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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

Share Market News

Australia officially in recession as GDP slumps 7%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian economy is officially in recession after GDP slumped by 7% in the June quarter. Here's what it means…

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Share Market News

Some ASX winners and losers from a high Aussie dollar

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) are amongst the winners from a recently…

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Share Market News

Why we're on track for more record ASX share prices

| Bernd Struben

Yesterday ASX share prices fell sharply only to rebound strongly today. Here's why you should tune out the daily price…

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Share Market News

UBS picks the best and worst ASX stocks from the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

UBS picks the best and the worst ASX stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) coming out of the profit…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Market crash 2020: 3 stock warning signs to watch out for

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding companies with these three weaknesses after the market crash could help to improve your portfolio returns in my opinion.

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Share Market News

PayPal scares investors in BNPL shares, time to sell?

| Daryl Mather

PayPal has expanded into the buy now pay later market with its Pay in 4 platform. Is it time to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy in September

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that I’d buy in September including investment house Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co.…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

A strange thing is happening with index funds…

| Sebastian Bowen

Index funds and ETFs around the world are becoming ever more concentrated. Here's what it means for ASX investors today.

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) latest interest rate decision exposes the limits to its monetary powers.

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How to invest

Revealed: Risk-reward myth shattered

| Tony Yoo

Large cap companies beat small cap companies each and every time: short-term, long-term, and after market trauma.

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Share Market News

Zip and Brainchip were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Bank Shares

This chart shows why big banks are in trouble

| Tony Yoo

As COVID-19 struck, the big banks were quick to provide flexibility for customers in trouble. But that hasn't improved their…

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Growth Shares

4 ASX growth shares I'd buy in September

| Tristan Harrison

In September 2020 I think there are a number of ASX growth share opportunities that are worth buying such as…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the best performing ASX 200 shares in August...

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Share Market News

3 market-beating ASX blue-chip shares

| Daryl Mather

Most blue-chip shares in the S&P/ASX 20 Index (ASX: XTL) have had negative returns over the past year. However, these…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Top ASX Stock Picks for September 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX stocks to buy in September. Here is what the team have…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These market veterans believe a share market pullback is coming. Here's their surprising advice…

| Bernd Struben

Do you have a plan for the next time share prices take a tumble? These experts have some tips for…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares I've found that offer a yield…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investing $20,000 into Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this growing ASX share could lead to strong long term…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Optimists 1, Pessimists 0

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

5 months and 8 days later...

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⏸️ Famous Investors

2 Warren Buffett quotes you need to read this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here is some wisdom from the great Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway to start our investing week off on the…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The Investors' Creed

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Don't listen to these 'imposters'

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Share Market News

This ASX-listed company makes $5.7 million per employee

| Tony Yoo

It must be great to make millions of bucks for each staff member hired. Here are the top 10 on…

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Growth Shares

4 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and these ASX growth shares could be great options for investors in September. Here's why...

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is now the time to top up on ASX gold shares? 

| Lina Lim

Why Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and 2 other gold miners could be ASX gold shares to buy right now.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This is the ASX share I'd buy this week

| Tristan Harrison

If I could only buy one ASX share this week it would be investment conglomerate Washington H. Soul Pattinson and…

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Share Market News

AMP sexual harassment report never uses the words 'sexual harassment'

| Tony Yoo

Investigator says the horrible allegations were credible, but still doesn't label most of it harassment. One critic says it's a…

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares better than banks

| Daryl Mather

These 5 ASX shares have embedded themselves into niche business markets where the banks have been too slow to respond…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares to buy urgently!

| Daryl Mather

Here are some very high yield ASX dividend shares, but you will have to purchase some of them this week…

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How to invest

Why shares go low Mondays and high on Fridays

| Tony Yoo

And why Tuesdays aren't great for Australian investors. This is how mood, not rational decisions, sways the stock market.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Earnings drag ASX back to reality

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How to invest in ASX shares in uncertain times?

| Tristan Harrison

It seems really difficult to invest in ASX shares (or any shares) in these uncertain times. But you have to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX tech shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these exciting ASX tech shares in September...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where I'd invest $10,000 right now in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’d invest $10,000 into ASX shares right now. One business I’d pick is ASX tech share Citadel…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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