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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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Technology Shares

Will tech shares ever rise again?

| Tony Yoo

The technology sector has led the 12-year bull market but has slumped in the past few weeks. Is this the…

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Why volatility is awesome

| Tony Yoo

A quarter of this fundie's portfolio has been purchased since January while markets have been on a stomach-churning rollercoaster ride.

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3 ways to help protect your ASX share portfolio against inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

How does one protect an ASX share portfolio against inflation and rising interest rates? Here are three ways you can…

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How to counter the ASX 200's Achilles heel

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has many strengths, but also one Achilles heel weakness. Here's how to plug this hole…

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ASX 200 crash anniversary: The most important lesson we've learned

| Sebastian Bowen

On the anniversary of the ASX 200 COVID crash, here is the mostimportant lesson to keep in mind for investing…

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Value vs growth shares: which will win?

| Tony Yoo

Inflation is the big worry at the moment. Will it be here chronically to whack growth shares for years to…

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How to turn $20,000 into $650,000 in 5 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Investments in Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares five years ago would have made you very wealthy. Here's how…

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Why it's a great time for ASX investors to buy US shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Thinking about buying US shares for your ASX portfolio? Here are some reasons why it might be a good time…

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

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of top shares today could be a sound means of generating impressive returns over the long…

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Don't fall into the 'rotation trap'

| Tony Yoo

Inflation could pop up as the economy recovers. But here's why you shouldn't throw out all your ASX growth shares…

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2 ASX investing strategies that could give young people an advantage

| Brooke Cooper

There are many benefits young people have when investing in the share market. I mean, Warren Buffett made his first…

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2 ASX investing strategies for those paying off a mortgage

| Brooke Cooper

Are you wondering if you should pay off your mortgage before investing your spare cash in the ASX? We weigh…

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Warning! Lower volatility always comes at a price

| Sebastian Bowen

You might want lower volatility in your ASX share portfolio, but it almost always comes at a cost. Understanding this…

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Gold as an investment: A good idea in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold as an investment... Is this a path we want to tread in 2021? Here are some pros and cons…

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Newbie share investors: Are you in or are you out?

| Tony Yoo

First-time shareholders who have done well out of the market in the past year will now be experiencing losses for…

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Want to make money investing in ASX shares? You need to know this first

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to make money investing in ASX shares? Here's something you should figure out first before you can become a…

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What exactly is a 'balanced' ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

What is meant by a 'balanced portfolio of shares? Is it just a buzzword? Here's the breakdown on balance when…

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2 not-so-obvious ASX shares to cash in on the property boom

| Tony Yoo

Would you believe two media companies could see their shares rise because of a buoyant real estate market? Read how.

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Here's what you likely won't learn from the ASX Sharemarket Game

| Mitchell Lawler

The ASX Sharemarket Game has already started, but here are some things that you likely won't learn from playing it.…

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Is it ok to buy ASX 200 shares at a 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it ok to buy your favourite ASX 200 shares at a 52-week high? Here are some pros and cons…

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Warning: Latest trap that could cost you more than 3% a year

| Tony Yoo

Share markets are up and down, the economy is recovering but uncertain, and cryptocurrencies are booming. Who's feeling overwhelmed?

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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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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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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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⏸️ Diversification

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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