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Why you need some XERO FPO NZ in your portfolio

| Matthew Bugden

The story of XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) may be only just beginning.

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Healthscope Ltd & CSL Limited: Is it time to buy healthcare shares?

| Matthew Bugden

Recent pullbacks in the shares of companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) could represent a good opportunities…

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Is Woolworths Limited no longer a Dividend Aristocrat?

| Matthew Bugden

This year has been a disaster for dividend investors in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Is Hansen Technologies Limited back in the buy zone?

| Matthew Bugden

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) is one of the best performers on the ASX, but it is often overlooked.

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REA Group Limited, Carsales.Com Ltd or SEEK Limited: Which is the best buy?

| Matthew Bugden

In my view, these are three of the best businesses on the ASX today.

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Xero FPO NZX, WiseTech Global Ltd or Aconex Ltd: Which is the best buy?

| Matthew Bugden

Is Aconex the cheapest of these 3 leading software companies?

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Will Aristocrat Leisure Limited continue to smash the market?

| Matthew Bugden

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) has been one of the best performing large companies on the ASX over the last year.

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Are shares in REA Group Limited heading below $50?

| Matthew Bugden

Shares in REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) have fallen 20%. Are its best days behind it?

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How TPG Telecom Ltd could torpedo Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd shares

| Matthew Bugden

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is heavily exposed to a falling TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price.

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3 companies with growing fully franked dividends

| Matthew Bugden

Growing franked dividends from companies like Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are the best answer to low interest rates.

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Should you invest in the world's biggest online talent competition?

| Matthew Bugden

Shares in MSM Corporation International Ltd (ASX:MSM) have shot up in anticipation of its million dollar talent competition next year.

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Is it time to buy Freelancer Ltd shares?

| Matthew Bugden

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) is well placed to benefit from the huge global trends in online services.

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Why I think you should buy XERO FPO NZX shares today

| Matthew Bugden

XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) is losing money to win customers, but will it pay off?

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Why Australian stocks should outperform US stocks in the years ahead

| Matthew Bugden

Why my money is on the ASX to outperform US stocks for the next decade.

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Were you invested in the best sectors this earnings season?

| Matthew Bugden

The IT sector led the way in August, with strong performances from Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) and iSentia…

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5 of the most innovative founder-led tech companies

| Matthew Bugden

Research suggests that founder-led companies, like XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) are better…

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Redbubble Ltd reports, are the shares a spec buy?

| Matthew Bugden

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) reports strong growth, could it be the next big winner in tech?

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Is it worth buying Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd shares?

| Matthew Bugden

Shares in fund manager Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) are up over 700% since listing.

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Should you sell JB Hi-Fi Limited and buy Kogan.com Ltd?

| Matthew Bugden

The next decade may not be as good as the last decade for JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shareholders. Is Kogan.com…

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Would Warren Buffett buy these companies for their pricing power?

| Matthew Bugden

Companies like ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) all benefit…

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6 of the best ASX companies Warren Buffett might buy

| Matthew Bugden

Warren Buffett likes growing companies with high returns on equity and no debt. Here are 6 worth a closer look.

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5 hot tech stocks to buy and hold for 5 years

| Matthew Bugden

Patience is key when investing in companies like XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC), Touchcorp…

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3 blue-chips of tomorrow for capital growth

| Matthew Bugden

Are more gains on the way for Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL), Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd…

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Will these blue-chip companies survive another 30 years?

| Matthew Bugden

Should you buy stocks like Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and ASX…

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Is Updater Inc the next blockbuster tech stock?

| Matthew Bugden

At its current growth rate, Updater Inc (ASX:UPD) could soon become a valuable business.

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Better buy: Blackmores Limited, Bellamy's Australia Ltd or a2 Milk Company Ltd?

| Matthew Bugden

Three of the best growth stocks from 2015 are now down over 30% from their highs. But which is the…

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Software is eating the world – which companies should you own?

| Matthew Bugden

Software companies like Xero FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) are changing the way whole…

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3 companies which doubled their dividends in the last 5 years

| Matthew Bugden

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) have more than doubled their dividends…

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2 beaten-down tech stocks that could rebound in 2016

| Matthew Bugden

Shares in Ahalife Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHL) and 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) have been smashed. Are they cheap yet?

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3 stocks to buy in a market crash

| Matthew Bugden

Don't miss the next opportunity to buy great companies like REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Challenger Ltd…

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How to invest in early stage software companies

| Matthew Bugden

Bailador Technology Investments Ltd (ASX:BTI) has an interesting portfolio of software investments.

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6 listed funds with tax free capital gains and dividends

| Matthew Bugden

Pooled Development Funds offer attractive tax treatment but come with high risk.

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3 ways to reduce your investment expenses

| Matthew Bugden

Reducing your investment expenses could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in the long run.

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Is your portfolio exposed to the best sectors?

| Matthew Bugden

Being invested in the best sectors or avoiding the worst makes a big difference to your returns.

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2 dividend funds to buy and hold forever

| Matthew Bugden

Price fluctuations are largely irrelevant when you have a growing stream of dividends from investments which you never plan to…

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5 companies with fast-growing dividends to boost your wealth

| Matthew Bugden

Success stories like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) have also…

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Revealed: The easy way to build a $1 million portfolio

| Matthew Bugden

Why you don’t need the salary of a surgeon to be financially free

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Can XERO FPO NZX hit $1 billion in revenues? 

| Matthew Bugden

The award-winning innovation of XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) is starting to pay off.

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5 small-cap shares for your watch list 

| Matthew Bugden

Small companies like Smart Parking Limited (ASX:SPZ), Adslot Ltd (ASX:ADJ) and LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) could offer massive returns.

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4 infrastructure shares for dividend growth

| Matthew Bugden

Infrastructure stocks like Sydney Airport and Transurban Group are great dividend payers, but are they worth buying now?

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