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Resources Shares

Why are commodity prices going crazy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Certain commodities have a multitude of tailwinds. Here are 4 that are up 25% to 70% in just one month.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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How to invest

How much wealth could I build by investing $500 a month into ASX shares?

| Grace Alvino

Building wealth isn’t about starting big. It’s about showing up consistently and letting time do the work.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Building wealth: Here's why I prefer ASX share buybacks to dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Buybacks can boost your wealth more than you know.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd trust if I couldn't check my portfolio for a year

| Grace Alvino

If I had to step away from my portfolio for a year, I’d focus on businesses with predictable demand and…

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $50,000 across ASX shares today

| Grace Alvino

If I had $50,000 to invest today, I wouldn’t overcomplicate it. I’d focus on quality and patience.

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Personal Finance

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can improve financial security by using ASX shares to generate passive income.

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Opinions

Outlook for shares vs. property investment in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts see a positive year ahead for both shares and property in FY26.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation should I have at my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's a quick way to make sure you are on track for a comfortable retirement at age 67.

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AI Stocks

I'm investing in an AI future, here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

AI became a focus of my portfolio without me realising it.

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AI Stocks

Position your portfolio for the AI decade

| Leigh Gant

From Silicon Valley to Aussie supermarkets, AI is powering the next decade of innovation. Discover a simple way to invest…

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Investing Strategies

How to build a passive income war chest for a flexible retirement

| Leigh Gant

Want to retire on your own terms? Discover how building a passive income portfolio could buy back your time and…

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Communication Shares

I'd buy 24,000 shares of Telstra stock to aim for $400 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call on this telco for pleasing dividends.

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How to invest

How to make $100k of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It won't happen overnight but it could be worth sticking with this long term plan.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls as US finalises tariffs set to begin next week

| Bronwyn Allen

The newly finalised US reciprocal tariffs will come into effect on 7 August.

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Opinions

Why the Magnificent Seven 'is becoming an irrelevant concept': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The US Magnificent 7 has lost significance, says Betashares investment strategist, Cameron Gleeson.

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Bank Shares

Investing in ASX 200 banks: Which macroeconomic variables matter according to Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

The majority of absolute bank performance can be explained by four key factors.

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Share Market News

Buffett's favourite indicator hits all-time highs: Should investors worry?

| Leigh Gant

Buffett’s go-to valuation gauge just hit unprecedented levels.

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How to invest

Navigating earnings season: Why it's important to look at the result before the share price reaction

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors make this common mistake during earnings season.

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Opinions

Which ASX sector offers the best value heading into earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

I think one sector is particularly compelling.

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How to invest

What should I do if my ASX stock falls by more than 10% this earnings season?

| Sebastian Bowen

Selling isn't always the best solution to a big drop.

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Investing Strategies

3 common investor biases to watch this earnings season

| Leigh Gant

Markets move fast during earnings season — but your mind might move faster. Here’s how three mental traps could affect…

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Investing Strategies

Why franking credits are a powerful bonus for ASX investors

| Leigh Gant

With super tax changes on the horizon, here’s why franking credits matter more than ever.

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Index investing

Investing in ASX index funds? Here's the ultimate secret to wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett reckons anyone can get rich using this tip.

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Share Market News

Aussie investors increase ASX shares and sell investment properties

| Bronwyn Allen

More Australian investors are receiving dividend income each year, new tax data shows.

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How to invest

How to keep investing simple (and fun!) with this timeless strategy

| Leigh Gant

There’s a smarter, simpler way to invest that’s caught the attention of beginners and pros alike.

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Dividend Investing

The best passive income streams to help fund your future

| Tristan Harrison

There are a variety of ways to unlock passive income on the ASX.

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Share Market News

Here's why these ASX 200 shares were the most traded stocks of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Buy/sell ratios provide an insight into what motivated investors to trade these ASX 200 stocks more than any others in…

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Opinions

Why I'm aiming for $1 million with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think it makes a lot of sense to invest in stocks to achieve wealth goals.

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Economy

Will the ASX 200 keep hitting new records in 2025? Here's my take

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is still close to its record high.

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Share Market News

Big week for markets: Here's what to watch

| Leigh Gant

Tech earnings, rate speculation, and Aussie inflation data could shake markets this week — but long-term investors should keep their…

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Energy Shares

$10,000 invested in Paladin Energy shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

July 2020 would have been a great time to buy Paladin Energy shares.

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Dividend Investing

How much dividend income does the average ASX investor earn?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an impressive amount!

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Dividend Investing

Are CBA shares still a good buy today for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Looking to earn passive income from ASX dividend stocks? Here’s my take on CBA shares.

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Superannuation

Here's what the average superannuation fund returned in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Did your superannuation fund meet or exceed these industry benchmarks?

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Travel Shares

Virgin Australia vs Qantas shares: Which is the best buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Competition in Australia's aviation market is heating up.

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Broker Notes

This fund manager just delivered a stellar year and he's bullish on these 5 stocks

| Leigh Gant

With standout returns in both Australian and global equities, Andrew Mitchell shares five high-conviction stocks primed for long-term growth.

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Best Shares

17 ASX 300 shares that soared 100% or more in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 300 stocks outperformed their peers in FY25 with double-or-more share price growth.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $50,000 in ASX dividend shares for retirement, if I had to start from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I’d start building retirement income from square one.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

A shovel, a winch… and an investing lesson

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An old maxim that isn't always right...

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Share Market News

What ASX 200 investors just learned about the next RBA interest rate move

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors get a much-awaited interest rate cut in August?

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ETFs

How long would it take to build a $1 million ASX share portfolio investing $500 per month?

| Tristan Harrison

Reaching $1 million is possible with patience.

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How to invest

Lessons from a self-made ASX millionaire

| Laura Stewart

Here's how he did it.

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Opinions

If I could only own one ASX 200 share for the rest of my life, it'd be this one

| Tristan Harrison

This is one stock I expect to own forever.

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Best Shares

9 ASX 200 shares that doubled in value in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 star performers delivered double-or-more share price growth in FY25.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 55

| James Mickleboro

How does your superannuation compare? Let's find out.

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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news! Market hits 8,700-point record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a historic day for the ASX.

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