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Owen Raszkiewicz

Owen Raszkiewicz is a Motley Fool Contributor. Owen has been a Contributor since 2013, having also spent time as a Fool writer/analyst. He also worked as an Investment Analyst at Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's top research house specialising in managed funds. Owen has appeared on Channel 10's The Project and was invited on the BBC. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance, Masters of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Technology, Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and Diploma of Mortgage Broking Management. In addition, Owen has passed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. He has taken the Banking + Finance Oath (BFO). When he is not writing, Owen is Managing Director of Rask Finance, an Australian financial education company. You can email him: [email protected].

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Is the ALL ORDINARIES going to crash?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) will crash sooner or later; all we can do is be prepared for it.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 7 shares you missed

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The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Tuesday.

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price: Not as safe as houses?

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is not a one-way ticket to riches.

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Is the Woolworths Limited share price at bargain levels?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price has risen 20% in 12 months, but it may not be a bargain at…

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3 ASX ETFs for sharemarket beginners

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ISHEUROPE CDI 1:1(ASX:IEU), V300AEQ ETF UNITS(ASX:VAS) and ISGLCOSTP CDI 1:1(ASX:IXI) are amongst the largest ASX ETFs.

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2 blue chip ASX shares to avoid and 2 to watch

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There are better ASX dividend shares than Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Is this the end of the road for Channel 10 (TEN) shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN), the owner of Channel 10, has confirmed that its billionaire creditors intend to pull the…

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4 small(ish) ASX shares at the top of my buy list

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Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares, Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) shares and Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) shares are near the…

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Home Run: The Catapult Group International Ltd share price could zoom higher

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I think the Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is ripe for the picking.

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Up 975% in 5 years: Are Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd shares an ASX superstar?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX:PNI) share price is up 975% in five years.

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Are Vocus Group Ltd shares a 'special situation'?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price has bounced above the level of the takeover offer from KKR, meaning investors…

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Is the Pro Medicus Limited share price dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price has gone nuts, yet it may continue to impress long-term investors.

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2 shares I think will outperform the S&P/ASX 200 index

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I think the Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price can outperform the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) index.

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Down 13% in a month: Will the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd share price keep falling?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price has fallen 13% in a month.

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Should you sell your Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) shares before June 30?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is down 8.5% in a month -- many people may be considering…

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Like technology? You'll love these 3 ASX shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

For those looking at the ASX technology sector, Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) shares, Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares and…

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Will the ALL ORDINARIES crash before 2018?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australian sharemarket, benchmarked by the ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) index, is an ideal place for those with the temperament…

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ASX dividend yield: Telstra Corporation Ltd shares V. Woolworths Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At the current Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price, both blue chip companies pay…

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Takeover: Is KKR's offer for Vocus Group Ltd shares rubbish?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Private Equity firm, KKR, offered a takeover price of $3.50 for Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares.

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Wesfarmers Ltd shares or Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

For a lifelong investment on the ASX, it's hard to go past Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares and Washington H. Soul…

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3 reasons Commonwealth Bank shares were a killer investment

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has rallied incredibly -- and paid superb dividends -- over the past…

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Will the Myer Holdings Ltd share price ever stop falling?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) share price has continued to sink, but picking the bottom of the department store heavyweight…

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Should value investors buy Vocus Group Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Vocus Group Ltd's (ASX:VOC) road to recovery may not be linear, but it could be a rewarding idea for patient…

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Why growth investors are addicted to buying these ASX shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Software is the new frontier for many of the best investors looking towards the next decade and beyond, and companies…

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3 dangerous ASX dividend shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares may not be as reliable…

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3 shares for your retirement watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD), APA Group (ASX:APA) and XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) shares are worthy of a spot on…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Friday.

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3 technology trends that could make you rich

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK), XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) play into three key technology trends.

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3 ASX technology shares you've never heard of

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) shares, Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares and Airxpanders Inc (ASX:AXP) shares are outside the purview of most Australian…

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2 reasons I'm not buying Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I would really like to own Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares, but it is a cyclical business and is…

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S&P/ASX 200 open Friday: 5 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open higher on Friday.

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Australian Dollar (A$) falls: Why I just doubled down on the US Dollar ($)

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australian Dollar (A$) (AUDUSD) slumped overnight against the US Dollar ($), but I expect it could continue lower.

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The 3 best reasons you shouldn't buy Australian (ASX) shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Owning shares in the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO), like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), might sound like a good idea but

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Thursday.

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Top analyst downgrades Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Amazon is coming, and Morgan Stanley analysts say Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is standing in its way.

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Is this ASX retail company about to blow up?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The RCG Corporation Ltd (ASX:RCG) share price has been smashed, but, man, it looks cheap.

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3 traits I look for in the best ASX shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In my opinion, it's easy to see why shares of Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and XERO FPO…

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S&P/ASX 200 open Thursday: 6 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open flat on Thursday.

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2 reasons I like National Australia Bank Ltd. shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) is the fourth-largest big bank, but it is probably my favourite amongst the major players.

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3 ASX small cap shares you've never heard of

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK), Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) shares might be flying under the…

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