Four ASX shares that have failed to follow the market higher today are listed below. Here's why they are falling:

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS)

The EOS share price is down 2% to $9.30. This morning, this defence and space company announced the successful completion of its share purchase plan. Management advised that the plan was overwhelmingly supported, with EOS receiving valid applications of $95 million from 4,909 eligible shareholders. This was significantly higher than the original $25 million target. In light of the strong demand and in recognition of the ongoing support from retail shareholders, the board exercised its discretion to accept $40 million in applications. Combined with its $150 million institutional placement and $40 million strategic placement, EOS has raised a total of $230 million from investors.

Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR)

The Karoon Energy share price is down 2.5% to $2.00. Investors have been selling the energy producer's shares after oil prices sank overnight. Traders were selling oil after US President Donald Trump announced that he expects to sign a peace deal with Iran very shortly. This is expected to result in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, bringing more oil supplies to market. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy index is down 1.6% at the time of writing.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

The REA Group share price is down almost 4% to $141.47. Investors have been selling this property listings company's shares this week following the release of two bearish broker notes. After Bell Potter downgraded the property listings company's shares to a sell rating (from buy), UBS has followed suit and cut its recommendation to neutral from buy with a reduced price target of $165 (from $213). UBS has concerns that recent property tax changes could weigh on listing volumes in the near term. Judging by its share price weakness, it seems that some investors agree with this view.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS)

The Woodside Energy share price is down 2% to $30.81. This follows the aforementioned pullback in oil prices overnight. This has overshadowed the release of an announcement this morning. Woodside revealed that it has exercised its right to acquire a further 10.67% interest in the Browse Joint Venture for up to US$400 million. This strengthens its position in Australia's largest undeveloped conventional gas resource.

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The formation? A classic 4-3-3.

That means a dependable goalkeeper, a strong back four, a balanced midfield, and a front three with enough pace and quality to trouble any defence.

Here is the ASX team I would send onto the pitch.

Goalkeeper: Transurban Group (ASX: TCL)

Every good team needs a reliable presence in goal, and Transurban fits the role nicely.

Its toll road assets are defensive, essential, and difficult to replicate. It may not produce the flashiest moments, but it can provide the dependable base investors often want from infrastructure shares.

Right back: Car Group Ltd (ASX: CAR)

CAR Group gets the nod at right back. It has enough defensive strength through its powerful marketplace position, but also the ability to get forward through its international growth opportunities.

Buyers go where the listings are, and sellers want to be where the buyers are. That network effect makes it a hard player to beat.

Centre back: Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)

Woolworths is an obvious central defender.

It is strong, established, and focused on doing the basics well. Australians need groceries regardless of the economic backdrop, which gives Woolworths a defensive quality many companies cannot match.

Centre back: CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL)

Alongside it is CSL.

The healthcare giant has had a difficult spell recently, but this is still a high-quality, battle-tested business with global scale.

It brings experience, strength, and long-term pedigree to the back line.

Left back: Goodman Group (ASX: GMG)

Goodman takes the left-back role.

It has defensive qualities through its global property platform, but also attacking pace through its exposure to logistics, data centres, and digital infrastructure.

That combination makes it one of the more versatile names in the side.

Midfield: Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS)

Telstra is the veteran holding midfielder and captain.

It may not be the most exciting name on the team sheet, but it brings experience, reliability, and a steady dividend profile.

Every attacking side still needs someone willing to do the unglamorous work.

Midfield: Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG)

Macquarie is the creative playmaker.

The investment bank has a long record of finding opportunities across infrastructure, commodities, green energy, private markets, and global finance.

It is the player most capable of spotting a pass others miss.

Midfield: WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)

WiseTech is the energetic box-to-box midfielder.

Its logistics software is used by freight forwarders and supply chain operators around the world, giving it a large global runway.

It has the engine to keep pushing forward.

Right wing: Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)

Life360 brings speed on the right wing.

Its family safety platform is growing rapidly globally, with subscriptions and new services giving it room to keep expanding.

This is a high-growth player with plenty of attacking intent.

Left wing: Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME)

Pro Medicus takes the left wing position.

Its medical imaging software is fast, specialised, and world class. It may come with a premium valuation, but elite attacking talent rarely comes cheap.

Striker: REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

REA leads the line.

Its property platforms hold dominant market positions, giving it pricing power, high margins, and a strong record of scoring for shareholders.

It is the reliable finisher in this ASX attack.

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The ongoing global oil supply shortage continues to impact many Western economies, threatening higher inflation and interest rates.

Amid much volatility, ASX 200 shares are now 1.6% lower in 2026.

This week, brokers reduced their ratings and 12-month price targets on several ASX stocks.

Let's take a look.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

The REA share price is $147.61, down 1.2% today.

Over the past six months, this ASX 200 communications share has fallen 21%.

UBS downgraded REA shares to a hold rating on Tuesday.

The broker slashed its 12-month price target from $213 to $165.

This implies a potential 11% upside ahead.

Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA)

The Champion Iron share price is $3.94, down 0.3% today.

This ASX 200 iron ore share has fallen 11% over the past five days.

This was due to a significant ramp-up in production at the giant Simandou mine in Africa.

Fears of oversupply amid weakening demand from China have seen the iron ore price fall 9% in a month.

BMO Capital downgraded Champion Iron shares to a hold rating on Monday.

The broker lowered its 12-month price target from $5.60 to $4.58.

This suggests a potential 16% upside ahead.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

The TechnologyOne share price is $31.32, down 1.6% today.

Over the past six months, this ASX 200 tech share has risen 13%.

Bell Potter downgraded TechnologyOne shares to a hold rating yesterday.

But the broker increased its price target from $32.35 to $34.25.

This still implies a potential near-10% upside ahead.

The broker said:

Our updated TP of $34.25 is <15% premium to the share price so we downgrade our recommendation to HOLD.

We now see the stock as reasonable value on FY26 and FY27 PE ratios of 66x and 55x respectively.

We do see Technology One as one of if not the best quality large cap SaaS company on the ASX but we note it is already trading at almost double the FY26 and FY27 PE ratios of WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) on 35x and 28x.

We also see a lack of catalysts for Technology One in the near term as the company does not tend to announce individual contract wins – though some are posted on the website – and we do not expect any change in the FY26 guidance.

Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC)

The Nickel Industries share price is 93 cents, down 3.7% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 mining share has fallen 16%.

Jefferies downgraded Nickel Industries shares to a hold rating this week.

The broker reduced its 12-month price target from $1.20 to $1.

This indicates possible capital gains of 8% over the next year. 

Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)

The Megaport share price is $18.59, up 3% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 tech share has ripped 90% higher.

Morgans downgraded Megaport shares from a buy to accumulate rating this week.

The broker was moved to do so largely due to a 90% surge in the share price over the past month.

Morgans also lifted its 12-month target price from $15.50 to $21.

This suggests a potential 13% upside ahead.

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Four ASX shares that have failed to follow the market higher today are listed below. Here's why they are falling:

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN)

The Evolution Mining share price is down almost 3% to $10.99. Investors have been selling its shares after the gold price pulled back again overnight. Traders were selling gold ahead of the release of US inflation data. There are concerns that inflation could be running hot and that interest rate hikes may be necessary.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

The REA Group share price is down almost 3% to $148.39. This appears to have been driven by a second broker downgrade in as many days. After Bell Potter downgraded the property listings company's shares to a sell rating (from buy) yesterday, UBS has followed suit and cut its recommendation to neutral from buy with a reduced price target of $165 (from $213). The broker has concerns that recent property tax changes could weigh on listing volumes in the near term.

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG)

The Sigma Healthcare share price is down over 4% to $2.79. This follows news that the Chemist Warehouse owner is in preliminary talks to buy UK retail chain Boots. It said: "Sigma Healthcare Limited (Sigma) refers to the recent media speculation regarding the sale process of The Boots Group (Boots). Sigma continuously reviews opportunities that would create value for shareholders and has engaged in preliminary discussions in relation to the sale process. There is no certainty that any transaction will eventuate." It seems that some investors are not keen on the ambitious move.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

The TechnologyOne share price is down 1.5% to $32.03. The catalyst for this may have been a broker note out of Bell Potter. It has downgraded the enterprise software provider's shares to a hold rating (from buy) with an improved price target of $34.25 (from $32.25). Bell Potter said: "Our updated TP of $34.25 is <15% premium to the share price so we downgrade our recommendation to HOLD. We now see the stock as reasonable value on FY26 and FY27 PE ratios of 66x and 55x respectively. We do see Technology One as one of if not the best quality large cap SaaS company on the ASX but we note it is already trading at almost double the FY26 and FY27 PE ratios of WiseTech (ASX: WTC) on 35x and 28x."

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Four ASX shares that are falling more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are dropping:

Aeris Resources Ltd (ASX: AIS)

The Aeris Resources share price is down 7% to 38.5 cents. This appears to have been driven by broad weakness in the mining sector today, which has overshadowed a promising announcement this morning. Aeris Resources revealed that significant gold intersections continue at Golden Plateau. It achieved high-grade gold intersections from the Main, North and East lodes. Aeris' executive chair, Andre Labuschagne, said "The consistent performance of our geological model continues to impress, with drill holes across the Main, North and East lodes intersecting mineralisation at their predicted positions and delivering some of our strongest results to date."

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)

The Northern Star share price is down almost 4% to $19.14. Investors have been selling gold stocks today following a pullback in the price of the precious metal. Traders appear to be betting on higher oil prices causing a spike in inflation, putting pressure on central banks to raise interest rates. The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Gold index is down 4.5% at the time of writing.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

The REA Group share price is down almost 4% to $152.74. This may have been driven by a broker note out of Bell Potter this morning. According to the note, the broker has downgraded the property listings company's shares to a sell rating (from buy) with a heavily reduced price target of $137.00 (from $217.00). Bell Potter said: "We downgrade our recommendation to Sell (prev. Buy). REA currently trades around 28x FY27e P/E, which is a level it has historically only traded at during EPS declines; VA consensus currently anticipates 14% EPS growth in FY27 (BPe: -2%). REA also appears expensive against other ASX classifieds on a FCF growth basis at 1.7x EV/FCFg in FY27e."

Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT)

The Weebit Nano share price is down 8% to $6.95. This is despite there being no news out of the memory technology developer. However, it is worth noting that chip stocks were sold off on Wall Street on Friday. So, today's selling of Weebit Nano shares could be a reflection of that weakness.

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The online real estate advertising company was heavily impacted by fears about AI's impact on its core business. 

A key concern was that AI assistants could become the primary way people search for property, reducing traffic to REA Group's platforms, weakening its network effects and potentially putting pressure on its advertising and listing revenues.

This sent its stock price plummeting 33% over the last year. 

However, in the last few months, it has shown signs of recovery. 

Many brokers and experts were tipping it for a strong rebound. 

However, a new report from Bell Potter suggests the current share price weakness could persist for the long term. 

Here's what the broker had to say. 

REA shares are not yet at the bottom of the cycle

Bell Potter said in a new report that it had examined historical earnings and valuation performance against a further deterioration in REA's current operating environment. 

There are several key drivers that have changed its outlook on REA Group shares: 

• Rising near-term RBA cash rate forecast driving softening in demand for lending
• Recent budget measures adversely impacting investment in property as an asset class, largely in the investor book, partially offset by owner-occupied

• Both factors, combining to negatively impact average national dwelling values and listing volumes, more than offset the buy yield for REA
• REA's history of EPS declines in a falling 12-month average dwelling price environment.

Recent budget measures undertaken by the Aus Gov. to adjust capital flows and housing affordability have driven the expectation for a decline in national avg. house prices, coinciding against a backdrop of an additional forecast rate hike (+20-25bps) and subsequent softening in demand via lending origination value. 

The two previous instances of YoY avg. national dwelling price declines (FY19, FY23) saw significant decreases in REA listings (-8%, -12%), driving Resi segment revenue and Group EPS (-9%, -8%) declines on half-yearly bases. Melbourne and Sydney avg. house prices typically lead the housing cycle and are both approaching YoY declines as of May '26.

From a buy to a sell

In simple terms, Bell Potter thinks the housing market is weakening, which could hurt REA's earnings more than investors currently expect.

REA (owner of REA Group and its property listing websites) makes a lot of money when homes are bought and sold because agents pay to advertise properties on its platform.

If fewer homes are listed for sale, REA earns less revenue.

The broker's FY26 outlook is largely unchanged. However, FY27 and FY28 earnings are expected to be substantially lower than Bell Potter previously thought.

Based on this guidance, Bell Potter has changed its rating on REA Group shares to a sell (previously buy). 

The broker also updated its 12-month price target to $137 (previously $217). 

From last week's closing price of $158.81, this indicates a further downside of almost 14%. 

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Will the market be able to bounce back from this on Tuesday after returning from the public holiday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 to sink

The Australian share market looks set to sink on Tuesday after a selloff on Wall Street on Friday and a mixed session on Monday. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 86 points or 1% lower. In the United States, the Dow Jones fell 0.15%, but the S&P 500 climbed 0.3% and the Nasdaq pushed 0.85% higher.

Oil prices rise

ASX 200 energy shares Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) could have a good session after oil prices rose overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is up 0.75% to US$91.22 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is up 1.2% to US$94.20 a barrel. This was driven by an escalation in tensions in the Middle East.

REA shares downgraded

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) shares will be in focus today after the team at Bell Potter put out a bearish broker note. According to the note, the broker has downgraded the property listings company's shares all the way from a buy rating to a sell rating with a heavily reduced price target of $137.00 (from $217.00). It said: " We downgrade our recommendation to Sell (prev. Buy). REA currently trades around 28x FY27e P/E, which is a level it has historically only traded at during EPS declines; VA consensus currently anticipates 14% EPS growth in FY27 (BPe: -2%). REA also appears expensive against other ASX classifieds on a FCF growth basis at 1.7x EV/FCFg in FY27e."

Gold price softens

ASX 200 gold shares Newmont Corporation (ASX: NEM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a subdued session after the gold price softened overnight. According to CNBC, the gold futures price is down 0.3% to US$4,352.6 an ounce. Rising oil prices, inflation, and rate hike concerns have weighed on the precious metal.

Buy Eagers shares

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) shares have been given the thumbs up by the team at Bell Potter. This morning, the broker has retained its buy rating with a slightly trimmed price target of $28.00 (from $28.75). It said: "In our view the stock looks reasonable value trading on PE ratios of c.20x and 17x in 2026 and 2027 where the latter is the first full year of the CanadaOne investment (so is the more relevant in our view). We also see the recent trading update at the AGM as effectively "cleansing" the market as the H1 result has now been largely flagged – so there should be no surprises."

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There will always be stories of investors who picked the perfect small-cap ASX stock at the perfect time. But for most people, a more realistic path is much simpler.

It involves investing regularly, owning quality assets, reinvesting dividends, and giving compounding enough time to work.

That may not sound exciting, but it can be extremely powerful.

Start with consistency

The first step is getting money into the market regularly.

This could be $200 a month, $500 a month, or more depending on someone's financial position. The exact amount matters less than the habit.

Regular investing also helps remove some of the pressure of market timing. Investors will buy during strong markets, weak markets, and everything in between. This is known as dollar-cost averaging.

It does not guarantee a profit or protect against losses, but it can make the process easier to stick with.

Own quality businesses

The next step is deciding what to buy.

One approach is to focus on high-quality ASX shares with strong market positions, reliable earnings, and long growth runways. Companies such as Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), and REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) are examples of businesses that have created significant wealth for shareholders over long periods.

Another option is to use exchange traded funds (ETFs). These can provide exposure to hundreds or even thousands of shares in a single trade, which can be helpful for investors who do not want to pick stocks.

The key is diversification. Building wealth should not depend on one company, one sector, or one idea going perfectly.

Let dividends do more work

Dividends can play a role in long-term wealth creation.

Many ASX shares pay dividends, and some also come with franking credits. Investors who do not need the income immediately can reinvest those dividends to buy more shares.

Over time, those extra shares can generate their own dividends. This creates a compounding effect, where returns start producing more returns.

In the early years, the progress can feel slow. But as the portfolio grows, compounding can become much more noticeable.

Time is your friend

The biggest advantage some investors have is time.

If an investor put $500 a month into ASX shares and achieved an average annual return of 10%, they could build a portfolio worth more than $1 million after 30 years.

That return is broadly in line with long-term share market averages, but it is not guaranteed. Some years will be strong, while others will be weak or even negative.

The main thing is staying the course when markets fall. Selling during downturns can interrupt compounding and turn temporary volatility into permanent damage.

Overall, becoming rich from ASX shares is about making sensible decisions repeatedly, staying diversified, and allowing time to do the heavy lifting.

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I think the key is approaching it the right way. Trying to turn $20,000 into $100,000 quickly can push investors towards risky choices, overhyped and speculative stocks, or businesses they do not really understand.

I would rather think about the question through the lens of compounding.

The target is a fivefold return. That sounds ambitious, but it does not require a miracle if the investor has enough time and owns the right types of assets.

What to target

If an investor achieved an average annual return of 9%, a $20,000 investment could grow to $100,000 in roughly 19 years.

That return is not guaranteed. Some years could be excellent, some flat, and some negative. But I think a 9% annual return is a useful long-term assumption for understanding how wealth can be built through ASX shares.

What stands out to me is that the investor does not need to find a stock that rises fivefold next year.

They need a sensible return, repeated over a long period.

That is the part of investing that often gets overlooked. Wealth is not only built by spotting one spectacular winner. It can also come from owning quality businesses, reinvesting returns, and giving the market enough time to work.

What I'd buy

If I were trying to turn $20,000 into $100,000, I would focus on quality and growth.

That could include a broad ASX exchange-traded fund (ETF) for simple market exposure, such as the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) or the iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF (ASX: IVV). This would give investors exposure to a wide range of Australian and US stocks in one investment.

But I would also want exposure to individual businesses that could grow earnings at a good rate over time.

For example, REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) has one of the strongest digital platforms in Australia through realestate.com.au. Its market position offers several avenues for growth through premium listings, data, agent tools, property insights, and finance leads.

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) is another type of long-term compounder I like. It has exposure to asset management, infrastructure, commodities, private capital, and global markets. Its earnings can move around, but its ability to adapt has been a major strength over time.

I would also look at businesses with strong brands and global opportunities. Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) is a good example. It has built a premium appliance brand with growth potential across coffee and kitchen products, as well as international markets.

Patience is the hard part

The biggest challenge is not the calculation. It is staying invested.

A 19-year journey will almost certainly include market sell-offs, recessions, disappointing company updates, and periods where investors feel like nothing is happening.

That is normal. The danger is giving up too early, selling quality shares during weak periods, or constantly jumping between ideas in search of faster returns.

If the investment case remains intact, I think time can be a powerful advantage.

Foolish Takeaway

Turning $20,000 into $100,000 with ASX shares is possible, but I think investors need the right mindset.

The goal is not to force a quick fivefold return. It is to own assets that can compound steadily and give them enough time to grow.

A 9% annual return could get the job done in roughly 19 years. That may not sound exciting at first, but I think that is the point. Successful investing often looks ordinary in the early years before the results become impressive later on.

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The ASX 200 spent the entire session in red territory, and ended up closing with a 0.057% loss. That drags the index down to 8,724.4 points.

This rather uninspiring Tuesday session for the local markets comes after a more positive start to the American trading week up on the US markets last night.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) had a wild ride, but managed to pull off a win, gaining 0.091%.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) was a little more decisive, rising 0.42%.

But let's return to the ASX boards now and take stock of what the different ASX sectors were up to amid today's challenging trading conditions.

Winners and losers

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They already have strong positions today, and they still have ways to become more valuable over time.

That is the combination I like. I am not looking for a quick trade or a one-year bounce. I am looking for businesses that can keep widening their advantage, reinvest well, and reward patient investors over a decade.

Two ASX 200 shares I think could beat the market over the next 10 years are named in this article.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

Wesfarmers is one ASX 200 share I would be happy to buy and hold for the next decade.

The group is best known for Bunnings. Its brand, scale, trade exposure, store network, and product range give it an enviable position in home improvement.

But I think the wider Wesfarmers group is what makes the investment case more interesting.

Kmart has become a powerful value retail business at a time when many households are still looking carefully at price. Officeworks gives the group exposure to work, study, technology, and business needs. Priceline and the broader health division add another long-term avenue, while OnePass and data-led retail initiatives could help the group build deeper customer relationships across its brands.

Wesfarmers also has balance sheet flexibility and a long record of disciplined capital allocation. That can be important over a 10-year period because opportunities will not always arrive in a neat, straight line. I like businesses that can invest through the cycle, make acquisitions when the price is right, and step back when the numbers do not stack up.

The valuation can be demanding sometimes, and retail conditions can still weaken. But I think Wesfarmers has the quality, brands, and management discipline to keep creating value well beyond the next result.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

REA Group is another ASX 200 share I think could beat the market over the long term.

The company owns realestate.com.au, and I think it is one of the strongest digital platforms in Australia.

The reason I like REA is that its platform sits at the centre of a very important decision: buying, selling, or renting property.

That gives it a powerful position. Buyers and renters want to search where the listings are. Agents and sellers want to advertise where the audience is. Advertisers, lenders, and property-related service providers also want access to that audience.

REA's recent quarterly update showed how strong that audience remains. The company reported record Australian audiences in the March quarter, with 12.9 million average monthly visitors. It also noted that realestate.com.au attracts and engages buyers for 9 in 10 properties that sell on its platform.

But I do not think investors need to get lost in the numbers. The key point is simple: REA has a very hard-to-replicate position in Australian property.

I also think the business has more growth options than just charging more for listings. Premium products, data, seller leads, agent tools, property insights, financial services, and AI-enhanced search could all help increase the value of the platform over time.

The housing market can be uneven, and REA also often trades on a premium valuation. But I think great platform businesses can deserve premium valuations as their competitive position continues to strengthen.

Foolish Takeaway

A decade is a long time in the share market.

There will be weak markets, valuation resets, earnings disappointments, and plenty of moments when investors question even the best businesses.

But that is also why I like focusing on companies with strong foundations and multiple ways to grow. Wesfarmers and REA do not need one single theme to go perfectly right. They have built advantages that can keep working across different market conditions.

For patient investors, I think both ASX 200 shares have the quality to deliver market-beating returns over the next 10 years.

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But it is not the end of the road. In fact, it can be the point where better habits, clearer priorities, and a long-term investment plan start to make a real difference.

If I were in that position, I would not try to get rich quickly. I would follow principles often associated with Warren Buffett: spend less than I earn, invest consistently, focus on quality, and let compounding work over time.

Start with the savings habit

The first step would be to create room for regular investing.

That might mean cutting unnecessary expenses, avoiding lifestyle creep, or directing pay rises and bonuses straight into investments. The amount does not need to be huge at the start.

What matters most is building the habit.

An investor who can put $500 a month into the share market is putting $6,000 a year to work. Over 20 years, that is $120,000 of contributions before any investment returns are included.

Once the habit is established, the numbers can become more powerful.

Invest like a business owner

Warren Buffett does not treat shares as flashing prices on a screen. He thinks like a business owner.

That is a useful mindset for anyone starting at 40. Instead of chasing hot tips, the focus should be on owning quality businesses with strong brands, durable earnings, and the ability to grow over many years.

On the ASX, that could mean looking at high-quality companies such as Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA), or Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG).

It could also mean using broad-based ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) to build instant diversification. This can reduce the risk of relying too heavily on one company or sector.

Let compounding do the heavy lifting

The real magic comes from staying invested.

If an investor put $500 a month into the share market and achieved an average annual return of 10%, they could build a portfolio worth more than $360,000 after 20 years.

That return is broadly in line with long-term share market averages, but it is not guaranteed. Some years will be strong, while others could disappoint.

The key is to keep going through the cycle. Selling in a panic after market falls can interrupt compounding just when future returns may become more attractive.

Foolish takeaway

Starting at 40 still leaves plenty of time.

An investor may have 20, 25, or even 30 years to build wealth before and during retirement. That is long enough for regular contributions and reinvested dividends to make a meaningful difference.

The Buffett approach is not exciting in the short term. It is built on patience, discipline, and sensible decisions repeated again and again.

For someone with no savings at 40, that may be just what is needed.

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Diversification is important, but there is also a point where a portfolio can become so crowded that the best ideas barely move the needle.

If I were aiming for $1 million in retirement using ASX 200 shares, I would keep the plan simple. I would try to own around 10 high-quality businesses, invest regularly, reinvest dividends, and give compounding as much time as possible.

Where to start

Let's say an investor starts with $10,000 and adds $500 a month.

If that portfolio returned an average of 9% per annum, it could grow to more than $1 million in around 30 years.

That return is not guaranteed. Share markets do not move in a straight line, and some years can be painful. But I think the example shows why time, consistency, and reinvestment are so powerful.

The investor does not need to find the next tiny stock that rises 20-fold. They need a sensible plan and the discipline to keep going through different market conditions.

Why just 10 ASX 200 shares?

I would not want my retirement plan to depend on one or two companies. That is too much single-stock risk.

But I also do not think I need to own every company on the ASX.

Owning 10 carefully selected ASX 200 shares could give exposure to different sectors, earnings drivers, and growth opportunities without making the portfolio too diluted.

For example, a portfolio could include Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) for banking quality and fully franked dividends, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) for global financial exposure, BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) for resources and copper, and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) for retail and industrial strength.

I would also want healthcare exposure through ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) and CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), digital infrastructure through Goodman Group (ASX: GMG), property platform exposure through REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA), enterprise software through TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE), and global technology through WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC).

That is not a perfect list for every investor. But it shows the sort of balance I would want.

What I'd look for

The share price is only one part of the decision.

If I were building a retirement portfolio, I would care more about the quality of the business than whether the stock looks cheap on the day I buy it.

I would want companies with strong competitive positions, capable management, durable demand, and the ability to keep reinvesting for growth.

Dividends would also matter. Over decades, reinvested dividends can make a huge difference. Fully franked income from some ASX 200 shares can also be useful, depending on an investor's tax situation.

But I would not build the whole portfolio around yield. A retirement portfolio still needs growth.

Staying the course

The hardest part of this plan would not be choosing the 10 shares. It would be holding them through market falls.

Over 30 years, there will almost certainly be recessions, interest rate scares, earnings disappointments, commodity sell-offs, and company-specific problems.

That is normal. I would review the portfolio regularly, but I would not want to trade it constantly. The aim would be to own strong businesses for long enough that their earnings, dividends, and reinvestment have time to compound.

Foolish takeaway

A $1 million retirement portfolio can sound like a distant target, but it becomes more realistic when the plan is broken down.

I would start with quality, keep the portfolio focused, add money consistently, and let time do its work.

Ten ASX 200 shares will not remove every risk. But if they are chosen carefully and held patiently, I think they could form the backbone of a portfolio capable of building serious retirement wealth.

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They also tend to operate in areas where demand is likely to grow, regardless of short-term economic noise.

Two ASX 200 shares that could fit that description are listed below. Here's why they could be top buy and hold picks:

Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME)

The first ASX 200 share to look at is Pro Medicus.

It is arguably one of the highest-quality technology companies on the Australian share market, providing medical imaging software through its Visage platform, which is used by hospitals, radiology groups, and healthcare networks.

Medical imaging is becoming increasingly important to modern healthcare. Scans are used across diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring, and specialist care. As imaging volumes grow, healthcare providers need software that can handle enormous amounts of data quickly and reliably. This is happening while many healthcare systems are battling a shortage of radiologists.

This is where Pro Medicus stands out. Its platform is designed for speed, scale, and performance, which matters when clinicians are working with large imaging files and time-sensitive workflows.

Pro Medicus shares often trade on a demanding valuation, so investors should expect volatility if expectations shift. But mission-critical software, growing healthcare data, and a global opportunity give the company a powerful long-term position.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

Another ASX 200 share that could dominate over the next decade is REA Group.

REA is best known as the owner of realestate.com.au, which puts it at the centre of Australia's property search process.

For buyers, it is often the first place to look. For sellers and agents, it is one of the most important places to be seen. That creates a strong network effect that is difficult for rivals to break.

This is important because property is a high-value transaction. Agents and vendors have a strong incentive to use the platform that gives listings the best chance of reaching serious buyers. That helps support REA's pricing power and product expansion over time.

The company also has opportunities beyond standard listings. Data, premium advertising products, financial services, and offshore markets can all add to its growth runway.

Housing markets will move through cycles, and listing volumes can soften when conditions are weak. But REA has shown it can remain highly profitable through different property environments.

So, with a dominant platform, deep customer relationships, and room to keep expanding its role in the property ecosystem, REA could remain one of the ASX 200's great compounders over the next decade.

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The five shares in this article all have strong long-term growth potential in my view. 

They are not risk-free, and some trade on high expectations, but I think each could be worth buying next month. Here's why I like them.

Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)

Megaport is one ASX 200 growth share I would buy for exposure to digital infrastructure.

The company has long provided network-as-a-service technology, helping businesses connect more flexibly to cloud providers, data centres, and digital services.

But the story has become more interesting since its acquisition of Latitude.sh, which added compute and storage capabilities.

Since completion, Megaport has announced several large contracts through Latitude.sh across GPU, CPU, network, and storage services. That is one reason investors have become more bullish.

There is still execution risk, and the business needs to keep proving the opportunity. But if demand for AI, cloud, and data-heavy workloads keeps growing, I think Megaport could become a much more valuable platform.

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL)

Aristocrat Leisure is another ASX 200 growth share I rate highly.

The company is best known for gaming machines, but it has also built a meaningful digital gaming business. That gives it exposure to both land-based gaming and mobile entertainment.

What I like about Aristocrat is its product development strength. In gaming, great content can travel across markets and keep generating revenue for a long time.

The company also has financial strength, which gives it room to invest, acquire, and return capital when appropriate.

There are regulatory and consumer risks with this business, so it will not suit every investor. But as a global gaming technology company, I think Aristocrat remains one of the higher-quality growth options on the ASX.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)

TechnologyOne is the kind of growth share that doesn't get the headlines it deserves.

The company provides enterprise software to governments, universities, councils, and large organisations. These customers need reliable systems for finance, payroll, asset management, student administration, and other important operations.

That makes the software sticky.

I like the recurring revenue, the long customer relationships, and the company's record of steady execution. The UK opportunity also gives TechnologyOne another growth lever if it can keep building momentum there.

The valuation can be demanding, but quality software businesses often are.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

REA Group is one of the strongest platform businesses on the ASX.

Its realestate.com.au platform benefits from a powerful network effect. Buyers and renters search where the listings are, while agents and sellers want to advertise where the audience is.

That loop gives the business a strong position in Australian property.

I also think REA has plenty of ways to grow beyond basic listings. Premium products, data, agent tools, property insights, and finance leads can all add value over time.

The housing market can be uneven, but I think REA's competitive position remains very hard to replicate.

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG)

A final ASX 200 growth share I would buy next month is Sigma Healthcare.

I think it has become a much more attractive investment opportunity since merging with Chemist Warehouse.

The combined business has exposure to pharmacy retail, healthcare distribution, wellness products, and repeat-purchase consumer health needs.

I like that mix. Healthcare retail can be more resilient than many discretionary categories, while Chemist Warehouse gives the group a powerful brand and a large store network.

If management can execute well, I think Sigma could become a much larger and more valuable healthcare retail business over time.

Foolish takeaway

I think these five ASX 200 growth shares offer a lot for investors to like heading into June.

They are exposed to different areas of the market, from digital infrastructure and software to property, gaming, and healthcare retail. That gives the list a broader feel than simply backing one growth theme.

What stands out to me is the quality of the opportunities. Each business has a clear path to becoming more valuable over time if management keeps executing well. For patient investors, I think that makes them worth considering next month and well beyond it.

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But I am not looking for perfect conditions. I am looking for strong businesses where the market's confidence has weakened, but the long-term opportunity still looks attractive.

Three ASX shares I think fit that idea are named in this article.

CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL)

CSL has been a difficult share to own in recent years and is down 60% over the past 12 months.

For a long time, it was treated as one of the ASX's simplest long-term compounders. The business had a strong record, global scale, and exposure to healthcare markets that could grow over time.

That story has become more complicated. The market has lost confidence, the outlook has been challenged, and investors are no longer willing to give CSL the same benefit of the doubt.

I think that is why the stock is worth watching. CSL is still a global healthcare business with leading positions across plasma therapies, vaccines, and specialist medicines. Its problems do not look like the end of the company's competitive position to me. They look more like a difficult period where margins, growth expectations, and investor trust all need to be rebuilt.

That rebuild may take years, so I do not think investors should expect a quick turnaround.

But I like the risk/reward more now than I did when expectations were much higher. The dividend yield has also become more appealing, which can help patient investors wait while management works through the next stage of the business.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

REA Group is another ASX share I would be happy to buy during a period of weaker sentiment. Its shares are down over 40% from their high.

The company owns Australia's dominant digital property platform, realestate.com.au. That is a very valuable position.

Property buyers want to go where the listings are. Agents want to advertise where the buyers are. Sellers want their homes seen by the largest possible audience. That creates a powerful network effect.

I think REA has several ways to keep growing over time. Premium listings can become more valuable, agents can use more data and digital tools, and consumers can be served across more parts of the property journey.

The business can also benefit from artificial intelligence over time. Better search, more useful property insights, improved valuation tools, and smarter agent products could all make the platform more valuable.

Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL)

Down over 40% from its high, Netwealth is one of my preferred wealth platform shares.

The business benefits from a long-term change in financial advice. Advisers need better technology, more efficient administration, managed accounts, portfolio reporting, and tools that help them serve clients at scale.

Netwealth has built a strong reputation with advisers, and that can be hard to replicate.

What I like most is the scalability of the model. Once funds are on the platform, additional growth can support margins over time, provided the business continues to invest wisely and maintains service quality.

Competition is the risk. Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB), large institutions, and other platforms are all fighting for adviser flows. Valuation can also be demanding when the market is excited about platform growth.

But I think Netwealth remains a high-quality business in a sector with strong long-term tailwinds.

Foolish Takeaway

Market caution can be frustrating, but it can also be useful.

It gives investors time to look beyond the next result and ask a better question: Which businesses could still be stronger in five or 10 years?

I do not think any of these ASX shares will be smooth performers. But I like buying quality when the market is still debating the outlook. That is often where patient investors can find their edge.

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The two ASX 200 shares in this article are both down around 40%. That does not make them risk-free, but I think their long-term growth opportunities remain compelling.

Here's why I think they could be worth a closer look today.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

REA Group shares are down around 40% from their 52-week high.

That is a big fall for one of the highest-quality digital businesses on the ASX. But I think the underlying investment case remains attractive.

REA owns realestate.com.au, Australia's dominant property platform. Its strength comes from the network effect between buyers, renters, sellers, agents, developers, advertisers, and lenders.

Property buyers want to search where the most listings are. Agents want to advertise where the most serious buyers are. That creates a powerful loop that can be difficult for competitors to break.

You only need to look at its third-quarter results to see that the platform is still attracting huge audiences. REA reported record Australian audiences in the March quarter, with 12.9 million average monthly visitors and 150 million average monthly visits.

I like REA because it can grow in several ways over time. It can increase the value of property listings through premium products, help agents use more data and insights, deepen its mortgage and financial services opportunity, and improve the consumer experience with better digital tools.

Artificial intelligence could also help REA build better search, richer property insights, smarter agent tools, and more useful experiences for buyers and sellers.

The main risk is valuation. REA shares have rarely been cheap, and the property market can still affect listings and sentiment. But a 40% fall makes the equation more interesting for patient investors.

SiteMinder Ltd (ASX: SDR)

SiteMinder shares have fallen around 40% over the past 12 months.

This is a very different business from REA, but I think the long-term idea is also attractive.

SiteMinder provides hotel commerce technology. Its platform helps hotels manage bookings, distribution channels, room rates, inventory, and revenue opportunities across a fragmented travel ecosystem.

Hotels need to sell rooms across multiple channels at the right price while avoiding mistakes such as overbooking or pricing errors. That becomes more complicated as online travel agents, direct bookings, metasearch, wholesalers, and emerging AI-driven channels all play a role.

SiteMinder sits in the middle of that complexity, and stands to benefit as more channels, more dynamic pricing, and more automation increase the need for reliable software that keeps inventory and pricing synchronised.

That does not make SiteMinder risk-free. The company still needs to keep executing on its strategy and delivering profitable growth.

But after a 40% share price fall, I think the risk-reward balance looks more attractive than it did.

Foolish Takeaway

Investing $1,000 into either of these ASX 200 shares will not suit everyone. REA and SiteMinder are growth-focused businesses, and both can remain volatile if investors become more cautious.

But I think both have strong long-term characteristics. REA has a dominant property platform with multiple ways to increase customer value, while SiteMinder is gaining a growing role in the global hotel technology stack.

A 40% fall does not guarantee a rebound, but it does create a better entry point for investors willing to look past short-term share price pain and focus on what these businesses could become over the next five to 10 years.

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Plenty will change between now and 2036. Interest rates will move, economic cycles will turn, and investors will fall in and out of love with different sectors.

That is why I think it makes sense to focus on S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares with strong positions, useful products, and room to keep growing.

Three that I would be happy to buy and hold for the next decade are named in this article.

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

REA Group is one of the most powerful digital businesses on the ASX.

Its main asset, realestate.com.au, sits at the centre of Australia's property search market. That gives the company a valuable position in a market that attracts huge attention from buyers, renters, sellers, agents, and advertisers.

I think the strength of REA is that property search is highly concentrated.

When Australians want to see what is for sale or rent, they often start with the largest platforms. Agents then want to list where the audience is. That creates a loop that helps protect REA's market position.

Over the next decade, I think REA can keep growing by doing more for agents, consumers, and advertisers. Listings are only part of the opportunity. Data, premium marketing, property insights, finance leads, and digital tools could all help the business become more valuable.

The share price will still move with the property cycle, but I think the platform itself is exactly the kind of asset I would want to own until 2036.

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG)

Goodman Group is another ASX 200 share I think could be much bigger in 10 years.

The company owns, develops, and manages industrial property around the world. Its assets are used for logistics, warehousing, e-commerce, supply chains, and, increasingly, data centres.

I like Goodman because it is tied to the physical side of several major trends.

Online shopping needs fulfilment space. Businesses want more efficient supply chains. Data centres need well-located sites with power access. These are not short-term fads. They are structural changes in how goods move and how digital infrastructure is built.

Goodman has also shown a willingness to recycle capital and focus on higher-value opportunities. That discipline is important in property, where excessive debt or poor development decisions can quickly erode returns.

The valuation can look expensive, and interest rates will remain a factor. But I think Goodman's asset base, development pipeline, and data centre opportunity make it one of the more attractive long-term growth stories on the ASX.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

Xero gives investors exposure to the digital backbone of small businesses.

The company started with cloud accounting, but its opportunity is broader than that. Small businesses need help with invoices, payments, payroll, tax, cash flow, reporting, and decision-making. Xero can bring more of those tools into one platform.

That is powerful because small business owners are usually time-poor. Software that saves time, reduces admin, and gives clearer financial information can become very hard to replace.

I also like Xero's global opportunity. Australia and New Zealand are strong markets, but the UK and US could provide meaningful growth over the next decade if management executes well.

Artificial intelligence could also make the platform more useful. Accounting and finance involve repetitive tasks, data entry, reconciliation, and reporting. If Xero can automate more of that work, the product should become even more valuable to customers.

Foolish Takeaway

I think REA Group, Goodman, and Xero have the right ingredients for a 10-year holding period.

They are already strong businesses, but their best years may not be behind them.

REA can keep building around property search, Goodman can benefit from logistics and data infrastructure demand, and Xero can become more central to how small businesses manage their finances.

There will be weaker periods along the way. But if I were building a portfolio for 2036, these are three ASX 200 shares I would be very happy to own.

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But I think it becomes far more achievable when investors stop thinking about the full amount and start thinking about the process.

The goal is not to find one perfect share. It is to build a habit, choose quality assets, and give compounding enough time to work.

Here is how I would approach it.

Start with a simple core

The first step is to build a core holding.

For many investors, I think that could mean starting with a broad exchange-traded fund (ETF) such as the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS), iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF (ASX: IVV), or Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS).

These ETFs can provide instant diversification across many companies, sectors, and geographies.

That is useful because beginners do not need to decide immediately whether a bank, miner, retailer, healthcare stock, or technology company will be the best performer.

They can own a broad basket and let the market do some of the work.

I would not overcomplicate this stage. A simple ETF core can give the portfolio a strong foundation while the investor keeps learning.

Add quality ASX shares over time

Once the core is in place, I would start adding individual ASX shares.

This is where investors can tilt the portfolio toward businesses they want to own for many years.

For me, the focus would be on quality. That means strong market positions, sensible balance sheets, reliable earnings, and long growth runways.

Examples could include companies such as Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA), or Goodman Group (ASX: GMG).

I would not rush to buy everything at once.

A $150,000 portfolio can be built piece by piece. Buying periodically also reduces the pressure of trying to time the market perfectly.

Some purchases will look early. Some will look well timed. Over a decade, the bigger driver is usually whether the investor kept buying quality assets and stayed invested.

Reinvest the income

Dividends can make a big difference.

At first, they may not feel very exciting. A small portfolio might only generate a few dollars or a few hundred dollars of income each year.

But reinvested dividends can help buy more shares, which can then generate more dividends in future years.

That is one reason I like ASX shares for long-term wealth building. Many Australian companies have a strong dividend culture, and reinvesting those payments can quietly add to compounding.

Let the portfolio mature

A $150,000 portfolio will not be built overnight unless someone already has a large amount of capital.

But regular investing can get the job done.

For example, investing $500 a month at an average annual return of 9% would grow to around $150,000 in just over 13 years. That return is not guaranteed, and markets will not move in a straight line.

Still, the maths shows why consistency is so powerful.

The key is to keep going through good markets and bad ones.

Foolish Takeaway

I think building a $150,000 ASX portfolio is less about doing something dramatic and more about repeating a sensible plan.

Start with a diversified core, add quality ASX shares over time, reinvest the income, and let compounding build momentum.

There will be pullbacks, bad headlines, and moments when cash feels safer. But investors who keep buying good assets through those periods give themselves a real chance of turning a modest starting point into a meaningful portfolio.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down 2.5% year to date. 

However the soft start to the year has created value opportunities across the market. 

Many of these opportunities are in the travel, healthcare and technology sectors, which have struggled so far this year. 

With that in mind, here are five ASX shares that could be set to bounce back. 

Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)

Australia's largest airline has unsurprisingly struggled in 2026. 

Headwinds like spiked oil prices and global conflict have weighed heavily on travel shares. 

Additionally, interest rate hikes and inflation have put pressure on household spending. 

Despite these headwinds, there is reason to be optimistic long-term for this blue-chip ASX stock. 

TradingView data shows the current share price could be overestimating these headwinds, as the average analyst rating has a one year price target of $11.04 on these ASX shares. 

This indicates an upside potential of 30% for Qantas shares. 

Life360 Inc (ASX: 360)

Life360 is a United States-based software development company. The company's core product is a private family and friends social networking app that allows users to communicate and share their locations.

Its share price is down 44% year to date. 

However this could be another buy-low opportunity. 

Despite the recent share price softness, the company recently reported revenue growth of 38%, advertising revenue growth of 329% and operating cash flow increase of 42% year-over-year.

As the Motley Fool's Tristan Harrison reported yesterday, the average price target according to CMC Invest, is $30.52 on these ASX shares. 

This indicates an upside potential of roughly 66% in the next 12 months. 

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA)

REA Group has been another online classified stock caught in the crosshairs of AI disruption fears.

Its share price is down 11% this year but has shown signs of a rebound already. 

Bell Potter believes this rebound can continue into the second half of the year. 

The broker has an updated price target of $217 on these ASX shares, indicating an upside potential of 32%. 

ResMed CDI (ASX: RMD)

Moving attention to the healthcare sector, Resmed shares have been heavily sold off in 2026. 

The global leader in sleep technology has seen its share price tumble 22% year to date. 

However it has recently been attracting plenty of attention as a buy-low candidate. 

Recently, the team at Morgans placed a price target of $41.72 on these ASX shares after quarterly results.

This price target indicates an upside potential of 48% from current levels. 

Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH)

Cochlear shares crashed earlier this year after the ASX healthcare company downgraded its FY26 earnings guidance. 

At the time of writing, they are down 65% in 2026, making them some of the worst performing ASX 200 shares this year. 

For investors playing the long game, the current price might be too good to ignore, as Cochlear shares peaked at more than $330 in 2024, and currently sit at $93 per share. 

16 analyst forecasts via TradingView place fair value at around $130 per share, roughly 39% higher than current levels. 

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