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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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If inflation rebounds I'll be buying this leading ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

Inflation doesn’t impact all ASX 200 shares equally.

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Are you still trying to time Mr Market?

| Sebastian Bowen

This bit of Warren Buffett wisdom could save you a fortune on the stock market.

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With a spare $500, here's how I'd start buying ASX shares this March

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would spend my first $500 on ASX shares right now.

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How to reinvest when terrified

| Tony Yoo

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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Here's why you should think twice about chasing the next hot ASX trend

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking to find the next Amazon (AMZN) or A2 Milk (A2M)? Here's why finding a 10-bagger trend is even harder…

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares to buy in a market crash

| Tony Yoo

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

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Why is everyone so bad at selling shares?

| Tony Yoo

Disposing is just as important as buying. But why are both professional and retail investors so poor at it?

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5 things to do when the ASX crashes

| Tony Yoo

Do you reckon shares are about to tank? Here's a firm 5-point plan to execute when it all comes falling…

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'Buying the dip' does NOT work: here's why

| Tony Yoo

Everyone tries to buy the dip but it makes no logical or mathematical sense. Here are the reasons, as explained…

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Warren Buffett just told us to stay away from this asset class

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett's annual letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B) has just been published.

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You need to do this NOW in case of a market plunge

| Tony Yoo

Good times won't last forever, but the real money will be made when the whole thing crashes down. Will you…

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4 steps to pick winning ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Selecting ASX shares has dire consequences compared to choosing an ice cream flavour. Here's how to avoid emotion-dictating decision making.

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Here's how ASX equal-weight ETFs stack up to index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

Are equal-weighted ASX ETFs like the VanEck Vectors Australian Equal Weight ETF (ASX: MVW) worth investing in over traditional index…

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Looking for diversification? Try this ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking for ASX diversification? This ETF from Vanguard is one of the most diversified funds on the ASX, with 1,500…

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2 ASX shares that humbled successful fundies

| Tony Yoo

Max Cappetta says he feels sheepish that his Xero stocks shot up 100% and it still underperformed compared to this…

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Forget gold. I'd follow these 3 steps to capitalise on a stock market rally

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of cheap, high-quality companies could be a sound means of capitalising on a stock market rally,…

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GameStop chaos: Real reason Robinhood cut off retail investors

| Tony Yoo

The share trading platform cited extreme volatility for blocking users. But the real motivation is far simpler.

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Don't make massive ASX bets in 2021

| Tony Yoo

This year is not the time to pour your hard-earned dollars into entire sectors, regions or styles. Here's what to…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

RBA might end QE in 2021! Will the ASX bubble burst?

| Sebastian Bowen

Reports are suggesting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)'s quantitative easing (QE) program could be coming to an end.

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How to turn $20,000 into $250,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

A $20,000 investment in REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares 10 years ago would have made you very wealthy...

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What does 'good diversification' mean in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 'good diversification' mean in 2021? Are shares enough? Or should investors chase bonds, gold, or even bitcoin?

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3 reasons we might see higher ASX share prices in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

How will ASX shares fare in 2021? Here are 3 reasons why we could see another great year for investors…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Will the ASX see a share market bubble in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a better-than-expected 2020, will the ASX share market see a bubble in 2021? This commentator thinks so, here's why

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Best Shares

How I'd identify the best shares to buy now for the next decade

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d unearth the best shares to buy for the long term during what is an uncertain period for…

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How to turn $20,000 into $225,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$20,000 investments in NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares in 2011 would have made you wealthy today. Here's how…

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Investing Strategies

Is it better to buy 2020's best or worst ASX shares?

| Brendon Lau

Much has been said about buying last year’s worst performers for their “cheap valuation”, but history shows you might be…

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What a 20x return on Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares taught me

| Mitchell Lawler

With the Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price up more than 280% in a year, I reflect on the lessons from…

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ASX ordered to take a good look in the mirror

| Tony Yoo

Broking firms have also been told off by ASIC for solely relying on ASX and not having alternatives like Chi-X…

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How useful is the P/E ratio in assessing ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some do's and don'ts when it comes to using the popular metric, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, to assess…

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How to turn $20,000 into over $250,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$20,000 investments in Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and two other ASX shares in 2010 would have made you wealthy...

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How to invest in US shares in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

How does an ASX investor buy popular US shares like Apple or Amazon.com? Here are some different ways to invest…

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With the high Aussie dollar, is now a good time to buy US shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie dollar is trading at a 2-year high. Does this mean its a good time to buy US-listed shares…

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Is the share market starting to look like it did in 1999?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just had a few years of massive gains. It's starting to look a little similar…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

Why zero-fee apps will never exist for ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

US share trading platforms don't charge brokerage fees. So why are we slugged for every little ASX share transaction?

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How to get free Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares

| Tony Yoo

Australian online broker Stake is giving away the hottest IPO stock this year. Here's how you can grab your Airbnb…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

How do zero-fee share trading apps make money?

| Tony Yoo

If these companies give their products away for free, how do zero-fee share trading apps magically generate revenue?

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How to turn $20,000 into $950,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$20,000 investments in Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and these ASX shares would have given your bank balance a boost over the…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

Real-time ASX price data becoming FREE for regular punters

| Tony Yoo

Is this the new frontier in the online brokerage price war? Is it a victory for ASX retail investors?

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3 reasons why I'd invest money in blue-chip shares at today's prices

| Peter Stephens

Buying blue-chip shares at today’s cheap prices could lead to relatively high returns over the long run in my opinion.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to compound your way to wealth in 2021

| Regan Pearson

Here are a few simple tips on how you can use your ASX share dividends to compound your way to…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Top fund manager Dalio warns investors to stay away from cash

| Sebastian Bowen

Top global fund manager, Ray Dalio, has told investors to stay away from cash and bonds in the current economic…

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How to turn $20,000 into $180,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

An investment in Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) and these ASX shares in 2020 would have generated market-beating returns...

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Here's how the ASX 200 compares to other global indices

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered how the ASX 200 compares with other indices around the world, like the S&P 500 or FTSE 100?…

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