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Technology Shares

Joining the revolution: How I'd invest in ASX AI shares right now

| Rhys Brock

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could usher in a new industrial revolution. Here’s how you can invest in it.

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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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Investing

2 ASX ETFs to buy for 2021 and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Asian Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) is one of 2 ASX ETFs to consider for good returns in…

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Investing

Infinite games: 3 ASX shares with long-term visions

| Mitchell Lawler

How important is the long-term vision of the companies we choose to invest in? We take a look at how…

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Investing

2020 ASX recap of the year we'll never forget

| Mitchell Lawler

2020 was one eventful year for investors and the world. We take a look at a handful of the significant…

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Investing

Robinhood phenomenon lures Gen Z and Millennial investors, but will it continue?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Robinhood phenomenon has surged in 2020, with young investors leading the charge. We shine a light on the reasons…

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Investing

How to generate $50k a year from ASX dividends

| Daryl Mather

Generating $50k a year needs a portfolio of $850k. Here are some strategies and cheap shares to kick start a…

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Investing

Here are the 10 most popular ETFs on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered which ASX ETFs are the most popular? Well, here's your answer with the top 10 most popular ETFs…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Afterpay, Tech push ASX 200 back above 6,000

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at which shares moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and the…

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Investing

Here are 3 ASX COVID-19 success stories

| Nikhil Gangaram

The pandemic sure did knock some companies about. But I’ve found 3 ASX COVID-19 battlers who are well poised for…

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Investing

3 reasons why it's not too late to make a million after the 2020 stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Through purchasing undervalued shares and holding them for the long run, you can still capitalise on the stock market crash…

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Investing

Here's how to play China's V-shaped growth story

| Mark Story

China was the first economy to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, and is also on track to experience a V-shaped…

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Will the Afterpay share price break $100 in 2020?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Afterpay share price has been ripping ahead over the past few months, but can the rally continue on to…

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Should you buy these 2 new ASX 200 index additions?

| Nikhil Gangaram

After a long-awaited ASX 200 rebalance, here are 2 new additions to the index that you should be keeping on…

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Investing

10 key things to consider to help you buy quality ASX shares

| Mark Story

You can improve your ability to buy the right ASX shares at the right price by using a handful of…

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Investing

Should ASX investors be worried about insider selling?

| Sebastian Bowen

We just saw the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX :WTC) CEO sell off some of his shares. Should owners of ASX…

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Investing

These 3 ASX healthcare shares are at all-time highs!

| Nikhil Gangaram

The healthcare sector has seen success during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are 3 ASX healthcare shares that have shown resilience.

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Investing

What does the future hold for the Qantas share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Qantas share price could have a stronger future in sight based on the company's plan to recover from the…

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Investing

Why Domino's share price is smashing the market

| Daryl Mather

The Domino's share price has beaten the market by 40% this year. The company is the leading international franchisee of…

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3 ASX shares to own for the next 10 years

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus pandemic has forced society to make changes in order to survive. Here are 3 ASX shares that have…

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2 ASX shares to ride out a second wave of coronavirus

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 resilient ASX shares hat could help your portfolio ride out a second wave of coronavirus infections.

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Investing

Why National Storage shares are a great "set and forget" option for your portfolio

| Rhys Brock

It may not be the most exciting company on the market, but self-storage company National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) has shown…

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Investing

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the market crashes again

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares and 2 other shares if the ASX 200 share…

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Investing

Alphabet soup: Is the ASX 200 in for a V-shaped COVID recovery or rolling Ws?

| Kiryll Prakapenka

A V-shaped market recovery following COVID-19 is less likely than “rolling Ws”, says Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab.

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Share Market News

Best growth shares to buy with $4,000

| Daryl Mather

If you can withstand volatility, then there are some great growth opportunities on the share market that you can buy…

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Investing

Is it time to buy into ASX tourism companies like Qantas and Webjet?

| Rhys Brock

In the current environment with restrictions hopeful to ease in coming weeks, should we look to buy into the ASX…

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Investing

3 ASX shares I'd buy because of the online sales boom

| Matthew Donald

There has been a significant online sales boom due to the coronavirus. These are the 3 ASX companies that I…

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How the ASX 200 can help first home buyers save for a deposit

| Matthew Donald

First home buyers are facing an incredibly difficult task in saving for a deposit. An investment in Australian shares may…

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Investing

Why the Boral share price could be set for more growth in FY21

| Toby Thomas

Here are 3 reasons why I remain bullish that the Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) will turn the corner in FY21.

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2 ASX shares to buy for beginners

| Daryl Mather

It's hard to decide where to invest your money in today's low interest market. Here are 2 ASX shares I…

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Investing

Where to invest $5,000 in an irrational market

| Daryl Mather

It is always hard to decide where to invest, and even more so when the market seems irrational. Here are…

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Investing

What to look for when companies report their post COVID-19 results

| Mark Story

The upcoming reporting season is when the full extent of the coronavirus-led downturn will be revealed. Here's what to look for…

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Investing

Tax time is approaching – what you need to know

| Matthew Donald

Tax time is approaching for investors. This means the collection of dividend statements, tax statements from REIT and finding your…

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Why the Nearmap share price and one other are on my buy list

| Michael Tonon

I currently own Nearmap and this other ASX growth share. At their current prices, here's why I'd be happy to…

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Investing

2 red hot ASX growth shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus pandemic has presented investors with some tremendous investment opportunities. Following its steep decline earlier this year, the S&P/ASX…

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Investing

ASX 200: improved consumer sentiment to near pre COVID-19 levels

| Kiryll Prakapenka

A new Westpac economic release reports improved consumer sentiment up 16.4% in May. We examine the effects on the ASX200.  

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Growth Investing

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for decades

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares have started to stabilise after a wild start to 2020 but where should you be investing for…

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Investing

Is 'sell' really a dirty word? How to know when to let go of your ASX shares

| Mark Story

With tax time looming and the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) up around 35% since its March lows, there’s no…

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Investing

My share investing journey during the pandemic

| Daryl Mather

Active share investing can be very profitable. During the pandemic, there were a lot of value opportunities. These are some…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to buy now with $10,000

| Daryl Mather

From blue chip to small cap growth shares, there are still good value ASX shares to buy now even though…

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Investing

Can Kogan.com survive Amazon?

| Daryl Mather

The Kogan.com share price is up by ~30% since 22 May. Is there still growth in this share? Can it…

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Investing

The Kogan share price makes it 5 times bigger than Myer

| Nikhil Gangaram

The market capitalisation of Kogan (ASX: KGN) is 5 times that of Myer (ASX: MYR). Here’s what’s led to the…

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Investing

Stock market crash 2020: 3 steps I'd take to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d look to capitalise on the low valuations present after the 2020 stock market crash to generate high…

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Investing

3 steps I'd take to protect my portfolio from a stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d aim to overcome the challenges posed by a market crash during what could prove to be an…

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Investing

3 simple investment rules I follow

| Peter Stephens

I think these three investment rules could help to improve your portfolio returns in what may prove to be a…

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Investing

Is the Qantas share price a buy?

| Matthew Donald

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price has fallen nearly 38% since the start of the year. Unsurprisingly, this…

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Share Market News

Will the HomeBuilder stimulus boost ASX 200 building shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

ASX 200 building and construction shares could receive a boost with the federal government announcing a planned $688 million HomeBuilder…

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Share Market News

3 defensive ASX shares for a potential September sell-off

| Mark Story

Some predict that once stimulus measures are wound down, we’ll witness another share market sell-down. Here are 3 defensive shares…

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