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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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Investing Strategies

'Vomit buying': How fundie spent $110m during COVID-19 crash

| Tony Yoo

Buy low, right? This is the sort of courage it takes to actually do that as people are fleeing a…

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3 hot ASX shares to buy when you're young

| James Mickleboro

I think young investors ought to consider long term investment in Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares...

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3 reasons I don't use stop-loss orders for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever thought about using a stop-loss order for your ASX shares? Here are 3 reasons I don't use this mechanism…

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Why it is important to diversify your ASX portfolio and how you can do it

| James Mickleboro

Don't invest all your money in Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares, here's why you should diversify...

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How anyone can become rich by investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you want to become rich then I would suggest you take a look at investing into top shares like…

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⏸️ Diversification

Which ASX ETFs offer the most diversification?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) offer sufficient levels of diversification for an ASX share portfolio?

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Why you should wait another month to invest in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you might want to wait another month before investing in ASX shares. An election in November has something…

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⏸️ International Shares

Is it still safe to invest in China?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it still safe to invest in China, or in Chinese companies like Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA)? Let's take a…

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Does time in the market really beat timing the market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does time in the market really beat timing the market when it comes to ASX shares? Here's a possible answer…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Why now is a great time to buy ASX shares

| Ken Hall

It's easy to get spooked out of buying ASX shares right now. Here are a couple of reasons why I…

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You could become very wealthy by investing $1,000 into these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

In your 20s? Investments in Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares could be the…

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

| James Mickleboro

If you want to become wealthy, investments in companies like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) could be worth considering...

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⏸️ Diversification

Is your ASX share portfolio too diversified?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares, US shares, gold, bonds... When it comes to diversification, can you have too much of a good thing?…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

3 ways to protect your ASX share portfolio in a market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you want to protect your ASX share portfolio in another ASX 200 market crash? Here are 3 ways you…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

Addictive share trading apps rigged for impulse buying

| Tony Yoo

Share trading platforms now feel like games -- all to entice rookie investors into spontaneous buying and selling. Finance experts…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

How to make money by investing in ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

It's tough to know how to invest right now. Here are a few tips to help boost your chances of…

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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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