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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

Rio Tinto vs APA Group: Which is better for passive income?

| Laura Stewart

Which pays better passive income for ASX investors – Rio Tinto or APA Group? Let’s break down the yields, franking,…

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Dividend Investing

Bought $10,000 worth of BHP shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

This is why BHP shares have long been popular among ASX passive income investors.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd buy and hold for a decade

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at three shares with plenty of room to grow over the next decade.

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Dividend Investing

Down 15% and paying record dividends: Are CBA shares now a good buy for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

With CBA shares down 15% since August and paying record FY 2026 dividends, should you buy the ASX bank stock…

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Investing Strategies

Are BHP, CBA, and CSL shares top buys?

| Grace Alvino

These three blue-chip businesses would all be high on my buy list today.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares down over 50% that I would buy

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at two fallen growth shares I would be comfortable buying today.

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Dividend Investing

Starting with $20,000, how to build a portfolio generating $5,000 a year in passive income

| Cameron England

Building up a new income stream is not an insurmountable task.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares raising dividends like clockwork

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks that regularly increase their payout are very attractive to me.

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Blue Chip Shares

Telstra vs NAB: Which ASX blue chip is the better buy?

| Laura Stewart

I'm tipping Telstra over NAB for a better balance of income, franking, and recent share price momentum right now.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX dividend shares are buys for passive income?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

How many Telstra shares do I need to buy to earn $500 of passive income every month?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what Telstra is forecast to pay its shareholders in FY27 and beyond.

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Dividend Investing

13 ASX shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares going ex-dividend include Cochlear, New Hope Corporation, Latitude, and St Barbara.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what passive income you could earn off your CBA shares next year.

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Dividend Investing

$3,000 buys 2,325 shares in an impressively reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a great track record of reliable dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Down 22%: Are Wesfarmers shares now a good buy for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his forecast for Wesfarmers beaten down shares.

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Dividend Investing

27,131 shares of this ASX dividend stock pays an income equal to the Age Pension

| Tristan Harrison

This business is incredibly attractive for income.

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has an excellent outlook. I think it’s a buy!

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to provide passive income through retirement 

| Aaron Bell

These equities offer yields over 6%.

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Dividend Investing

Wesfarmers vs Telstra: Which ASX dividend stock comes out on top?

| Laura Stewart

Comparing Wesfarmers vs Telstra shares for yield, value and performance—here’s my pick for the better ASX dividend stock in 2026.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I think could return 10%+

| Grace Alvino

I look at three fallen ASX shares that I think could deliver strong returns from here.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 10%

| Tristan Harrison

I think the market is underestimating these stocks with huge yields.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX dividend shares with 5.5% to 7.7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big yields? These shares could be well worth a closer look.

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

I think long-term investing with these stocks is the way to go.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income share ideas I'd use to generate $200 a month in 2027

| Tristan Harrison

I like how these stocks are growing their payouts year after year.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Woolworths and CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes investors would do well to exit their Woolworths and CBA share holdings. But why?

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Investing Strategies

Worried about a downturn? 3 ASX shares and 3 ETFs built to weather it

| Marc Van Dinther

No explosive growth here, that's the point of defensive investing.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Tristan Harrison

CBA would not be my choice for dividends.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This ASX ETF could help protect your portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors are looking for protection right now.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The telco offers its shareholders much more than just a potential share price upside.

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Dividend Investing

Westpac, ANZ, NAB or CBA shares? Which ASX bank stock should I buy for $5,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Are ANZ, NAB, Westpac, or CBA shares a better buy for a $5,000 annual passive income?

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Defensive Shares

Worried about a recession? These ASX shares would be just fine

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX shares fare better in recessions than others.

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Small Cap Shares

An ASX small-cap share to buy for its bright future

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can get excited about this stock.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are widely liked by investment professionals.

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Superannuation

How much passive income can I earn investing $400,000 of my superannuation buying ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

If you were to invest $400,000 of superannuation savings into ASX dividend shares, how much passive income could you earn…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide investors with pleasing passive income.

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Dividend Investing

How many BHP shares do I need to buy to earn $100 a week in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP’s dividends surging 42% this year, how many shares do I need to buy for a $100 weekly passive…

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in BHP shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX mining giant pays dividends to its shareholders twice per year.

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Dividend Investing

My top ASX passive income stocks for the next 10 years

| Grace Alvino

These four businesses give me several different sources of income rather than depending too heavily on one part of the…

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to grow 30% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are expected to deliver great returns…

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Dividend Investing

The ASX share I just bought for my child

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock can offer investors of every age pleasing positives.

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