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Sebastian Bowen

Sebastian Bowen has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2018. Sebastian found his passion for writing and educating others about shares and all things finance after completing his studies in political, economic and social science and enjoys bringing this passion to life at the Fool. His investment philosophy is a simple one – buying high-quality companies at prices that make sense. When he’s not researching his next investment at all hours of the morning, Sebastian enjoys classic movies and likes to unwind with a good book, newspaper or record.

Recent Articles

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX couldn't get into the Christmas spirit on our last trading day of the week.

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Dividend Investing

Is investing $5,000 enough to earn a $1,000 second income?

| Sebastian Bowen

A 20% yield is possible. Here's how.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Bank Shares

Would I be mad to buy more CBA shares near $160?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA has come down quite a bit since June...

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How to invest

Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare $500?

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't have to be rich to invest like Uncle Warren.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The pre-Christmas Eve session was kind to investors.

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Gold

At record prices, why don't ASX gold miners pay high dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners never seem to deliver those dividends...

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REITs

I never buy ASX REITs. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

REITs tend to be losers. Here's why.

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How to invest

3 golden rules of investing to live by in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

The new year is a great time to reassess our stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a festive start to the short trading week this Monday.

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International Stock News

1 Magnificent 7 stock to buy in 2026 (and 1 to avoid)

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all Mag 7 stocks are equal.

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How to invest

Simple, easy investing: These 3 ASX ETFs are all a beginner needs

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't go wrong with these three beginner-friendly investments...

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Retirement

The ideal retirement stock: 4.6% yield paying cash out every month

| Sebastian Bowen

I would retire today if I had enough of this share.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

3.4% dividend yield! I'm buying this ASX stock and holding for decades

| Sebastian Bowen

There are a few things I look for in an ASX stock when I'm looking for my next investment. One…

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Cheap Shares

3 high-quality US stocks that look temptingly cheap today

| Sebastian Bowen

These cheap-looking stocks are among the world's best.

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Bank Shares

4% yield: Is NAB's dividend safe?

| Sebastian Bowen

An expert says NAB's cherished dividend might be under threat.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 broke its losing streak to inch higher today.

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REITs

A 5.8% yield and 30% undervalued — time for me to buy this ASX 300 passive income star?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not easy to say no to 5.8%.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

1 ASX 200 share to consider for the coming decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this stock has a right decade in front of it.

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Dividend Investing

Top picks: 3 ASX dividend stocks for stress-free passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're after reliability, check out these income shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another woeful day for investors this Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

At 13.4%, this ASX 200 dividend stock has the largest yield on the index

| Sebastian Bowen

Is any 13% yield sustainable?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Income trap? Don't be fooled by this ASX dividend share's 8% yield

| Sebastian Bowen

If a yield looks too good to be true, it probably is.

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Dividend Investing

3 blue chip ASX shares with 4% dividend yields

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are still offering big yields...

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ETFs

Meet the ASX ETF that has returned 17.8% for 9 years

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund has made its investors very wealthy...

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Economy

What a rising Aussie dollar means for your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A rising dollar flows through to many ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield kind of Monday for investors.

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ETFs

Is the VanEck International Wide Moat ETF (GOAT) a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

MOAT has been a winner, but is it the GOAT?

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Energy Shares

Loser stock? Here's why I'll never own Woodside shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has been an awful investment for many.

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Retirement

2 premier ASX shares for your retirement fund

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks could help anyone enjoy a comfortable retirement.

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Opinions

2 magnificent ASX stocks to own for the long haul

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these stocks will keep delivering for years.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week!

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Dividend Investing

This ASX income ETF is trading on a 7% yield right now

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd be hard pressed to find a stock that matches this yield...

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Dividend Investing

A top Australian dividend stock with a 12% yield to buy in December 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Could you say no to a 12% yield?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to recover from a wobble to move higher today.

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ETFs

3 Australian ETFs to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs might never go out of style.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather woeful Wednesday session for the ASX today.

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Dividend Investing

What's going on with the Woolworths dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths dividend is at a multi-year low.

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