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Tristan Harrison

Author Bio
Tristan Harrison has a decade of experience as an ASX share investment writer and was previously a business, tax and audit accountant for seven years. Tristan has contributed to The Motley Fool since October 2016. He has an advanced diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians and is currently enrolled in the Chartered Institute Management Accountant (CIMA) program. Tristan's goal is to help Australians learn about great ASX shares that can help grow their portfolio, wealth and dividends over the long-term.
Areas of Expertise
ASX dividend shares and passive income strategies
ASX growth shares and ETFs
Business and company financial analysis
Franking credits and personal tax topics
Personal finance
Education
Advanced diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians
Enrolled in the Chartered Institute Management Accountant (CIMA) program
Social Media
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Favorite Investment Quote
"Live within your income and save so that you can invest."
— Charlie Munger

Recent Articles

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Superannuation

How much is needed in superannuation to target a $12,000 monthly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

This is what it would take to unlock $144,000 of annual passive income.

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Materials Shares

Is the PLS Group share price a buy in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this lithium miner a good buy?

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Dividend Investing

122,353 shares of this high-yield ASX dividend stock pays an income equal to the Age Pension

| Tristan Harrison

This high-yield dividend stock offers a lot of positives.

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX shares near 52-week lows I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses are significantly undervalued!

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Energy Shares

$10,000 invested in Santos shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Tristan Harrison

This business has given investors pleasing capital growth.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to grow 40% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver strong returns, according to experts.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This is the ASX ETF I'd buy in August!

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of reasons to like this fund!

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 311 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a great track record of dividend growth.

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Bank Shares

$20,000 of CBA shares can net me this much passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

How much passive income can shareholders bank on?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Is this the right time to invest in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to pounce on the IVV ETF?

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Cheap Shares

Here's what $10,000 invested in Zip shares could be worth next year

| Tristan Harrison

Zip continues to grow strongly. Is it an undervalued buy?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares have a lot to offer long-term investors.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares raising dividends like clockwork

| Tristan Harrison

Payouts from these stocks are regularly going up.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 11,295 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $400 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business could be one of the most underrated options for dividends.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses are top buys for income and growth.

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Dividend Investing

Get paid huge amounts of cash to own these ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses regularly give investors huge payouts.

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Superannuation

How much is needed in superannuation to target a $80,000 annual passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors could unlock a full-time income thanks to superannuation investing.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

CBA may not be the best choice for passive income these days.

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Growth Shares

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This incredible business could be an excellent investment to own.

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price a buy for its 6% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go all aboard for Qantas dividends?

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Opinions

Up 214% in 5 years! Is this still a top Australian stock to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This business has done extremely well. Is it still a buy?

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Bank Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2027 for AMP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX financial stock a strong option for dividends?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much could the Woolworths share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the major supermarket business deliver great returns?

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Retail Shares

3 reasons why the Lovisa share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a very exciting future. It looks like a great time to buy!

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Retirement

Why AFIC shares are a retiree's dream for FY27

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC may be one of the best choices for retirees in FY27 and beyond.

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Warren Buffett
ASX Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett buy Soul Patts shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Would one of the world’s greatest investors be interested in this stock?

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Bank Shares

How many Macquarie shares do I need to buy to generate $10,000 in passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie could be a top choice for dividends.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be significantly undervalued.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with yields above 6.5%

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses can offer excellent dividend yields…

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX dividend stock in any market

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot to offer investors who want income.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 55% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks very cheap to me! Here’s why…

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX shares near 52-week lows I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These investments look incredibly cheap to me!

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income ideas I'd use to generate $500 a month in 2027

| Tristan Harrison

These are two of the top ideas for dividends, in my view.

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX dividend share buys for passive income in August

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think these income stocks are great buys...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares I rate as top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

I reckon these stocks offer significant potential.

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Dividend Investing

By July 2027, Fortescue shares could turn $10,000 into…

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how the next 12 months could play out for Fortescue shareholders, according to experts.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 720 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business ticks a lot of passive income boxes…

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Retail Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Wesfarmers shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

Buying Wesfarmers shares could make a lot of sense for income hunters.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much must I invest in Coles shares to earn a $1,000 passive income in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what it takes to unlock $1,000 of passive income.

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Energy Shares

How much could the Woodside share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

The Woodside has performed strongly. Can that continue?

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