1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Tony Yoo
    3. /

Tony Yoo

Tony Yoo is a senior journalist at The Motley Fool Australia. He formerly wrote for Yahoo Finance, Business Insider and Guardian Australia. Please send story tips to tony.yoo(at)foolcontractors.com.

Recent Articles

two magicians wearing dinner suits with bow ties wave their magic wands over a levitating bag with a dollars sign on it.
Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to help turn $100,000 into $1 million

| Tony Yoo

Compounding and growth stocks can help you pull off what other people might think is a magic act.

Read more »

A young man wearing glasses writes down his stock picks in his living room.
Growth Shares

1 under-the-radar ASX growth stock to consider buying now

| Tony Yoo

Many investors don't even think of these shares as growth. So that's why savvy investors could swoop in for a…

Read more »

three children wearing superhero costumes, complete with masks, pose with hands on hips wearing capes and sneakers on a running track.
Small Cap Shares

My 3 top small-cap ASX shares to buy in April

| Tony Yoo

After a dark period, the little guys are ready to take the fight to the large caps. Here are three…

Read more »

A man in trendy clothing sits on a bench in a shopping mall looking at his phone with interest and a surprised look on his face.
Communication Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in Telstra stock?

| Tony Yoo

The telco is widely held by retail investors but has disappointed for most of its life. Is a bull run…

Read more »

A woman in a hammock on her laptop and drinking a smoothie
Dividend Investing

Buy 3,500 shares of this super ASX dividend stock for $2,400 per year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Investors in Australia have so many excellent dividend payers available, but this is all by design.

Read more »

A happy construction worker or miner holds a fistful of Australian dollar notes.
Dividend Investing

Invest $12,000 in Woodside stock and get $5,700 in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Reliable dividend shares are everywhere on the ASX. Here's how you could use that to your advantage.

Read more »

Doctor doing a telemedicine using laptop at a medical clinic
Cheap Shares

1 secretly cheap ASX 200 stock I'm buying for the long run

| Tony Yoo

The best performer on the index last year has had a poor start to 2024. Let's examine whether this is…

Read more »

Woman looks amazed and shocked as she looks at her laptop.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX retail stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $134,000 now

| Tony Yoo

This online retailer has executed a remarkable turnaround for its investors.

Read more »

A woman smiles as she sits on the bus using her phone and listening to music through headphones.
Small Cap Shares

3 small-cap ASX shares with 'long runways for growth'

| Tony Yoo

DNR's Sam Twidale reckons investors could do worse than buy these guys for the long run.

Read more »

woman working on tablet
Technology Shares

Missed out on Nvidia? My best ASX tech stock to buy and hold

| Tony Yoo

Do you have FOMO after the US chip maker's share price rocketed? Here's an Aussie company worth backing instead.

Read more »

Woman using laptop for job search
Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for 'strong growth' at decent prices right now

| Tony Yoo

Searching for a bargain? Here's a pair that Catapult's Dylan Evans has his eyes on at the moment.

Read more »

A young woman sits on her bed holding a cup of coffee inside her recreational vehicle hired through the Camplify website
Cheap Shares

3 struggling ASX shares to buy at a discount

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are down temporarily because of temporary issues. This could be a golden opportunity to buy cheap.

Read more »

A Paladin Energy miner wearing a hard hat and protective gear stands in front of a large mining truck and smiles to the camera.
Energy Shares

Uranium is set to boom, and this is the 'premium' ASX stock to buy

| Tony Yoo

Shaw and Partners' Jed Richards reckons these are the shares to buy for the nuclear energy theme.

Read more »

female in hard hat crosses fingers
Investing Strategies

The ASX 200 stock that could get second time lucky

| Tony Yoo

These shares have failed to impress in 2024, but many experts believe it's a bargain buy.

Read more »

A man leans forward over his phone in his hands with a satisfied smirk on his face although he has just learned something pleasing or received some satisfying news.
Growth Shares

4 ASX growth shares I think will benefit from interest rate cuts in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Not only will home loan holders rejoice, investors of these stocks could also be yelling with joy when the Reserve…

Read more »

Three business people stand on platforms in the desert and look out through telescopes.
Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most critical events that all portfolio owners should be keeping an eye on in the coming days.

Read more »

A young boy dressed in an old man-style cardigan with business shirt and bow tied wearing big spectacles smiles to himself as he sits at a laptop computer at a desk with hands on keys.
Investing Strategies

New to investing? I'd invest my first $1,000 in ASX shares today!

| Tony Yoo

It's intimidating buying stocks for the first time. Here is some advice on how I would invest my first grand.

Read more »

Dog with a shoe in its mouth.
Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000 in Accent stock and get $5,500 in passive income

| Tony Yoo

The ASX is fortunate to have many outstanding dividend shares listed.

Read more »

An older man wearing glasses and a pink shirt sits back on his lounge with his hands behind his head and blowing air out of his cheeks.
Share Market News

ASX tech CEO blocked from leaving Australia as $26.6 million goes missing

| Tony Yoo

The travel restriction also applies to lawyer, as the corporate watchdog investigates potential misuse of funds.

Read more »

a group of 3 faceless business men stand together with one extending his hands dramatically as if protesting his treatment or stating his case passionately.
Share Market News

$2.1 million! Who are the highest paid ASX 200 directors?

| Tony Yoo

Do you think these men are worth this much money? Does your portfolio thank them or boo them?

Read more »

A man looks at his laptop waiting in anticipation.
Broker Notes

4 'overheated' ASX 200 shares to stay away from

| Tony Yoo

There are plenty of tempting buys on the Australian stock market at the moment. These are not among them.

Read more »

two women stand at a computer smiling in a large factory with high shelves piled with goods, as though working in logistics.
Investing Strategies

Got $500? 2 top Australian shares to buy and hold

| Tony Yoo

Here's a couple more stocks that you could grab for just a few hundred, then forget about them for a…

Read more »

Man pinching nose and holding other hand up in a stop gesture turning away.
Bank Shares

I wouldn't touch CBA shares with a 10-foot bargepole!

| Tony Yoo

Or a 3-metre one. Here's why the bank stock doesn't interest me at all at the moment.

Read more »

A man balances on a tightrope across rocks above the sea at sunset.
Speculative

My top high-risk, high-reward ASX shares to buy in March

| Tony Yoo

If you go into it with your eyes open about the pitfalls, speculative stocks could be fine in a well…

Read more »

Miner with thumbs up at mine
Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX 200 mining stock 5 years ago, you'd have $278,000 now

| Tony Yoo

No one cared when nothing was going wrong. But then a global pandemic, a war in Europe, and a war…

Read more »

Two men in hard hats and high visibility jackets look together at a laptop screen at a mine site.
Dividend Investing

A 10% yield but down 53%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden ASX gem?

| Tony Yoo

This lithium stock has been pummelled from weak commodity prices. But with these chunky dividends, could it be the bargain…

Read more »

AI written in blue on a digital chip.
Investing Strategies

How to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) without buying Nvidia stock

| Tony Yoo

Think laterally, urges this US expert, as he mentions 3 hot AI stocks to The Motley Fool Australia.

Read more »

A person sitting at a desk smiling and looking at a computer.
Investing Strategies

The best ASX shares to invest $500 in right now

| Tony Yoo

Creating wealth isn't just for the privileged. Just a few hundred dollars can get you started in stock investing.

Read more »

Smiling couple looking at a phone at a bargain opportunity.
Cheap Shares

2 'materially undervalued' ASX 200 shares to buy while they're at 'attractive value'

| Tony Yoo

Is there a better feeling in investing than grabbing stocks for cheap then watching while everyone else catches on to…

Read more »

Shot of a young scientist using a digital tablet while working in a lab.
Healthcare Shares

1 ASX stock to consider buying that could be the next ResMed

| Tony Yoo

There are obviously no guarantees in the share market. But if you're willing to take on some risk, the rewards…

Read more »

A hipster-looking man with bushy beard and multiple arm tattoos sits on the floor against a sofa reading a tablet with his hand on his chin as though he is deep in thought.
Share Market News

ASX shares could get rocked Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Stock investors will be waiting for words from one woman who could decide how well their portfolios perform over the…

Read more »

Three young people in business attire sit around a desk and discuss.
Small Cap Shares

3 ASX penny stocks I don't think will be below 80 cents much longer

| Tony Yoo

These sub-dollar shares are all capable of smashing through to another level, say experts.

Read more »

A man in a business suit peers through binoculars as two businesswomen stand beside him looking straight ahead at the camera.
Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert reckons these are the headlines in the coming days that could influence your portfolio.

Read more »

Woman in a hammock relaxing, symbolising passive income.
Dividend Investing

Buying 350 Woodside shares in an empty investment portfolio would give me a $760 income in year one

| Tony Yoo

Then keep investing for another 9 years and see how big the payouts get.

Read more »

Businesswoman whispering in male colleague's ear as he looks surprised.
Investing Strategies

5 secrets of ASX millionaires

| Tony Yoo

Wealthy people come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but they all have some common habits that we could…

Read more »

Jess Amir
Investing Strategies

Wake up! 3 stocks to watch RIGHT NOW

| Tony Yoo

This trio could be in for a huge few days. Moomoo's Jessica Amir explains why and how.

Read more »

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.
Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX 200 stock today to start making powerful passive income for retirement

| Tony Yoo

Buying this stock could allow you to quit work and live out your dreams.

Read more »

Man holds young girl out in a flying motion as mum watches on, all in front of a motorhome.
Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares I think are set to soar in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Stock picking has become crucial now that the market is hot. Here's a trio that I think will end up…

Read more »

Man ponders a receipt as he looks at his laptop.
Technology Shares

Got $3,000? 3 ASX tech shares to buy and hold for the long term

| Tony Yoo

Australians are fortunate to have many cheap stocks available for quality companies.

Read more »

appen share price
Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares I want to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

| Tony Yoo

While the Australian share market might be lacking businesses directly making AI, there are a few that supply the necessary…

Read more »