Meet The Investor

Meet Simon: He backed an ASX 10-bagger and retired at 43

Find out what this committed contrarian and Peter Lynch disciple's backing next, and other lessons, in this Meet The Investor profile.
PLS
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Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
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Meet Stephanie: At only 19, she's cashed up and ready to capitalise on investment opportunities

In this Meet the Investor profile, Stephanie shares how her interest in politics and economics has guided her investment strategy.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Jeff: He's young, well-read and hungry to take calculated risks

From philosophy to finance, 19-year-old student Jeff is taking all the advice he can get to kickstart his career in finance.
BKL
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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How Molly Benjamin is breaking down financial barriers (and her tips for other investors)

Molly Benjamin is passionate about making finance and investing accessible to women. So what does her own portfolio look like?
CSL
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
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Meet Michael: He's putting his money where his mouth is

Michael is wise beyond his years. At just 24 years old, he's developed an investment strategy that will help build the funds to buy his first house, and later,...
CAN
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Canna: She's her own SugarMamma

Earlier this year, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) cracked down on financial influencers, warning of serious repercussions (including...
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Chris: He’s about to enhance your Livewire experience

You may have noticed a new kid on the block in our talented and growing team. Given his regular appearances in media outlets and investing websites, I suspect he may...
TLS
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
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Meet Aston: The 23-year-old already making moves on the market

A decade ago, a young Aston decided he wanted to be a lawyer. It wasn't for the money or glory, or because his parents encouraged him to do so, but instead, a...
+1
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Nathan: The investor that loves it when the market gets torched

Nathan is one of the many followers of the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early), an ethos that turns its back on mass consumerism, and instead...
EQT
+6
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet David: He's got a message for you

With many of the world's major indices heading for (or in) correction territory, it's easy to see why investors may be fearful, if not struggling, right now. But...
MQG
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Richard: A chippie with a passion for stocks, ETFs, managed funds, and all things green

Today we start with a short but telling story that gives a real insight into our guest investor. Richard is a construction worker with a bent for environmentalism....
Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
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Meet Jim: The investor sailing through his retirement

Jim, like many of our readers, spends his days investing and thinking about markets. But unlike many, he does it aboard a boat.  Jim and his wife, Adriana, have been...
AMN
AR9
BHP
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Andrew: And his love of strong performing ETFs (and even stronger small caps)

Andrew, a Melbournian, has been around the world of finance since high school, having studied the discipline and then starting his career as a trainee at PwC. Over the...
BCI
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James Marlay
Livewire Markets
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Meet the investors: 8 more readers' lessons, and all their top 5 holdings

In April 2021, a reader, Andrew, suggested we go directly to the Livewire audience and ask them about investing. Soon after, "Meet the Investor" was born. Here, you'll...
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Matt Buchanan
Matt Buchanan
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Meet Eddie: He's humble and generous with a streak of courage

Eddie started investing to provide financial security for his family but has gone on to share his wealth through church and charities.
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Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
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Meet Ann: And the small-cap stocks funding her retirement

Ann is hardworking and fearless. She's wonderfully warm and frank. She's also the first former financial adviser that we have spoken to as part of our Meet the...
APT
BHP
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Paul: The investor whose journey has been a "string of near misses and extraordinary luck"

Paul is quiet and measured, a Brisbanite with a penchant for investing and a surprisingly elegant way with words. He spent 10 years as a GP but desperately needed a...
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Tom: The farmer reaping the rewards of investing

During the day, Tom is a fifth-generation farmer, working on the land. By night, he's an avid investor. While others may relax in front of the TV at the end of the...
CSL
+4
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Jeff: The musical master with a penchant for picking stocks

Jeff has had a storied career, having started off in tech with Telecom Australia (now Telstra), retraining as a professional musician, and later becoming an events...
APT
DDR
MQG
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Livewire’s founders — they are just getting started

They say opposites attract, and while I believe that to be true, it is sometimes our shared attributes, no matter how small, that draw us together. In the case of...
Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet James: He's only 20 but has a decade of stock market experience under his belt

Most people consider themselves lucky if they started investing in their 20s or 30s. Many wait until much later in life. But James, a 20-year-old Livewire reader and...
HZR
ORG
RIO
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James Marlay
Livewire Markets
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Meet Barry: The retiree who isn't afraid to take a risk

As a self-described "risk-taker", Barry has repeatedly put it all on the line to overcome the challenges life has thrown at him and, most of the time, he has reaped...
AGL
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Rob: He conquered 'the enemy' with a two-pronged growth and income strategy

Like many of us, Rob became serious about investing for the love of his family. Rob’s initial goal was to ensure he and his wife had enough income to support a...
AMP
OSH
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James Marlay
Livewire Markets
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Meet Dimitri: The Greek who loves to buy the dip (no, not tzatziki)

While Dimitri is a proud Greek-Australian, he wields the luck of the Irish when it comes to picking his moments in life and the market. Dimitri moved to Australia to...
DDR
+3
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
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Meet Ivan: All he needs is three good stocks and a handful of fundies

Ivan from South Australia has had an on-again, off-again relationship with the share market. After getting burnt as a teenager during the 1969-1970 nickel boom, the...
E25
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
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