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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

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

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Healthcare Shares

The earnings were awful, but here's why I'm still holding my CSL shares

| Sebastian Bowen

All hope might not be lost with this fallen angel.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Cochlear dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have reacted savagely to Cochlear today.

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Gold

ASX gold stocks never pay high dividends, but Evolution just changed the game

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners are finally starting to pay big dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed another strong session this Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Up 15%: Everything you need to know about the new South32 dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

South32's latest dividend will make investors happy.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Best Shares

This Australian stock is 15% cheaper today, but it's a "forever" hold

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't often see the ASX's best stocks go on sale...

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ETFs

The ASX just got a new ETF that pays monthly dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF will pay 12 dividends a year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Income investors: You don't want to miss AGL's latest dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL's latest dividend is worth a look.

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Bank Shares

Here's everything you need to know about the new CBA dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's latest dividend is a doozy.

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Travel Shares

Should you add Qantas shares to an ASX dividend portfolio in 2026?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas paid out record dividends in 2025.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors just pared back yesterday's explosive rise.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's session was one for the books.

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Dividend Investing

Own Argo shares? A record dividend has just been announced!

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo investors will be happy with this new payout.

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Dividend Investing

Up 10%: Everything you need to know about the new Car Group dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Income investors will be happy with this one.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors lost some of this week's mojo this Thursday.

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Defensive Shares

Australian defensive stocks to buy now for stability

| Sebastian Bowen

With global uncertainty still high, here are three defensive ASX stocks that could potentially help protect your portfolio in 2026.

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Bank Shares

Don't buy CBA shares until this happens

| Sebastian Bowen

This bank has a big announcement scheduled for next week...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a strong hump day session today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the RBA, investors were back to the races this Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Check out the Woolworths share price and dividend forecast for 2026 – it's hard to believe!

| Sebastian Bowen

Analysts are predicting a dramatic dividend rebound from Woolies.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF might be the only one you'll ever need

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF is a perfect fit for the bottom drawer...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather horrid start to the week's trading today.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'll be watching like a hawk this earnings season

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks will tell us a lot about the share market this month...

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Growth Shares

The smartest ASX growth stock to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This growth stock has been a windfall investment in recent years...

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ETFs

Meet the ASX ETF up 119% in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's investors have doubled their money in a year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough end to the trading week for investors this Friday.

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Bank Shares

Where will CBA shares be in 5 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's next five years could be quite different to its last five...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Coles stock? Here's the dividend yield you'll get

| Sebastian Bowen

Has Coles outshone Woolies when it comes to dividends?

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Gold

Is Bitcoin digital gold? It seems investors prefer the real thing

| Sebastian Bowen

Store of value? Perhaps not.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Woolworths shares? Here's the dividend yield you'll get

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors will be hoping for a big pay rise in 2026...

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Dividend Investing

How I'm targeting $3,000 a month in passive income with just $50 a week

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm hoping my shares will make more money than I ever do...

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Gold

$10,000 invested in gold stock Evolution Mining a year ago is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

Some gold stocks have outstripped the metal itself...

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Dividend Investing

A perfect January ASX dividend stock with a 4.5% monthly payout

| Sebastian Bowen

This monthly income stock ticks the boxes...

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Bank Shares

Buying Westpac shares today? Here's the dividend yield you'll get

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac has a reputation as one of the ASX's most reliable providers of fat, fully franked dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were happy today... until the inflation data came out.

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Dividend Investing

Does an 8.5% yield make WAM Capital shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Opportunity or dividend trap?

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Opinions

Here's my buy list if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

If stocks go down this year, I'll be ready.

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