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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

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech share will get a massive boost in July

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A stock that's growing, profitable and undervalued? A fund manager reveals the company expecting a nice tailwind coming soon.

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How to invest

Are there any bargains when everyone knows everything?

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These days company information is freely accessible to all. No one has an edge over anyone else, so can there…

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How to invest

'Chickens don't make money': fundie

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This is how you forever doom yourself to conservatism and never pick a 10-bagger stock. So avoid doing these things.

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Personal Finance

More Aussies now think shares are better than real estate

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Half of Australia still reckons giving their cash to the bank is better than stocks. So still plenty of money…

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Broker Notes

3 attractive ASX shares currently in a dip

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Australian stocks are in 'a sweet spot', says Aberdeen Standard. Which companies has it bought to take advantage?

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Defensive Shares

Don't ever buy defensive shares: fundie

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This is why companies that thrive in bad times will not serve you well in the long run. You've been…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lifts after ACCC ruling

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Australian airline scores approval from competition watchdog to get around competition laws. Here's the deal.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Here's an ASX tech share flying under the radar: fundie

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Ask A Fund Manager: Spaceship's Jason Sedawie reveals his most proud share purchase and the one he missed that he's…

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Share Market News

The one thing now that could kill the share market

| Tony Yoo

Look out for this signal to work out whether stocks will crash in the June quarter. And check out how…

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Technology Shares

Will tech shares ever rise again?

| Tony Yoo

The technology sector has led the 12-year bull market but has slumped in the past few weeks. Is this the…

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Share Market News

Why volatility is awesome

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A quarter of this fundie's portfolio has been purchased since January while markets have been on a stomach-churning rollercoaster ride.

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Ask a Fund Manager

I want to double your money every 5 years: fundie

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Ask A Fund Manager: Spaceship's Jason Sedawie reveals the sector that's ready to explode in value and flog the digital…

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How to invest

Value vs growth shares: which will win?

| Tony Yoo

Inflation is the big worry at the moment. Will it be here chronically to whack growth shares for years to…

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Real Estate Shares

2 ASX REITs to grab (and 2 to avoid): fundie

| Tony Yoo

Real estate is booming. An expert reveals a couple of property trust shares to consider and two others to stay…

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IPOs

Airtasker IPO: staff demand 10 times the shares offered

| Tony Yoo

The well-recognised gig economy business will list Monday on the ASX. How will it fare as high-growth tech stocks fall…

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Broker Notes

We're betting on ASX growth shares: global fund

| Tony Yoo

Markets around the world are rotating to value stocks. But this investment house is going the other way -- read…

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How to invest

Don't fall into the 'rotation trap'

| Tony Yoo

Inflation could pop up as the economy recovers. But here's why you shouldn't throw out all your ASX growth shares…

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Sector

Revealed: 4 least profitable industries in Australia

| Tony Yoo

Be aware of the risks if you hold shares in these sectors. Some companies might return to profit, but some…

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Travel Shares

Why Webjet (ASX:WEB) got kicked out of ASX All Tech index

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The online travel agency will no longer be in the group of elite Australian technology companies. Did it shrink, or…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) holds 74% of domestic flight market

| Tony Yoo

The flying kangaroo has a stranglehold on flying within Australia. Can it continue the dominance and keep its shareholders happy?

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Share Market News

Sneaky way ASX company can boost share price by 7%

| Tony Yoo

Changing executive and board composition this way will immediately push up the valuation of the business, according to expert panel.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 will end this year on a record high

| Tony Yoo

Forget the current dip, because in the next few months Australian shares will reach never-seen levels, according to one economist.

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Share Market News

We'll get 7.8% yield from ASX this year, says investment pro

| Tony Yoo

Plato Investment makes a bold bet on dividends in 2021 and reveals which sectors will contribute the most for income-hungry…

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How to invest

Newbie share investors: Are you in or are you out?

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First-time shareholders who have done well out of the market in the past year will now be experiencing losses for…

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Share Market News

Tesla shareholder sues Elon Musk over losses

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Investor claims "substantial financial harm" and also accuses Tesla board of not forcing Musk to comply with previous SEC orders.

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Ask a Fund Manager

This fundie refuses to invest in gambling and fossil fuels

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Ask A Fund Manager: U Ethical's Jon Fernie tells how you can make money while still remaining faithful to your…

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Share Market News

Why Nuix, Hub24 shares are on watch

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A couple of software giants march into the index, forcing passive funds to buy into their shares. How will the…

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Share Market News

435,000 Aussies bought their first shares during the pandemic

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Thanks to COVID-19, the stock market's now in the public consciousness. But how many rookies are throwing money around carelessly?

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Share Market News

2 not-so-obvious ASX shares to cash in on the property boom

| Tony Yoo

Would you believe two media companies could see their shares rise because of a buoyant real estate market? Read how.

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Share Market News

Software and bikes: 3 ASX shares ready to explode

| Tony Yoo

Last year's growth darlings are sinking, so here are 3 alternative stocks that Forager Funds is excited about.

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How to invest

Warning: Latest trap that could cost you more than 3% a year

| Tony Yoo

Share markets are up and down, the economy is recovering but uncertain, and cryptocurrencies are booming. Who's feeling overwhelmed?

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Share Market News

Demoted AMP exec paid $1m bonus for 53 days' work

| Tony Yoo

Former AMP Capital chief Boe Pahari pockets a nice profit share for less than 2 months' work, while other staff…

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Share Market News

Why I sold all my Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager said he dumped his entire holding of the buy now, pay later leader. Check out his explanation.

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Economy

Australia's unemployment just hit 13%: Roy Morgan

| Tony Yoo

ASX investors have rotated from growth to value, anticipating inflation and interest rate hikes. But the latest jobless numbers say…

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How to invest

How to reinvest when terrified

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Have some of your 2020 darlings lost their cachet recently? Don't be discouraged, this is when real money can be…

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Share Market News

One person earned $250,000 on Airtasker last year. Now it's listing

| Tony Yoo

Recent technology floats have suffered after a vicious sell-off of growth shares. Will this one be any different?

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares to buy in a market crash

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What were stocks the experts wanted to buy for a bargain, and are they actually cheap now that the stock…

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Ask a Fund Manager

This fundie liquidated 90% of his fund when COVID-19 hit

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Ask A Fund Manager: Balmoral Asset Management's Angus Crennan recalls how he went from Army captain to portfolio manager, and…

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Share Market News

Australia's share market is the world's best since 1900

| Tony Yoo

ASX shareholders will be pleased to hear they're invested in the planet's best country for stock returns. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Shocking photo shows how quickly electric cars could take over

| Tony Yoo

You won't believe this picture. But it demonstrates how rapidly the world will change to a superior technology.

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