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Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

On Jan. 18, Motley Fool Australia contributor Tristan Harrison recommended income investors consider L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as solid picks for dividend-paying stocks to generate “passive income.” The chatter around ASX dividend stocks has picked up again as the local market climbs, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing Friday at its highest since October 2025, according to News Corp’s news.com.au.
18 January 2026
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