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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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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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Opinions

Is now the right time to buy Core Lithium shares? Here's my take

| Mitchell Lawler

The Core Lithium share price is arguably on sale. I take a look at whether it could be worth buying…

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Investing Strategies

Here's how much I'd need to invest to make $800 a month in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Getting money for doing nothing is the end goal for most people who read this site. Here's one way you…

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Dividend Investing

How many Pilbara Minerals shares do I need for a $2,000 second income?

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals shares delivered their first ever dividend payouts in 2023.

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How to invest

How likely is a stock market crash in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about a November stock market crash? Here's why you shouldn't be, even if it happens.

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Bonds

Why ASX investors should pay attention to bond markets

| Sebastian Bowen

You might think bonds are boring, but here's why you're wrong.

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Communication Shares

Which ASX shares could be impacted by the Optus outage?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Optus network has ran into a roadblock on Wednesday. Here's what we know so far.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest in ASX shares to take advantage of higher interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

Higher interest rates are not necessarily bad news for all sectors of the economy. These ASX shares could stand to…

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Opinions

With a spare $500, here's how I'd start investing in ASX shares this November

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s where I’d look to invest this month.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in November 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

A healthy flow of passive income can help you live the life you choose.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 whipsaws as RBA resumes interest rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is making some big moves following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

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Opinions

I just invested $3,000 in this cheap ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock seemed too cheap to ignore.

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Dividend Investing

With 9%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income stocks stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

A number of leading ASX 200 passive income stocks are trading well below their September and October levels.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build a $1m net worth from ASX passive income starting at zero

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can build passive income using simple share market investments. Here's how.

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Investing Strategies

4 best ASX 200 shares from a sector now with EXCELLENT risk-reward

| Tony Yoo

Stocks from this industry seem to have massive potential to explode once interest rates stop rising, according to Shaw and…

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's cash holdings just hit a record $241 billion. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Despite all-time high cash holdings, Warren Buffett is unlikely to be pressured into overpaying for his next big investment.

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Retail Shares

3 reasons I just invested $3,000 in this ASX 300 share

| Tristan Harrison

I was happy to buy some shares at a bargain price.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

A massive few days for stocks are coming up. These are the biggest events to keep an eye on.

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Dividend Investing

Should you even touch these ASX shares that have gone nowhere for 20 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would you believe me if I told you NAB shares haven't moved for 20 years?

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How to invest

How to avoid MASSIVE losing stocks

| Tony Yoo

There is one human instinct that investors just cannot resist. And it can make you buy stocks that plunge 97%.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why aren't you investing (more)?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Just, as the Nike ad says, do it.

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Dividend Investing

ASX expert: Avoid this dividend trap

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is warning investors to say away from this dividend stock.

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Opinions

A pair of ASX 200 shares I think every Aussie investor should own right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I can personally vouch for this pair of ASX shares.

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How to invest

ASX shares vs. real estate investment: Which wins on 10-year returns?

| Bronwyn Allen

We resolve the quintessential Australian dinner party debate over shares vs. property and which is best.

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Healthcare Shares

How can ASX investors buy the US stock the WHOLE world is talking about?

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to know how to buy the international stock du jour from the comfort of the ASX? Read on!

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Investing Strategies

This is where share markets are headed for the rest of 2023

| Tony Yoo

US and Australian stocks just suffered a correction. DeVere Group's Nigel Green predicts which way they will go as Christmas…

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How to invest

No passive income at 50? I'd use these 3 Warren Buffett tips to build wealth

| Bernd Struben

The passive income Warren Buffett earns on the interest from his cash holdings alone would be lifechanging for most Aussies.…

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Right now could be a great opportunity to bag yourself an ASX bargain!

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Dividend Investing

The ASX 200 is down 1% in a year. So how have 'average' investors banked more than 3% gains?

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX 200 shares have more than doubled over the past year, while a few big fallers have dropped more…

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Dividend Investing

How I'd build $10,000 of annual passive income from scratch with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks can be a great source of dividends.

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Energy Shares

Should ASX investors be worried about the oil price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Oil prices have bigger implications for your ASX share portfolio than you might think.

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Share Market News

Breaking: ASX 200 in correction as index hits new 12-month low

| Sebastian Bowen

Things are going from bad to worse on the share markets today.

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Opinions

Why I'm using this downturn to invest in ASX shares and boost my wealth

| Tristan Harrison

I have been investing in stocks I think are opportunities.

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Investing Strategies

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Your stocks can be impacted by many factors around the world. Here are the most critical events in the coming…

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Opinions

I just bought this All Ords share, and I'm expecting monstrous dividend income every month

| Sebastian Bowen

Monthly dividend payers are rare on the ASX, but I'm happy to own this one.

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Personal Finance

Quarter life crisis? 3 ways this 25yo is setting herself up for riches

| Tony Yoo

High rents and cost-of-living inflation has hit young Australians hard. Here's how you can set yourself up.

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How to invest

3 delusions you need to let go of to become a successful ASX investor

| Tony Yoo

Wake up, because lying to yourself is hindering the performance of your stock portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Rio Tinto shares how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Is Rio Tinto a good option for income seekers? Let's find out.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Gamble responsibly

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The one investing data point I'd put above all others

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Dividend Investing

3 high yielding ASX 200 stocks to buy for passive income during the market pullback

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX 200 dividend shares after a broader market retrace can see investors reaping higher yields over the long-term.

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REITs

Are ASX REITs rising like home values this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian home values have risen 5.7% since March. We look at whether ASX REITs are following suit.

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