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Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare $500?

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't have to be rich to invest like Uncle Warren.

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3 golden rules of investing to live by in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

The new year is a great time to reassess our stocks.

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Simple, easy investing: These 3 ASX ETFs are all a beginner needs

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't go wrong with these three beginner-friendly investments...

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Start buying shares in December with a spare $500? Here's how!

| Sebastian Bowen

The best time to start investing is right now.

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Want to build wealth? Here's how Warren Buffett does it

| James Mickleboro

Following Buffett's lead could help you build significant wealth in the share market.

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Finding the right cash balance for your portfolio

| Leigh Gant

Cash feels slow in good times but becomes priceless when markets fall and opportunity returns.

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How to prepare for a share market crash… before it's too late

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is now down more than 3% from its October peak.

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Investing $500 a month in ASX shares can beat inflation and build real wealth

| Leigh Gant

Inflation erodes cash, but smart investing in ASX shares can help you build lasting wealth that rises above it.

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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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Opinions

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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How to invest

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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How to invest

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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Investing Strategies

2 types of stock portfolios primed to beat the market: experts

| Tony Yoo

We learned earlier this week which portfolios to avoid. Now let's take a look at the ones that have the…

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Investing Strategies

ASX investors beware: Watch for 2 red flags in your portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Everyone has their own risk appetite, but typically if your mix of shares looks like one of these two profiles,…

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How to invest

Even if the stock market hasn't bottomed, here's how you can still win the game of investing

| Bruce Jackson

Cash on the sidelines gives you the opportunity to snap up some ASX stock market bargains

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How to invest

Is it safer to buy large-cap ASX shares during a bear market?

| Bernd Struben

Many investors are on the hunt for relatively safer ASX shares in a time of broadly falling prices.

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Here's how much $20k invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth today

| James Mickleboro

Investing in these ASX shares in 2012 could have made you rich...

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What were some of the key lessons for ASX investors in FY22?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some valuable takeaways from the financial year just passed.

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Why I think these two ASX shares could turn $5,000 into $100,000

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX shares that I believe could generate big returns for investors.

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How to invest

How to start investing in stocks: This ASX 200 share is where I'd begin

| Sebastian Bowen

This could be a great time to start investing in stocks. Here's an ASX 200 share that I think is…

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How to invest

Despite rising bond yields, here's why I'll keep investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This is why I believe investing in shares trumps all other options...

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How to invest

How long do ASX bear markets last on average?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX is certainly closer to a bear market this week than it was last week. But how long do…

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Popular ASX shares and crypto platforms merge in $1.5bn deal

| Tony Yoo

Two Australians apps that have enjoyed explosive user growth during COVID-19 are combining to offer both stocks and cryptocurrency trading…

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This is the top ASX 200 share I wish I'd bought when starting out

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking for a top ASX 200 share to start investing with? Here's one idea that I wish someone told me…

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Is a big scary bear coming for ASX 200 shares, or could it be just a playful cub?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether a bear market could be coming to an exchange near you.

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This fundie has beaten the ASX 200 every year for the past 2 decades. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fundie has a pretty impressive market-beating track record. Here's how his fund beats the market.

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How to invest

Is AFIC the best LIC on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC is an ASX institution. But do its returns still measure up?

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International Stock News

Investing can be brutal at times, but don't give up now

| Matthew DiLallo

Missing out on the market's best days can be costly.

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'Do not panic': Experts explain how to stay calm and carry on investing amid rising interest rates

| Bernd Struben

At the current inflation rate, the cost of living in the United States will double in just over eight years…

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Direct indexing: What is this latest investing fad?

| Tony Yoo

It's the hottest new stock investment concept that's labelled 'ETF version 2'. How does it work and who's offering it…

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Which ASX 200 shares have historically performed well during rising inflation?

| Zach Bristow

Inflation just spiked up again this quarter.

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Share Market News

Fundie is buying these 2 ASX All Ords shares at discount prices

| Zach Bristow

This fundie says the recent volatility is the perfect time to pounce on high-quality shares.

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