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).
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Expertise
- Investment strategies
- Financial platforms
- Stockbrokers
- Robo advisors
- Exchange traded funds (ETFs)
- Ethical investing
- ASX stocks
- Stock and forex markets
Experience
- Certificate of Generic Knowledge, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146)
- Certificate of Securities and Managed Investments, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146)
- Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for banking and investment categories
- Moderator at the Inside ETFs Australia 2021 annual conference.
- Webinar presenter and podcast guest for the Australian Shareholders Association
- Host of the Investment Finder YouTube channel
Education
- Master of Arts in International Journalism; Graduate Diploma in Economics; Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
Featured publications
- Australian Financial Review
- Yahoo Finance
- Equity Mates
- My Millennial Money
- The Motley Fool
- The Courier
- The Australian
- Ladies Finance Club
- Financy
- Nasdaq
- News.com.au
- Stuff
- RNZ
- Cointelegraph
- Shares for Beginners
- Women Love Tech
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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Shein IPO: How to invest in the Shein IPO
What you need to know about investing in Shein from Australia.

How a pink trading platform won over New Zealand
Sharesies boasts 500,000 Kiwi customers - or one-tenth of the New Zealand population.

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.

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.
