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4 ASX 300 shares Australia's top female investors choose

| Kate O'Brien

Female ASX investors are rewriting the fund manager rule book with incisive investment strategies

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The risk of not taking risks with your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

One financial expert has a simple message for anyone not investing in shares.

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Strategies for successfully navigating market volatility

| Kate O'Brien

Master the art of navigating market volatility and learn to ride the waves of the ASX for long-term growth and…

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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6 ASX shares owned by Aussie billionaires

| Sebastian Bowen

The richest Australians invest in a wide range of ASX shares...

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Shares vs. property: How to generate $500 passive income per month

| Bronwyn Allen

We run the numbers.

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Shares vs. property: Why cheaper homes and ASX small-cap shares are rising fastest in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

We look into the changing trends in shares vs. property.

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How I'd take advantage of a potential stock market crash in 2023

| Bernd Struben

With inflation this year running at the highest levels since 1987, fast-rising interest rates have thrown up some headwinds for…

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As 2 experts predict the stock market is yet to bottom, here are 4 things every investor can do now to prepare for the worst

| Bruce Jackson

The Santa Rally is on hold as the ASX 200 follows Wall Street lower. Is the worst still ahead?

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To retire early, I'd invest $100 each week in ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire early? This could be your ticket to freedom...

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Why I think this ASX 200 share is high-risk, but also high-reward

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share could be for you if you have a high tolerance for risk...

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ASX index beaters: 5 shares that have supercharged portfolios in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have made investors very happy in 2022...

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Stock market correction: A once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX shares are still in correction territory today. Could this be a chance to buy?

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Is a stock market crash coming for us in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

This investment bank is predicting a crash... and soon.

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Without any investments at 40, I'd apply the Warren Buffett method to help me build wealth!

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett can teach us how to grow wealth at any age.

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74% of Warren Buffet's portfolio is in these 5 stocks. Could this help guide which ASX shares to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's five biggest shares might surprise you...

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I'd aim for $1 million in retirement buying just 10 ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how I would build a $1 million investment portfolio...

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Markets are nervous. Why waiting to buy these ASX 200 shares could prove expensive

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how Warren Buffett would invest right now.

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I'd buy these cheap ASX shares before the stock market recovers 

| James Mickleboro

Could these cheap-looking shares be bargain buys?

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Cryptocurrencies

Top 10 signs you've been crypto-scammed

| Tony Yoo

In an awful time for digital assets and consumer protection, the corporate watchdog has published a checklist to make sure…

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I'd use the Warren Buffett method to create a 'best ASX shares to buy now' list

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's some investing wisdom from Buffett's own mouth...

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Stressed about your ASX share portfolio? I'd take these 3 dead-simple steps to sleep easy

| Mitchell Lawler

A three-point plan to ditching portfolio anxiety...

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Thinking about buying your first ASX shares right now? Here are 3 stocks I'd invest in

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ASX shares for a beginner investor...

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These ASX shares turned $20,000 into $100,000 in 10 years

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have generated strong returns for investors...

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What's the best time of day to buy ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is there a golden hour for buying ASX shares?

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CommSec penalised $20 million for rorting customers

| Tony Yoo

The business formerly known as CommSec Adviser Services also fined a further $7.12 million for breaching market integrity rules.

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Here's how I allocate my ASX share portfolio and why

| Sebastian Bowen

This is how I invest my hard-earned cash into a share market portfolio...

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How I'd build a 'best ASX shares to buy now' list

| Brooke Cooper

There are plenty of ways to identify potential ASX winners.

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How I'd build a portfolio by investing in top ASX shares now

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would take advantage of this year's volatility to build a portfolio.

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This ASX 200 share turned $10k into $1 million in just 10 years

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has been a stunning place to put your money...

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Buffett: Why a market crash can be an investor's best friend

| Sebastian Bowen

Scared about a market crash? Here's why you shouldn't be afraid.

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If I'd invested $5,000 in these 5 ASX shares five years ago, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Here's what would have happened if you invested $5,000 into these five shares in 2017...

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What can we learn from how Warren Buffett invested through sky-high inflation?

| Mitchell Lawler

Lessons from an investor far wiser and wealthier than I...

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Investing Strategies

4 investment truths that have been shattered in 2022

| Tony Yoo

No, you're not the only one who thinks it's been a crazy year. One expert is starting to doubt multiple…

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares getting you down? Here are 3 ways to fight pessimism

| Tony Yoo

There is no denying 2022 has been tough for stock investors. Here are some suggestions to keep your heads high.

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Investing Strategies

If you're new to investing, you need to read this

| Tony Yoo

Here are 10 common mistakes made by investors buying ASX shares for the first time. Don't say you haven't been…

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If I'd invested $1,000 in Whitehaven Coal shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Whitehaven Coal shares could've saved your portfolio in 2022...

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Expert reveals 'one of the most important things' to do in the share market right now

| Bronwyn Allen

Staying invested during periods of volatility is difficult but crucial for ASX shares investors. Here's why.

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Cryptocurrencies

Soy boy and bitshaming: Here's your guide to crypto slang

| Tony Yoo

There is a whole subculture that has driven the rise of cryptocurrencies for the last 15 years. We explain some…

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3 doses of Warren Buffett wisdom I think all ASX investors need right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three tips from the legendary investor.

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If I had to own only one ASX 200 share forever, this would be it

| Sebastian Bowen

This would be my first and only share to own forever...

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Why making your first purchase of ASX shares can be scary

| Tristan Harrison

I think investing in shares is an important part of building wealth, and I'll explain why it doesn’t need to…

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How I'd invest my very first $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share ticks all the boxes as a beginner investment, which is why I'd be happy to…

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When the bear market lows will arrive: Morgan Stanley

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the ASX 200 see a bear market before its next bull market?

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3 fundamental lessons on ASX shares following reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

What can investors learn from the reporting season just gone?

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Should investors be buying the dip in ASX 200 shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is now the right time to buy the dip? Here's what one experts says.

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Investing Strategies

4 ways emotional intelligence can supercharge your ASX shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

If you can admit the stock market isn't moved by just company fundamentals and performance, you can become a better…

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