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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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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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Share Market News

Is a pre-Christmas RBA interest rate cut now off the table?

| Bernd Struben

Can ASX investors expect the first RBA interest rate cut before Christmas?

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ETFs

What type of ASX ETF is attracting the most investment in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

New data from the ASX and Vanguard reveals the most popular type of ETF right now.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 retreating from its record high today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are ending the week on a sour note today...

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Energy Shares

Is it time to follow Rio Tinto's lead and buy ASX lithium shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the time to charge into ASX lithium shares?

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Dividend Investing

2 shares I'd love to buy from the ASX 200 for passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

One of these shares would pay me now, and the other later.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 nosedive on the latest Aussie unemployment figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors weren’t pleased with the latest Aussie jobs data. But why?

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International Stock News

Is it too late to invest in Nasdaq tech stock giants?

| Sebastian Bowen

Big Nasdaq tech stocks have continued to soar in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

5.3% dividend yield? I'm buying this ASX passive-income powerhouse in bulk!

| Sebastian Bowen

The monthly dividend payments aren't the only reason I've been buying this stock...

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares could still be trading near bargain levels, according to this leading fundie.

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Value Investing

The ASX is soaring to new heights, but Aussie investors can still seize profits

| Sebastian Bowen

There are still ways to invest prudently when the markets are at record highs...

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How to invest

5 easy ways to invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how we can imitate Warren Buffett with ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd start buying ASX dividend shares now rather than waiting for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to jump on passive income stocks.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Where to invest for 2, 5, 10 and 20 years

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How your timeframe should impact your investing.

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Dividend Investing

All yielding over 6%, which of the ASX 200's top 10 passive income shares is the best?

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield rarely makes for a slam-dunk investment.

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA expects the first RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

CBA is at odds with the other ASX 200 banks on its RBA rate cut forecast.

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Financial Shares

Here are the latest AI initiatives that could help drive Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how AI could provide a real boost for the investment bank.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000 in this ASX 200 dividend stock for $92 in monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 dividend stock has lifted its annual passive income payouts for more than 10 years running.

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Resources Shares

Will ASX copper shares really 'shape our future'?

| Zach Bristow

Copper continues to be in the energy debate.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying BHP shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Should Aussies be interested in BHP this October?

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Resources Shares

What in the world is happening with China and ASX 200 mining stocks?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks have been on a wild ride as investors try to outguess China’s government.

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Broker Notes

Citi: Growth 'possible' for Bank of Queensland shares

| Zach Bristow

Opinions are still mixed, however.

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Opinions

I'm close to making this ASX 200 stock my next investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this company has a lot of potential.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 7,353 shares of this ASX dividend superstar for $5,000 per year in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this stock would be a good option for income investors?

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Dividend Investing

Best long-term ASX dividend shares to buy in October 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to boost your future income?

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Dividend Investing

Put $10,000 in this ASX 200 dividend stock for $10,000 in annual passive income

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d aim for $10,000 of annual passive income from this ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy the dip on Guzman y Gomez shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This Mexican food restaurant is serving up some spicy growth.

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Personal Finance

$50,000 in an offset? The hidden cost of not investing in ASX shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Saving 7.5% using an offset is not the same as earning 7.5% on shares.

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Gold

Why silver could be a better investment than gold right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons silver might be as good as gold, if not better, right now.

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ETFs

I own 2 Vanguard ASX ETFs. Here's why I own each one

| Sebastian Bowen

These two funds have a cherished place in my personal portfolio.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price rises on $10b Arcadium Lithium takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Management believes the deal makes it a global leader in energy transition commodities.

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Growth Shares

Top Australian stocks to buy with $1,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares would be a good destination for an investment right now.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

An investing lesson – sort of – well learned

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Sometimes, discretion is the better part of valour.

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Index investing

These 2 simple ASX index funds could turn $100 a month into $1 million

| Sebastian Bowen

Index funds can help anyone build wealth on the stock market...

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Investing Strategies

Should I invest in ASX shares or US stocks?

| Bernd Struben

This new survey reveals a marked shift in Aussie investors’ US stock and ASX share holdings.

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Index investing

3 reasons to buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (and 2 not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund has many advantages, but also a few faults.

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How to invest

Here's how to buy Chinese stocks on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying Chinese stocks is trickier than you might think.

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Bank Shares

3 things about NAB stock that every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Knowing these factors is important before owning NAB shares.

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Financial Shares

This is my top ASX bank share pick for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

There is one ASX bank share I’d want to buy.

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Dividend Investing

1 magnificent ASX dividend stock that's down 42% and trading at a once-in-a-half-decade valuation

| Tristan Harrison

This business could appeal to income investors.

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