Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee), Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to take some profits on CBA shares?

July 16, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

CBA shares have been an excellent performer for their holders.

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Bank Shares

Prepare for earnings! What ASX bank share buyers can learn from Wells Fargo results?

July 15, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Upcoming ASX bank earnings: US reports may offer a hint.

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Technology Shares

Up 102% in a year, can this ASX small-cap technology company keep on rising?

July 15, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Smart Parking shares have doubled over the past year.

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How to invest

Investing in ASX shares? Why CEO pay DOES matter when misaligned

July 13, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Wonder who topped the highest-paid CEO table?

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Financial Shares

Up 86% in a year, could this ASX All Ords financial share keep on rising?

July 12, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

GQG Partners shares have delivered an impressive return.

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Materials Shares

Time to buy Brickworks shares on Australia's world-beating stat?

July 8, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Shortages in industrial properties are normalising, but still one of the worst globally.

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Superannuation

What is the average annual superannuation contribution for 45, 50, and 55?

July 8, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Are you making enough personal contributions to your super?

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Superannuation

Are you contributing enough to superannuation for your income bracket?

July 6, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Many Australians across income groups are boosting their super with personal contributions.

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Dividend Investing

2 bargain Australian shares with dividend yields higher than 6%

July 6, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Looking for a bargain but can't give up on dividend payments?

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Superannuation

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) outperforming your super fund?

July 5, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

There is a reason why Warren Buffett recommended an index investing.

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Opinions

Is this the best dividend share in the ASX 200?

July 4, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

I think this cheap ASX retail share is one of the best ASX dividend shares to buy now.

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Superannuation

Is your super balance growing fast enough to keep up with rising living costs?

July 4, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Superannuation funds generally make an annual return of 7% over long term.

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Opinions

I'd buy BHP shares to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

July 3, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

I think it's a good time for long-term dividend investors to invest in BHP shares.

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Opinions

3 ASX small-cap shares I think have explosive growth potential

July 2, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here's my list of 3 ASX small-cap shares for growth.

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Opinions

3 cheap ASX passive income shares I'd buy to target $1,000 a month

July 2, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here's my list of 3 cheap ASX shares to invest in for additional passive income.

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Retirement

What's the average superannuation balance based on where you live?

July 2, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Are you keeping up with the Joneses in your super balance?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to benefit from anticipated power shortages

July 1, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here are two ASX shares I think could benefit from this global trend.

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Opinions

Can Wesfarmers shares keep beating the ASX 200 index?

July 1, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

The Wesfarmers share price rose 32% in the past year.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares that would pass Peter Lynch's favourite valuation metric

June 26, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Looking for cheap ASX shares relative to their growth prospects?

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How to invest

Where are we in the share market cycle?

June 25, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Keep dancing but know where the exit is.

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Opinions

Can Coles shares outperform the ASX 200 Index from here?

June 25, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Can Coles shares outperform the ASX 200 Index? Here's why I think so.

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Dividend Investing

Income booster: Here's an ASX dividend stock that yields 6% and provides quarterly cash payments

June 23, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Who doesn't love more frequent payments?

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Opinions

Down 15% in 4 months, is it time to buy this ASX growth stock?

June 22, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

I think this ASX growth stock is a great performer.

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Opinions

Are Brickworks shares about to benefit from an industrial property boom?

June 21, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Brickworks shares can be a cheaper way to gain exposure, in my view.

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ETFs

Want to buy Nvidia but don't have a US share account? Buy these ETFs instead

June 21, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here are three ASX ETFs with Nvidia shares in them.

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Investing Strategies

Looking to 'get rich quick'? Use the Warren Buffett approach instead

June 21, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Haste makes waste. Let's go back to the basics as Warren Buffett taught us.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 78% in a year, is it too late to buy Lovisa shares?

June 21, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Lovisa shares nearly tripled over the past 5 years.

Retirement

Average superannuation balance at 60, 65, and 70: What to expect

June 20, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Do Aussies have enough superannuation balances in retirement?

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Opinions

3 of the best growth-focused ASX shares to buy in June

June 20, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Looking for growth stocks to invest in? I think these three ASX growth shares have the potential for a bright…

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Opinions

Bull market buys: 1 magnificent ASX stock to own for the long run

June 20, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

I think paying a premium for quality stocks can pay off in the long term.

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Opinions

Should you buy Brickworks or Soul Patts shares today?

June 19, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Both are solid companies to invest in, but if I must choose one, I will go with this ASX share.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income powerhouses! 3 ASX shares I'd consider buying for rising dividends

June 19, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here are three ASX dividend shares that I think are worth considering today.

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Retirement

2 ASX ETFs I would happily buy today for my retirement

June 19, 2024 | Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here are two top ASX ETF picks for a comfy retirement.