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Sean O'Neill

Sean is a freelance contributor to The Motley Fool Australia, and is a keen investor and an optimist at heart. Believing that excessive short-termedness and a lack of knowledge hurts everyday investors, Sean aims to write articles that fulfill The Motley Fool's stated goal: Helping the world invest - better.

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How I made 464% in two years with a2 Milk Company Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) is one of my biggest winners of the past two years.

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Why I've sold all my Yowie Group Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’ve been selling my Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) shares.

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Your instant 5-share diversified portfolio

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Here’s why I like CBL CORP FPO NZX (ASX:CBL), XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC).

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My favourite winners and losers in the insurance sector

| Sean O'Neill

Here are some insurers I’ve been looking at recently including Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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5 reasons I would avoid Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia shares

| Sean O'Neill

I think Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia’s (ASX:GMA) prospects are mediocre.

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3 risky shares that could be wealth destroyers

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not keen on Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA).

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4 shares that could be an opportunity in this expensive market

| Sean O'Neill

I think Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) are worth a closer look.

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Why Wesfarmers Ltd shares are falling on its Bunnings UK problems

| Sean O'Neill

The latest quarterly update from Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) gives retail investors a reason for optimism.

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Why Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. is under attack from short sellers

| Sean O'Neill

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is one of Australia’s most short-sold companies.

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Here's why I own shares in a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia)

| Sean O'Neill

I own shares in A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX: A2M), but it’s looking expensive now.

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Do CBL CORP FPO NZX shares contain hidden value?

| Sean O'Neill

Could CBL CORP FPO NZX (ASX:CBL) be more valuable than the market currently thinks?

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Why the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd share price is soaring today

| Sean O'Neill

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price jumped 6% to $5 today as the company's latest quarterly report shows growth…

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SEC accuses Rio Tinto Limited and former execs of fraud

| Sean O'Neill

The US regulator has accused Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and two former executives of fraud.

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How the government's breathing new life into Medibank Private Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

New reforms could be a breath of fresh air for insurers like Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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3 reasons QBE Insurance Group Ltd could be a buy

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to take a chance on QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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Is G8 Education Ltd still a dividend darling?

| Sean O'Neill

Or is G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) better left on the shelf?

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3 companies that could be an opportunity today

| Sean O'Neill

Take a closer look at Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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The a2 Milk Company Ltd share price is heading to Mars

| Sean O'Neill

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price is rocketing, up 283% in the past 12 months.

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Are you brave enough to buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is a business that should be a decent earner, but somehow, just isn’t.

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The easy way to make investing really hard

| Sean O'Neill

Step 1: Believe it’s easy.

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The average investor's portfolio is shockingly overconcentrated

| Sean O'Neill

Are you really diversified?

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Are Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shares overvalued?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you avoid Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) at today’s prices?

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3 growth shares on my watchlist

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), and Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP).

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2 shares that could be punished when interest rates go up

| Sean O'Neill

Sydney Airport Limited (ASX:SYD) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) will likely fall as interest rates rise.

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3 ways to blow up your investment portfolio

| Sean O'Neill

Companies like Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), and Sky and Space Global Ltd (ASX:SAS) may be too risky.

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Why I'm still not buying Healthscope Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Despite its recent dive, Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) shares don’t look like good value to me.

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Could self-driving vehicles mean the end of Bapcor Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Electronic and self-driving vehicles have often been highlighted as a potential disruption for Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and Insurance Australia Group…

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2 shares to own for the next 10 years

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) look like a buy for the long term.

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3 shares paying a bigger dividend than Medibank Private Ltd's

| Sean O'Neill

Investors love Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), but here’s what they could own instead.

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Why I sold my Retail Food Group Limited shares

| Sean O'Neill

It looks like Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) has focused on buying growth.

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Why Tower Insurance Limited needs to raise capital

| Sean O'Neill

With its recent takeover bid blocked, Tower Limited (Australia) (ASX:TWR) may need to raise capital from investors.

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Short sellers are betting heavily against Harvey Norman Holdings Limited and JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Sean O'Neill

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) are heavily short sold.

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The iron ore price is plunging – is it time to sell the miners?

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to sell BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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The Most Important Thing: Lessons from a legendary investor

| Sean O'Neill

I recently re-read Howard Marks’ seminal book about risk and psychology, The Most Important Thing. Here's what I learned.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia launches multi-billion dollar divestments

| Sean O'Neill

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has announced a sale of its life insurance division and a possible sale of its…

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Two 'old economy' shares paying huge dividends

| Sean O'Neill

Are Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) an opportunity?

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Why Moody's is worried about Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

| Sean O'Neill

Rating agency Moody’s just provided the strongest sign yet it’s worried about the Australian housing market.

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Why baby formula stocks could be huge underperformers from here

| Sean O'Neill

Do high share prices of companies like Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), combined with the rush of investment into the sector,…

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2 healthcare shares to consider if you're new to investing

| Sean O'Neill

I’d recommend checking out CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH).

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Why I prefer XERO FPO NZX shares over Woolworths Limited

| Sean O'Neill

I’d prefer to own XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) instead of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) at today’s prices.

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