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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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The 3 best ETFs for passive investing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) is one of the 3 ASX index funds I think are perfect…

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How an ASX share turns $100 into $1,000

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how compound interest can make a $100 share into a $1,000 share. Make sure you know how to harness…

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Is a passive ASX investing strategy for you?

| Sebastian Bowen

When should an ASX investor just stick to a passive, ETF-only share investing strategy? You mind find it a better…

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Why you should always invest in ASX shares when interest rates are low

| Sebastian Bowen

Why do record low interest rates make investing in quality ASX shares a good idea? That's the question we'll be…

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⏸️ International Shares

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) among most traded US shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Electric car makers Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) are among the most traded US shares from…

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⏸️ International Shares

Want to invest in China? Here are 2 ASX China ETFs to choose from

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why iShares China Large-Cap ETF (ASX: IZZ) and 1 other are my picks for investing in ASX China EFTs…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Are higher P/E ratios really here to stay?

| Sebastian Bowen

We have seen some very high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios across the entire ASX and global markets. How long will these…

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How to turn $20,000 into $200,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you had invested $20,000 into CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares in 2010 you would have made a…

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⏸️ International Shares

3 ways Aussies can buy Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to buy electric car and battery maker, Tesla, shares on the ASX? Well, here are 3 easy options for…

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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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What I've learned writing for The Motley Fool

| Lloyd Prout

Writing for the Motley Fool has been a privilege. Here are the biggest lessons that I have learned that will…

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How to protect your super in an ASX market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

You can protect your superannuation fund from an ASX market crash, but this can and will come at a cost…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here's why I avoid these terrible ASX shares at all costs

| Lloyd Prout

You work hard for your money and you don't want to lose it. Here are some terrible ASX shares that…

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A practical guide on how to invest in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

Getting started investing in ASX shares can be hard. Here is an easy to follow, practical guide to investing in…

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

| James Mickleboro

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares could be the key to generating $50,000 of passive income each year...

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There are 2 ways to spend your ASX dividends. Are you choosing the right one?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends from shares can be spent in 1 of 2 ways. Make sure you're making the right choice for your…

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Why ASX investors shouldn't fear a market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you fearful of an ASX market crash, after last night's US share market turmoil? Here's why I don't think…

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2 quality ASX shares to buy now to get rich later

| James Mickleboro

Here's why buying Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and this quality ASX share now could make you rich later...

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd start planning for stock market crash part 2 today

| Peter Stephens

Readying yourself for a potential second stock market crash could be a shrewd move that improves your long-term return prospects.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How to build a recession-beating ASX share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

How does one build a recession-proof ASX share portfolio in these tough times? Here are 3 steps you can take…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

What exactly is the ASX 200 telling us today about 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

What exactly is the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) telling us right now? Or the record-high US markets? The answer…

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Investing Strategies

The one type of ASX company that outperforms all others

| Tony Yoo

These businesses provide higher returns to investors in the long term, finds Credit Suisse study. Here we take a look…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Market crash 2020: 3 stock warning signs to watch out for

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding companies with these three weaknesses after the market crash could help to improve your portfolio returns in my opinion.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

A strange thing is happening with index funds…

| Sebastian Bowen

Index funds and ETFs around the world are becoming ever more concentrated. Here's what it means for ASX investors today.

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⏸️ International Shares

Apple and Tesla are in the top 5 US shares bought by ASX investors this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Elon Musk's Tesla, Nio and Microsoft Corporation were among the 5 most traded US shares on the ASX last week.

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Revealed: Risk-reward myth shattered

| Tony Yoo

Large cap companies beat small cap companies each and every time: short-term, long-term, and after market trauma.

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Why shares go low Mondays and high on Fridays

| Tony Yoo

And why Tuesdays aren't great for Australian investors. This is how mood, not rational decisions, sways the stock market.

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How to turn $20,000 into $350,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

An investment in Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares could have made you very wealthy over the…

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2 ASX shares perfect for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) and one other are perfect ASX shares for a starter…

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'Ethical' share investors sell too quickly after bad news

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders definitely flee companies that act unethically. But jumping off a little bit later could save their investment.

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New to investing? Here's how I would make my first $100,000

| Aaron Teboneras

There are so many places to park your money in this day and age. Here's why investing in ASX shares…

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⏸️ Diversification

2 ASX ETFs to buy for instant portfolio diversification

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think you can add BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) and 1 other ETF for instant…

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⏸️ International Shares

How to boost your share market gains

| Bernd Struben

If you've been limiting your share investing to ASX shares, you could be missing out on some big gains. Here's…

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Should you wait for a market crash to invest, or just use dollar-cost averaging?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is dollar-cost averaging (DCA) the best strategy for investing in ASX shares? Let's look at the pros and cons of…

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This share platform forces you to invest long-term

| Tony Yoo

Vanguard launched a stock investment product in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss what "staying the course" is…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Is this ASX 200 market too greedy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX share market investors becoming too greedy? Here's why I think that greed is taking over from rationality

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Are these ASX shares future millionaire makers?

| James Mickleboro

A $7,000 investment in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares 10 years ago would have made you a millionaire today. Will these…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

5 blue chip ASX 200 shares a beginner can use to start a share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX shares like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) that a beginner can use to start building a diversified…

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Here's how much money you can actually make from investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

How much money can you actually make from investing in ASX 200 shares? $500 a month? $1,000 a day? The…

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⏸️ Investor Education

BBY clients to get some money back, tennis legend chased for cash

| Tony Yoo

After five years without a cent, customers of collapsed stockbroking firm, BBY, might see some of their claimed $64 million.

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