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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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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the most appreciated stocks right now…

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Dividend Investing

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

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business is heavily underrated for dividends…

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a sparkling example of a leading stock to buy.

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Cheap Shares

Why I'm planning to buy this cheap ASX stock next!

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business is heavily undervalued. I think it’s a buy!

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Dividend Investing

Get paid huge amounts of cash to own these ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are delivering compelling payouts!

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Dividend Investing

How much do you need invested in ASX dividend shares to replace a $90,000 salary?

| Mark Verhoeven

The balance needed to live off dividends.

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX shares I would buy and hold for 10 years or more

| Grace Alvino

I think these three businesses still have plenty of room to grow over the next decade.

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Dividend Investing

The property market is cooling: Here's how income investors are adapting

| Aaron Bell

Income investors are shifting their aim.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX income ETF yields 4.3% and pays monthly dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF ticks all of the boxes for income investors.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to build long-term wealth

| Grace Alvino

One great year is nice. I am looking for businesses that can grow for decades.

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Dividend Investing

Want income for life? Here's how I'd build an ASX dividend portfolio

| Marc Van Dinther

Don't chase the highest yields, but build multiple income streams that endure.

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Dividend Investing

16 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Telstra, Santos, JB Hi-Fi, and IAG are among the ASX shares about to go ex-dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Guzman Y Gomez dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Owning GYG shares could be a rewarding choice for dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Could this ASX portfolio make work optional at 55?

| Leigh Gant

A portfolio that makes full-time work optional gives investors a valuable choice.

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Healthcare Shares

Why I'd buy Medibank shares for the dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

Medibank is providing investors with very healthy dividends.

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Dividend Investing

How ASX dividend growth shares can build lasting income

| Leigh Gant

A major tax change is putting a decades-old income strategy back under the spotlight.

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Communication Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's dividend yield just went up.

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Investing Strategies

My top 5 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

I like the long-term opportunities ahead of each of these businesses.

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Resources Shares

Everything you need to know about the new Fortescue dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue's latest payout is worth checking out.

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Dividend Investing

This fund just declared a dividend yield of better than 7%

| Cameron England

A difficult year has not trimmed the dividend for this share.

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Cheap Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are optimistic about what these stocks could deliver.

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Value Investing

Have these ASX 200 shares now fallen too far to ignore the value?

| Aaron Bell

These retailers have fallen too far, according to experts.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with yields above 7%

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer significant passive income.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 326 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers large and growing dividend payouts.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share just blew me away

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend growth is crazy.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares brokers say could beat the market

| Mark Verhoeven

WiseTech, Megaport and DroneShield head to results with brokers watching.

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Dividend Investing

How many Brambles shares do I need to buy for $5,000 per year of passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out how much you could earn off your Brambles shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd buy for the next decade

| Mark Verhoeven

Wesfarmers, Goodman Group and CSL: three decade-long ASX holdings.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares: 1 number that investors shouldn't ignore

| Sebastian Bowen

This one number has me rethinking a CSL investment.

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Investing Strategies

These 3 ASX 200 shares look like classic Warren Buffett investments

| Samantha Menzies

I think the Oracle of Omaha would be interested in these ASX 200 shares.

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Index investing

20% a year: Is this the ASX's best index fund?

| Sebastian Bowen

This simple index fund is beating Buffett's long-term return.

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Dividend Investing

Up 40%! Are Woodside shares still a good buy for passive income now?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring 40% this year, are Woodside’s fully-franked dividends still a good passive income investment?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 36,519 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business is a top contender for providing passive income.

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Growth Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be one of the best long-term buys?

| Grace Alvino

I think some of this company's biggest opportunities are still ahead.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

One of these picks offers a potential 6.9% dividend yield.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd buy Telstra, Woolworths, and Macquarie shares

| Grace Alvino

I like the long-term opportunities still sitting ahead of these three businesses.

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Dividend Investing

This popular ASX dividend stock has a 10% yield. That's a problem

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all is as it seems with this popular stock.

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Dividend Investing

This investment fund is paying a 7.2% dividend yield after solid results

| Cameron England

Shareholders in this fund are in the money.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 8%

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares could be a good option for investors looking to add to their portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Everything you need to know about the BHP dividend

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much BHP shareholders are going to be paid.

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