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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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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to generate a growing passive income from dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares can give investors significant passive income.

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Retirement

Building a passive income for retirement? Check out these 3 ASX 200 dividend shares

| Brooke Cooper

Experts are hopeful for these ASX 200 dividend stocks.

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Ask a Fund Manager

3 small-cap ASX shares that drove fund up 35% while the market plunged

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: 1851 Capital's Martin Hickson tells how his small and micro-cap portfolio managed to provide positive returns…

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Opinions

Share market rally: How I'd invest $5,000 right now in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These three ASX shares are too good to ignore, in my view.

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Share Market News

Are ASX share investors getting their mojo back?

| Tristan Harrison

After a rough period in 2022, Aussies seem to be getting more confident. Which ASX shares are investors going for?

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Ask a Fund Manager

4 ASX 200 shares to play the global decarbonisation theme: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Despite the importance of copper and despite Australia being the largest resources market, there are really only a handful of…

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in November 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

November rain may not last forever, but can passive income?

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Dividend Investing

Inflation got you putting off retirement? Buying ASX 200 dividend shares now could help

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why ASX 200 dividend shares can hedge against inflation.

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Opinions

Which are the best ASX 200 shares to buy now for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are some wonderful opportunities to find before next year starts.

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Lest We Forget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

They grew there, then. They grow there, still.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why these 4 ASX dividend shares stand out from the crowd: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of high yielding dividend stocks at the moment. But proceed with caution. Trailing yields count for…

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Opinions

Don't panic! Here are 7 reasons we can avoid a recession: AMP

| Tristan Harrison

Despite all the doom and gloom, Australia may be able sail through this dangerous period without a recession.

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Dividend Investing

Worried about your income in retirement? Take a look at these 3 ASX 200 dividend shares

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 dividend stocks could help provide passive income in retirement.

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Ask a Fund Manager

4 'fantastic long-term' ASX shares to put on your watchlist: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

There are some huge opportunities out there. But you have to be patient.

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How to invest

What's the best time of day to buy ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is there a golden hour for buying ASX shares?

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52-Week Lows

5 ASX shares trading near 52-week lows that insiders have been buying

| Brooke Cooper

Insiders appear to believe these shares are trading at attractive prices.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 50? I'd invest in cheap ASX dividend shares to get rich and retire early

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why I would turn to ASX dividend shares for passive income.

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Opinions

Nervous about buying ASX shares right now? Here are some top tips from Scott Phillips

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have a lot to think about with all of the economic uncertainty. Here's some expert advice about what to…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 'interesting' ASX dividend shares to buy and one growth stock to ignore: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Maple-Brown Abbott's Phillip Hudak gives his thoughts on three stocks that have been hammered in 2022.

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Share Market News

Could the US stock market be set for a major boost?

| Sebastian Bowen

We could see some positives for the US markets this week.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is one of the companies that insiders have been buying shares of.

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Dividend Investing

Out of all the ASX shares I own, this is my favourite. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

One of the oldest businesses in Australia is my most preferred investment.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Feed and yellow cake: Fundie's 2 ASX shares to buy that you've not thought about

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Maple-Brown Abbott's Phillip Hudak picks a pair of stocks with bright prospects in some industries not…

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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd buy ASX shares now and hold them forever

| Tristan Harrison

I think ASX shares are a great long-term wealth-building tool to look at right now.

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Growth Shares

How I'd find ASX growth shares to buy today to double my money

| Tristan Harrison

This seems like a great time to invest in businesses with good growth potential.

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Share Gainers

Could China be about to rain on the ASX 200 coal share parade?

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for the coal price?

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Fertile ground': Fundie reveals where to find the best ASX shares right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Maple-Brown Abbott's Phillip Hudak describes how he sees the current environment and where the top opportunities…

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Dividend Investing

Almost ready to retire? I'd buy cheap ASX dividend shares for passive income

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would set myself up to enjoy retirement.

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Investing Strategies

Why you need to ignore your ASX share portfolio losses: expert

| Tony Yoo

This, too, shall pass. Remember this phrase, urges one investment guru.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Who pays the tax if these companies don't?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's remarkable how little tax you can pay, especially if you’re a multinational.

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Materials Shares

Which is the better ASX buy, Allkem or Core Lithium shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the key metrics and differences between Core Lithium shares and Allkem shares.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 dividend share has a 19% yield right now. Why it's a trap: experts

| Bernd Struben

Those dividend yields you see posted are trailing yields, derived from the past year’s payouts and based on the current…

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Brooke Cooper

Get in quick! New investors soon won't be eligible for these upcoming offerings.

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Investing Strategies

Triple-digit growth: 2 ASX shares Elvest is investing in for the long haul

| Tony Yoo

Both these stocks rocketed up in October, but one fund reckons that's just the start of a beautiful journey.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum and Bitcoin price crash spells the end for these Aussie crypto ETFs

| Bernd Struben

Trading in both these ETFs was suspended on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Is there going to be a gunfight at the AGL corral?

| Brooke Cooper

Things are heating up... pun not intended.

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Economy

ASX 200 dives on hawkish Federal Reserve interest rate policies

| Bernd Struben

Markets had widely anticipated and priced in the Fed's decision to lift the official interest rate by another 0.75%, but…

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Dividend Investing

I think right now is the time to buy these 2 ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

The lower share prices we're being presented with look like good opportunities to me to boost dividend income.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share I'd hold onto for dear life: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager Funds Management's Alex Shevelev reckons this sure-fire long term winner might not be around in…

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd grab today's cheap ASX shares before it's too late

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a great time to jump on businesses that have been sold off.

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