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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are 3 ASX shares with high debt levels

| Mitchell Lawler

Too much debt can catch up with companies when tides turn for the worse.

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to avoid this costly ASX investor trap – it's harder than you think

| Bernd Struben

Emotional investing is one of the most common mistakes people make. Here's how to avoid it.

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⏸️ How to Invest

What is reflation, and why is everyone talking about it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are starting to talk about the dangers of 'reflation' for the ASX share market. Here's what that means for…

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd get ready for buying opportunities in the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could be an excellent buying opportunity. Preparing for it now may prove to be a…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The valuable lesson Dr Takao Inui has for every ASX investor

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a morning of ups and downs today. But rather than ride the peaks and troughs,…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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⏸️ How to Invest

If an ASX share announces a demerger, here's why you should listen

| Sebastian Bowen

The demerger between Coles and Wesfarmers was highly lucrative. Here's why you shouldn't ignore a spin-off among ASX listed companies.

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Building a share portfolio as a young investor? Here's where I'd start

| Tristan Harrison

I think investing in ASX shares is a great idea. But where to begin?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are 3 ASX shares with high debt levels

| Mitchell Lawler

Too much debt can catch up with companies when tides turn for the worse.

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to avoid this costly ASX investor trap – it's harder than you think

| Bernd Struben

Emotional investing is one of the most common mistakes people make. Here's how to avoid it.

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to turn $20,000 into $300,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$20,000 investments in Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares 10 years ago would have made you rich...

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⏸️ How to Invest

What is an ex-dividend date, and can you profit from it?

| Sebastian Bowen

What exactly is the ex-dividend date of an ASX dividend share? Is it something you can profit from for a…

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⏸️ How to Invest

What is reflation, and why is everyone talking about it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are starting to talk about the dangers of 'reflation' for the ASX share market. Here's what that means for…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Here's why Warren Buffett prefers buybacks to dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) has been buying back its own shares. Why is that better than paying a dividend for…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Why I think Warren Buffett is right to think a market crash is always coming

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s lead in planning for the next market crash could be a profitable long-term move, in my opinion.

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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⏸️ How to Invest

How I'd find the best shares to buy now

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on company fundamentals and assessing the outlook of specific industries may lead to finding the best shares to buy…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

10 incredible quotes that sum up investing in 2020

| Regan Pearson

Here are the quotes that defined what investing in 2020 was really like, from Warren Buffett to Howard Marks.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Want to make a million in the next market crash? I'd use these 3 Warren Buffett tips today

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s methods may lead to higher long-term returns in my view. They may even allow an investor to…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

I'd follow Warren Buffett's tips to retire on a growing passive income

| Peter Stephens

I think that following Warren Buffett’s tips could lead to a larger retirement portfolio, from which a generous passive income…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Don't waste the stock market crash! I'd use Warren Buffett's strategy to profit from it

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s strategy after the stock market crash could lead to relatively high long-term returns in my opinion.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd start preparing for the next stock market crash today

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could provide buying opportunities for investors in my opinion. Preparation may help an investor to…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

How Warren Buffett's strategy can help investors to capitalise on a market crash

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s logical approach could lead to improving long-term returns after a stock market crash, in my opinion.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

I'd use Warren Buffett's tips to survive a second stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The potential for a second stock market crash means that following Warren Buffett’s tips could be a sound move. It…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Why I'd follow Warren Buffett and capitalise on once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunities

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s lead and taking advantage of rare buying opportunities could lead to high long-term returns in my view.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd get ready for buying opportunities in the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could be an excellent buying opportunity. Preparing for it now may prove to be a…

Read more »

⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The valuable lesson Dr Takao Inui has for every ASX investor

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a morning of ups and downs today. But rather than ride the peaks and troughs,…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Is another stock market crash coming?

| Glenn Leese

After months of positive recovery, the market seems to be slowing down again. Are we getting closer to another stock…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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Investing Strategies

A guide to using the dollar-cost averaging strategy

| Aaron Teboneras

A guide to using a dollar-cost averaging strategy that will protect your portfolio from market volatility in the current economic…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 ASX shares perfect for beginners in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG) is 1 of the 2 ASX shares that I think is perfect for a beginner…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

I'd follow Warren Buffett and buy the best stocks after the market crash

| Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s strategy to buy the best stocks could help you to generate high long-term returns after the market…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Warning: I'd start preparing for stock market crash round 2 today

| Peter Stephens

A number of risks could mean that a second stock market crash is ahead. However, this could also represent a…

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⏸️ How to Invest

If an ASX share announces a demerger, here's why you should listen

| Sebastian Bowen

The demerger between Coles and Wesfarmers was highly lucrative. Here's why you shouldn't ignore a spin-off among ASX listed companies.

Read more »

⏸️ How to Invest

3 steps I'd take when investing in today's volatile stock market to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Focusing your capital on financially-sound businesses and diversifying across multiple sectors could help you to make a million in a…

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⏸️ Best Investors

Worried about a second stock market crash? I'd start investing like Warren Buffett

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s value investing style could help you to overcome and even benefit from a second stock market crash in…

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⏸️ Investing Metrics

You should watch this key metric during the reporting season that others often overlook

| Brendon Lau

The upcoming ASX 200 reporting season will keep investors on edge but don't forget to scrutinise one often overlooked detail…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 tips for investing in ASX 200 shares for beginners

| Ken Hall

Investing in ASX 200 shares can be exciting. Here are a few tips I wish I had known before I…

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⏸️ How to Invest

3 things millennial investors should do in this ASX bull market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 things that I think millennial investors should do in the ASX share market in 2020. Instead of…

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to beat the market with 2 kids and no time

| Regan Pearson

What is a core-satellite portfolio and how should you build one with market beating companies like Xero Limited (ASX: XRO)…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX shares have incredible network moats

| Regan Pearson

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) have powerful network moats which add incredible long-term value as the…

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⏸️ How to Invest

You don't have to time the market to get rich with ASX shares

| Ken Hall

Many investors try to time the market when buying ASX shares. Here's why that may not be such a good…

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⏸️ How to Invest

3 companies with great intangible asset moats

| Regan Pearson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) have strong intangible asset moats which can't be seen.

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

How mum and dad investors are beating fund managers at their own game

| Brendon Lau

Retails investors can give themselves a pat on their back as they are besting most fund managers in the COVID-19…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Should you be an ASX bull or bear right now?

| Ken Hall

It can be hard to decide whether to be an ASX bull or bear in the current market. Here's a…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 investing secrets for success with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 secrets of success, gleaned from experts like Warren Buffett, to investing in ASX shares for long-term returns.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 top Warren Buffett quotes to start your week right

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 top quotes from legendary investor Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway that can help you start the week…

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