of the guard at Corporate Travel Management

| Laura Stewart

Corporate Travel Management will have a new CEO in June.

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Healthcare Shares

Hedge the rise in your health insurance premium with these 2 ASX stocks

| Laura Stewart

Sick of price rises? Get on the other side of the transaction.

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Defensive Shares

Beyond healthcare, consumer staples and utilities: 2 ASX defensive stocks to consider

| Laura Stewart

Looking for downside protection in this market?

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Share Market News

Up 300% since 2022, do Codan shares have further to run?

| Laura Stewart

Where will Codan go from here?

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Warren Buffett
ETFs

Why Warren Buffett is a big fan of ETFs

| Laura Stewart

Investing doesn't have to be complex to generate great returns. 

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Retail Shares

2 quality ASX retailers with attractive dividend yields

| Laura Stewart

These two stand out from the pack.

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