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ETFs

Why the VanEck Vectors Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW) is a great way to invest in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Evenly-split diversification is a key part of the strategy.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price soared 40% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

It has been an incredible year for the airline.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling positive about these income options.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Competition is going to hurt margins for the foreseeable future.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 shares that have doubled in value over 5 years

| Bronwyn Allen

And they're all from different market segments, too.

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Opinions

Saved $50,000? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into a passive income of $30,000 a year!

| Tony Yoo

Well done for having the discipline to grow your savings to a substantial level. Now let's have some fun with…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Australian stocks will be on tenterhooks as inflation readings from two superpowers dominate headlines in the coming days.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rebound from Friday's selloff this morning.

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How to invest

3 reasons you need to start buying ASX shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

There are few good reasons to avoid investing in ASX shares this week. But here are three big incentives to…

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Opinions

I can now get 5.50% a year from cash. So why am I still buying ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends and capital growth are a winning combo in my eyes.

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's what to expect from its next update

| James Mickleboro

Will Pilbara Minerals deliver the goods with its quarterly update?

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Dividend Investing

Looking to earn $200 a month in passive income from ASX shares? Here's how I'd go about it

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend shares can offer a unique pathway towards building a regular passive income stream.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon these dividend shares could give you a nice income boost.

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Investing Strategies

Aussie dollar could dive to 40 US cents: What happens to ASX shares?

| Tony Yoo

How do you feel about paying $50 for a sandwich on your next holiday to New York?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Gold

Can buying ASX 200 gold shares help fortify my portfolio in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index has soared 37% over the past full year, with some ASX 200 gold shares…

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what to expect from its quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

BHP will be releasing its fourth-quarter update on 20 July.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold in FY 2024 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top long-term investment options for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Morgans appears to believe that these ASX dividend shares could tick a lot of boxes for income investors.

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Resources Shares

Here's how I'd invest $2,000 in ASX mining shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX miners have proven to be long-term winners.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price lost 7% in FY23 but could a turnaround start this August reporting season?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are awaiting the outcome of Zip's two key financial goals for FY23.

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Investing Strategies

How to decide if an ASX share is cheap or expensive: expert

| Tony Yoo

This expert says investors crave a single metric that indicates whether a company is overvalued or undervalued.

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How to invest

Is it possible to make $100,000 of annual passive income with ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Capital, compounding, and patience could lead to significant passive income from the share market.

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Share Market News

Why have ASX 200 shares had such a shocker week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering why the Australian share market suffered such a rough week despite the RBA keeping rates on hold?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was hard to find a winner on the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's where I'd go hunting for inflation-busting dividend yields on the ASX

| Mitchell Lawler

These are my top picks to stave off the incredibly detrimental effects of inflation.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 stocks are quality buys for FY24

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could give your portfolio a boost in the new financial year.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX 200 dividend shares that could boost your passive income stream

| Sebastian Bowen

I believe these shares can start paying you healthy passive income right away.

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Financial Shares

How did the AMP share price manage to rocket 18% in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

AMP shares were back in the spotlight in the last financial year for the right reasons.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share just unlocked a new 52-week low. Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this high-quality company that has been beaten down?

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Technology Shares

Down 30% in 2 weeks, has the Weebit Nano share price now turned the corner?

| James Mickleboro

The last couple of weeks have been volatile for this semiconductor company. Are the good times going to return?

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares leading the big four lower on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA the worst performing bank today by far.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price had sluggish growth in FY23 but brokers are bullish for FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

One top broker expects the CSL share price to rise to $340 by the end of FY24.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX 200 lithium stock is considered the cream of the crop

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock is up 55% in a year, and these top brokers believe there’s more outperformance to…

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Appen, Magellan, and Pinnacle shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week.

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How to invest

The ASX 200 has surged 50% since the 2020 stock market crash. Here's what I'd do now

| Sebastian Bowen

Should we wait for the next stock market crash to invest in the share market?

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Share Gainers

Why Global Lithium, Latin Resources, Regis Resources, and Renascor shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market selloff on Friday.

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Gold

How this ASX 200 gold stock is defying Friday's market sell-off to march higher

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index is down 2.5% today, but this ASX 200 gold stock is marching higher.

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