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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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How to invest

How to aim for a $1 million ASX share portfolio with just $270 a month

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares can unlock excellent wealth.

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ETFs

New to investing? 3 ASX ETFs I'd buy with $1,500 for early diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Get instant diversification with these picks.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX 200 shares attracting buy ratings following their FY23 reports

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts are tipping share price growth for these companies following the release of their financial reports.

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Opinions

Why I think now is a great time to buy these 3 ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

I believe the next six to nine months will see a strong performance from these three leading ASX 200 energy…

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Opinions

3 underdogs on my ASX watchlist after being punished in August

| Mitchell Lawler

I think the market might have overreacted to the results of these companies. Here's why I'll be watching them more…

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Dividend Investing

Can I really earn a $3,000 annual passive income by buying just $14,300 of this ASX energy share today?

| Bernd Struben

Leading ASX energy shares are delivering some market beating passive income.

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Resources Shares

What 'challenges and uncertainty' are looming for BHP shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what investors can look forward to this financial year.

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Personal Finance

Here's why your savings account could end up costing you

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't save your way to wealth. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

The best value for money ASX tech share I'd buy with $1,000

| Tristan Harrison

This business seems like a strong opportunity to me.

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Opinions

New to investing? I'd buy $500 of this long-standing ASX share to start a portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

This 95-year old company could be the perfect fit for a new investor.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for a $30k second income using the Warren Buffett method and ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Aussies can build up a river of dividends.

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Economy

ASX 200 wobbles on latest RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors may be feeling some uncertainty following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $350 monthly in ASX shares to target $55,000 in annual passive income

| Tony Yoo

A fat cheque in your mail each year for doing nothing is actually a realistic goal, with the help of…

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here's what's coming up for the ASX 200 airline in September

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares could face headwinds on several fronts in September.

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Dividend Investing

Are ASX lithium shares the new rainmakers for dividend investors?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners are charging up the cash returns for investors.

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Opinions

Insurance profits increased 400% in FY23. Here are the ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This sector is seeing a big jump in profitability.

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Dividend Investing

Show us the money! The ASX shares delivering the best dividend upgrades this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal 12 ASX shares paying at least a 20% increase in dividends this August reporting season.

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Earnings Results

Here's a wrap of the big ASX 200 winners and losers this reporting season

| Sebastian Bowen

August's earnings season had plenty of winners but a few losers too.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX healthcare share is starting to get ridiculously oversold

| Mitchell Lawler

Be careful to write off a high-quality company if the fundamentals are still holding strong.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Ready to spring some bright new stocks into your ASX portfolios?

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Dividend Investing

15 high-profile ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX 200 dividend shares that are poised to pay out?

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 shares that boosted their dividends this reporting season

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that gave their investors a pay rise this earnings season?

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Growth Shares

How I'd invest $10 a day in ASX shares to aim for a $1 million portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Forget game shows and lotteries. Steady long-term investment in stocks could help you reach your dreams.

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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX dividend shares paying more than 11% a year

| Bernd Struben

These ASX dividend shares are all returning more than 11% a year to shareholders.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps to 2-week high on July inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are in a celebratory mood following the latest CPI data.

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Opinions

I'd buy ASX 200 shares before the index surges past 7,500

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether buying ASX shares today is the right move.

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How to invest

3 'boring' ASX All Ords shares growing revenue at a surprising pace

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies are putting some of those more 'exciting' names to shame with their revenue growth.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for a $1,180 annual passive income with a $10k investment in these 3 ASX shares today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX has numerous dividend paying stocks, many with full franking credits, for passive income investors to consider.

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Share Gainers

'Impressive management': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy that are 'trending up'

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are on the way up, but Red Leaf boss John Athanasiou says it's not too late to jump…

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Economy

ASX 200 marching higher despite Fed's Powell fuelling interest rate uncertainty

| Bernd Struben

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell addressed global central bankers at their annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Opinions

A battered ASX 200 stock I'm planning to buy in September

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is looking cheap right now.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd turn a $20k ASX share portfolio into world-class passive income of $23,040 a year

| Tristan Harrison

Investment income could snowball by seeking out wealth-building stocks.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the biggest events to monitor in the coming days for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF a buy for steady, reliable dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

The VAS ETF makes for a bumpy, yet lucrative, source of dividend income.

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Investing Strategies

How to turn a $20k ASX share portfolio into $15,000 yearly second income

| Tony Yoo

Fancy scoring a five-figure boost to your annual pay packet?

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How to invest

No savings at 40? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods with ASX shares to get rich

| James Mickleboro

Don't fret if you're starting late with your investment journey.

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Dividend Investing

If I buy $10,000 of AGL shares right now, how much passive income could I receive in the next year?

| Bernd Struben

Atop increasing dividends, the AGL share price has gained 40% over the past 12 months.

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How to invest

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2023. I'm still buying ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're scared about the next market crash, keep reading...

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having a day to forget on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

After finishing in the green for the last three trading days, the ASX 200 is down 1% today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How to choose a Super Fund

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

When it came to our default fund here at The Motley Fool, we had to answer this question.

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