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The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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The easiest way to get rich and retire a millionaire with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

There’s no shortcut, but there is a simple path to building wealth.

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Aged under 40? Here are 3 financial moves that could set you up for life

| Grace Alvino

Your 20s and 30s are more powerful than you think.

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Should ASX investors worry about a rising Aussie dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rise of the Aussie dollar could hurt your portfolio.

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What to do if your ASX investments just crashed

| Grace Alvino

Sharp pullbacks test discipline. I explain how I decide whether to sell, hold, or add more when ASX shares fall…

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How to make $100,000 with just $500 a month in ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

Small monthly investments can snowball. Here’s how $500 a month can hit six figures.

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The $10,000 Test: Which ASX shares would I still own after 10 years?

| Grace Alvino

If I invested $10,000 and couldn’t touch it for 10 years, these are the ASX shares I would trust to…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Is the share market starting to look like it did in 1999?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just had a few years of massive gains. It's starting to look a little similar…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

Why zero-fee apps will never exist for ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

US share trading platforms don't charge brokerage fees. So why are we slugged for every little ASX share transaction?

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Share Market News

How to get free Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares

| Tony Yoo

Australian online broker Stake is giving away the hottest IPO stock this year. Here's how you can grab your Airbnb…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

How do zero-fee share trading apps make money?

| Tony Yoo

If these companies give their products away for free, how do zero-fee share trading apps magically generate revenue?

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How to turn $20,000 into $950,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$20,000 investments in Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and these ASX shares would have given your bank balance a boost over the…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

Real-time ASX price data becoming FREE for regular punters

| Tony Yoo

Is this the new frontier in the online brokerage price war? Is it a victory for ASX retail investors?

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3 reasons why I'd invest money in blue-chip shares at today's prices

| Peter Stephens

Buying blue-chip shares at today’s cheap prices could lead to relatively high returns over the long run in my opinion.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to compound your way to wealth in 2021

| Regan Pearson

Here are a few simple tips on how you can use your ASX share dividends to compound your way to…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Top fund manager Dalio warns investors to stay away from cash

| Sebastian Bowen

Top global fund manager, Ray Dalio, has told investors to stay away from cash and bonds in the current economic…

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How to turn $20,000 into $180,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

An investment in Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) and these ASX shares in 2020 would have generated market-beating returns...

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Here's how the ASX 200 compares to other global indices

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered how the ASX 200 compares with other indices around the world, like the S&P 500 or FTSE 100?…

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How to get rich with ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

A long term investment in CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) would have made you rich thanks to its dividends...

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Market crash 2.0: how I'd prepare for the next market sell-off

| Peter Stephens

The next market crash could create buying opportunities for long-term investors in my opinion. Preparing now could be a shrewd…

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Investing Strategies

The irresistible urge that costs retail investors 3% a year

| Tony Yoo

Losses will be even greater in 2020 because of COVID-19 market volatility. So how can you overcome natural human tendencies…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Enjoying your ASX 200 gains? Here's why you should watch out for January

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has been delivering handy gains to investors lately. But here's why January will provide…

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⏸️ Online Brokers

Share trade platform provides free $1 million protection for clients

| Tony Yoo

Think your online broker can't collapse? Many Australians have lost their life savings from their share trading platform going broke.

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2 ETFs to include in an ASX beginner investor portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO) and 1 other ASX share are great for a…

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Is investing in shares an addictive form of gambling?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can investing in ASX shares and the share market be addictive or a form of gambling? The answer is complex…

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

| James Mickleboro

A $20,000 investment in Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares 10 years ago would have made you a small fortune...

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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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