1. Tag
    2. /
  2. Editor's Choice
    3. /

editor's choice

Featured Articles

A man clenches his fists with glee having seen the share price go up on the computer screen in front of him.
Growth Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have generated enormous returns.

Read more »

A wad of $100 bills of Australian currency lies stashed in a bird's nest.
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.

Read more »

Woman with long hair smiles for the camera.
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.

Read more »

How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

Read more »

person thinking with another person's hand drawing a question mark on a blackboard in the background.
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?

Read more »

A woman sits at a table with notebook on lap and pen in hand as she gazes off to the side with the pen resting on the side of her face as though she is thinking and contemplating while a glass of orange juice and a pair of red sunglasses rests on the table beside her.
ETFs

The lazy investor's guide to ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the smartest investing approach is the simplest.

Read more »

graphic image of a crown dropping on its side and shattering
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.

Read more »

Superannuation written on a jar with Australian dollar notes.
Superannuation

The superannuation balance you'll need for a comfortable retirement just went up

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirement has never been more expensive.

Read more »

Recent editor's choice News

A man with a wry smile on his face is shown close up behind ascending piles of coins as he places another coin on top of the tallest stack representing rising dividends
Dividend Investing

Here are the 3 biggest dividend payers in my ASX stock portfolio today

| Sebastian Bowen

These three stocks pour cash in to my portfolio...

Read more »

A young man goes over his finances and investment portfolio at home.
How to invest

Thinking of selling your winning ASX 200 stocks? Think again

| Laura Stewart

You could be sabotaging your returns.

Read more »

A man analyses stockmarket graph on his computer.
Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Would you be surprised to learn that ASX tech shares rose faster than US tech stocks by almost 2:1?

Read more »

A financial expert or broker looks worried as he checks out a graph showing market volatility.
Bank Shares

How much would the ASX 200 fall if CBA shares returned to 'fair value'?

| Laura Stewart

CBA shares account for 12% of the ASX 200.

Read more »

A view of competitors in a running event, some wearing number bibs, line up together on a starting line looking ahead as if to start a race.
Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you own any of these ASX 200 winners in FY25?

Read more »

A blockchain investor sits at his desk with a laptop computer open and a phone checking information from a booklet in a home office setting.
Economy

Major bank slashes interest rates 6 days ahead of RBA decision

| Laura Stewart

What does this mean for investors?

Read more »

A woman stands in a field and raises her arms to welcome a golden sunset.
Gold

Could Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' boost the gold price?

| Laura Stewart

Will gold reach a new all-time high?

Read more »

Man on his laptop standing next to data centres.
AI Stocks

3 fast-growing ASX-listed AI shares set to boom in FY26

| Samantha Menzies

Investors are becoming more interested in AI shares as the sector takes off.

Read more »

Businessman using a digital tablet with a graphical chart, symbolising the stock market.
Economy

How could Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' affect the stock market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Markets don't seem worried about this bill, but that could change.

Read more »

A cool dude looks back at the camera while ziplining above the treetops.
Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks turned a $10K investment into more than $60,000 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

These fast-rising ASX 200 stocks could be on their way to 10-bagger status.

Read more »

Two parents and two children happily eat pizza in their kitchen.
Index investing

The ASX 200 returned 13.4% in FY25. Here's how you could have got a slice

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares handily beat having cash in the bank this financial year.

Read more »

A man and woman watch their device screens, making investing decisions at home.
Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best capital growth in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares vs. Australia's metro and regional real estate markets.

Read more »

Broker looking at the share price.
Share Market News

A key reason why many ASX fund managers underperformed last financial year

| Laura Stewart

One particular stock agonised many fund managers in FY25.

Read more »

Couple holding a piggy bank, symbolising superannuation.
Retirement

Is $500,000 enough to retire in Australia? Here's what the numbers say

| James Mickleboro

Let's see where half a million would get you when it comes time to retire.

Read more »

Bank building in a financial district.
Bank Shares

Which is the only ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie expects to outperform in FY 2026?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a tough year ahead for the ASX 200 banks, with only one expected to outperform.

Read more »

Man and woman discussing retirement and superannuation.
Personal Finance

Thinking about making a concessional superannuation contribution today? Read this first

| Laura Stewart

What are the rules?

Read more »

Frazzled couple sitting out their kitchen table trying to figure out their finances or taxes.
Personal Finance

End of financial year: Should I sell my loss-making stocks today?

| Laura Stewart

What's the verdict?

Read more »

Woman on her phone with diagrams of tech sector related elements linking with each other.
Share Market News

Which magnificent 7 stock would I buy today with $5,000?

| Kevin Gandiya

One stands above the rest.

Read more »

A retiree relaxing in the pool and giving a thumbs up.
Superannuation

What's the average superannuation balance at retirement age? (That's 67)

| Bronwyn Allen

And is it enough to fund a comfortable retirement lifestyle?

Read more »

Two people smiling at each other while running.
Retirement

From next week you can earn and own more while still qualifying for the age pension

| Bronwyn Allen

The latest changes to the pension assets and income tests will come into effect on Tuesday.

Read more »

Happy woman working on a laptop.
Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend stocks to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

High yields are hard to find these days.

Read more »

parents putting money in piggy bank for kids future
Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 40

| James Mickleboro

Are you on target for a comfortable retirement? Let's find out.

Read more »

A laughing woman wearing a bright yellow suit, black glasses, and a black hat spins dollar bills out of her hands, reflecting dividend earnings.
How to invest

Become a multi-millionaire with these 5 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Simple stocks can make you very rich if you give them enough time...

Read more »

A female financial services professional with a manicured black afro hairstyle turns an ipad screen to show a client across the table a set of ASX shares figures in graph format.
Economy

Westpac becomes the latest big 4 bank to predict a July rate cut

| Laura Stewart

What does this mean for investors?

Read more »

Oil rig worker standing with a clipboard.
Economy

What does the changing oil price mean for the ASX 200?

| Zach Bristow

Oil continues to wobble with the tensions seen on the world stage.

Read more »

Tax time written on wooden blocks next to a calculator and Australian dollar notes.
Tax

Franking credits from ASX dividend stocks can lower your bill this tax time. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Who knew investing can help lower your tax bill?

Read more »

Robot touching a share price chart, symbolising artificial intelligence.
AI Stocks

10 most traded AI stocks on the Australian share market in Q2

| Samantha Menzies

Interest in AI stocks on Australian share markets has surged.

Read more »

A businessman hugs his computer and smiles.
Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't expect these stocks to go out of style anytime soon.

Read more »

Falling yellow arrow with descending wooden bars with the percentage sign written on them.
Economy

CBA predicts July rate cut after inflation comes in lower than expected

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest inflation numbers are good news for homeowners.

Read more »

Man holds young girl out in a flying motion as mum watches on, all in front of a motorhome.
Motley Fool Take Stock

My 'going on holidays' investing strategy

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Some (early) holiday reflections...

Read more »

A man in a suit smiles at the yellow piggy bank he holds in his hand.
Bank Shares

Fresh high of $192: Here's how many records CBA shares have hit in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's record count for 2025 is getting ridiculous.

Read more »

A businesswoman weighs up the stack of cash she receives, with the pile in one hand significantly more than the other hand.
Investing Strategies

Should your portfolio be holding cash in this market?

| Zach Bristow

It's an age old question for investment portfolios.

Read more »

Joyful woman at a beach on the Gold Coast with her arms spread out.
Retirement

Aged 30 and earning an average wage? You're now set up for retirement. Here's how

| Bronwyn Allen

A 30-year-old earning $75,000 per year for life will have enough for a comfortable retirement after 1 July.

Read more »

asx share price growth represented by hand holding hourglass surrounded by dollar signs
Opinions

'Patience isn't passive': Expert reveals 2 ASX shares his team won and lost on

| Bronwyn Allen

They say patience is a virtue. This asset manager says it can also determine your investment success.

Read more »

Cheerful boyfriend showing mobile phone to girlfriend with a coffee mug in dining room.
How to invest

Under 40? These are the only two ASX ETFs you need

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing doesn't have to be complicated.

Read more »

A hip young man with a beard and manbun sits thoughtfully at his laptop computer in a darkened room, staring at the screen with his chin resting on his hand in thought.
Bank Shares

Should I buy JP Morgan or CBA shares?

| Laura Stewart

CBA shares hit another new all-time high today.

Read more »

A mature-aged couple high-five each other as they celebrate a financial win and early retirement
How to invest

What to do if you're starting late with ASX share investing

| James Mickleboro

Here are the steps to take if you are starting your investment journey later than planned.

Read more »

Two retirees looking through a window.
Retirement

Here's how much retirement costs per year if you're renting

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Retirement Standard has introduced a living costs guide for retirees who rent their homes.

Read more »

A financial expert or broker looks worried as he checks out a graph showing market volatility.
Share Market News

How far could equity markets fall following the US' attack on Iran?

| Sebastian Bowen

If oil prices rise, it could be bad news for investors.

Read more »

Oil industry worker climbing up metal construction and smiling.
Share Market News

Will the oil price hit US$100 in 2025?

| Laura Stewart

Oil has surged around 10% since 13 June.

Read more »