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Opinions

Want to start investing in ASX shares? Here's what I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’d begin to put my money in the stock market.

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Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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These stocks made my share portfolio a market-beater in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Beating the market is the least important takeaway from this year.

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How to invest

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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My prediction for the best-performing ASX sectors in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s where I think the outperformers will come from.

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Top ASX shares to buy before Christmas

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some guilt-free purchases that you can snag without battling a crowd this Christmas.

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Opinions

Where will the ASX 200 be this time next year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley has delivered its forecast for the Australian share market in 2025.

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How I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares if I were saving for a house

| Tristan Harrison

I’d try to find ASX shares that offered a mixture of stability and growth.

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Resources Shares

Here's how long I plan to hold my Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is one of the larger positions in my portfolio.

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Opinions

Guess which one of my ASX shares has delivered me the most gains this year

| Tristan Harrison

Water entitlements have continued to perform in 2022.

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Technology Shares

Down 15% this year, why I'm not selling out of this ASX 200 tech share

| Tristan Harrison

Altium has been one of my best investments. I’m holding for the long-term.

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Growth Shares

I rate these top ASX growth shares as buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty is one of the growth stocks I’d buy this month.

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Technology Shares

2 tech ETFs I think are smart buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Want tech exposure but not sure where to invest? Try these two funds…

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Retail Shares

ASX better buy: Temple & Webster or Kogan shares?

| Cathryn Goh

Let's put these two popular ASX online retailers to the test.

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How I'd invest my very first $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share ticks all the boxes as a beginner investment, which is why I'd be happy to…

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3 ASX shares I'll be buying and holding for years to come

| Mitchell Lawler

Where I'm comfortable ploughing more money into...

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ETFs

Why I'd buy these 2 ASX ETFs right now

| Cathryn Goh

Here are two thematic exchange-traded funds I'd buy today.

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Should all ASX investors be buying defensive shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Emma Fisher of Airlie Funds Management gives her views on defensive ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Here's how rising interest rates could plunge the economy into recession and send the ASX 200 into a vicious bear market

| Bruce Jackson

The Reserve Bank walks the tightrope with interest rates. Too high and it plunges the economy into recession.

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Down 20% so far this year, is the Wesfarmers share price a screaming bargain?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to weigh up Wesfarmers shares.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $50,000 in ASX dividend shares for retirement, if I had to start from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend shares could be the answer for funding retirement.

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Financial powerhouse: Why I think these stats make Xero shares irresistible

| Tristan Harrison

This tech share is one of the strongest performers on the ASX.

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Up 75% since mid-June, is it too late to invest in Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Pilbara Minerals shares have been charging up. Is the valuation now too electric?

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Share Market News

Reason for hope as 'worst month of the year' starts off badly

| Bruce Jackson

The ASX 200 is off to a bad start with more pain potentially ahead.

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How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares today if I had to start from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

Starting a new portfolio is an exciting opportunity. Here’s what I’d pick.

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Share Market News

ASX dividend windfall continues but it's not just Woodside and ASX 200 energy stocks splashing the big cash

| Bruce Jackson

All eyes are on Woodside but these two under-the-radar stocks could offer huge value.

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Dividend Investing

2 leading ASX dividend shares I'd buy for long-term income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily buy both of these shares for investment income.

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'Pay attention': Expert names surprise that could shock ASX investors

| Tony Yoo

Portfolios have been ambushed recently by the COVID pandemic and a war in Europe. So what's the next surprise that…

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price a buy following the airline's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Are shares of Qantas about to fly higher?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares I think are top buys after reporting

| Tristan Harrison

These technology businesses could be too good to ignore right now.

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Bank Shares

NAB is the ASX 200 bank share I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve chosen my favourite bank.

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Why I'm watching these ASX All Ordinaries shares like a hawk

| Cathryn Goh

These two ASX tech shares are at the top of my watchlist.

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Growth Shares

I think these 2 ASX shares are buys due to exciting growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay is one of the ASX shares that could be an undervalued opportunity.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy for the bank's 'surplus capital'?

| Tristan Harrison

Some experts think the ASX bank is a good opportunity.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 better buy: REA or Domain shares?

| Cathryn Goh

As the Aussie property market cools, let's see how these two leading businesses stack up.

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Growth Shares

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are bargain buys

| Tristan Harrison

There could be bargains galore this month after a fall in 2022.

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Up 20% in 2 months, is the Xero share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share is rocketing. Should investors jump aboard?

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After seeing their reports, I think these 2 ASX 300 shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

Reporting season could be a great time to find investment ideas.

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Opinions

Up 40% in a month, is it true 'times are changing' for the Kogan share price?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s been driving Kogan shares lately?

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2 ASX shares this fund manager thinks fits the bill for 'undervalued growth'

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 small cap ASX shares could be good opportunities according to this fund manager.

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Retail Shares

Could these devastated ASX shares make a roaring comeback?

| Tony Yoo

At the intersection of technology and retail, e-commerce stocks have plummeted this year. Is it safe to buy or is…

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Bank Shares

Can ANZ's latest acquisition help it catch up to the other ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

How much of a difference will buying Suncorp’s bank make? We take a look.

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Technology Shares

Does the bull beat the bear for this ASX tech share?

| Cathryn Goh

Let's take a look at the bull and bear cases for this ASX tech share.

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Share Market News

Here's why one big bad bear is suggesting the stock market could crash by 50%

| Bruce Jackson

One strategist thinks markets haven't bottomed.

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2 little-known ASX shares this fund manager rates highly

| Tristan Harrison

WAM is very positive on these two businesses.

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Retail Shares

50% off: Why I think this ASX All Ords share could be a sparkling buy

| Cathryn Goh

With its share price cut in half this year, there are three reasons why I like this ASX retail share.

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Financial Shares

Should Magellan shareholders 'get out while they can'?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things that bad for Magellan?

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