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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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Superannuation

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirement has never been more expensive.

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ETFs

If AI isn't just a US story, these 2 ETFs could benefit

| Leigh Gant

AI’s next chapter may be written beyond Silicon Valley.

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How to invest

The easiest way to get rich and retire a millionaire with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

There’s no shortcut, but there is a simple path to building wealth.

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How to invest

Investing in ASX shares? Why CEO pay DOES matter when misaligned

| Kate Lee, CFA

Wonder who topped the highest-paid CEO table?

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ETFs

These top ASX global shares ETFs delivered stunning returns of 50% to 70% last year

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 6 best-performing ASX ETFs providing Aussie investors with international market exposure.

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Superannuation

What are the average returns for growth superannuation funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Growth super funds are outperforming balanced funds over every time period right now.

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Personal Finance

How I'd aim to build a $75,000 income from ASX shares and never work again!

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares can be a great place to generate investment income.

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Dividend Investing

Top high-yield ASX shares to buy in July 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers reckon there's a lot more to these ASX dividend-paying shares than just great yields!

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Investing Strategies

3 reasons I'm still buying ASX stocks in July despite record prices

| Mitchell Lawler

There are many reasons not to invest. A new high is not one of them.

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Share Market News

Buying shares and 5 other ways investors intend to spend tax cuts: report

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what Aussie investors plan to do with their tax-cut savings.

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ETFs

Which Australian shares ASX ETFs have dished out the best returns over 3 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 5 performers over the past three financial years.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $2,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

After the past five months’ sell-down, I think Fortescue shares provide a strong long-term passive income opportunity.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did ASX retail shares rise 19% in FY24 amid a cost of living crisis?

| Bronwyn Allen

David Rumbens, a partner at Deloitte Access Economics, has an answer to this question.

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International Stock News

Is it too late for ASX investors to start buying US shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should ASX investors start taking the gains from US shares like Nvidia off the table?

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Dividend Investing

Why I keep buying shares of this 5%-yielding ASX dividend stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I bought shares of this blue-chip stock when they were yielding over 5%.

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REITs

How a $10,000 investment in this ASX 200 stock ballooned to $17,460 in FY24!

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's review what happened with this property stock last financial year.

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How to invest

7 tips for successful ASX shares investing: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver shares what he has learned over 40 years in the game.

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Best Shares

The 5 most popular ASX shares bought by investors

| Bronwyn Allen

The favourite stocks comprise 4 exchange-traded funds and an ASX lithium share.

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Opinions

Which ASX shares could soar if AI falls into a $500 billion hole?

| Mitchell Lawler

The math ain't mathing for one professional investor.

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International Stock News

Which US shares are ASX investors buying in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's most popular US shares contain some familiar names...

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Dividend Investing

Here's how ASX investors can build a meaty second income starting from scratch

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my roadmap for new investors chasing a second source of income.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX small-cap shares that soared 250% to 675% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX small-cap shares can offer potentially higher price growth but typically involve more risk.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which stocks and suburbs delivered the best growth in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 10 stocks and best city vs. regional markets in FY24.

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Superannuation

What's the average age Australians access their superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the data says.

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Dividend Investing

How much cash do you need to quit work and live off ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends are the best path to an early retirement for most Australians...

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Retirement

2 ASX investments I think all retirees should have

| Tristan Harrison

Investors shouldn’t underestimate how important these two things are.

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Dividend Investing

These 5 ASX dividend shares had the highest yields in FY24

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield isn't always a good thing...

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Superannuation

What is the average annual superannuation contribution for 45, 50, and 55?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Are you making enough personal contributions to your super?

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Investing Strategies

Should I buy ASX shares now or wait? See what Lazard says

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term always guides the answer.

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Gold

Will ASX gold shares again outshine the market in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Following a strong year, what can investors expect from ASX gold shares in FY 2025?

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Superannuation

Are you contributing enough to superannuation for your income bracket?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Many Australians across income groups are boosting their super with personal contributions.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy for FY25

| Motley Fool Staff

In with the new!

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Best Shares

The best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

These 11 ASX 200 shares were the best performers for price growth in each market sector in FY24.

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Superannuation

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) outperforming your super fund?

| Kate Lee, CFA

There is a reason why Warren Buffett recommended an index investing.

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy this ASX 200 share like there's no tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock can build investor wealth.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX All Ords shares that rose 250% to 700% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

We investigate why these 5 ASX All Ords shares went gangbusters in FY24

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ETFs

The 5 best ASX ETFs of FY24 revealed!

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs blew the ASX 200 out of the water in FY24.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

When $25 for board was daylight robbery

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

Have the conversation.

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Personal Finance

Here's how much cash returned in FY24 compared with investing in shares

| Sebastian Bowen

If you have large amounts of cash in the bank, you'll want to read this.

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Superannuation

Is your super balance growing fast enough to keep up with rising living costs?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Superannuation funds generally make an annual return of 7% over long term.

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares a better buy than rival Santos?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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Superannuation

What are the average returns for balanced superannuation funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Chances are your super is invested in a 'balanced' fund.

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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: How to make $1,000 per month

| Tristan Harrison

I’d use this method to build a growing stream of dividends.

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