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Aaron Bell

Aaron Bell began writing for Motley Fool in 2024. Aaron is a finance journalist with a knack for breaking down complex topics into digestible content for the everyday punter. Aaron is passionate about investing and contributing to a healthy dialogue around personal finance, particularly as more Australians look to the share market to build wealth.

Recent Articles

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ETFs

How are these newly listed ASX ETFs performing?

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Do you have any of these funds in your portfolio?

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52-Week Lows

This ASX 200 share crashed 6% yesterday – time to buy the dip?

| Aaron Bell

Is this struggling insurance company a buy-low?

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Earnings Results

Are Nick Scali and Northern Star Resources shares a buy, hold or sell before earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

What should investors expect this earnings season?

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ETFs

Investment themes investors should be watching closely – Expert

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Themes investors should be paying attention to.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares right now

| Aaron Bell

These dividend shares are growing.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp or QBE shares a better buy after yesterday's sell-off?

| Aaron Bell

Which insurer is a better buy?

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Small Cap Shares

Two exciting ASX small caps to watch according to brokers

| Aaron Bell

Two small caps to keep an eye on.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to target with exposure outside the US and Australia

| Aaron Bell

Looking to diversify? Here are three funds to consider.

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REITs

Broker tips 16% upside for this ASX REIT

| Aaron Bell

This REIT, which owns service stations and retail assets, could be positioned for growth in 2026.

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Materials Shares

Is this ASX materials stock still a buy after rising 50% in the last year?

| Aaron Bell

Can this explosive materials stock keep charging higher?

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Energy Shares

Is there any more upside for Whitehaven Coal shares according to Ord Minnett?

| Aaron Bell

Here's what experts are tipping in the short-term.

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ETFs

With global valuations stretched here are 3 great income ASX ETFs

| Aaron Bell

Expecting a flat ASX 200 this year?

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Industrials Shares

Why investors should snap up this ASX industrials stock before 20 February

| Aaron Bell

Let's find out why one leading expert thinks this stock is undervalued.

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Earnings Results

Earnings preview: How do experts rate these blue-chip ASX stocks reporting this week?

| Aaron Bell

Which of these blue-chips is a buy?

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Broker Notes

Are Origin Energy shares a buy, hold or sell before earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

What can investors expect this earnings season?

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Healthcare Shares

Two booming ASX healthcare stocks investors should be buying the dip on

| Aaron Bell

Is this a buy the dip opportunity?

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Blue Chip Shares

Which ASX shares benefit from a stronger AUD?

| Aaron Bell

Where should investors look with a strengthening AUD?

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REITs

Why 2026 could be the year of the REIT rebound

| Aaron Bell

The case for REITs in 2026.

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ETFs

Harness momentum with this new ASX ETF

| Aaron Bell

Here's what you need to know about the newest ASX ETF from Betashares.

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Resources Shares

Why 2026 will be the year of ASX resources and commodities – Expert

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to these sectors?

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs are already up between 11% and 21% in 2026!

| Aaron Bell

Do you have these funds in your portfolio?

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Earnings Results

What can investors expect from ResMed, Cochlear and CSL shares this reporting season?

| Aaron Bell

Here's updated analysis on three of Australia's largest healthcare stocks.

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Earnings Results

Are these ASX REITs a buy, hold or sell this earnings season?

| Aaron Bell

Here's what brokers are saying about these REITs

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is this ASX consumer discretionary stock a buy after yesterday's crash?

| Aaron Bell

After yesterday's 5% fall, what is Bell Potter's outlook?

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX healthcare stock is a speculative buy

| Aaron Bell

This ASX healthcare stock has plenty of upside according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Are these 2 ASX healthcare shares a buying opportunity after yesterday's crash?

| Aaron Bell

ASX healthcare shares have faced headwinds in recent months, but these two could be undervalued.

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Blue Chip Shares

How much could a $10,000 investment in these ASX 200 stocks be worth if they hit 12 month targets?

| Aaron Bell

Is now the ideal time to buy these beaten down ASX 200 stocks?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to target following the RBA interest rate hike

| Aaron Bell

Should you target these ASX ETFs right now?

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-caps tipped to climb in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Two small-caps worth watching this year.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy this ASX utilities stock before it explodes?

| Aaron Bell

One broker has an optimistic price target on this All Ords stock.

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ESG

3 of the most popular ethical/ESG ASX ETFs in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Do you have ESG exposure in your portfolio?

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Materials Shares

The growing case for critical minerals – Expert

| Aaron Bell

New research from Betashares shows the growing demand for critical minerals amidst Australia's strategic repositioning.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-caps with big upside to target in February

| Aaron Bell

Watch out for these small-caps this month.

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Industrials Shares

Bell Potter tips 13% upside for this ASX 200 industrials stock

| Aaron Bell

Despite short term headwinds, there could be upside for this ASX 200 stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Top broker weighs in after Graincorp shares plummet 14%

| Aaron Bell

Are these shares a buy, hold or sell after Monday's poor result?

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX materials stock tumble after reporting record profits?

| Aaron Bell

After posting strong results, is this miner a buy, hold or sell?

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AI Stocks

The high flying ASX small-cap AI stock you need to pay attention to!

| Aaron Bell

This AI stock is a must watch.

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Share Market News

Is AI a real threat to CAR Group and REA Group shares?

| Aaron Bell

An expert has weighed in on big questions that need answering this earnings season.

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Energy Shares

Why it's time to sell Whitehaven Coal shares – Expert

| Aaron Bell

This coal miner may have hit its peak.

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Healthcare Shares

This broker just upgraded this ASX healthcare stock and is predicting 30% upside

| Aaron Bell

A new collaboration has sparked interest in this healthcare stock.

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