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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 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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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 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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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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How I would build a $100,000 ASX ETF portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) is one of my ETFs in a $100,000 ASX portfolio

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 foolproof ASX shares for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

BKI Investment Co Ltd (ASX: BKI) is one of my foolproof ASX starter shares for beginners

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Why Warren Buffett advocates index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

Why Warren Buffett thinks most people should just stick with index funds in investing.

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2 easy ASX shares for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of my ASX shares for beginners.

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Share Market News

3 books to help build serious wealth on the ASX

| Regan Pearson

How to find and invest in companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH).

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Why I think beginner investors should avoid the Big 4 banks

| Saran Likitkunawong

Offering beginner investors some alternatives to our Big 4 Banks

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2 easy ASX ETFs for a hands-off portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO) is one of my hands-off portfolio picks.

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 easy ASX shares for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Global Trust (ASX: MGG) is one of my stock picks for a starter portfolio on the ASX.

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2 simple ASX shares for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitefield Limited (ASX: WHF) is one of my two ASX shares for a starter portfolio.

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3 easy ASX investments for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Milton Corporation Limited (ASX: MLT) is one of three easy ASX investments for beginners

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3 easy ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) is one of three great shares on the ASX 200 for beginners.

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Share Market News

This ASX growth share could be a winner for the absolute beginner investor

| Jules Woodward

Your first steps toward managing your own share market investments can be daunting. Here's one ASX stock worth considering.

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How to hedge your portfolio against a crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Now is a great time to consider hedging your portfolio against a market crash

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3 investing picks for first time investors

| Regan Pearson

Balance risk and reward with companies like Xero FPO NZX (ASX: XRO) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: RMD)

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Share Market News

2 egregious investing mistakes to avoid

| Tom Richardson

Here are two amateur share market mistakes made by inexperienced retail investors.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Following Warren Buffett could increase your chances of making a million

| Motley Fool Staff

The ‘Sage of Omaha’ could provide guidance on how to maximise your portfolio returns.

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Share Market News

3 simple investment rules I live by

| Regan Pearson

Don’t overcomplicate the process of buying great businesses like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Xero Limited (ASX: XRO)

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 steps to analysing stocks during the reporting season for your SMSF

| Brendon Lau

The next reporting season is not far off and that means DIY investors should be prepared to do a review…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

These 3 financial habits can help you to retire earlier

| Brendon Lau

The long and often arduous journey to build your nest egg can be dramatically shortened by picking up the habits…

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This simple 'trick' could be the secret to Warren Buffett's success

| Motley Fool Staff

Focusing on this specific area could be a key reason why Warren Buffett is one of the best investors of…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

The most important financial concept you need to grasp before investing for your retirement

| Brendon Lau

You don’t need to be a finance expert to be a successful long-term investor although there is one concept you…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

This is the best asset to own to start saving for your early retirement

| Brendon Lau

This is arguably this best asset class to start building your retirement savings but there are three golden rules you…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

4 tips on how to pick winning ASX stocks for your retirement share portfolio

| Brendon Lau

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to selecting stocks for your retirement portfolio! While there are no…

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Retirement

3 easy steps to building your ASX share portfolio for an early retirement

| Brendon Lau

One of the most challenging things for new investors used to be deciding what stocks to add to a retirement…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 things you need to know before setting up an SMSF

| Brendon Lau

Those thinking of starting an SMSF in the new year need to ask themselves three questions before jumping in.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Worried about crashing stock markets? Try investing like Warren Buffett

| Motley Fool Staff

Following Warren Buffett’s advice could boost your investment returns.

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How Warren Buffett made his billions (and how to make yours!)

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you could follow in the footsteps of the ‘Sage of Omaha’.

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3 key teachings from Warren Buffett to navigate the current ASX market meltdown

| Brendon Lau

The sell-off on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) sets decent economic data on a collision course with the sharp drop…

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Why your biggest mistakes could lead to your greatest investment opportunities

| Motley Fool Staff

Learning from mistakes could be the key differentiator between good and less successful investors.

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Value Investing

Are Warren Buffett's investing ideas becoming out-of-date?

| Motley Fool Staff

Warren Buffett is the most successful investor of all time but with the investing world rapidly changing, are his ideas…

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Are simple mistakes the only reason you're underperforming Buffett and Munger?

| Motley Fool Staff

Every investor makes mistakes, but by focusing on simple, yet common, mistakes such as holding period, patience and how to…

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Will there ever be another Warren Buffett?

| Motley Fool Staff

While Warren Buffett’s success will be difficult to replicate, it is possible for another investor to match or even surpass…

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Give me five minutes and I'll make you a better investor

| Kevin Gandiya

High-quality businesses such as Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) do well over time

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 timeless Howard Marks quotes for successful investing

| Regan Pearson

Timeless investing advice to help you think about companies like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP)

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Do airlines like Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) make great investments?

| Kevin Gandiya

Have you ever wondered whether airlines make great investments?

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Is the share market currently over valued?

| Kevin Gandiya

Legendary investor Warren Buffett had a few words of wisdom for those worried about the current bull market

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Give me 5 minutes and I will make you a better investor

| Kevin Gandiya

Three quick lessons that I have found helpful on my investing journey.

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Bubble Trouble? This 'new paradigm' brings huge risks for share market investors

| Sean O'Neill

A confluence of events could negatively impact stocks over the next few years.

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How choosing the right broker early will make you $100,000 richer

| Dave Gow

Selecting a low-cost broker to buy shares instead of a big bank adds up to an incredible amount of savings…

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Why the Australian dollar is near a 52-week low & could slide further in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Should an investor pay much attention to foreign exchange rates?

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