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3 popular investing myths BUSTED

February 2, 2024 | Tony Yoo

If you think one of these thoughts, read this to shake off the doubts and buy those ASX shares you've…

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BNPL shares

Zip share price jumps as broker goes on myth-busting bender

September 6, 2022 | Matthew Farley

Analysts have attempted to dispel some "myths" surrounding the BNPL company's outlook.

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Investing Strategies

Busted: 3 common 'myths' about crypto

March 17, 2022 | Tony Yoo

The fund manager who dumped shares to go 'all in' on digital assets busts some of the misconceptions about cryptocurrencies…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 retirement myths you can't afford to believe

September 16, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

I think there are at least 3 retirement myths that you can’t afford to believe when it comes to aiming…

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How to invest

Revealed: Risk-reward myth shattered

September 1, 2020 | Tony Yoo

Large cap companies beat small cap companies each and every time: short-term, long-term, and after market trauma.

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Share Market News

Gold mining shares – these are the facts and myths

June 15, 2020 | Daryl Mather

Investing in gold mining shares is made harder by many of the myths and legends in the industry. Here are…

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Coronavirus News

Myth busted! These ASX dividend shares weren't safe after all

April 21, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) and 1 other ASX dividend share no longer have the illusion of safety.

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⏸️ Investing

'Skin in the game' test: myth or magic for ASX investors?

March 31, 2020 | Greg Butler

We take a look at one popular way of evaluating how an ASX share might perform, and whether it's really…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Sydney Airport's 'safe share' myth exposed

March 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Are Sydney Airport Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) shares a buy today, considering the coronavirus travel bans?

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Retirement

3 retirement myths you can't afford to believe

January 31, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

If you want to retire and live comfortably then it’s important that you don’t believe these 3 retirement myths.

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Personal Finance

2 retirement myths that you can't afford to believe

December 13, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

You can’t afford to believe these retirement myths if you want to retire with a respectable nest egg for your…

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⏸️ Investing

Is financial independence a myth?

August 4, 2017 | Motley Fool Staff

Here are some thoughts on why it's best to focus on the long term as an investor.

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⏸️ Investing

The coal mining myth that could send you broke

August 11, 2015 | Claude Walker

Is risk lurking in your portfolio?

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7 Big China Myths Busted

February 16, 2015 | Matt Joass, CFA

We went to China to separate fact from fiction. Here are 7 big China myths that it’s about time we…

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⏸️ Investing

Three China myths busted

February 16, 2015 | Matt Joass, CFA

Here are 3 big China myths that it’s about time we all dropped

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⏸️ Investing

Why the SMSF property bubble is a myth

January 31, 2014 | Mike King

SMSF Trustees still need to be careful about using leverage, and there may be better options

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⏸️ Investing

One huge gold myth busted!

September 25, 2013 | Regan Pearson

Waiting for hyperinflation to send gold prices souring? Think again.

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⏸️ Investing

4 Warren Buffett myths debunked

April 2, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Trying to emulate the Oracle of Omaha? Avoid these misconceptions about how Buffett invests.

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⏸️ Investing

Busting the myth of innovation at Google

August 19, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

Invention is the process of turning money into ideas; innovation is turning ideas into money

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Afterpay increasing credit limits… what could go wrong?

April 8, 2024 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

At the risk of being called Grandpa, I’m from the ‘spend what you can afford or have already saved’ camp.

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The mindset of a successful investor

February 21, 2024 | Rhys Brock

So much about investing comes down to mindset. If you focus on the right things, you can dramatically increase your…

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How much do I need to start investing?

December 4, 2023 | Kate O'Brien

Discover how to start investing with any budget and learn crucial strategies for growing your investments over time. 

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Opinions

6 questions to ask yourself before selling ASX shares

December 2, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Morgans financial advisor Tania Smyth discusses what to consider before making any decisions.

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How to invest

Forget gold. Warren Buffett got rich by investing in shares!

September 27, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Warren Buffett hates gold as an investment.

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How to invest

What's the likelihood of a stock market correction in September?

September 9, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

History is telling us to sell ASX shares right now. So should we?

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Woodside shares today (and 3 not to)

June 16, 2023 | Motley Fool Staff

The ASX energy giant had a bumper 2022 but should you add Woodside shares to your portfolio?

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What is a unicorn company?

April 19, 2023 | Kate O'Brien

Unlike the mythical creature, a unicorn company does exist. But what exactly is this rare entity and how does it…

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries stock just crashed 25%

March 28, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

This gold miner was having a great year, until today.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

March 17, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

These ASX All Ordinaries shares in the mining sector are flying today. We take a look at why.

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Investing Strategies

With nothing in the bank, I'd use Warren Buffett's method to build wealth

March 2, 2023 | Brooke Cooper

I'd heed three key pieces of advice from the billionaire if I were starting my investing journey from scratch.

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Growth Shares

These beaten down ASX shares are cheap buys: experts

January 9, 2023 | James Mickleboro

These beaten down shares could be cheap according to analysts...

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Gold

Why has the Northern Star share price rocketed 20% in a month?

November 9, 2022 | Bronwyn Allen

ASX gold shares have had a turbulent year in 2022 so far. Is it over now?

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Broker Notes

What can retirees do to soften the sting of falling ASX share prices on superannuation?

October 16, 2022 | Bronwyn Allen

This expert provides simple advice for Australians nearing retirement who want to live off investments like ASX shares.

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Gold

Are ASX 200 gold shares worth buying as an inflation hedge?

October 5, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Inflation and interest rates have rocketed across most of the developed world in 2022 after more than a decade of…

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price had another horror month. How much did it fall?

October 4, 2022 | Monica O'Shea

What happened to the Zip share price in September?

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 300 shares that climbed higher on earnings updates today

August 24, 2022 | Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continued today with several ASX 300 companies reporting their results.

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Investing Strategies

'Cult following': Expert names 2 ASX shares worth buying in August

August 9, 2022 | Tony Yoo

There are plenty of catalysts to choose from during reporting season. Here's a pair of stocks that might move upward.

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Communication Shares

ASX 200 telco marches higher on $820 million asset sale

July 12, 2022 | Bernd Struben

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board is taking a 70% stake in Spark’s TowerCo business.

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Investing Strategies

The best months of the year for share market gains

June 19, 2022 | Tony Yoo

Is it an urban myth that stocks shoot up or down in particular months? Here are some historical statistics.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum uses same energy as the Netherlands. Here's how it'll change

April 19, 2022 | Tony Yoo

The second largest cryptocurrency is reforming, so where does this leave Bitcoin?

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