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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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Opinions

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2024. I'm still buying ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

I get excited about the prospect of both bull markets and bear markets.

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ETFs

Why this $2.5 billion ASX ETF could be a top buy for diversification

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX ETF can provide a lot of appealing diversification.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The housing problem that's about to get a *lot* worse

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

.. and a limited time to fix it!

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Gold

Hitting new record highs again today, should I buy gold as an investment?

| Bernd Struben

Investors who bought gold a year ago have realised gains of more than 39%.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares you probably didn't know are founder-led and why it matters

| Mitchell Lawler

'Founder mode'. It's more than a meme, it's a management style. One that might be worth investing in.

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ETFs

These are 2 ASX ETFs I'd want to own in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are two of the best ASX ETFs around.

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Dividend Investing

$50,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim for $1,700 a month in passive income

| James Mickleboro

The share market can be used to generate significant income. Here's why I would do it.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this fundie is backing ResMed shares in FY25

| Zach Bristow

There's plenty more upside, this fund says.

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ETFs

Is this Vanguard ASX ETF a millionaire maker?

| Tristan Harrison

This Vanguard fund is a top option to grow wealth.

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Opinions

Are Transurban or BHP shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

I’ll dig into which stock I think can drive better returns.

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ETFs

Looking for diversification and growth? This ASX ETF could be the answer

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can feel good owning this ASX ETF.

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Gold

Is the ASX gold rush expected to keep enriching investors?

| Zach Bristow

Are the golden days behind us for precious metals miners?

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Technology Shares

Big Tech could make or break ASX shares this week. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

This week will be huge from an earnings perspective.

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Economy

What can ASX investors expect in next week's RBA interest rate decision?

| Zach Bristow

To cut or not to cut; that is the RBA's question.

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Dividend Investing

$8,000 a year in passive income from an $8k ASX 200 investment? Here's how I'd go about it

| Bernd Struben

There’s nothing like sitting back and watching that passive income roll in.

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Superannuation

Here's why more superannuation funds are investing in international shares and other overseas assets

| Bronwyn Allen

Investment trends are shifting, says the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.

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Superannuation

Here's how much your superannuation has grown in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Superannuation funds with high allocations to shares are delivering superior returns this year.

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Growth Shares

4 ASX shares to buy now and hold for a lifetime in your super fund

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have very good things to say about these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $6,000 of Woolworths shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've banked!

| Bernd Struben

You may be surprised how much Woolworths’ passive income payments boost your long-term returns.

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AI Stocks

AI investors: 2 'sleep easy' ASX dividend shares buy in October

| Zach Bristow

It pays to think along the value chain when analysing investment themes.

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ETFs

2 low-cost Vanguard ASX ETFs for set-and-forget Aussie investors

| Tristan Harrison

These funds could provide everything investors are looking for.

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Healthcare Shares

A 'golden era' is coming for these ASX healthcare shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why Blackwattle Partners sees tailwinds ahead for one particular category of healthcare shares.

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Personal Finance

Relying on bank term deposits to build wealth? You need to read this

| Tristan Harrison

Looking to grow your net worth? Term deposits may not be the best choice.

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Value Investing

How to find cheap ASX value shares in the current market

| Zach Bristow

Where is the value in such a hot market?

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Dividend Investing

Are you an ASX dividend share investor worried about inflation? Read this

| Tristan Harrison

Do your ASX dividend shares protect against inflation?

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How to invest

How timing the market can cost you big dollars

| Bernd Struben

And one simple way ASX investors can avoid the urge...

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Index investing

Why I prefer the ASX 200 over the S&P 500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two reasons why I'm going for ASX shares over American stocks right now.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

After all that scandal… a share price high?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Karma isn't real. Sorry.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

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Technology Shares

The ASX 200 tech stock 'where Nvidia's chips live'

| Zach Bristow

Even AI chips need a home.

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Index investing

Expert: S&P 500 shares could be in for a 'lost decade'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is predicting that American shares' stunning past performance won't continue.

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Share Gainers

$6,000 invested in this ASX 200 stock 5 years ago is now worth $84,000!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors who bought this growth stock five years ago have achieved remarkable gains.

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Opinions

If I were in my 20s, I'd want to buy these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these investments offer a lot of value.

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Retirement

What's your superannuation 'sweet spot' and how can you get there?

| Zach Bristow

Understanding this could be a big help in retirement.

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Retail Shares

Overinvested in Wesfarmers shares? Here are two alternative ASX stocks with big growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of these 2 stocks for their income and growth potential.

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Dividend Investing

Want a 6% yield? 2 ASX dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are among my leading contenders for good income and growth.

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Dividend Investing

Put $5,000 in this ASX dividend stock for $266 in annual passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

High yields are hard to come by on the ASX right now.

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ETFs

5 most popular Vanguard ASX ETFs for investment

| Bronwyn Allen

There was a surge in ASX ETF investment in the September quarter, new data shows.

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Retirement

How a 0.5% difference in superannuation fees costs you $100,000 by retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?

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Best Shares

3 stocks Australians can buy and hold for the next 20 years

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd bet that these shares will be bigger and better in 2044.

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