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Retirement

How much would I need to invest in ASX shares for a retirement income of $100,000 per year?

| Grace Alvino

With the right yield and portfolio size, a six-figure income from ASX shares is achievable.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that turned a $5,000 investment into $10 million

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have generated enormous returns.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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ETFs

The lazy investor's guide to ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the smartest investing approach is the simplest.

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Recent editor's choice News

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Share prices are tanking. Please read this

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

ASX-listed companies won’t be doing anything different tomorrow, next week, next month or next year, no matter what happens in…

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares shining bright amid market selloff

| Bernd Struben

Gold is again living up to its historic haven status today.

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Investing Strategies

Is the party over for tech and biotech ASX shares?

| Tony Yoo

High-growth shares have had a great party the past few years. Here's why everyone might need to go home now.

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Opinions

Will 2022 be the year of the cash or the crash for ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The experts have differing opinions on what may be in store for ASX shares this year.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share that the whole world is relying on

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Red Leaf Securities' John Athanasiou says this Australian company has global strategic importance.

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Economy

Why did ASX 200 shares leap on the latest wages data released today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest wages data is out and ASX 200 shares are responding positively.

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How to invest

Looking for ASX shares that perform under higher inflation? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

How does one deal with higher inflation?

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 small-cap ASX shares the market hasn't woken up to yet

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Red Leaf Securities' John Athanasiou picks a pair of little guys that are set to take…

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Cryptocurrencies

Have Bitcoin price falls cemented gold as the best safe-haven asset?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold shares fell in intraday trading yesterday when a possible US-Russian summit was announced.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has gained less than $4 in 10 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do the bank's dividends measure up? We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why new iron projects could drive the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could be supported by higher grade iron ore projects.

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 big-cap ASX shares that even this small-cap expert recommends

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Red Leaf Securities' John Athanasiou reveals the two large companies that even a small-stock fundie holds.

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Share Market News

Do ASX investors simply have to get used to volatility?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are we still in for a bumpy 2022?

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price down again today as founder touts benefits of 'crypto winter'

| Bernd Struben

Falling crypto prices could help weed out the weaker projects.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price up 9% amid takeover approach from Atlassian co-founder and Brookfield

| James Mickleboro

AGL has received a takeover approach...

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Investing Strategies

Which one are you? The 4 different styles of trading ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

It helps to identify what type of investor you are, and how other people might buy and sell differently to…

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Resources Shares

What is a supercycle and are ASX 200 mining shares at the start of one?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are ASX mining shares about to enter the golden 'supercycle' era?

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Gold

Here's why ASX 200 gold shares are leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

Gold has long been viewed as a haven asset in times of uncertainty.

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Investing Strategies

When to sell your losing ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Here are some simple rules you can follow to exit losers early and not cut winners prematurely.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares hitting 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving these ASX 200 stocks to long-forgotten heights today

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares to become 'cash machines': broker

| Bernd Struben

The disorderly transition to renewables has helped drive up fossil fuel costs.

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Earnings Results

Hold the phone! Telstra (ASX:TLS) delivers solid underlying growth and declares 8cps dividend

| James Mickleboro

Telstra had a solid half...

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Dividend Investing

This expert says now is the time to buy ASX dividend shares. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

This expert is backing dividend shares in 2022. Here's why.

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Ask a Fund Manager

3 ASX shares I missed that haunt me to this day

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Capital H Management's Harley Grosser reveals the two best buys at the moment, and the buses…

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Opinions

How a war in Ukraine could rock ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Russia is threatening to invade and the US embassy has been abandoned. How will this play out and what will…

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Resources Shares

Record exploration: Are ASX 200 shares gearing up for the next mining boom?

| Bernd Struben

A surge in exploration spending could be setting the stage for the next Aussie mining boom.

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Cryptocurrencies

How a war in Ukraine could send the Bitcoin price skyrocketing

| Tony Yoo

Share and bond markets are in absolute turmoil due to the tense situation with Russian troops threatening the border. But…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares loved by expert who averages 30% return per year

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Capital H Management's Harley Grosser reveals the 2 biggest holdings his small-cap funds are backing currently.

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Economy

Strap yourself in: Why ASX 200 shares could continue their wild ride in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 investors might want to grab their seatbelts...

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares the place to be right now?

| Bernd Struben

Tight supplies and resurgent demand are driving commodity prices higher.

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Record Highs

2 All Ordinaries mining shares smashing all-time highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These 2 shares are at record highs...

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX growth shares have at least 40% upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth shares? Look no further...

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Growth Shares

Top brokers say there are still ASX 200 growth shares with massive upside in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares that could rocket this year.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares with huge upside potential in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are two lithium shares to buy...

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NFTs

NFTs will be standard in investment portfolios within 5 years: expert

| Tony Yoo

Is this a fad and a bubble, or is it a fair dinkum way to invest? One expert reckons this…

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Resources Shares

What even are rare earths and why are ASX shares with exposure always in the spotlight?

| Bernd Struben

Rare earths are crucial to most every high-tech gadget you own.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares for the win in 2022

| Tony Yoo

In a climate of rising interest rates, experts warn investors to be selective about the bargains picked up during this…

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Investing Strategies

Why are investors so frightened of buying ASX shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

Buy stocks when they're at a huge discount, say the experts. But it's easier said than done, right?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Crikey, I really regret holding this ASX share

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Rory Hunter also reveals the one stock that really let him down in the…

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Technology Shares

What exactly is the metaverse and how are investors making money from it?

| Zach Bristow

The metaverse is here and it's here to stay. Find out what it is and how to get involved.

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