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Kylie Purcell

Kylie Purcell

Investments Analyst

With over a decade of experience in finance journalism, Kylie Purcell is an investments analyst and a sought-after commentator, regularly sharing her expertise on investment strategies with media outlets across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Specialising in a broad spectrum of financial products — from online trading platforms and robo-advisors to stocks, ETFs, digital assets and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin — Kylie helps investors navigate a rapidly evolving market. Kylie’s career spans writing, producing and presenting market updates for major outlets including Sky Business (Your Money), TVNZ, SBS, and The Advisor magazine. She is also the host of Finder’s Investment Finder video series, providing expert insights to guide investors through the complexities of the market.

Kylie is actively involved in the investment community as an industry awards judge and panellist, where her deep knowledge of financial products and market trends shapes her perspectives on the future of investing. Kylie’s expertise has been featured in many prominent publications, including the Australian Financial Review, Yahoo Finance, The Motley Fool, Cointelegraph, My Millennial Money and News.com.au. Kylie holds a Master of Arts in International Journalism from Cardiff University, a Graduate Diploma in Economics from the University of New England, and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television from Charles Sturt University. She also holds two ASIC-recognised certifications: a Certificate of Generic Knowledge, and a Certificate of Securities and Managed Investments, both of which meet the requirements of ASIC’s Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).

If you’re interested in a media interview with Kylie, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Investment strategies
  • Financial platforms
  • Stockbrokers
  • Robo advisors
  • Exchange traded funds (ETFs)
  • Ethical investing
  • ASX stocks
  • Stock and forex markets

Experience

Education

  • Master of Arts in International Journalism; Graduate Diploma in Economics; Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television

Featured publications

Featured videos

Latest articles by Kylie Purcell

141 articles written by this author

Is it time to sell your Tesla shares, or to double down?

With shares tumbling and controversy swirling, investors are asking whether Tesla’s dip is a buy signal — or a warning sign. I asked the experts for their opinion.

Kylie Purcell 12 March 2025
Is it time to sell your Tesla shares, or to double down?

Women are investing more — but they’re still losing the wealth race

I spoke to finance guru Gemma Dale to find out what's changing.

Kylie Purcell 8 March 2025
Women are investing more — but they’re still losing the wealth race

The ‘punk rock’ investor: Armina Rosenberg on footy, finance, and smashing stereotypes

Why investing isn’t just for math whizzes — and other myths Rosenberg wants to bust.

Kylie Purcell 7 March 2025
The ‘punk rock’ investor: Armina Rosenberg on footy, finance, and smashing stereotypes

Rate cut reality check: Why the ASX tumbled after the RBA’s big move

Lower rates are usually great news for the stock market, so why did Australian stocks fall after the RBA's announcement?

Kylie Purcell 19 February 2025
Rate cut reality check: Why the ASX tumbled after the RBA’s big move

RBA rate cuts: Is it party time for stock investors?

Falling rates are a boon for the stock market, but not everyone's a winner.

Kylie Purcell 17 February 2025
RBA rate cuts: Is it party time for stock investors?

Save $1,583 a year by using index funds instead of active trading | Dollar Saver tip #60

Invest in an index fund instead of actively trading stocks and you not only save on time and fees, you could be earning more in returns too.

Kylie Purcell 5 December 2023
Save $1,583 a year by using index funds instead of active trading | Dollar Saver tip #60

Shein IPO: How to invest in the Shein IPO

What you need to know about investing in Shein from Australia.

Kylie Purcell 4 December 2023
Shein IPO: How to invest in the Shein IPO

How a pink trading platform won over New Zealand

Sharesies boasts 500,000 Kiwi customers - or one-tenth of the New Zealand population.

Kylie Purcell 27 November 2023
How a pink trading platform won over New Zealand

Can active fund managers beat index funds?

It's a debate that's ruffled feathers and fund managers for decades – and the results may surprise you.

Kylie Purcell 3 November 2023
Can active fund managers beat index funds?

Save $212 on ETF fees | Dollar Saver tip #55

ETF fees can vary wildly. Make sure you're comparing fees when looking at what to invest in.

Kylie Purcell 1 November 2023
Save $212 on ETF fees | Dollar Saver tip #55
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