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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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Why all ASX investors should avoid this easy mistake in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here is one ASX investing mistake - emotional attachment - that I think all share market investors should be careful…

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The importance of diversifying your ASX portfolio and how you can do it

| James Mickleboro

Don't invest all your money in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares, here's why you should diversify...

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3 fantastic 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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How to earn $50,000 of passive income with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

There are two ways to earn $50,000 in passive income with ASX shares. The long way and the short way....

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Why a buy and hold strategy for ASX shares is best

| Ken Hall

It's easy to have FOMO when the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is rocketing higher, but here's why a…

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If you invested $10,000 in the Altium IPO, this is how much you'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Here's how much $10,000 invested in the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) IPO would be worth today...

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3 common mistakes millennials make investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 mistakes I often see millennial investors make when they invest in ASX shares. Learn from them, not…

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If you invested $10,000 in the Afterpay IPO, this is how much you'd have now

| James Mickleboro

If you invested in the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) IPO you would have generated exceptionally strong returns. Here's how strong...

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If you invested $10,000 in the CSL IPO, this is how much you'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Investing $10,000 into the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) IPO would have made you very wealthy...

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Why diversification is important and how to diversify your portfolio with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

While it is tempting to fill a portfolio with tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO), it…

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How many ASX shares should you have in your portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to determine how many ASX shares you should have in your portfolio. There's no right answer, but here's…

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How to build your first ASX share portfolio

| Michael Tonon

The way you structure your ASX share portfolio is very important and should be your first consideration. Here are a…

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How to turn $20,000 into $140,000 in just 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Investing $20,000 into ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD) and these ASX shares would have made you rich. Here's why...

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How to find winning ASX shares in a recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to find winning ASX shares like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) if the ASX 200 does crash again in…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 tips for choosing a winning ASX dividend share in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 tips for choosing winning ASX dividend shares like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) in 2020 and beyond.

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These ASX shares could make you a millionaire in 2030

| James Mickleboro

A modest investment in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares 10 years ago would have made you a millionaire today. Will these ASX…

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How to invest in ASX shares after a share market crash

| Ken Hall

After yet another share market crash, here are a few easy tips to stick to your strategy and invest in…

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How to make money whilst you sleep with ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

ASX shares don't just have businesses in Australia. Here are a few shares with international exposure and why you might…

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The ASX 200 shares to buy now to get rich later

| James Mickleboro

Instead of trading for short term gains, I believe the key to getting rich is investing with a long term…

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How do I choose a broker?

| Chris Copley (tmfcopes)

The fourth article in The Motley Fool's Millennial Investor Series explores how a stockbroker works, and what to look out…

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Is May the month to start investing in ASX shares?

| Michael Tonon

If you were to ask most investors when the best time to start investing is, they would likely tell you…

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How you can get rich like Warren Buffett with ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you can look to replicate Warren Buffett's investment style and get rich with ASX 200 shares in 2020...

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How you can get rich investing in ASX small cap shares

| James Mickleboro

Could these small cap ASX shares follow the lead of Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and become future blue chip shares?

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3 ASX shares to buy right now that could triple your investment within the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

You would have more than tripled your money over the last 10 years with CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and REA Group…

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How to invest $500 in ASX shares today

| Ken Hall

If you've saved up some cash but don't know how to invest in ASX shares, here are some tips on…

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You can diversify your portfolio with these ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX shares could be great ways to diversify and protect your portfolio from market volatility...

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Feeling nervous about ASX shares? Here's how to reduce share market anxiety

| Sebastian Bowen

Feeling nervous about ASX shares in 2020? Here are 3 tips to reduce market anxiety.

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

| James Mickleboro

Long term investments in the likes of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) could be the first steps to take to…

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2 red flags for ASX share investors to watch out for in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in ASX shares? Read this first. Here are 2 red flags that I think ASX share investors should watch…

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Why diversifying your ASX shares is so important

| Ken Hall

It's tempting to bet on the share market rollercoaster right now, but here's why diversifying across ASX shares is a…

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How to protect your ASX portfolio from a 'double-dip' market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ways to protect your ASX portfolio against a 'double-dip' market crash.

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Diverse your portfolio right now with these top ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Don't put all your eggs in one basket and consider diversifying your portfolio with Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS)…

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How to find cheap shares on the ASX 200 after the coronavirus crash

| James Mickleboro

How do you find cheap ASX 200 shares after the coronavirus crash? And is Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) a bargain buy right…

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Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

If you're looking to invest $10,000 of your hard-earned money into ASX 200 shares, here's a few big names to…

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2 potential ASX problems I see in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 problems for ASX shares and investors that I see potentially raising their heads in 2020.

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Top small cap fund manager sees abundant opportunity: Here are 6 attractive ASX shares recently added to the portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Flinders Emerging Companies Fund believes there are lots of opportunities for investors in the current market. Here's what the fund…

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How to turn $20,000 into almost $200,000 in 10 years by investing in ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

If you had invested $20,000 into the shares of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) in 2010, your investment would now be worth...

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Bull or bear market for ASX shares? Here's a strategy for both

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about a second ASX bear market? Here's a strategy that can help you win either way

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Are you ready for another ASX correction in 2020?

| Michael Tonon

Well, are you prepared for the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) to fall again? Here's why I think it's important to…

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3 screening tips to perform when buying ASX shares

| Michael Tonon

The ASX is home to over 2,000 listed companies. Performing these 3 screening checks can help you to find what's…

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