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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

3 of the best ASX dividend stocks to supplement your superannuation

| Aaron Bell

These are some of the most consistent passive income providers.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 9.5%

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer enormous dividend yields.

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Financial Shares

Buying AMP shares? Here's the dividend yield you'll get today

| Sebastian Bowen

Does AMP measure up when it comes to income?

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Financial Shares

This fund's 75% return smashed its benchmark, and it's celebrating with a special dividend

| Cameron England

It's been a record year for this well-known fund.

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Dividend Investing

This 10% dividend yield stock is one I'm comfortable holding for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

This business is very appealing for dividends.

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Dividend Investing

How much could a $500,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

I think the smartest income portfolios focus on more than just the biggest dividend number.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 37% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This great business is trading a lot cheaper!

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have the ability to deliver great returns.

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Small Cap Shares

Leading fund manager reveals 2 exciting ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be little-known, exciting options.

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Dividend Investing

ASX IVV and other iShares ETFs are paying dividends today!

| Bronwyn Allen

BlackRock is paying its next lot of distributions for all of its ASX ETFs today. 

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $3,000 in Wesfarmers shares, how much passive income will I earn in FY27?

| Samantha Menzies

The Wesfarmers dividend is expected to be even higher in FY27.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 518 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot to offer income-focused investors.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

VIHY: Is Vanguard's new ASX dividend ETF a buy for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

This latest offering from Vanguard is an interesting one.

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Growth Shares

10 fantastic ASX shares to buy for FY27

| James Mickleboro

Looking for investment ideas? Check out these names.

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Blue Chip Shares

Which is the best buy, Coles shares or Wesfarmers shares?

| Grace Alvino

Both are high-quality businesses, but valuation makes this comparison much more interesting.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 leading ASX blue-chip shares experts think are buys

| Tristan Harrison

Fund managers are optimistic about the outlook for these stocks…

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Investing Strategies

Why I'd buy and hold ResMed and TechnologyOne shares with $5,000

| Grace Alvino

There are good reasons why I would buy and hold both of these ASX shares with $5,000.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA shares! I'd rather buy these ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer significant passive income for investors.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX passive income shares I'd buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be worth considering if your goal is an income boost.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd buy and hold for life

| James Mickleboro

Want to buy and hold for life? Here are three shares that could be worth considering.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX growth shares with strong potential to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are excited about the potential of these stocks.

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Value Investing

3 ASX blue-chip shares that could be strong long-term value plays

| Aaron Bell

These stocks could be value plays.

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Blue Chip Shares

The bull and bear case for CBA and BHP shares

| Aaron Bell

Are these blue-chips worth buying?

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 sectors paid the highest dividend yields in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say capital gains tax changes may prompt investors to focus on yield. So, which sectors pay best?

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Dividend Investing

How to build $60,000 in annual passive income from ASX dividend shares

| Mark Verhoeven

Building $60,000 in annual passive income from ASX dividend shares is achievable.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small Australian shares with big potential

| Tristan Harrison

These Australian companies have a lot of growth potential.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 7.5%

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer investors a significant level of passive income.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX shares could generate $10,000 per year in passive income

| Samantha Menzies

And here's exactly how much you'd need to invest.

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Dividend Investing

5 top ASX dividend shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Looking for an income boost? Check out these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? These ASX dividend shares keep delivering

| Marc Van Dinther

Reliable dividends today, growing passive income for years ahead.

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Blue Chip Shares

The only 3 ASX blue-chip shares I'd buy and hold until 2036

| Marc Van Dinther

Three ASX stocks built to compound wealth for decades.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd buy BHP and CBA shares in July

| Grace Alvino

I think both of these ASX giants still have more to offer long-term investors.

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Cheap Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are bullish on these ASX shares…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares down 50%+ that I'd buy with $2,000 in July

| Grace Alvino

Recent weakness has created a chance to look again at two businesses with interesting long-term growth stories.

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Growth Shares

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This company looks like an underrated, long-term winner.

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Blue Chip Shares

July is historically one of the best months for ASX shares. Can July FY27 deliver?

| Mark Verhoeven

The first week of FY27 has already started strongly. Here's whether BHP, CSL, and Goodman can keep it going.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are some of the most popular ASX picks today…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that yield 9% (or even higher)

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX dividend shares pay their shareholders a decent passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a buy for passive income?

| Grace Alvino

The highest yield is not always the best option. Sometimes the strongest income comes from dependable businesses.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 4% right now

| Sebastian Bowen

There are still high-yielding stocks on the market.

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