• 3 ASX growth shares that could generate strong long term returns

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    One thing the Australian share market is not short of is quality growth shares. But with so many to choose from, it can be hard to decide which ones to buy.

    To narrow things down for you, I have picked out three top ASX growth shares which I think could beat the market over the next 10 years.

    Here’s why I would buy them:

    BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

    The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF is not strictly a growth share. However, I’m including it in this list because it provides investors with exposure to a collection of top growth shares. As the name implies, the fund is invested in some of Asia’s biggest and brightest tech companies. BetaShares notes that due to its younger and tech-savvy population, the Asian market is surpassing the West in respect to technological adoption. As such, the sector is anticipated to remain a growth sector for a long time to come. Companies included in the fund are Tencent Holdings, JD.com, Alibaba, Samsung, and Baidu.

    Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB)

    Another ASX growth share to consider buying is Bubs Australia. It is an infant formula and baby food company which specialises in goats milk products, but has recently expanded its range into cows milk. Given how much bigger the latter market is, I think this was a smart move and allows the company to benefit from the best of both worlds. Overall, I believe Bubs is well-positioned for long term growth thanks to its expanding distribution footprint in Australia and online and increasing demand in Asia. 

    Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP)

    A final ASX growth share to buy right now could be Domino’s Pizza. I think the pizza chain operator could be a long term market beater. This is due to its ambitious but achievable growth plans. As well as aiming to grow its same store sales by 3% to 6% per annum over the next five years, the company is planning to expand its store network at a strong rate. Management is targeting annual organic new store additions of 7% to 9%. If it delivers on both of these and at least maintains its margins, it should underpin strong earnings growth this decade. For this reason, I think it would be a great buy and hold option.

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    Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF and BUBS AUST FPO. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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  • Kogan announces $115 million capital raising to fund future acquisitions

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    The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has been a very strong performer in recent weeks but won’t be going anywhere on Wednesday.

    This morning the ecommerce company requested a trading halt prior to the market open.

    Why is the Kogan share price in a trading halt?

    Kogan has taken advantage of the recent surge in its share price to raise capital via a placement and share purchase plan.

    The company revealed that it is aiming to raise a total of $115 million. This comprises a $100 million fully underwritten placement at $11.45 per share and a non-underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to $15 million.

    The placement price represents a 7.5% discount to its last close price.

    Why is Kogan raising funds?

    The company revealed that it intends to use the proceeds from the placement and share purchase plan to provide the financial flexibility to act quickly on future value accretive opportunities that broaden the company’s offering, expand its customer base, or enhance its operating model.

    Last month Kogan announced that it had acquired replica furniture and homewares retailer Matt Blatt for $4.4 million. But judging by this capital raising, it doesn’t plan to stop there.

    In fact, the company notes that multiple opportunities are presenting themselves. Though, it will focus only on opportunities that it believes add value.

    Kogan’s CEO, Ruslan Kogan, commented: “Kogan.com is committed to making the most in-demand products and services more affordable and accessible. Our long-term strategy has enabled us to thrive in the current challenging environment, and we are now in a better position than ever to take advantage of growth opportunities. Our low cost of doing business and digital expertise have put us in the driver’s seat to capture market share as the retail industry undergoes significant change.”

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  • Why you can’t afford not to invest in ASX 200 shares in 2020

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    There is a belief that to invest in S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: JXO) shares you need to be a part of the ‘rich person’s game’ and that it’s out of reach for the average Joe on the street.

    It’s easy to understand why. In popular culture, the only investors we hear about are rich scoundrels. Think about it: Gordon Gekko, Jordan Belfort… these guys were hardly model citizens.

    Up until recent years, it was quite difficult to start investing. You had to find a stockbroker, pay them through the nose, and try and find winners in the pages of your daily newspaper.

    Now, it’s a different world. You can literally buy shares in under a minute through an online broker, all without having to pay usurious brokerage fees and commissions. Anyone can access a company’s annual report with the click of a button and read 100 different investor’s opinions about a share without leaving their desk.

    This might not have been great for the finance industry, but it has undoubtedly been for the average Australian. Democracy has come to the share market.

    Why it’s important to invest in ASX 200 shares

    But with this power has come responsibility. In days of yore, investing wasn’t really necessary. The government promised to fund everyone over 65s retirement through the Age Pension. Sure, you could top this up with some cash. But with a bank account or term deposit typically paying real interest rates, you didn’t really need to ‘take a punt’ on the share market.

    As comfortable as that world might sound, we live in a different one today. With interest rates at close to zero, cash instruments like term deposits don’t really cut the mustard as a real investment anymore. Job security is more or less a thing of the past. Most of us won’t be working with a single employer for our whole lives. And the Age Pension has moved from a ‘universal income’ to a ‘safety net’. Considering our ageing population, I have severe doubts over its long-term viability.

    That’s why, in my view, investing is no longer optional. And investing in ASX 200 shares are a great place to start. Now, there are other ways of building wealth, such as property. But ASX shares have several advantages making them an ideal pathway for wealth creation in my opinion.

    You can start with as little as $500, for one.

    Shares are liquid, which means (unlike a house) you can buy and sell them easily for another.

    And many shares will pay you tax-advantaged income (in the form of fully franked dividends) along the way.

    So if you haven’t already started to invest in 2020, why not take the plunge? Your future self will undoubtedly thank you for not putting it off. And in this brave new world we live in, I don’t think any of us can afford not to.

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    Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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