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Bonds

Why ASX investors should pay attention to bond markets

| Sebastian Bowen

You might think bonds are boring, but here's why you're wrong.

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Bonds

Why I prefer investing in ASX shares over bonds

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to shares versus bonds, shares offer what bonds just can't.

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Bonds

Are bonds a 'safer' investment than buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's discuss the pros and cons of buying bonds.

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Share Market News

2 interest rate hikes by the end of 2022? Seriously?

| Tony Yoo

Inflation leads to rate rises, which are a party pooper for the share market. Now there could be 2 coming…

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⏸️ Savings Accounts

Warning: Here's why keeping your savings in the bank is hurting your financial future

| Sebastian Bowen

Taxes and inflation... Here's why I think you should ditch your bank savings account and invest in ASX 200 shares…

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Bonds

Are bonds a good investment during an ASX market crash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how bonds have performed during the 2020 market crash compared with ASX 200 shares.

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Bonds

Why do people invest in bonds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how bonds work and how you can use them in an ASX portfolio to balance risk

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

3 top ETFs for investors to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors exposure to companies like Amazon, Starbucks, and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)...

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3 of the best ETFs for ASX investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think ASX investors ought to consider investing in BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these quality ETFs...

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

2 of the best international ETFs that ASX investors can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ASX ETF could provide investors with strong returns over the…

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These ASX ETFs could generate strong long term returns

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and these ETFs for strong potential returns over the long…

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Bonds

Should fixed-interest investments be part of your ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should bonds or fixed-interest investments be part of your ASX share portfolio in 2020? Here we look at bonds as…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Add some diversity to your portfolio with these quality ETFs

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking to diversify your portfolio, then you might want to consider buying BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

3 of the best ETFs to give ASX investors international exposure

| James Mickleboro

If you want to gain exposure to international shares, then you can do this with BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and…

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⏸️ Savings Accounts

Should you buy ASX shares or hold cash right now?

| Ken Hall

With the share market going from bear to bull, should you be buying ASX shares or holding more cash in…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Are there any alternatives to ASX shares if you want to build wealth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bonds? Gold? Property? Are there any good investing alternatives to a volatile ASX share market in 2020?

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Bonds

Ray Dalio: "You'd be crazy to own bonds"

| Tristan Harrison

Leading global investor has said that you’d be crazy to own bonds right now. I can see why he believes…

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Bonds

Are bonds a good investment during an ASX market crash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how bonds have performed during the 2020 market crash compared with ASX 200 shares.

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Wealth creation in an ASX bear market

| Daryl Mather

Even in the darkest days, you can start wealth creation through fractional investing in a range of platforms in shares,…

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Why I would buy these quality ETFs for 2020

| James Mickleboro

These ASX-listed ETFs will give investor exposure to shares such as A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Facebook,…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Diversify your portfolio with these ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These quality ETFs can diversify your portfolio by giving you exposure to international shares such as Apple, Starbucks, and Tencent...

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Bonds

Why do people invest in bonds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how bonds work and how you can use them in an ASX portfolio to balance risk

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

3 high quality ETFs I would buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors exposure to Amazon, Apple, Nestle, and Tencent. Here's why I would buy them in December...

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⏸️ Fixed Income

Should cash and bonds be part of your investment strategy?

| Tristan Harrison

Would it make sense to utilise cash and bonds as part of your investment strategy?

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

3 quality ETFs that could generate strong long term returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs will give you exposure to the likes of CSL Ltd (ASX:CSL), Google, and Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba...

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

3 top ETFs for investors to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors exposure to companies like Amazon, Starbucks, and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)...

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

3 of the best ETFs to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Investing in these ETFs will give you exposure to Amazon, CSL Ltd (ASX:CSL), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and the big four…

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Bonds

Should you have bonds in your ASX portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

You might have heard of bonds and fixed-interest, but should you hold them in your ASX portfolio today?

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3 quality ETFs to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could give your portfolio a huge lift in 2020 thanks to their exposure to the likes of Apple,…

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Alternative investments could be the best way to beat the ASX200 this year

| Tristan Harrison

The best way to beat the ASX200 this year could be with alternative investments.

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Share Market News

Why Goldman Sachs is sitting on the fence over whether to buy Afterpay shares

| Tom Richardson

Are Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares a buy today?

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⏸️ Income

Are you ready for 0% interest rates?

| Brendon Lau

Investors in S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) stocks have reasons fo feel bullish as a bond expert predicting that US interest…

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Defensive Shares

How to use ASX ETFs to save for a house deposit

| Sebastian Bowen

Using ASX ETFs to save for a house deposit is an option for first home buyers

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⏸️ Savings Accounts

Can term deposits help improve your personal finances?

| Ken Hall

Term deposits aren’t the most interesting investment in the world, and rank only slightly above savings accounts in terms of…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O) could be a great alternative asset choice

| Tristan Harrison

Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O) is a very interesting investment idea.

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⏸️ Savings Accounts

More pain for savers as Shane Oliver says he can't rule out RBA cutting interest rates

| Bruce Jackson

More bad news for savers. Writing on Twitter, AMP's Shane Oliver has said he sees no interest rate hike until…

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