Big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting.
For my own portfolio, I like to find ASX shares that are growing their dividends. Growth is an essential part of the dividend equation for me. I want to see that the dividend increases are funded by growing earnings and/or growing underlying asset values. I also have a portion of my portfolio invested in an ETF that picks undervalued global businesses with strong competitive advantages.
For Rask Media, I have an interest in covering technology (and tech-related) businesses with a global growth story, as well as cyclical companies that are cheaply priced because they’re at a low point in the cycle, such as retailers and resource businesses which could benefit strongly in the medium-term.
The iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV) is one of the largest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Australia. It gives investors exposure to the S&P 500.
The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price climbed 0.6% after revealing its update for December 2024.
The GQG Partners Inc (ASX:GQG) share price fell more than 4% after reporting its December 2024 monthly update.
The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is down more than 1% after the financial giant revealed an important insurance update.
The Insignia Financial Ltd (ASX:IFL) share price is up more than 12% after receiving a larger proposal from CC Capital.
The DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) share price rose 9% after announcing a new contract win worth $9.7 million in a new country.
This year, owning defensive ASX dividend shares could make sense. That’s why I like Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) shares.
The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price has soared 20% in the past year. Is it time to buy the bank?
I’m calling Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares a buy for 2025 for a few different factors. Let me explain why.
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