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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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Defensive Shares

3 ASX defensive stocks to buy while sharemarkets are volatile

| Samantha Menzies

Large and reliable businesses with a stable cash flow can help ward off instability.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could help income investors build a diversified portfolio.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-caps with 50% and 270% upside according to Brokers

| Aaron Bell

Why these two small-caps should be on your watch list.

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Growth Shares

Why experts think this ASX growth share can rise 63% in a year

| Tristan Harrison

This business could deliver enormous returns!

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Defensive Shares

Which defensive shares are outperforming the ASX 200

| Aaron Bell

These options have outperformed a soft ASX 200 for the year to date.

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Dividend Investing

TPG Telecom just raised its dividend. Here's what that means for income investors

| Mark Verhoeven

TPG just committed to growing its dividend in line with profit and cash flow. Here's whether income investors should take…

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Blue Chip Shares

Why is everyone talking about Wesfarmers shares this week?

| Samantha Menzies

The blue-chip giant is hitting headlines this week.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 16% I'd buy right now

| Samantha Menzies

This ASX dividend-paying business has been paying attractive passive income to shareholders since 2017.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX shares will deliver better than 5% dividend yields, Macquarie says

| Cameron England

Looking for a steady income stream? Look no further.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

Economic conditions have turned these businesses into great opportunities, in my view.

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ASX Share Market News

If I could buy just 1 ASX stock in June, it'd be this cheap ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks like a top buy right now.

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Cheap Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two of the most exciting ASX shares?

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Growth Shares

The SpaceX IPO is coming. Here's how ASX investors can benefit from the excitement

| Mark Verhoeven

The SpaceX IPO roadshow kicks off 8 June. Here is how ASX investors can benefit from the space boom excitement.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend shares for retirees to buy

| James Mickleboro

If you are building a retirement portfolio, then it could be worth considering these shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 8%

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be some of the best options for unlocking strong income.

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Dividend Investing

Are Woolworths shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The supermarket giant's shares have been volatile this year but its defensive nature means it can still pay a dividend…

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Blue Chip Shares

My 3 best ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy in June

| Grace Alvino

June could be a good month to look again at high-quality ASX 200 shares with scale, strong brands, and room…

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Dividend Investing

15 ASX shares going ex-dividend before EOFY

| Bronwyn Allen

Champion Iron, Select Harvests, and Tower are among the ASX shares with ex-dividend dates in June.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that I rate as buys today for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have an incredible future ahead of them.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have excellent growth potential!

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy now while they're on sale

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like unmissable buys!

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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d much prefer to buy these stocks rather than BHP for dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares in June

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be top options for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to block out the noise and lock in a yield as high as 11%

| Aaron Bell

These three options could bring healthy passive income.

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Index investing

Meet the simple ASX index fund up 220% in 12 months

| Sebastian Bowen

How are these returns even possible?

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Blue Chip Shares

Why brokers are turning bullish on Qantas shares after a strong May performance

| Mark Verhoeven

Qantas shares fell from their February peak but brokers see significant upside. Here's why the bulls are backing a recovery…

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Blue Chip Shares

Short sellers are targeting these 3 ASX shares this week. Are they right?

| Mark Verhoeven

Short sellers are targeting WiseTech, Cochlear, and Lendlease shares. Here is whether the bears have a compelling case for each.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Fortescue's big yield for real?

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy CBA shares for their 'reliable' passive income?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have outpaced the ASX 200 in 2026 and paid a fully-franked dividend.

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX dividend shares with big yields to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rated as buys by analysts and tipped to offer big yields.

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Cheap Shares

Why Endeavour Group's hotel portfolio could be more valuable than the market realises

| Mark Verhoeven

Endeavour shares hit a 52-week low after its Investor Day.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 28% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is significantly undervalued, in my opinion.

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Cheap Shares

Are these 2 oversold ASX shares too cheap to ignore in June?

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers tip sides for these ASX shares, of over 75%.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares that brokers tipped to soar in the next 12 months

| Mark Verhoeven

Flight Centre, Cochlear, and DroneShield are three ASX shares brokers think could soar in the next 12 months. Here's the…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares offering yields above 5% that most investors have never heard of

| Mark Verhoeven

DBI, Amcor, and HomeCo Daily Needs REIT are three ASX dividend shares offering yields above 5%. Here's why each deserves…

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Growth Shares

2 rapidly growing ASX shares down over 50% to buy now

| Grace Alvino

These two ASX shares are down heavily, potentially creating a compelling buying opportunity.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This ASX ETF is perfect for nervous investors

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're nervous about investing in 2026, check out this ETF.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are handing out big payouts each year.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares to buy now: How I'd invest a $1,000 lump sum

| Grace Alvino

The best way to invest $1,000 depends on whether an investor wants income, growth, or the simplicity of an ETF.

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Cheap Shares

Why these ASX 200 shares could shoot 20% and 50% higher

| Grace Alvino

One ASX 200 share could benefit from internal improvements, while another has simplified its growth story by exiting the US.

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