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Tony Yoo

Tony Yoo is a senior journalist at The Motley Fool Australia. He formerly wrote for Yahoo Finance, Business Insider and Guardian Australia. Please send story tips to tony.yoo(at)foolcontractors.com.

Recent Articles

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Investing Strategies

Yes, buy ASX shares now. Don't wait like everyone else: expert

| Tony Yoo

Right now is a once-in-a-generation buying opportunity. Are you just going to watch from the sidelines?

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Resources Shares

3 lithium ASX shares to watch after Tesla's results

| Tony Yoo

These Australian resources companies could see their stock price rocket up along with the electric car maker's fortunes.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 share could be 50% higher next year: expert

| Tony Yoo

One advisor reckons this biotechnology stock could repeat its pre-COVID history, and have its investors cheering.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX shares we're targeting in an uncertain world: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Alphinity Investment Management's Elfreda Jonker tells how her fund is positioning itself in the face of…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 companies among the top 10 lithium producers in the world

| Tony Yoo

Australia has some of the biggest players in extracting and processing this valuable battery ingredient.

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Small Cap Shares

3 battered small-cap ASX shares we're still backing: expert

| Tony Yoo

Smaller businesses saw their valuations tumble in a troubled year like 2022, but will likely rocket up higher and faster…

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Investing Strategies

2 slaughtered ASX dividend shares now looking attractive: fund

| Tony Yoo

Here's a couple of smaller cap names you might want to consider for both growth and dividend income.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to buy that you haven't even thought about: expert

| Tony Yoo

An expert has picked a pair of stocks to invest in right now that are primed to take advantage of…

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Healthcare Shares

2 classic healthcare ASX shares priced to buy now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of stocks that have been staples in many Aussie portfolios that have cooled off just enough…

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Investing Strategies

This is what will get ASX shares rising again early 2023: economist

| Tony Yoo

Are you sick of the rollercoaster that is 2022? One prominent expert has taken a stab at when we might…

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Broker Notes

2 'outstanding value' ASX shares to buy now going in opposite directions: fund

| Tony Yoo

Despite divergent stock performance in recent times, the IML team believes the market will eventually appreciate the positive outlook for…

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX shares I'd buy now to put away for 4 years: advisor

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne names the stocks he'd buy now and forget about.

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REITs

'Excellent buying opportunity': Expert reveals the ASX 200 share he just bought

| Tony Yoo

There are plenty of cheap stocks out there, but not all of them are bargains. Selective buying is required in…

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Ask a Fund Manager

These 3 ASX shares have halved this year. I'd buy 2 of them: advisor

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne offers his thoughts on a trio of stocks that have been punished…

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Opinions

ASX investors, STOP reading economic forecasts: economist

| Tony Yoo

Yes, stock markets have been driven by macroeconomic indicators this year. But that doesn't mean you should take any notice.

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Technology Shares

'High quality': Fund names 2 obscure ASX tech shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have been hammered this year, but here is a pair that might be nice additions to the portfolio…

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Ask a Fund Manager

If you must buy now, here are the 3 ASX shares to grab: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne describes the types of companies to target in the current troubled times.

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Communication Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share in the aftermath of Optus hack: expert

| Tony Yoo

Australia's second biggest telco is facing intense criticism. Which stock can you add to take advantage?

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Retail Shares

The ASX 200 share experts are urging to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

When two fund managers simultaneously recommend the same stock, it pays to hear them out.

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Medallion Financial managing director Michael Wayne
Ask a Fund Manager

How to handle tough times to end with a smile on the other side: advisor

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne reveals what he's advising clients worried for their ASX shares.

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Investing Strategies

4 investment truths that have been shattered in 2022

| Tony Yoo

No, you're not the only one who thinks it's been a crazy year. One expert is starting to doubt multiple…

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares getting you down? Here are 3 ways to fight pessimism

| Tony Yoo

There is no denying 2022 has been tough for stock investors. Here are some suggestions to keep your heads high.

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Technology Shares

How did the BrainChip share price manage to smash the ASX 200 in Q1?

| Tony Yoo

The technology company saw its stocks outperform its index peers last quarter. How did it do that?

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Cheap Shares

'Attractively priced': Experts name 2 ASX shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

If you want to avoid the value traps, it's best to listen to the professionals when buying from the bargain…

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX dividend shares supercharged by acquisitions: experts

| Tony Yoo

Forces beyond the control of Australian businesses have dominated stock prices in 2022. But these two companies have done their…

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Bank Shares

Dividend play: Expert picks his favourite ASX 200 bank shares

| Tony Yoo

If you want income, ignore the haters who label financial stocks as boring. Do what's best for your portfolio.

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Gold

40% upside: Expert picks 3 ASX gold shares attractive to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Strangely, gold stocks have suffered this year despite high inflation. One portfolio manager reckons the sector's now ready to rally.

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Technology Shares

Are ASX tech shares cheaper than US tech stocks?

| Tony Yoo

After a brutal 12 months, which market could investors pick up the best cloud computing bargains?

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Technology Shares

'High quality': Analyst names 2 ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth shares have boomed since the latest interest rate hike, but investors still need to be very selective about which…

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares to buy that you've not heard of: expert

| Tony Yoo

If you want to invest in a sector that people still need during economic downturns, here's a pair of small…

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Broker Notes

'Strong buy': Wilson analyst picks 2 ASX shares to grab right now

| Tony Yoo

The uncertainty has even many professional investors sitting on the sidelines. But here is a pair of stocks one expert…

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Ask a Fund Manager

The one question to ask before you buy an ASX share: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton explains how investors can avoid 'value traps'.

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Investing Strategies

If you're new to investing, you need to read this

| Tony Yoo

Here are 10 common mistakes made by investors buying ASX shares for the first time. Don't say you haven't been…

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Broker Notes

'Standout buy': Expert names 3 human capital ASX shares to boom

| Tony Yoo

Training and human resources are not the first stocks investors think of, but those areas are crucial to society and…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Buy this ASX share now to put in the bottom drawer for DECADES: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton likes this Australian company that recently made a transformational acquisition.

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Resources Shares

3 small-cap ASX mining shares ripe for adding now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks have carried the market this year. So which companies will lead the way in the coming period?

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Economy

Another interest rate hike coming Tuesday: almost every expert

| Tony Yoo

Investors with ASX shares have a full plate of worries at the moment, but it could become a lot more…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Loser or bargain? Fundie's verdict on 3 popular ASX shares that have nosedived

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton reveals whether he would buy a trio of heavily discounted stocks.

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Investing Strategies

2 'overlooked' but 'exciting' ASX shares to buy: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton names a pair of stocks that have excellent prospects.

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Investing Strategies

Under pressure: 3 reasons to be bullish on ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

'Investors could be forgiven for looking back on the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 with fond memories', says Dr…

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