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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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Small Cap Shares

Could this exciting growth stock be set to triple? Morgans thinks it can

| Aaron Bell

This stock is a must watch.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in CSL shares, what passive income will I earn in FY27?

| Samantha Menzies

CSL has a strong track record of increasing its dividend payout over time.

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Growth Shares

Why a fund manager loves these ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be compelling buys today…

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Blue Chip Shares

Top 3 ASX shares to buy with $3,000 in September

| Mark Verhoeven

Income, leverage and defence in one parcel.

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Blue Chip Shares

Austal shares are surging. Is a bidding war brewing?

| Mark Verhoeven

Two suitors, one American shipyard.

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Blue Chip Shares

Top 3 ASX defence shares to buy right now

| Mark Verhoeven

A bid target, a fallen leader and a quiet winner.

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver excellent long-term returns…

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX dividend share buys for passive income in September

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide excellent long-term dividend income…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX passive income stocks to buy with $50,000

| James Mickleboro

These shares offer a lot of income potential.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are well-liked by analysts…

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 a year in passive income buying just $10k worth of ASX shares? Here's how I'd go about it

| Bernd Struben

A little patience can deliver a big boost in the passive income payouts from ASX dividend stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Post-earnings: I'd buy these ASX dividend stocks for income today

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks have just delivered big dividend hikes.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd target $5,000 a year in passive income from ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

I would focus on building a diversified portfolio of strong businesses rather than simply chasing the biggest yields available.

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Growth Shares

Why I'd invest $10,000 into these ASX growth shares

| Grace Alvino

The recent falls have made these two high-growth technology businesses much more interesting to me at today’s prices.

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts reckon this high-flying ASX 200 blue-chip stock is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has delivered strong returns, and more upside is expected…

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 35% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think this business is a top buy right now.

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Cheap Shares

These ASX 50 shares have lost up to 60%. Is the sell-off overdone?

| Marc Van Dinther

Battered ASX shares: bargain buys or value traps in disguise?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares perfect for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares that I think could be top additions to an income portfolio.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to grow 40% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

These could be some of the best stocks for returns in the year ahead…

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bank the upcoming CSL dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

Not only have CSL shares surged 91% since June, but the final dividend payout is still up for grabs. Though…

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Resources Shares

9 ASX mining shares going ex-dividend this week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares have long delivered some of the most generous dividend payout ratios of all.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares that cut their dividend this reporting season

| Mark Verhoeven

Three payouts trimmed, three very different reasons.

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ASX Share Market News

Looking for income for life? These are the ASX shares I'd consider

| Marc Van Dinther

The trick is to find quality businesses that can keep dividends growing for years.

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Defensive Shares

Is Coles still one of the best defensive ASX shares to own?

| Grace Alvino

I like how Coles combines dependable grocery demand with several ways to keep improving earnings.

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Dividend Investing

How these savvy passive income investors are earning a stellar 18% dividend yield from this ASX All Ords stock

| Bernd Struben

There are a few important rules to remember to maximise the passive income potential from your ASX dividend shares investments.

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Investing Strategies

How Warren Buffett prepares for a market crash and what it means for ASX shares

| Marc Van Dinther

Cash-rich, patient investors could be best positioned when markets tumble.

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Small Cap Shares

Why investors should be targeting ASX mid-caps and ASX small-caps after earnings season: Expert

| Aaron Bell

A new report suggests there is upside for smaller equities.

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Blue Chip Shares

Top 3 ASX shares I'd buy with $5000 right now

| Mark Verhoeven

One recovery, one income stream, one structural theme.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $15,000 in ASX shares now

| Grace Alvino

I think these three businesses can keep finding new ways to become much larger over the years ahead.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Big yields are expected from these shares in the near term.

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Dividend Investing

40 ASX shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

They include CSL, Mineral Resources, Genesis Minerals, Perpetual, Hub24, and WiseTech shares.

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Dividend Investing

Top 3 ASX 200 shares that lifted their dividend this reporting season

| Mark Verhoeven

Three big raises, can this continue?

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Dividend Investing

Own BHP, Woodside or Coles shares? Here's what investors should know

| Aaron Teboneras

Some big-name shares could distort the market today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income ideas I'd use to generate $700 a month in 2027

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are strong contenders for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 11%

| Samantha Menzies

ASX dividend shares are popular among passive-income seeking investors.

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $2,000 a month in passive income with this simple portfolio

| Aaron Bell

This two ETF portfolio could lead to consistent income.

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Blue Chip Shares

BHP shares are falling – is it time to take profits?

| Aaron Bell

Where to next for this mining giant?

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Small Cap Shares

Why is this ASX small cap up 160% to get an ASX 'speeding ticket'?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's take a look.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX shares are worth watching closely today

| Aaron Teboneras

A group of ASX shares could look weaker than expected today.

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $10,000 in passive income a month with these ASX dividend shares

| Mark Verhoeven

The real number behind a $120,000 income.

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