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I'm taking Warren Buffett's advice for when ASX shares are at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Would the Oracle of Omaha continue to buy shares when the market is at a record high?

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If an investor puts $500 per month in an ASX shares portfolio, here's what they could have in 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Harnessing the power of compounding can bring you great wealth...

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I'm preparing for an ASX stock market crash in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happens next year, my portfolio will be ready...

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Here's my $3 a day ASX passive income plan for 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks provide a unique path for building a passive income stream.

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Is your ASX share portfolio too diversified?

| Sebastian Bowen

Too much of a good thing can negatively impact your portfolio.

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Concerned about ASX shares at all-time highs? Don't worry, you've got options

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in other asset classes can help mitigate the share market's highs...

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Want to become a billionaire? There's one clear way to do it (Hint: it involves shares)

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the best way to become wealthy like a billionaire.

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Revealed: My 3 most embarassing ASX investing mistakes

| Sebastian Bowen

I made these mistakes so hopefully you won't have to.

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Why you shouldn't sweat the small stuff when it comes to investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Too often with ASX investing, we get hung up on the small stuff. Here's why you should always keep your…

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The best ASX shares to buy during a market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

What are the best ASX 200 shares to buy in a market crash, such as the one we saw in…

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⏸️ International Shares

Are US shares a better investment than the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are US shares a better investment than the S&P/ASX 200 Index (XJO)? Here are some performance figures to check out…

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3 things to tell someone who has never invested in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever tried to convince someone to invest in the share market? Here are 3 things you can tell them about…

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How to tell if an ASX share is a bargain or a dog

| Sebastian Bowen

How can you tell if an ASX share is cheap or cheap for a reason? Here are some tips for…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How these 3 letters could see your ASX shares outshine

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 still down 13% from its 20 February all-time highs, these 3 letters could give some ASX…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

How I'd position my ASX share portfolio for the next market crash

| Ken Hall

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is climbing higher today but I'm looking ahead to the next potential ASX market…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Why I'd start preparing for stock market crash part 2 today

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash could be ahead. Planning for it now could allow you to maximise your returns over…

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How to use cash in an ASX share portfolio for maximum returns

| Sebastian Bowen

Too much or too little cash? Here's how I think you should use cash in an ASX share portfolio to…

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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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3 ETFs every ASX investor should consider today

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) is one of the 3 ASX ETFs that I think every ASX investor…

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This is how you can become a millionaire with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Investments in CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX:VAS) could be the key to becoming a millionaire...

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Investing Strategies

'Vomit buying': How fundie spent $110m during COVID-19 crash

| Tony Yoo

Buy low, right? This is the sort of courage it takes to actually do that as people are fleeing a…

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3 hot ASX shares to buy when you're young

| James Mickleboro

I think young investors ought to consider long term investment in Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares...

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3 reasons I don't use stop-loss orders for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever thought about using a stop-loss order for your ASX shares? Here are 3 reasons I don't use this mechanism…

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Why it is important to diversify your ASX portfolio and how you can do it

| James Mickleboro

Don't invest all your money in Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares, here's why you should diversify...

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How anyone can become rich by investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you want to become rich then I would suggest you take a look at investing into top shares like…

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⏸️ Diversification

Which ASX ETFs offer the most diversification?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) offer sufficient levels of diversification for an ASX share portfolio?

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Why you should wait another month to invest in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you might want to wait another month before investing in ASX shares. An election in November has something…

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⏸️ International Shares

Is it still safe to invest in China?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it still safe to invest in China, or in Chinese companies like Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA)? Let's take a…

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Does time in the market really beat timing the market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does time in the market really beat timing the market when it comes to ASX shares? Here's a possible answer…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Why now is a great time to buy ASX shares

| Ken Hall

It's easy to get spooked out of buying ASX shares right now. Here are a couple of reasons why I…

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You could become very wealthy by investing $1,000 into these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

In your 20s? Investments in Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares could be the…

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How to generate a passive income of $50,000 with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you want to become wealthy, investments in companies like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) could be worth considering...

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⏸️ Diversification

Is your ASX share portfolio too diversified?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares, US shares, gold, bonds... When it comes to diversification, can you have too much of a good thing?…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

3 ways to protect your ASX share portfolio in a market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you want to protect your ASX share portfolio in another ASX 200 market crash? Here are 3 ways you…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

Addictive share trading apps rigged for impulse buying

| Tony Yoo

Share trading platforms now feel like games -- all to entice rookie investors into spontaneous buying and selling. Finance experts…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

How to make money by investing in ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

It's tough to know how to invest right now. Here are a few tips to help boost your chances of…

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The BIG problem with ASX ethical investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Ethical investing on the ASX is all the rage in 2020, but how much difference does it really make to…

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Why you're better off investing in ASX shares in 2020 than paying off the mortgage faster

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think most Australians would be better off investing in ASX shares rather than making extra mortgage repayments…

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How to be the next Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Do you want to replicate Warren Buffett's success? I think investments in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could…

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When to save cash and when to invest in ASX shares

| Ken Hall

ASX shares have been smashed in 2020 as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has slumped lower. Is it time…

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⏸️ Diversification

Are foreign currencies worth investing in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you (and should you) invest in foreign currencies like the US dollar or the British pound? The answer is…

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2 ASX shares I would recommend to a beginner investor

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) is one of the two ASX shares for a beginner investor that, in my opinion,…

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2 ultra-cheap ASX ETFs any investor can add to a share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) is one of the 2 ultra-cheap ASX ETFs I would buy for my…

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Why I just bought shares of this ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I've recently purchased shares of the BetaShares FTSE 100 ETF (ASX: F100) for my ASX share portfolio, including…

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CBA CEO: Borrowing to invest is asking for trouble

| Tony Yoo

Matt Comyn recalls the time when he met a low-income retiree who had lost their life savings after receiving very…

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Why ASX IPOs are almost always dangerous for new investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever been tempted by an IPO, perhaps from Laybuy Ltd (ASX: LBY) or Snowflake Inc (NYSE: SNOW)? Here's why you…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Is it time to save more or invest more in ASX shares?

| Ken Hall

It's a scary time to invest in ASX shares. But here's why I won't be sitting on cash and waiting…

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$10,000 invested in the Appen (ASX:APX) IPO is worth this much today

| James Mickleboro

If you had invested $10,000 into the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) IPO, this is how much you would have today...

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