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Ken Hall

Ken is a big believer in the power of dividends in building a strong financial future. He has a keen interest in economics and the power of markets in driving change in the world. In his spare time he loves to meet new people, watch sports and help others build their best financial future!

Recent Articles

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Index investing

Why active investing can outperform ASX ETFs in 2020

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With uncertain macro conditions and a mixed August earnings season, 2020 could be the year for active investing to outperform.

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Share Gainers

How to retire early in 2020 with this 3-stock ASX portfolio

| Ken Hall

How you can achieve FIRE and retire early with a mix of stability, growth and income in your ASX portfolio,…

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Share Gainers

Why the Speedcast share price has rocketed 46% in 3 days

| Ken Hall

Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) has seen its share price plummet lower and rocket higher in the space of a week.

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Share Gainers

Why these 3 Aussie REITs outperformed the ASX 200 in August

| Ken Hall

Amid a mixed bag of results in the August reporting season, Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW) and these…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

Why you need these 3 ASX earnings surprise stocks in your 2020 portfolio

| Ken Hall

With the August reporting season more or less done and dusted, here are 3 top earners to add to your…

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

How much is enough when it comes to superannuation?

| Ken Hall

The superannuation system can seem complicated, but how can you know what's a big enough balance for you?

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Credit Cards

How using a credit card could improve your personal finance game

| Ken Hall

How to get ahead with your credit card spending with a few simple tips for 2020.

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Share Fallers

Why the Big Four banking share prices were hammered lower in August

| Ken Hall

Big Four banks have seen their share prices fall lower in August

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Share Market News

3 lessons to be learnt from the August reporting season

| Ken Hall

3 big takeaways from the latest round of ASX200 results from this August reporting season.

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Share Fallers

Why Crown Resorts' planned share sale to China just hit a snag

| Ken Hall

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) has announced an amendment to its share sale agreement with its Chinese buyer.

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Technology Shares

Link Administration share price jumps 7% despite soft earnings result

| Ken Hall

The Aussie share administrator reported a 123% surge in net profit despite softer underlying earnings amid heightened competition.

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Share Market News

Results: Lynas share price on watch as profit surges 50% higher

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Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) reported strong net profit despite a fall in total earnings in FY19.

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Share Gainers

Why CSL shares could be the best ASX healthcare buy in 2020

| Ken Hall

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price could be a strong buy in 2020 with the company forecasting 7-10% profit…

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Share Market News

Why the CBA share price can outperform the ASX 200 in 2019

| Ken Hall

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX: CBA) share price could be a strong outperformer in the last quarter.

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Growth Shares

Why these 5 ASX 200 growth shares have doubled in 2019

| Ken Hall

Amid the August reporting season, here are 5 hot ASX 200 growth stocks that have more than doubled in 2019.

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Cheap Shares

Are Crown Resorts shares undervalued or falling further?

| Ken Hall

Could the Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price be a bargain buy at $12.14 per share or will it…

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52-Week Lows

Results: Virgin Australia share price nosedives 9% on soft earnings

| Ken Hall

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) profits plunged this year as the airline announced 750 job cuts.

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Share Gainers

Bega Cheese share price climbs 5% on tasty result

| Ken Hall

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price is surging higher despite a 59% drop in full-year profit.

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REITs

Results: National Storage REIT shares down on FY19 results

| Ken Hall

National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) reported a 21.4% rise in underlying earnings as FY19 net profit fell.

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52-Week Highs

Why this Aussie REIT's share price hit a 52-week high yesterday

| Ken Hall

Despite a recent downturn in Aussie retail, the Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW) share price has soared to a new…

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Retail Shares

Should you buy Harvey Norman shares at a 52-week high?

| Ken Hall

Harvey Norman Ltd (ASX: HVN) shares jumped higher as investors' hopes of an Aussie retail rebound were boosted.

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Resources Shares

Paladin Energy share price on watch as weak uranium prices bite profits

| Ken Hall

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) reported a 108% drop in full-year net profit as uranium prices remain low.

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Share Gainers

Sandfire Resources share price jumps on full-year result

| Ken Hall

The Sandfire Resources NL (ASX: SFR) rebounded off a 52-week low after a solid full-year result on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why the Austal share price slumped 4.5% on Monday

| Ken Hall

Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) shares sank lower on Monday despite strong results in testing from the U.S. Navy.

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Resources Shares

Why the New Hope share price dropped on Monday

| Ken Hall

The New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC) share price edged lower on Monday despite a strong quarterly result.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to generate a $30,000 passive income with these 3 ASX stocks

| Ken Hall

A quick example of how compound returns can generate a $30,000 yearly passive income.

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Value Investing

3 ASX stocks Warren Buffett would like for 2020

| Ken Hall

3 undervalued ASX stocks including Infigen Energy Ltd (ASX: IFN) that even the Oracle from Omaha himself might take a…

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Share Gainers

No Fool's Gold: Why ASX gold mining shares are rocketing higher

| Ken Hall

The biggest ASX gold mining stocks such as Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) are on fire in early trade as the…

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Share Fallers

Woodside Petroleum share price plummets despite strong operational update

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Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) slumped lower this morning even as operations are tracking along nicely.

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REITs

REITs vs investment property: Which is better?

| Ken Hall

Could an ASX REIT like Mirvac Group Ltd (ASX: MGR) deliver better returns than an investment property?

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Technology Shares

Chorus shares drop on profit slump and CEO resignation news

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New Zealand telco Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) shares are down 1.43% after reporting a slump in net profit as its…

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Technology Shares

Results: Amaysim share price down as profit plummets 144%

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The Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX: AYS) share price is down 3.73% to 64.5 cents after the Aussie telco reported a…

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Share Fallers

IOOF profits plummet 67% as Royal Commission impact hits hard

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IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) reported a 67% drop in net profit in this morning's full-year result.

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Resources Shares

Viva Energy share price on watch after hitting guidance

| Ken Hall

Viva Energy Ltd (ASX: VEA) reported softer earnings in-line with its 1H 2019 guidance range.

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Personal Finance

3 simple tips to save more money for ASX stocks

| Ken Hall

These three tips could help simplify your finances and invest your cash back into your ASX portfolio!

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Share Gainers

Why these are the top 3 best performing ASX stocks in August

| Ken Hall

Some surprising full-year results have seen these 3 ASX stocks lead the share price gainers in August.

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Share Gainers

Is the Afterpay share price still a better buy than Zip Co?

| Ken Hall

Which company's shares are the best "buy now, pay later" option on the ASX in 2019?

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Bank Shares

Is CBA the best Big Four banking stock on the ASX?

| Ken Hall

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX: CBA) better value than its Big Four peers in August?

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52-Week Highs

Strong earnings sparks Viva Energy share price to hit new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The Viva Energy REIT (ASX: VVR) share price hit a new 52-week after a strong half-year result from the group.

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Share Fallers

Costa Group share price hammered 16% lower on soft earnings

| Ken Hall

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price was hammered 18% lower this morning as earnings headwinds loom.

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