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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for FY24 and the long term

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two diversified investments that could perform well.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price soared 15% in June. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price outpaced the gains posted by the ASX 200 in June by more than nine times.

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Dividend Investing

Trying to find ASX shares with consistent dividends? Look for these 3 traits

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three key ingredients to cook up appealing and regular dividend growth.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in FY23

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares were making investors smile in the last financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Check out these ASX dividend shares if you're an income investor!

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are buys right now.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (A200) in July

| Tristan Harrison

What’s not to like about the cheapest ASX index ETF? A couple of things.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The beauty of long-term investing (and the outback)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's easy to get away from it all when you invest for the long term.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 blue chip shares are buys in July

| James Mickleboro

These could be the blue chip shares to strengthen your portfolio with in July.

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Bank Shares

Here's why the CBA share price rose by 11% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Rising interest rates and competition dominated FY23.

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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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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors right now according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 2,782 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $2,000 a year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Let me show you how you can potentially bring in $12,500 per annum without having to work for it.

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Share Market News

Will ASX shares get smashed on Tuesday?

| Tony Yoo

For God's sake, how can it be that time of the month again?!

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

It's a massive few days coming up for Australian stocks. These are the most critical events for investors to monitor.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Bank Shares

How is FY24 looking for the Macquarie share price?

| James Mickleboro

Will this investment bank be a good place to invest in the new financial year?

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ETFs

2 of the best ETFs for ASX investors to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these high-quality ETFs could be great options for ASX investors in July.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After a 26% tumble in 2 months, are Lovisa shares back at fair value?

| Bronwyn Allen

Is this a golden opportunity staring us right in the face?

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Share Market News

Analysts say investors should buy these ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to look at these dividend shares when the market reopens.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy these ASX mining shares for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I love these two undervalued mining stocks.

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Energy Shares

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the Santos share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

With the first day of trading for FY 2024 kicking off on Monday, here’s what to expect from the Santos…

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How to invest

How you can retire rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Following Warren Buffett's lead and investing with a long term view could help you retire rich.

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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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Dividend Investing

Here's how much passive income a $20,000 investment in Fortescue shares could pay in FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Large dividends could be headed towards shareholders over the next 15 months.

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast for Bank of Queensland shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Competition is weighing on BOQ’s profitability.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were in fine form in June, much to the delight of shareholders.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can the A2 Milk share price regain its former highs in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Where are A2 Milk shares heading in the new financial year?

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Investing Strategies

The critical number Warren Buffett looks at when buying stocks

| Tony Yoo

Believe it or not, it's not revenue or earnings. Buy-and-hold advocate Brian Feroldi explains.

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Investing Strategies

'Massive opportunity': 2 ASX shares rocketing on irresistible global themes

| Tony Yoo

Economic noise is distracting investors at the moment. One expert names a pair of stocks that could grow strongly regardless.

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares that defined the week

| Bernd Struben

Promising lithium discoveries, underwhelming Chinese markets, consensus beating estimates and major management shake-ups saw these five ASX shares define the…

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Financial Shares

If I buy $10,000 of AMP shares right now, how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Will AMP line your pocket with dividends in the near future?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in July 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Could these hand-picked shares be the portfolio boosters we need to ring in the new financial year?

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Broker Notes

These high quality ASX 200 shares could be buys in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be top options for investors next month.

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ETFs

Will FY24 be another stellar year to own the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard International Shares ETF had a top FY23. Will FY24 be just as good?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's big ASX winners?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting some generous yields from these ASX dividend stocks.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price jump 10% in June?

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant's shares made its shareholders smile in June.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are directors buying the dip on A2 Milk shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Who has the conviction to keep buying A2 Milk shares after a steep sell-off?

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Growth Shares

Goldman Sachs says these mid-cap ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

The team at Goldman Sachs has identified a couple of mid caps that it believes could generate good returns.

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How to invest

Lessons of FY23: The ASX shares investment strategy that delivered a 50% boost to returns

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an easy investment strategy that you can put on autopilot, too.

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