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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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A businessman compares the growth trajectory of property versus shares.
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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ETFs

Why I think it's a good time to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)

| Tristan Harrison

I think the Vanguard International Shares ETF is looking better value after all this volatility.

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Where I'd invest $10,000 into ASX shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

There are some high-quality ASX shares I’d invest with $10,000 this week.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons why I plan to own my Fortescue shares for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is one of the larger positions in my portfolio. I like it for a few different reasons.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons to own Altium shares for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

Altium is a quality business and could be worth hanging onto for some time to come.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares rated as buys by experts amid inflation volatility

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is one of the ASX dividend shares liked by brokers.

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Retail Shares

Why I think the Temple & Webster share price is in the buy zone right now

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster shares are seeing a lot of volatility. Now could be the time to jump on the business.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy today with $5,000

| Tristan Harrison

ASX growth shares are looking like attractive opportunities. Here are two.

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Investing Strategies

This year will be bad. But ASX shares still the best place to be: economist

| Tony Yoo

2022 is set to be a hard slog for investors. But you don't want to be anywhere else but Australian…

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Growth Shares

Why I think the EML share price is a long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why I think EML shares are looking very good value for the long haul.

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Growth Shares

Why I would invest $10,000 into these ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Here are two quality ASX shares that I would buy with $10,000...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why I think Coles is a better ASX dividend share than Woolworths

| Tristan Harrison

Are Coles shares a better pick for dividends than Woolworths?

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Bank Shares

Why I think NAB shares could be the smartest big four ASX bank to buy

| Tristan Harrison

NAB looks like a solid bank to own in my opinion.

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Opinions

2 compelling All Ordinaries ASX shares this fund manager likes

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has named two ASX shares that it’s keen on.

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Cryptocurrencies

Good riddance to meme speculators ditching Bitcoin: expert

| Tony Yoo

The exit of 'get rich quick' investors from crypto is a boon for serious long-term holders, says DeVere Group boss…

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Here's why I think ASX-listed Appen could be a potential takeover target

| Mitchell Lawler

Why I think Appen could find itself in the crosshairs of private capital...

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Investing Strategies

How to deal with the current share market calamity

| Tony Yoo

This poem from 112 years ago tells you how to deal with massive stock market corrections, like we're seeing at…

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Investing Strategies

Unprecedented: Does this event mean we're now in a bear market?

| Tony Yoo

A statistical anomaly has just occurred that's historically a bad signal. One expert breaks down whether we should be worried.

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Bank Shares

Is it too late to buy big bank ASX shares?

| Tony Yoo

Rising interest rates are great for bank margins, right? Yes, but too much of a good thing could backfire.

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Resources Shares

The New Hope share price has rallied 60% in 2022. Is there more to come?

| Tristan Harrison

New Hope shares have risen strongly in 2022. Can it keep going?

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ETFs

2 buy-rated quality ETFs for May 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These two ETFs have been rated as buys by leading investment experts.

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price maintain its premium to the other ASX banks?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is seen as the most expensive bank. Will this continue?

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Investing Strategies

'No risk, no reward': Exit ASX shares if you can't stomach volatility, say experts

| Tony Yoo

This year has been a hell of a ride for stock investors. Here's the reward for holding on while your…

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Materials Shares

What is a megatrend and which ones are impacting ASX shares right now?

| Monica O'Shea

Right now, there are major global changes impacting the economy.

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Opinions

Leading fund manager names these 2 small-cap ASX shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Myer is one of the ASX shares in the WAM Microcap portfolio.

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Top fund manager reveals 2 undervalued ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that WAM likes in the WAM Research portfolio.

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Blue Chip Shares

These 2 blue-chip ASX shares are opportunities: expert

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is one of the blue-chip ASX shares that WAM likes right now.

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2 ASX shares rated 'buy' by this top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Top analysts at WAM have outlined two compelling ASX shares.

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Cryptocurrencies

How Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by the end of the year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Currently languishing at around $53,000, one finance guru thinks the flagship cryptocurrency is capable of doubling its value in less…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the lithium price is in the spotlight today

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium prices are in focus as UBS increased its expectations in 2022.

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Investing Strategies

5 worst mistakes ASX share investors make during a sell-off

| Tony Yoo

There are common errors in investing that can be avoided. Do you sometimes fall into these traps?

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Bank CEO: Interest rates are headed higher than markets expect. How could this affect ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

A leading banker has predicted interest rates may rise even higher than expected.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares with impressive management teams

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks have a brilliant crew of people behind them, according to fundies.

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Be as overweight 'as you can possibly stomach' in ASX shares right now: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Investor Tim Carleton really likes ASX shares at the moment, including Macquarie and Mineral Resources.

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Investing Strategies

Sell your ASX shares in these sectors now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Generally the Australian market will bathe in the glory of overseas money, says this market strategist.

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Investing Strategies

The best type of ASX shares to buy right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Multiple interest rate hikes are coming, while a war in Europe and inflation rage on. Which stocks are the wisest…

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Is it finally time to buy Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares?

| Tony Yoo

The investment company has had a shocking time over the past year. Is it now time to snap up the…

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3 ASX shares I own myself that will rise again soon: expert

| Tony Yoo

In volatile times, it pays to buy up reliable companies with a long track record of earnings and market dominance.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this expert says the Ethereum price will triple in 2022

| Bernd Struben

A major shift in how the blockchain is managed and transactions are verified is set to bring ETH transaction costs…

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Opinions

Which ASX 200 shares is AFIC (ASX:AFI) betting on to make money?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC has billions of dollars invested in ASX 200 shares.

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2 ASX shares with compelling futures: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Steadfast is one of the ASX shares liked by WAM.

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