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Kate O'Brien

Kate O'Brien studies commerce and finance at university and previously worked as an analyst and consultant in the finance industry. Kate inherited her interest in equities from her family of economists who applied their knowledge of economics to financial markets. Having managed her own portfolio for several years, Kate is a fan of diversity and believes in combining value and growth investing. When not researching or writing, Kate is a keen AFL fan.

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How to invest

4 things you should do before you start investing

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If you want to start investing on the front foot it pays to get your house in order first. Set…

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How to invest

2 ETFs for ethical investors

| Kate O'Brien

Ethical concerns are an increasingly important investment consideration for Australian investors. Ethical investing generally involves trying to invest in companies…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Treasury Wine shares dip on copycat threat

| Kate O'Brien

Efforts by Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) to protect its valuable Penfolds brand from imitators have been shaken by…

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Share Market News

Why Viva Energy shares are down more than 10% in 2 days

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) fell 8% yesterday on an update to financial guidance. Viva Energy advised…

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How to invest

4 ASX ETFs for small-cap investors

| Kate O'Brien

Most successful large cap companies began life as small cap companies. The right small cap share has the potential to…

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Retail Shares

Why The Reject Shop share price popped more than 12% yesterday

| Kate O'Brien

The Reject Shop (ASX: TRS) share price is up after the retailer named its new chief executive, more than six…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have more than tripled in value in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

Capital growth occurs when share prices to increase in value. In 2019 we have seen some shares soar to new…

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How to invest

ASX ETFs diversified for dividends

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends are a type of passive income that increases investment returns. Dividends can be reinvested to grow the overall portfolio…

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⏸️ Diversification

7 ETFs for investing across sectors

| Kate O'Brien

Dividing the economy into sectors is a useful way of classifying shares and other investments into categories. Well known sectors…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

How to find ASX dividend shares you can live off

| Kate O'Brien

Living off your share portfolio means you can rely on your investments to meet your expenses. So how do you…

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Share Market News

Has the outlook improved for our embattled ASX retailers?

| Kate O'Brien

The tide may have turned for struggling Australian retailers with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Here are 2 ASX…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have doubled in value in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

The prospect of capital growth is a major attraction when investing in shares. In 2019 we have seen some shares…

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⏸️ Investing

How to find the best ASX dividend shares

| Kate O'Brien

A form of passive income, dividends not only benefit income investors but assist growth investors to grow their overall portfolio.…

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⏸️ Diversification

5 ETFs for technology investors

| Kate O'Brien

Technology is a hugely popular investment trend. That’s hardly surprising - it’s everywhere. You’re reading this using technology. Here we…

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Share Market News

2 more ASX shares with multiple recent insider buys

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX shares had multiple recent insider buys

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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⏸️ Diversification

Why ETFs make great Christmas presents

| Kate O'Brien

Gift giving is an integral part of the festive season. Here we take a look at why ASX ETFs make…

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Technology Shares

What's in store for WAAAX shares in December?

| Kate O'Brien

We take a look at recent developments in WAAAX-land to give you our December update.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares for Santa's nice list

| Kate O'Brien

2019 has been a difficult year for fashion retailers, yet some retailers are outpacing the subdued outlook. Here we take…

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Share Market News

Zip Co expansion plans to be boosted by capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) has today announced a proposed $60 million capital raising.

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How to invest

6 ways to diversify your ASX portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

Diversifying is a word that is thrown around a lot in investing, but what does it mean? Simply put, diversifying…

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⏸️ Investor Education

How to hack your net worth

| Kate O'Brien

Your net worth is just a number, but it can have a powerful impact on your life. The higher your…

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Share Market News

ASX-listed lenders shaking up the loan market

| Kate O'Brien

Individuals and small businesses seeking a loan these days have a plethora of options to choose from. We take a…

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How to invest

How to retire a millionaire

| Kate O'Brien

Even on a minimal income level, it is entirely possible to achieve millionaire status by retirement age if you start…

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Share Market News

How did ASX cannabis shares fare in November?

| Kate O'Brien

Cannabis shares have continued their bumpy ride in November. Marijuana shares globally are trading well down from previous highs, which…

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⏸️ International Shares

6 ASX ETFs for international investors

| Kate O'Brien

Worldwide there are a plethora of stockmarkets in both developed and emerging economies which present investment opportunities. Here are 6…

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Share Market News

Brickworks confident in housing construction sector recovery

| Kate O'Brien

The downturn in Australia’s housing markets has turned upwards, according to the country’s largest brick manufacturer. Brickworks announced yesterday that…

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares to put on your Christmas watchlist

| Kate O'Brien

The retail sector has experienced difficult trading conditions in 2019. Sales volume growth has been in decline as consumers rein…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

2 ASX ETFs for dividend-seeking investors

| Kate O'Brien

One of the main reasons to invest in shares is for the dividends they can pay. But what happens when…

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⏸️ How to Invest

7 ASX ETFs perfect for a starter portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

Starting an investment portfolio is an exciting time. A world of possibilities opens up limited only by the horizons of…

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland battles on with capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has today announced a $275 million capital raising as the bank’s shares were placed in…

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Share Market News

What's next for the buy-now-pay-later sector?

| Kate O'Brien

Investment in the buy-now-pay-later-sector (BNPL) has boomed in 2019. Led by Afterpay Touch Group Limited (ASX: APT), shares in companies…

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Share Market News

ASX retailers face uncertain Christmas

| Kate O'Brien

The Christmas season is usually a time of joy for retailers. Customers flood stores to find the perfect gifts, filling…

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Retirement

How to hack your superannuation

| Kate O'Brien

Australians had a combined $2.87 trillion in superannuation assets as at June 2019. Too often, however, we give too little…

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How to invest

How to start investing right now

| Kate O'Brien

There is no better time to start investing than right now. After all, the sooner you start, the more time…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

How to live off dividends and never work again

| Kate O'Brien

Funding your lifestyle via your investments is the dream for many people. Here's how building a portfolio capable of supporting…

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Share Market News

Creso Pharma takeover off the table

| Kate O'Brien

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) has today announced that its proposed acquisition by Canadian cannabis company PharmaCielo Ltd has been…

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How to invest

How to start investing with $5k

| Kate O'Brien

Like many things in life, the hardest part about investing can be just getting started. If you have managed to…

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⏸️ Investor Education

ASX investing tips: 6 key metrics you need to know

| Kate O'Brien

The share market is full of metrics and acronyms. Terms like ROE, ICR, and EPS can be confusing and even…

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Share Market News

Is Openpay the new Afterpay?

| Kate O'Brien

Openpay Pty Ltd is the latest buy now pay later provider looking to list on the ASX, with meetings with…

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