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Owen Raszkiewicz

Owen Raszkiewicz is a Motley Fool Contributor. Owen has been a Contributor since 2013, having also spent time as a Fool writer/analyst. He also worked as an Investment Analyst at Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's top research house specialising in managed funds. Owen has appeared on Channel 10's The Project and was invited on the BBC. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance, Masters of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Technology, Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and Diploma of Mortgage Broking Management. In addition, Owen has passed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. He has taken the Banking + Finance Oath (BFO). When he is not writing, Owen is Managing Director of Rask Finance, an Australian financial education company. You can email him: [email protected].

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Looking to escape low interest rates? Put these 5 blue chip dividend stocks on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There’s no shortage of big dividends on offer in the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (INDEX:^AXJO) with companies like National Australia Bank…

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Here's why I'll buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia and ANZ Banking Group when prices drop

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are two banks you should watch in…

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Are Woodside Petroleum Limited, Santos Ltd and Oil Search Limited hugely overvalued?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Analysts at Credit Suisse have put the oil price crash into perspective for shareholders in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum…

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Infomedia Limited drops 21%: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in automotive software provider Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) have dropped 21% in early trade after the company issued a downgraded…

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3 reasons why now could be the time to buy retail stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re investing for the long-term, retail shares like Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:HVN) and Super…

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Are BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited in the buy zone?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Falling oil, coal and iron ore prices are wreaking havoc on our two biggest miners BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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Medibank Private Ltd is worth $2.62 says broker: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has given Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) a $2.62 price target. Buyer beware.

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3 reasons why Slater & Gordon Limited should be in your portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Like Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) may have performed strongly in 2014 but 2015 looks to…

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Here's the real reason why Liquefied Natural Gas Limited keeps falling

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Prospective LNG export facility owner, Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG), has seen its shares plummet despite a rather positive announcement.

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What you need to know about IMF Bentham Ltd's sweeping board changes

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Litigation funder IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) announces significant managerial changes

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3 rock-solid dividend stocks for your watchlist: ANZ Banking Group, Suncorp Group Ltd and Bank of Queensland Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

They mightn’t be standout buys today but it’s worth keeping an eye on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ),…

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Senex Energy Ltd, Drillsearch Energy Limited or Beach Energy Ltd: Which oil and gas stock should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Oil and gas stocks have taken a beaten and right now shares in Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Drillsearch Energy Limited…

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Will Rio Tinto Limited announce bigger dividends and a $4 billion share buyback in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

An announcement of materially increased shareholder returns is putting pressure on Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) CEO Sam Walsh to increase…

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Will Fortescue Metals Group Limited pay a dividend in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Uncertainty is ever-present in the resources sector, but it’d take a brave investor to bet on Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Australian dollar falls to US80.55 cents: here's 4 ways to benefit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Outbound travellers mightn’t be enthusiastic but shareholders in Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Ardent Leisure Group…

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2014 in review, how my portfolio crushed the S&P/ASX 200

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s been a tough year for some investors. But despite a heap of losers in my own portfolio, I’m still…

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Your instant 5 share diversified portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Get the right mix of growth and income with Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ), Slater & Gordon Limited…

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Rio Tinto Limited, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Downwards trends in the share prices of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) could continue in 2015…

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2 top stocks I'd buy before Medibank Private Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is at an all-time high, it could be time to look at other great ideas like…

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Is it time to short Australia's big bank stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The share prices of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) don’t look cheap, but a fall…

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My top 10 dividend stocks to watch in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Not all are a great buy today but I’m keeping a close watch on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Who else wants 3 hot healthcare stocks for 2015 and beyond?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re looking for some growing healthcare stocks with the potential to outperform the ALL ORDINARIES (ASX:XAO) (INDEX:^AXAO) in the…

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3 reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Although it’s not a standout buy at today’s prices, in 2015 and beyond, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) could be worth…

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Make 2015 a year to remember with these 3 big dividend stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Paying a good price for quality dividend stocks is paramount. That’s why I’m avoiding the usual suspects and looking to…

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Is it time to short the S&P/ASX 200?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Where will the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (INDEX:^AXJO) go in 2015? …. Does it matter?

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

2015 is shaping up to be another year characterised by low interest rates which means big dividend stocks like Telstra…

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The 2 charts iron ore investors can't ignore in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s been a tough year for iron ore miners and 2015 isn’t looking much better.

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Are you looking to buy stocks for the first time this Christmas? Start here

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Christmas is a great time of year to set goals and get invested. Focus on buying quality companies like Slater…

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Medibank Private Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The dividend yields of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are very tempting…

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Should you sell your Medibank Private Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At $2.32: Is this the best it’ll get for Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shareholders?

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5 growing S&P/ASX 200 stocks with big tax-effective dividend yields

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) isn’t the only top dividend stock in the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (INDEX:^AXJO); Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG),…

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Who else wants 4 super growth stocks in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) are top growth…

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Losing money on term deposits? Try these 5 big dividend stocks on for size

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates on term deposits leave a lot to be desired. It could be time to look at big dividend…

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Medibank Private Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Telstra Corporation Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Juicy fully franked dividend yields are on offer, but are Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd shares leap to 13-year high

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Santa Rally has well and truly arrived for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shareholders.

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Here's why I'm not buying Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors need to understand risk and control it by purchasing shares at a discount. Shares of Australia and New Zealand…

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What's your investment strategy for 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s time to dust off those term deposits, the share market could be ready to come out swinging.

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Worried about the economy? Here are 5 top growth stocks with bright futures

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Unemployment is tipped to rise and the Aussie economy could be hitting a rough patch. It’s time to consider the…

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5 big dividend stocks for your 2015 watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Super Retail Group Limited (ASX:SUL), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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5 great mid-cap stocks for 2015 and beyond

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors wanting dividends and growth potential, look no further than M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP), Slater…

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