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Bronwyn Allen

Bronwyn has 28 years of experience in journalism, copywriting, and media relations. She began her career as a reporter with News Corporation in Sydney in 1997. She later worked for two real estate corporations in communications and PR roles, then started her own freelance copywriting and publicity business. A keen shares investor, Bronwyn joined the Motley Fool Australia team as a copy editor and writer in June 2021.

Recent Articles

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Materials Shares

Experts call time on these rip-snorting ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 ASX 200 mining stocks have risen by 160% and 230%, respectively, over the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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Materials Shares

ASX silver shares streak higher as silver price nears US$100

| Bronwyn Allen

Silver and other precious metals hit new record prices today.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in GDX ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you invested in the VanEck Gold Miners AUD ETF?

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Gold

ASX gold shares go crazy as gold price rips toward US$5,000 on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price hit a new record of US$4,958 per ounce in early afternoon trading.

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Earnings Results

Alcoa shares dip despite 25% earnings boost in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

On the back of a strongly rising aluminium price, Alcoa also doubled its EBITDA in the fourth quarter of FY25.

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ETFs

IVV, VGS, VAS: Which ASX ETF produced the better returns in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

These 3 ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are among the biggest by market cap on the Australian share market today.

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Materials Shares

Lynas, South32, Liontown: Can these surging shares go higher?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the latest expert ratings and price targets.

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Energy Shares

Which ASX 200 coal share is this fundie buying more of?

| Bronwyn Allen

And should you buy it, too?

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining share up 93% in six months?

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says the tailwinds include rising commodities, strategic decisions, and new capital flows into hard assets.

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Energy Shares

Best 3 ASX 200 uranium shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Uranium shares flourished as nations adopted policies for locally-produced nuclear power.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops as lower unemployment raises the risk of an interest rate hike

| Bronwyn Allen

New jobs data has enhanced fears of an interest rate hike to quell resurgent inflation.

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ETFs

Astronomical returns: Best 6 ASX ETFs holding international shares for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX ETFs delivered astronomical total returns of between 81% and 156% last year.

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Dividend Investing

Own VTS ETF? It's a great day for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

This exchange-traded fund seeks to mirror the performance of the entire US stock market.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that returned 31% to 93% in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Have you considered any of these high flying ASX ETFs for your portfolio?

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ETFs

6 best-performing ASX ETFs holding Aussie shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX ETFS produced the best returns of the 423 exchange-traded funds listed in Australia today.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX All Ords shares tripled in value last year. Can they keep going?

| Bronwyn Allen

Both of these ASX shares more than tripled their market capitalisations in 2025.

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Gold

Considering ASX small-cap gold shares? Expert advice on how to decide

| Bronwyn Allen

Warwick Grigor, an analyst at mining investment specialists Far East Capital, suggests a 3-step process to start.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate 2 ASX All Ords rippers of 2025: Is their phenomenal run over?

| Bronwyn Allen

Both of these ASX shares more than tripled in value last year.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 gold shares to buy and 1 to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

After exceptional share price growth for 2 years, experts say investors need to choose their gold stocks carefully.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 materials was the best sector of 2025 but it's time to sell these 3 shares: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley has just updated its ratings and 12-month price targets on 3 ASX 200 mining shares.

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Share Market News

Gold, silver hit new highs as US punishes Europe with tariffs over Greenland stance

| Bronwyn Allen

The United States wants to buy Greenland for security purposes.

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Dividend Investing

Own MNRS or ARMR ETFs? Here's why it's a big day for you

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares will pay its ASX ETF dividends today.

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Dividend Investing

Own IOZ or ISO ETFs? It's dividend payday for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much you will receive today.

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Dividend Investing

Vanguard will pay ASX ETF dividends today

| Bronwyn Allen

Invested in ASX VAS or other Vanguard ETFs? Here's how much you will receive today.

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 materials sector outperforms as mining shares continue their ascent

| Bronwyn Allen

Plenty of ASX 200 mining shares hit multi-year highs last week amid continually rising commodity values.

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Best Shares

4 ASX 300 shares that ripped 100% or more in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 300 Index rose 7.17% and delivered a total return, including dividends, of 10.66% in 2025.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs that delivered triple-digit returns in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow.

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Broker Notes

BHP vs. Fortescue shares: Goldman Sachs says 1 will rip and 1 will dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs upgraded its 12-month share price forecasts for BHP and Fortescue shares this week.

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Resources Shares

Brokers issue new price targets on soaring ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining shares BHP, PLS Group, South32, and many others hit multi-year highs this week.

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ETFs

Morgan Stanley tips 12% upside for US stocks in 2026. Here are 3 ASX ETFs offering exposure

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley thinks there is more growth for US stocks to come in 2026. Here are 3 ASX…

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Share Market News

Own DTEC or SEMI ETFs? Here's why it's a big day for you

| Bronwyn Allen

Show us the money!

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in WIRE ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

This copper-focused ETF invests in mining companies all over the world, including several ASX stocks.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares that doubled in value in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 rose by 6.8% in 2025, but as always, there were stocks that outperformed.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares vs. BHP: Which delivered superior returns in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the 12-month returns of the two biggest ASX 200 mining shares, BHP and Fortescue.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs reveals 2026 predictions for S&P 500 and other global markets

| Bronwyn Allen

What's the outlook?

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Share Market News

Top 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the worst performing sector, as demonstrated by the comparatively mild price growth of the top 3 stocks.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares led their sectors last year. Are they still good buys?

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks had the strongest capital growth within their sectors in 2025. Experts reveal their ratings for 2026.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that returned 32% to 64% in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX exchange-traded funds delivered outstanding returns for investors last year.

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ETFs

Own IOO ETF? Here's what happened with your investment in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

IOO ETF provides Aussies with an easy way of investing in large-cap stocks all over the world.

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