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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 ASX dividend shares yielding 5.5% or more

| Samantha Menzies

One of the ASX dividend shares pays its shareholders four times per year.

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Growth Shares

Why this ASX gold stock has surged more than 210% in the past year and what investors need to know

| Mark Verhoeven

Dateline Resources has been one of the most remarkable performers on the ASX over the past 12 months. But with…

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Growth Shares

3 quality ASX stocks I'd buy under $5 a share

| Grace Alvino

For patient investors willing to look beyond the obvious blue chips, I think these ASX stocks under $5 are worth…

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Broker Notes

Should I buy Amcor shares for their 'attractive' dividend yield?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his forecast for Amcor’s high-yielding shares.

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Dividend Investing

How do ASX dividend shares compare to savings deposit rates today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Interest rates on everyday savings deposit accounts have risen above 5.5% this year.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these ASX dividend shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather own these ASX dividend shares for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 4,730 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $200 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This investment offers Aussies a great passive income mix.

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Defensive Shares

Should investors still be thinking defensive in today's market?

| Aaron Bell

What are experts saying about these options?

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 259 shares in this high-yield ASX dividend stock

| Samantha Menzies

The dividend payment is expected to keep climbing too.

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Growth Shares

The SpaceX IPO is coming. Here are 2 ways investors could benefit from the space boom

| Mark Verhoeven

SpaceX is targeting a US$2 trillion IPO on 12 June 2026.

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Cheap Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

These investments could be two of the best ASX shares to buy today.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are very bullish about these stocks…

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Dividend Investing

Here is what this ASX energy giant is paying income investors in 2026

| Mark Verhoeven

Woodside's dividend is one of the most watched on the ASX. Here is exactly what shareholders are receiving this year…

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Blue Chip Shares

Why Australia's skills shortage could be a long-term tailwind for this ASX stock

| Mark Verhoeven

One expert suggests the ASX stock could rise 80% from here.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks offer yields of up to 12%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers is a perennial favourite for income investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX gold miner is quietly outperforming its peers in 2026

| Mark Verhoeven

Evolution Mining has risen substantially in the past year and moved to net cash in Q3 FY2026. Here is why…

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Dividend Investing

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses are great options for passive income.

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Investing Strategies

I would buy these world-class ASX shares for an SMSF

| Grace Alvino

An SMSF portfolio does not need to be filled only with defensive assets.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that could be long-term winners

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined for big things in the future.

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy DroneShield, CSL, and WiseTech shares right now

| Grace Alvino

These beaten-down ASX shares still have risks, but I think their long-term growth stories remain compelling.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 238 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business is consistently giving investors a dividend increase.

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Growth Shares

2 high-quality ASX 200 shares experts rate as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have multiple positives and experts are optimistic about them!

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Small Cap Shares

Is this beaten-down ASX small cap a smart opportunity?

| Leigh Gant

This unflashy growth story may be getting interesting again.

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Growth Shares

Down 40%: Investing $1,000 into these ASX 200 shares could be a smart move

| Grace Alvino

These shares have been sold off heavily, but I think their long-term growth runways are still worth paying attention to.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX property stock could be a surprise winner from Australia's negative gearing changes

| Mark Verhoeven

Australia's negative gearing changes exempt new builds, handing developers a structural advantage. Here's why Mirvac could be the biggest ASX…

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these dividend shares are rated highly by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares keep giving investors a pay rise

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are leading examples of regular dividend growth.

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 buys 237 shares in this trusty ASX dividend stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has increased its dividend every year since 1998.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX bank stock could quietly outperform the big four in FY2027

| Mark Verhoeven

Judo Capital does not have the brand recognition of the big four. But its numbers are telling a very different…

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Blue Chip Shares

This ASX stock landed a $935 million Australian Defence Force contract. What does this mean for investors?

| Mark Verhoeven

Ventia Services Group secured a $935 million Australian Defence Force contract commencing May 2026. Here is what ASX investors need…

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small-cap could be set to rise 47%

| Aaron Bell

This small-cap could be worth watching.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend share down 48% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the right time to invest in this rapidly growing business.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares that have doubled in the last year and could keep climbing

| Mark Verhoeven

Three very different ASX shares have each doubled or more in the last year. Here is why the best may…

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares have a lot of positives going for them…

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Dividend Investing

Why this ASX infrastructure stock could be a great passive income choice

| Mark Verhoeven

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure just lifted its distribution guidance by 8.5% and pays income quarterly. Here is why it could be…

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Dividend Investing

How big will the CBA dividend be in 2027?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this banking giant could be paying to shareholders next year.

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Resources Shares

Invested $10,000 in Rio Tinto, Fortescue or BHP shares 5 years ago? Guess which one has gained the most

| Bernd Struben

Buying Fortescue, Rio Tinto, and BHP shares? Here’s how their returns stack up over the last five years.

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these 3 ASX shares before the next market rally

| James Mickleboro

Looking for your next shares to buy? Here are three to consider.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares yielding up to 9%, and with monthly payouts

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for investors who want a regular passive income.

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