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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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Where should you invest your first $1,000?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest my first $1,000 in the shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX)...

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⏸️ High Yield

The 2 metrics you need to identify high dividend ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

High dividend ASX shares can provide you with a second income stream via your portfolio. We run through 2 metrics…

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Growth Shares

2 metrics for high-growth ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

High growth ASX shares can supercharge returns on your portfolio. We run through 2 metrics that can help you identify…

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Share Market News

5 shares owned by the world's richest and most powerful

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered what kind of shares rich and famous investors like Warren Buffett own? Here are some answers!

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⏸️ International Shares

How to get exposure to the US economy

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to invest in the US economy from the ASX? Here are some easy ways!

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ASX industries to include in your portfolio for diversification

| Kate O'Brien

Variety may be the spice of life, but it’s also an investment fundamental. Different industries respond differently to changes in…

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How do you know when it's time to invest?

| Kate O'Brien

We all hear a lot about investing, but how do you know when it’s the right time? Work through this…

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3 Warren Buffett quotes to live by

| Kate O'Brien

Warren Buffett is a self-made billionaire and possibly the world’s most famous investor. Here we take a look at 3…

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How to turn $20k into $2.9 million with ASX shares in 10 years

| James Mickleboro

A $20,000 investment in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares 10 years ago would have made you very rich in 2020...

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⏸️ Risk Managment

What are the risks of buying shares?

| Tristan Harrison

People seem to think that shares are risky. Here are the reasons why people think shares are risky and what…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The 1 thing you should define before investing in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

The importance of knowing your own personal reasons for investing, and 3 ASX stocks that could help you achieve your…

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How to start investing in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

If you’ve decided 2020 will be the year you start your investment portfolio, congratulations! There is no better time to…

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How I'd invest in 2020 to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Here’s where I think there are opportunities to generate high returns in the next year.

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Forget the noise! Here's the only thing that matters with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the only thing you should keep in mind when you're investing in ASX shares in 2020

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Are ASX sin stocks a good place to be investing in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX sin stocks like Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) a good place to invest in as we head into…

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Can ASX shares really make you a millionaire?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you really become a millionaire just from investing in ASX shares?

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Why you should watch interest rates like a hawk in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm watching the Reserve bank of Australia (RBA) for any signs of a hawkish pivot to rising interest…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'm investing in ASX shares in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I plan on investing in ASX shares in 2020

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8 ASX ETFs to build your beginner portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

Building a beginner portfolio is a delicate balance of risk and reward. Here we take a look at 8 ETFs…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! Here's how I'd invest in stocks to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying and holding stocks could be a more profitable strategy than investing in Bitcoin.

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Why you should start investing on the ASX right now

| Kate O'Brien

Getting started in investing can be daunting and it can be tempting to delay investing as we focus on everyday…

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How to start investing on the ASX when you're broke

| Kate O'Brien

The point of investing is to use your money to generate extra money. But what happens when you don’t have…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How to recession-proof your ASX portfolio for 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some investing strategies to help recession-proof your ASX portfolio for 2020 and beyond

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Why I think this ASX 100 share is a great buy

| Phil Harpur

Finding an ASX share that provides market diversification, a proven track record for growth, and a healthy share dividend is…

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ASX investing tips: Why "you've got to know when to hold 'em"

| Greg Butler

We take a look at how a buy-and-hold strategy can reap big rewards, through case studies of 3 ASX shares…

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How to start investing in shares with little money

| Tristan Harrison

You can start investing in shares with very little money, here's how to do it.

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How to invest for a child using investment bonds

| Giacomo Graziano

Give the gift of shares to a child through investment bonds, a tax efficient and flexible way to invest into…

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Where should you invest your money in 2020?

| James Mickleboro

Where should you invest your money in 2020? Shares like a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), property, or bonds?

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3 ways to manage investment risk in retirement

| Kate O'Brien

Many people accumulate a portfolio of assets in order to fund their retirement. Here we take a look at 3…

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How to build a diverse ASX portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

Investing across a range of companies and sectors can help lower the overall risk of your portfolio. Here we look…

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How to invest in shares for beginners

| Tristan Harrison

Want to invest in shares as a beginner? You should read this so you know where to start investing.

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On a serendipitous day, Tom Richardson is leaving the building

| Tom Richardson

A final article for The Motley Fool, including a couple of lessons learned over the years...

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How I would invest my first $10k into ASX shares

| Michael Tonon

How I would build a simple starting portfolio for someone looking to begin their investment journey on the ASX

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4 things you should do before you start investing

| Kate O'Brien

If you want to start investing on the front foot it pays to get your house in order first. Set…

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2 ETFs for ethical investors

| Kate O'Brien

Ethical concerns are an increasingly important investment consideration for Australian investors. Ethical investing generally involves trying to invest in companies…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How pairing ASX shares can help reduce risk

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how pairing ASX shares can reduce some risks in your investing portfolio

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4 ASX ETFs for small-cap investors

| Kate O'Brien

Most successful large cap companies began life as small cap companies. The right small cap share has the potential to…

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⏸️ Diversification

The ASX share offering global diversification at a discount

| Michael Tonon

WAM Global Ltd (ASX: WGB) has achieved a portfolio performance of 23.3% since the beginning of the year and has…

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ASX ETFs diversified for dividends

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends are a type of passive income that increases investment returns. Dividends can be reinvested to grow the overall portfolio…

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How to turn $20,000 into $3 million in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you had invested $20,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares 10 years ago you would be very rich today...

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