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Tony Yoo

Tony Yoo is a senior journalist at The Motley Fool Australia. He formerly wrote for Yahoo Finance, Business Insider and Guardian Australia. Please send story tips to tony.yoo(at)foolcontractors.com.

Recent Articles

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Investing Strategies

How to avoid the biggest mistake in investing: expert

| Tony Yoo

Three financial commentators reveal the decisions that cost them millions of dollars, and hope others can learn from their errors.

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Small Cap Shares

3 reasons why small-cap ASX shares could rocket in 2023

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been shunned in the face of high inflation, rising interest rates and a slowing economy. So how…

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Dividend Investing

Why 2023 is the time to double down on ASX dividend shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

Income stocks were all the rage in 2022, and that's set to continue for the foreseeable future.

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Investing Strategies

Get ready for shares to take off in 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

What can we expect from stock markets this year? Fidelity's Tom Stevenson urges patience.

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Investing Strategies

'Now is not the time to get glum': Fund reveals why it's 'almost fully invested'

| Tony Yoo

This year will be 'tough', say these experts, but they have a secret to 'compelling' returns.

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Investing Strategies

Expert reveals best time to buy shares in 2023

| Tony Yoo

But even he warns investors against trying to time the market and calls for 'a disciplined approach'.

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Cheap Shares

'Attractively priced': Why fund is excited by these 2 ASX 200 shares

| Tony Yoo

The Elvest team reckons these beauties are ripe for picking up in the post-Christmas sales.

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Cheap Shares

2 hammered ASX shares to buy before they rise again: Celeste

| Tony Yoo

If you're purchasing a house you'd want it for the lowest price. So why is it any different for stocks?

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Investing Strategies

'High cash conversion': 2 ASX shares to buy before they rocket even more

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks not often heard of but are currently rallying with strong momentum.

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Broker Notes

'Strong upside': Fund names 2 ASX gold shares set to take off

| Tony Yoo

The price of the precious metal has been rallying hard over the past month. These are the two best ways…

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Broker Notes

Naughty or nice? Buy 3 ASX shares heading in opposite directions, says fund

| Tony Yoo

Humans react emotionally to stocks going up or down. But the only thing that matters rationally is the quality of…

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Broker Notes

'Strong buy': Experts name 2 ASX shares enjoying a post-COVID resurgence

| Tony Yoo

Students are filing back to schools and online merchants no longer have to deal with year-on-year comparisons to lockdown sales…

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Broker Notes

Buy 2 ASX shares for cutting-edge tech changing the world: expert

| Tony Yoo

Wilson analyst picks a pair of stocks that are using amazing technologies to produce innovative solutions to global problems.

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Resources Shares

'Really exciting': Experts name 2 ASX mining shares ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

Wilson analysts pick a couple of resources stocks as buys, including one that's just found 'one of the most significant…

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX companies about to explode in the US market: experts

| Tony Yoo

Did you know the US has 13 times the population of Australia? That's why local companies that expand overseas have…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Global warming play: Expert reveals the ASX share he'd stash for next 4 years

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown explains why he reckons earnings for this business will be 'much higher'…

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Investing Strategies

Gold and TV: Check out the 2 ASX shares this expert just bought

| Tony Yoo

Stock picking is fraught with danger at the moment, so take note of what the professionals are doing.

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Cheap Shares

Down but not out: Expert names 2 slaughtered ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of long-term winners that the analysts at QVG Capital are loving in their portfolio at the…

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Ask a Fund Manager

40% sale! 2 cheap ASX shares to buy for a better 2023: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown loves this pair of stocks for what could be a massive year…

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Resources Shares

Gold and lithium: Mining expert names 2 ASX shares that could explode

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are very cyclical, so investors must be careful which companies and commodities they put their money into.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Buy these 3 ASX shares on the right side of global trends: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown picks the stocks that are set to grow long term by providing…

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Investing Strategies

Wine and gold: 2 'impressive' ASX shares this expert's loving right now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks have already rallied well recently, but he says there's plenty more where that came from.

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Investing Strategies

'Highest quality companies': Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

The Australian market might be enjoying a great run but that doesn't mean you should get loose with your stock…

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Ask a Fund Manager

This is why ASX small caps are ready for a massive comeback now: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown reckons now cashed-up investors are ready to close the chapter on a…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The ASX 200 share to buy that just took a 24% dive: expert

| Tony Yoo

Whether it's fried chicken or Mexican food, this business will enjoy a recovery in its margins. It's just that it…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech shares to buy now before the market wakes up: expert

| Tony Yoo

Investors are still nervous about technology shares. One fund manager recommends buying now before the sentiment turns.

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Resources Shares

'Long & bullish': Expert picks 2 ASX shares to buy as investors flock back to market

| Tony Yoo

This portfolio manager reckons the stock cynics have been silenced in recent times as the Santa rally powers ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Expert reveals where you'll find the best ASX dividends in 2023

| Tony Yoo

Here's a guide to the best income-producing stocks for next year, if you want to take shelter from the slowing…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A buying opportunity coming for this much-maligned ASX share: expert

| Tony Yoo

Maybe it's time you gave this stock another go, as it positions itself for growth in 2023.

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Investing Strategies

Growth is back: 3 ASX shares to buy now for a 2023 re-rate

| Tony Yoo

Has the market turned around? Whether it has already or if it'll do so next year, here's a trio of…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Climate and energy: Analyst tips 2 ASX shares perfectly placed for global crises

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Bell Direct's Grady Wulff names a pair of stocks that may surprise you with their green…

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Broker Notes

'This has legs to rally': Expert names 3 ASX shares that just hit the buy zone

| Tony Yoo

Who wants a lift to the top in 2023? This trio of stocks could be heading that way, if you…

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Investing Strategies

'Buy it for 5 years': Jun Bei Liu's 3 best ASX shares for 2023

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of stocks that would make prudent investments for those who are willing to hold them for…

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 energy and mining shares hot to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

After a sensational 2022 from the sectors that dig up the good stuff, 2023 could be more rocky when fewer…

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Investing Strategies

'Back a winner': Expert names his 3 best ASX shares for 2023

| Tony Yoo

This trio of stocks won't let you down in the new year as growth comes roaring back, claims one finance…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 absolute bargain ASX shares to buy right now: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Bell Direct's Grady Wulff examines three stocks that have plunged this year to see if they're…

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Defensive Shares

Buy now: Experts name 2 ASX 200 companies essential to Aussie life

| Tony Yoo

When the economy is slowing down, you need to look for businesses that consumers just can't live without.

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Technology Shares

It's about time you buy this ASX tech share that's beaten down 75% this year: expert

| Tony Yoo

This technology stock has burnt many investors but the tide seems to be turning.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The world is shifting into the sweet spot for these 2 ASX shares: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Bell Direct's Grady Wulff explains why this pair of businesses will rake it in over 2023.

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Investing Strategies

'Over 100% gain next year': Expert picks 3 best ASX shares for 2023

| Tony Yoo

Christmas is approaching, and this means it's predictions season. Here's one of the first ones for 2023.

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