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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Christmas

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Merry Christmas from The Motley Fool.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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How to invest

Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare $500?

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't have to be rich to invest like Uncle Warren.

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Warren Buffett
Investing Strategies

With 2026 approaching, Warren Buffett is sending investors 3 clear signals

| Leigh Gant

Warren Buffett’s restraint may be the clearest signal investors should pay attention to heading into 2026.

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How to invest

3 golden rules of investing to live by in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

The new year is a great time to reassess our stocks.

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International Stock News

1 Magnificent 7 stock to buy in 2026 (and 1 to avoid)

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all Mag 7 stocks are equal.

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Dividend Investing

1 impressively awesome Australian dividend stock down 20% to hold for decades!

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks far too cheap to me.

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How to invest

Simple, easy investing: These 3 ASX ETFs are all a beginner needs

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't go wrong with these three beginner-friendly investments...

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a better buy for retirement or wealth builders?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market is a useful place to invest our money.

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ETFs

Here's why small-cap ASX ETFs are on the rise

| Bronwyn Allen

Some are outperforming the exchange-traded funds tracking the ASX 200 and ASX 300.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

No, you're not wrong about Bitcoin… yet, at least

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Three weeks does not an investment thesis make...

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Blue Chip Shares

Are Woodside or CBA shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I’d compare these two major ASX blue chips.

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Communication Shares

Houston, will Telstra shares have a problem from outer space?

| Zach Bristow

Threats from above?

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Financial Shares

Zip or Block shares: Which is the more profitable company?

| Zach Bristow

We've crunched the numbers.

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Bank Shares

CBA is among the biggest dividend-payers in the world. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the bank continue to rank at the top end of global dividend-payers?

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Superannuation

Is it better to take superannuation as a lump sum or income stream?

| Zach Bristow

There are pros and cons to this important question.

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Personal Finance

How to replace your wage with passive income in 3 steps

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a straightforward process to replace a salary with dividends.

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Record Highs

The ASX 200 Index is on its way to another all-time high today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

These blue chip stocks are driving the index towards a new record today...

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Share Market News

3 ASX mining stocks topping the most-traded list in October

| Bronwyn Allen

Chinese stimulus news and company announcements likely contributed to the higher trading activity.

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Resources Shares

A close look at BHP shares. What is the mining giant's next move?

| Zach Bristow

Let's take stock of what the experts think.

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Technology Shares

Why today is a big day for this ASX 200 AI stock

| James Mickleboro

This company stands to benefit from 'one of the most profound transformations in the history of technology'.

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Technology Shares

ASX investors are obsessed with Nvidia shares! Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The global chipmaker reported a 94% increase in annual revenue in the third quarter.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

No, Treasurer. Leave the Future Fund alone

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

They just can't leave well enough alone...

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5,000 in Telstra shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Atop the share price gains, how much passive income have investors earned from their Telstra stock?

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Opinions

Why ASX investors should 'ditch the fixation' with interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

How important are interest rates?

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Opinions

Want to start investing? These 3 ETFs can be a great first step

| Mitchell Lawler

The first step can be the most important, but it doesn't need to the hardest.

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Opinions

Is the ASX now entering the 'best period for sharemarket returns'?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market could be a great place to be invested.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $8,000 in this ASX dividend stock for $880 in passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock can provide attractive levels of dividends.

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Opinions

1 ASX stock I bought for my superannuation fund and another I'm planning to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe in these ASX shares for the long-term.

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How to invest

I'm fine with a stock market crash. You might be too

| Mitchell Lawler

This article might leave you longing for a ride to the downside.

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Growth Shares

How to maximise $10,000 by investing in 2 ASX growth shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my best growth ideas on the ASX right now.

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Index investing

If you invested $5,000 in the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

The gains that this index fund has delivered have been nothing short of extraordinary.

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Technology Shares

Here are my top 2 ASX shares to buy right now

| Zach Bristow

Tech continues to catch my eye.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Coles shares in November

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors own the supermarket stock or avoid it?

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Resources Shares

Are these ASX mining shares the place to invest for 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons investors should avoid the biggest miners on the ASX.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 35 in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

How does your super measure up?

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Dividend Investing

Do ASX 200 dividend shares out-earn Aussie property?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the forecast FY25 dividend yields of the top 10 ASX 200 companies to rental property yields.

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How to invest

How I'd fill an empty ASX share portfolio to build a $500 monthly passive income machine

| Bernd Struben

Building an ASX passive income portfolio simpler than you may think.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy with $500 in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

$500 worth of ASX shares might not sound like a huge investment. But, to realise the benefits of compounding, you…

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Defensive Shares

Safe ASX shares to buy now and hold during market volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Not every stock is likely to experience as much volatility as the broader market.

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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is likely to benefit if the US Fed cuts interest rates again in December. But will it?

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Opinions

5 ways for investors buying ASX shares to stay focused during economic uncertainty

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver, offers advice on how to handle the Trump factor.

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Superannuation

What are the average superannuation returns in Australia over the last 10 years?

| Zach Bristow

Important data for all savers to know.

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Opinions

My 3 favourite Australian stocks to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these ASX shares for the long-term.

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Index investing

Why ASX shares are lagging US stocks in 2024 (and what to do about it!)

| Sebastian Bowen

Sick of missing out on the galloping US markets? There's an easy solution...

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Dividend Investing

I'd invest $10,000 in these ASX dividend shares to keep growing my wealth as rates fall

| Mitchell Lawler

This would be my approach to dealing with a return to pitiful savings rates.

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Economy

Consumer confidence is rising. What does it mean for ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

Consumers gonna' consume.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November with the market near all-time highs

| Motley Fool Staff

Our writers are still finding value in a record-breaking Australian share market.

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