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How to invest

Don't overthink it: The best $10,000 approach to start investing in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

A simple $10,000 ETF portfolio for investors starting their journey in 2026.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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How to invest

The easiest way to get rich and retire a millionaire with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

There’s no shortcut, but there is a simple path to building wealth.

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How to invest

Aged under 40? Here are 3 financial moves that could set you up for life

| Grace Alvino

Your 20s and 30s are more powerful than you think.

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How to invest

Should ASX investors worry about a rising Aussie dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rise of the Aussie dollar could hurt your portfolio.

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What to do if your ASX investments just crashed

| Grace Alvino

Sharp pullbacks test discipline. I explain how I decide whether to sell, hold, or add more when ASX shares fall…

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How to invest

How to make $100,000 with just $500 a month in ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

Small monthly investments can snowball. Here’s how $500 a month can hit six figures.

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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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How to invest

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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Opinions

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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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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How to invest

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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How to invest

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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A child covering his eyes hiding from a toy bear representing a bear market for ASX shares
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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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How to invest

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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How to invest

'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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How to invest

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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How to invest

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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Technology Shares

Is this the 'secret sauce' for ASX 200 tech share price growth?

| Bernd Struben

Technology stocks have, on average, massively underperformed in 2022.

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Is this the secret behind ASX shares that outperform?

| Bernd Struben

Could this be the critical element that brings drive and vision for change to a company to make it successful?

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How to invest

Why now is a great time to invest in ASX shares (even if you're fearful of an uncertain world)

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing for the long term is never a bad idea, even when it seems like it is...

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Economy

US inflation is at 40-year highs. What does this mean for ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

It might not be good in the long-term. Take a look.

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How to invest

$20k invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares would have been great places to invest in 2012...

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How to invest

5 human urges that stop you from making money

| Tony Yoo

Investing is hard. Don't make it any more difficult than it already is by falling for these behavioural biases.

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How to invest

Adjusting your ASX share portfolio in response to the Ukraine crisis might not be beneficial: expert

| Zach Bristow

This portfolio manager say's don't go adjusting your holdings out of fear.

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How to invest

Are you selling your ASX shares at the wrong time out of fear?

| Sebastian Bowen

We go through some common investing mistakes...

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Fretting over ASX share market losses? Expert explains how to 'embrace uncertainty'

| Zach Bristow

Hear what this expert has to say on how to navigate the current investment landscape.

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