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Investing Strategies

There's more than one way to build wealth on the ASX. Some investors chase dividend income, others focus on growth shares, and many blend blue chips, small caps, and ETFs into a single portfolio built around their own goals and risk tolerance. This section covers the strategies Australian investors use to grow their money, from passive income and buy-hold-sell calls to broker picks and stock ideas for building a portfolio over the long term.

Whether you're looking for your next ASX share to buy, chasing a bigger dividend yield, or just want a second opinion on your existing holdings, you'll find practical, strategy-focused ideas below. New to investing altogether? Our Investing Education hub is the best place to start before diving into specific strategies.

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Dividend Investing

How many Coles shares do I need to buy to generate $10,000 in passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Coles is a resilient choice for dividends…

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names 3 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Looking for an income boost? Bell Potter thinks these shares are buys.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares to buy for $1000 in monthly passive income

| Mark Verhoeven

Three ASX income shares, and the capital needed to reach $1,000 monthly.

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Blue Chip Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Wesfarmers shares, how much passive income will I get in FY27?

| Samantha Menzies

The conglomerate has a long history of paying dividends to shareholders every six months.

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Dividend Investing

Why AGL shares are a top passive income buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects AGL shares to deliver attractive passive income and capital growth.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons the BHP dividend could surprise on 18 August

| Mark Verhoeven

Three reasons BHP's final dividend could beat expectations this reporting season.

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Dividend Investing

How much must I invest in CBA shares to earn a $1,000 passive income in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shares may be one of the most popular choices for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Buy this ASX real estate trust for long-term dividends above 6%

| Cameron England

Solid dividends for the next few years could benefit income investors.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 30% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is trading at a very attractive price!

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I would load up on this month

| Grace Alvino

The possibility of larger dividends in the future is what makes these shares stand out to me.

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Superannuation

3 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for a $5,000 annual superannuation income boost

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d aim to supersize my superannuation with three top ASX dividend shares.

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How to invest

The simple investing strategy anyone can use to get rich

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can use this simple recipe to grow richer.

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Dividend Investing

ASX shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Rio Tinto is among the ASX shares with ex-dividend dates next week.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy, hold, sell: Coles, Woodside & Telstra shares

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what the experts tip for these three well-known ASX shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares experts rate as compelling

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a compelling outlook according to fund managers…

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Dividend Investing

4.55% yield: I'd buy this monthly ASX dividend stock today

| Sebastian Bowen

Big upfront yield and monthly dividends... What's not to like?

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Cheap Shares

Are Treasury Wine shares a cheap turnaround buy at $5.26?

| Grace Alvino

The brand quality is easy to see. What I am watching is whether management can turn it back into dependable…

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Retirement

2 Australian income stocks perfect for retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

I think investors can buy and hold these stocks for decades.

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Dividend Investing

Are Transurban shares a top passive income buy in August?

| Grace Alvino

What caught my attention is that the income story is supported by more than toll increases alone.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend stock is growing its payouts like clockwork

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd buy every share of this company if I could afford it.

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Dividend Investing

Buying ASX monthly dividend shares: The pros and cons

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there a downside to more frequent dividends?

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Dividend Investing

Is it worth buying Santos shares for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what Santos pays its shareholders.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses can deliver investors pleasing passive income.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 685 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business has been an incredible dividend payer.

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Investing Strategies

Should I buy NextDC, Westpac, and Wesfarmers shares today?

| Grace Alvino

The one I admire most is not necessarily the share I am most eager to buy at today’s price.

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Growth Shares

Why are DroneShield shares suddenly rising again?

| Mark Verhoeven

A guidance miss, then a sharp bounce. What changed?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with yields above 10%

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for high-yield ASX dividend shares.

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Retail Shares

Should I invest $6,000 in Wesfarmers shares in August?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what brokers tip for the retail conglomerate’s shares now.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares are well-liked by analysts.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $25,000 into ASX shares in August

| James Mickleboro

I outline why these shares could be top picks for investors this month and for years to come.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income ideas I'd use to generate $400 a month in 2027

| Tristan Harrison

I think these investment ideas are top picks for income.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to grow 50% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are expecting big things from these stocks…

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Blue Chip Shares

Down 31%: Is it time to buy this popular ASX 200 blue chip?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to be bullish or bearish on this fallen giant? Here's what analysts are saying.

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Dividend Investing

My top Australian passive income picks this month

| Grace Alvino

Three very different businesses are offering investors attractive income this year.

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Dividend Investing

Rotating into dividend shares? 3 of your best options right now with yields as high as 9%

| Aaron Bell

These are some of the highest paying income shares right now.

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Investing Strategies

3 reasons to buy and hold BHP shares for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

The foundations are already producing at enormous scale, and the next phase of growth is beginning to take shape.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Franked income from three very different businesses.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy, hold, sell: Telstra, BHP, CSL shares

| Samantha Menzies

At the time of writing, brokers tip some element of upside from each of these ASX shares. Find out more…

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Dividend Investing

4 best ASX dividend ETFs of FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

Which dividend-focused ASX ETFs delivered the most impressive full-year returns in FY26?

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Investing Strategies

3 money moves to help your kids build an ASX portfolio for life

| Marc Van Dinther

Smart investing habits can shape your children's financial future for decades.

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