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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are 3 ASX shares with high debt levels

| Mitchell Lawler

Too much debt can catch up with companies when tides turn for the worse.

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How to avoid this costly ASX investor trap – it's harder than you think

| Bernd Struben

Emotional investing is one of the most common mistakes people make. Here's how to avoid it.

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What is reflation, and why is everyone talking about it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are starting to talk about the dangers of 'reflation' for the ASX share market. Here's what that means for…

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd get ready for buying opportunities in the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could be an excellent buying opportunity. Preparing for it now may prove to be a…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The valuable lesson Dr Takao Inui has for every ASX investor

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a morning of ups and downs today. But rather than ride the peaks and troughs,…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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If an ASX share announces a demerger, here's why you should listen

| Sebastian Bowen

The demerger between Coles and Wesfarmers was highly lucrative. Here's why you shouldn't ignore a spin-off among ASX listed companies.

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⏸️ How to Invest

The ASX tide is going out, are you still clothed?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX tide is going out. How are you investing in ASX shares?

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 ASX shares you won't regret buying $500 more of today

| Ken Hall

A simple $500 investment in these ASX shares right now could go a long way to building your total wealth…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: How to invest if the ASX 200 falls further

| Ken Hall

As the S&P/ ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) falls further, here are a couple of tips on how to invest in…

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Retail Shares

An ASX lesson from investing great Frank Lowy

| Sebastian Bowen

Here is a lesson we can learn from Sir Frank Lowy about investing in ASX shares.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 Warren Buffett quotes to guide us through this ASX 200 bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 quotes from the great Warren Buffett that I think are guiding lights in this ASX 200 bear…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Stay positive! 2 optimistic things to remember for ASX investors today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two things to remember for ASX investors trying to stay positive in this ASX bear market today.

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The importance of being brave in this ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it's an important time to be brave as we go through this ASX 200 bear market.

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 bear market rules to make money on the ASX

| Daryl Mather

Even bear markets have patterns to them. These 3 rules will help you to make money on the ASX today…

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ASX crash: Are ASX ETFs still a good investment?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) still a good investment in this ASX market crash?

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

Which ASX shares should a beginner invest in?

| Daryl Mather

The ASX can be perplexing if you are new to investing. Here are some tips to help a beginner investor…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Getting ASX whiplash? You're not alone…

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting whiplash from all the volatility on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO)? Here's how to invest in ASX shares…

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Share Market News

Warning! Be careful of the P/E ratio when investing in ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Think your favourite ASX shares are on sale because of a low P/E ratio? You might want to think again.

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⏸️ How to Invest

The ASX 200 had its worst day since 1987 yesterday… Here's how you should invest today

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has its worst day since the 1987 stock market crash yesterday. Here's how you…

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Share Market News

What do P/E ratios really mean? And do they matter?

| Greg Butler

Let's simplify and explain the ubiquitous price to rarnings ratio and more importantly, its significance to you as an ASX…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares perfect for beginners after the share market correction

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares that I think are perfect for a beginners after this week's market sell-off.

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⏸️ How to Invest

How I'm investing in shares because of the coronavirus

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus is causing widespread selloffs across the share market on the ASX and abroad, here is how I’m thinking…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

4 top ASX shares to help you start a share portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Are you looking to jump into the world of ASX share market investing? Great! Here are 4 top ASX shares…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Is the Aussie share market still a good investment in the 2020s?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX shares still a good investment in the 2020s? Or should we be chasing the Apple's of the world…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

Looking for a fantastic first ASX share? Here are 2 top picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would recommend Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX: MHH) and one other ASX share for a first investment…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 must buy ASX shares for investing beginners

| Ken Hall

If you're new to investing but want to get into the market, here are 3 ASX blue chip shares that…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The hidden cost of investing for ASX dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Love a good ASX dividend-paying share? Make sure you consider this hidden cost!

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

The secret to finding the best ASX shares – breaking all the rules

| Regan Pearson

Here’s how to find the next Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) or Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT).

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Share Market News

The 1 piece of investing advice I wish I had given my 20 year-old self (that could have been worth $1.5 million)

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered what advice you might give to yourself when you're older? Here are some clues.

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to invest in ASX shares with a low Aussie dollar

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what a record low Aussie dollar means for your ASX shares today.

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How to invest for the future

| Ken Hall

Here are a few things to think about before you start to invest for your children's future in 2020.

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

4 ASX shares to start a share portfolio

| Phil Harpur

So, you've decided to start a share portfolio? Great! Here are 4 ASX shares to get you started.

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Here's why ASX ethical investing is not as good as it seems

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX ethical investing might not be as good as it seems.

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 ASX shares I would recommend to a beginner

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares that I would recommend for a beginner investor today.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I choose ASX dividend shares over ASX growth shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I prefer ASX dividend shares like Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) over ASX growth…

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Is it easy to get rich with ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is getting rich with ASX shares easy? The answer might surprise you!

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What to do when you get FOMO with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Struggled with ASX share market FOMO in the last year? Here's how to deal with it!

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Here's what the P/E Ratio really tells us about an ASX share

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you know what an ASX share's P/E ratio really tells us? The answer might surprise you!

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The little-known Buffett quote that guides my investing

| Regan Pearson

The simple secret to evaluating winning businesses like Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)

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⏸️ How to Invest

Is an index fund your best ASX bet?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is an ASX index fund ETF like the iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ) a good bet for a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles shares the best bet for beginners?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is a great ASX share for beginners

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares I would buy with $5,000 today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's where I would spend my first $5,000 on ASX dividend shares today

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⏸️ How to Invest

Why I think LICs should be in your ASX portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think investors should check out ASX listed investment companies (LICs) like WAM Research Ltd (ASX: WAX) for…

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Here's why you should have been investing in ASX shares yesterday

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you should have started investing in ASX shares yesterday

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When is a falling ASX share price an opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to know if an ASX share price drop is a buying opportunity

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Here's how Warren Buffett is investing in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway are investing in 2020

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