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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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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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The BIG problem with ASX ethical investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Ethical investing on the ASX is all the rage in 2020, but how much difference does it really make to…

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Why you're better off investing in ASX shares in 2020 than paying off the mortgage faster

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think most Australians would be better off investing in ASX shares rather than making extra mortgage repayments…

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How to be the next Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Do you want to replicate Warren Buffett's success? I think investments in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could…

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When to save cash and when to invest in ASX shares

| Ken Hall

ASX shares have been smashed in 2020 as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has slumped lower. Is it time…

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⏸️ Diversification

Are foreign currencies worth investing in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you (and should you) invest in foreign currencies like the US dollar or the British pound? The answer is…

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2 ASX shares I would recommend to a beginner investor

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) is one of the two ASX shares for a beginner investor that, in my opinion,…

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2 ultra-cheap ASX ETFs any investor can add to a share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) is one of the 2 ultra-cheap ASX ETFs I would buy for my…

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Why I just bought shares of this ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I've recently purchased shares of the BetaShares FTSE 100 ETF (ASX: F100) for my ASX share portfolio, including…

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CBA CEO: Borrowing to invest is asking for trouble

| Tony Yoo

Matt Comyn recalls the time when he met a low-income retiree who had lost their life savings after receiving very…

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Why ASX IPOs are almost always dangerous for new investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever been tempted by an IPO, perhaps from Laybuy Ltd (ASX: LBY) or Snowflake Inc (NYSE: SNOW)? Here's why you…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Is it time to save more or invest more in ASX shares?

| Ken Hall

It's a scary time to invest in ASX shares. But here's why I won't be sitting on cash and waiting…

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$10,000 invested in the Appen (ASX:APX) IPO is worth this much today

| James Mickleboro

If you had invested $10,000 into the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) IPO, this is how much you would have today...

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The 3 best ETFs for passive investing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) is one of the 3 ASX index funds I think are perfect…

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How an ASX share turns $100 into $1,000

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how compound interest can make a $100 share into a $1,000 share. Make sure you know how to harness…

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Is a passive ASX investing strategy for you?

| Sebastian Bowen

When should an ASX investor just stick to a passive, ETF-only share investing strategy? You mind find it a better…

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Why you should always invest in ASX shares when interest rates are low

| Sebastian Bowen

Why do record low interest rates make investing in quality ASX shares a good idea? That's the question we'll be…

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⏸️ International Shares

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) among most traded US shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Electric car makers Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) are among the most traded US shares from…

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⏸️ International Shares

Want to invest in China? Here are 2 ASX China ETFs to choose from

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why iShares China Large-Cap ETF (ASX: IZZ) and 1 other are my picks for investing in ASX China EFTs…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Are higher P/E ratios really here to stay?

| Sebastian Bowen

We have seen some very high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios across the entire ASX and global markets. How long will these…

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How to turn $20,000 into $200,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you had invested $20,000 into CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares in 2010 you would have made a…

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⏸️ International Shares

3 ways Aussies can buy Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to buy electric car and battery maker, Tesla, shares on the ASX? Well, here are 3 easy options for…

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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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What I've learned writing for The Motley Fool

| Lloyd Prout

Writing for the Motley Fool has been a privilege. Here are the biggest lessons that I have learned that will…

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How to protect your super in an ASX market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

You can protect your superannuation fund from an ASX market crash, but this can and will come at a cost…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here's why I avoid these terrible ASX shares at all costs

| Lloyd Prout

You work hard for your money and you don't want to lose it. Here are some terrible ASX shares that…

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A practical guide on how to invest in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

Getting started investing in ASX shares can be hard. Here is an easy to follow, practical guide to investing in…

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How to earn a passive income of $50,000 with ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares could be the key to generating $50,000 of passive income each year...

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There are 2 ways to spend your ASX dividends. Are you choosing the right one?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends from shares can be spent in 1 of 2 ways. Make sure you're making the right choice for your…

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Why ASX investors shouldn't fear a market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you fearful of an ASX market crash, after last night's US share market turmoil? Here's why I don't think…

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2 quality ASX shares to buy now to get rich later

| James Mickleboro

Here's why buying Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and this quality ASX share now could make you rich later...

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd start planning for stock market crash part 2 today

| Peter Stephens

Readying yourself for a potential second stock market crash could be a shrewd move that improves your long-term return prospects.

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How to build a recession-beating ASX share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

How does one build a recession-proof ASX share portfolio in these tough times? Here are 3 steps you can take…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

What exactly is the ASX 200 telling us today about 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

What exactly is the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) telling us right now? Or the record-high US markets? The answer…

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Investing Strategies

The one type of ASX company that outperforms all others

| Tony Yoo

These businesses provide higher returns to investors in the long term, finds Credit Suisse study. Here we take a look…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Market crash 2020: 3 stock warning signs to watch out for

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding companies with these three weaknesses after the market crash could help to improve your portfolio returns in my opinion.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

A strange thing is happening with index funds…

| Sebastian Bowen

Index funds and ETFs around the world are becoming ever more concentrated. Here's what it means for ASX investors today.

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⏸️ International Shares

Apple and Tesla are in the top 5 US shares bought by ASX investors this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Elon Musk's Tesla, Nio and Microsoft Corporation were among the 5 most traded US shares on the ASX last week.

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Revealed: Risk-reward myth shattered

| Tony Yoo

Large cap companies beat small cap companies each and every time: short-term, long-term, and after market trauma.

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Why shares go low Mondays and high on Fridays

| Tony Yoo

And why Tuesdays aren't great for Australian investors. This is how mood, not rational decisions, sways the stock market.

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How to turn $20,000 into $350,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

An investment in Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares could have made you very wealthy over the…

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