1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Sebastian Bowen
    3. /

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

A woman looks questioning as she puts a coin into a piggy bank.
Index investing

The Vanguard US Total Market ETF (VTS) is down 8% from its peak. Is it time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Like many index funds, VTS is looking cheap right now.

Read more »

A woman blowing gold glitter out of her hands with a joyous smile on her face.
Gold

Big news: Gold hits fresh record of US$3,020 an ounce

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another huge day for gold investors...

Read more »

Man smiling at a laptop because of a rising share price.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another pleasant day for ASX shares this Tuesday.

Read more »

A man stands with his arms folded in front of banks of unused poker machines in a darkened gaming room.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Aristocrat shares are down 15% this month. Time to jump in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does a 15% drop make a value stock?

Read more »

American soldier in military uniform using laptop for drone controlling.
ETFs

2 ASX ETFs to bet on higher global defence spending

| Sebastian Bowen

Global uncertainty benefits these funds more than most.

Read more »

ETF written in yellow gold.
Gold

3 ASX ETFs to bet on gold

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying gold ETFs is a lot easier than buying bullion.

Read more »

Businessman at the beach building a wall around his sandcastle, signifying protecting his business.
Defensive Shares

3 defensive ETFs to navigate volatility on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs can add some stability to any portfolio.

Read more »

Man with backpack spreading his arms out and soaking in the sun.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic start to the trading week for the share market today.

Read more »

A man in a business shirt and tie takes a wide leap over a large steel trap with jagged teeth.
Dividend Investing

Warning: These 2 ASX shares could be dividend traps

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield can be deceptive.

Read more »

A man in a suit smiles at the yellow piggy bank he holds in his hand.
Bank Shares

The big 4 ASX bank share that stands above the rest

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ's market-leading yield comes with a catch.

Read more »

Young girl drinking milk showing off muscles.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors finally caught a break this Friday.

Read more »

A woman sits at her computer with her chin resting on her hand as she contemplates her next potential investment.
Technology Shares

Down 1.5%: What's up with the WiseTech share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors should be glad to see this drop.

Read more »

A happy young boy in a wheelchair holds his arms outstretched as another boy pushed him.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were once again selling this Thursday...

Read more »

Happy young couple saving money in piggy bank.
How to invest

3 ASX stocks perfect for first time investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish one of these had been my first ASX share.

Read more »

Person pretends to types on laptop drawn in sand.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX investors today.

Read more »

A man sits in despair at his computer with his hands either side of his head, staring into the screen with a pained and anguished look on his face, in a home office setting.
Capital Raising

Why did this ASX All Ords defence stock crash 22% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be rather furious at this stock.

Read more »

A woman sits in a cafe wearing a polka dotted shirt and holding a latte in one hand while reading something on a laptop that is sitting on the table in front of her
How to invest

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2025. I'm still buying bargain shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

They say millionaires are made in crashes for a reason.

Read more »

Man ponders a receipt as he looks at his laptop.
Technology Shares

Here's my big problem with Xero shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero ticks all of my boxes... except one.

Read more »

Silhouettes of nine people climbing a steep mountain to the top at sunset, and helping each other along the way.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets took a turn for the worse again today.

Read more »

Woman and man calculating a dividend yield.
Bank Shares

Do the dividends from ANZ shares still come fully franked?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a look.

Read more »

Australian notes and coins symbolising dividends.
Bank Shares

NAB share price: Here's why the dividend yield just rocketed 24%

| Sebastian Bowen

There's an upside to this falling bank stock.

Read more »

Close up of woman using calculator and laptop for calculating dividends.
How to invest

I always look at this number before buying an ASX share

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one number that instantly tells me if a stock is worth a look.

Read more »

Fancy font saying top ten surrounded by gold leaf set against a dark background of glittering stars.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a positive start to the week for ASX investors.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Technology Shares

Down 37%: Are WiseTech shares a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think WiseTech shares have fallen for a good reason.

Read more »

Bitcoin coins in a pile.
Cryptocurrencies

Here's what owning Bitcoin for 7 years has taught me

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has been a fantastic investment for me, but not without its pitfalls.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

Read more »

A male investor sits at his desk looking at his laptop screen holding his hand to his chin pondering whether to buy Macquarie shares
Opinions

If the market keeps falling, I'll buy these 2 ASX 200 stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

Make sure you use market pullbacks to your advantage.

Read more »

ETF in written in different colours with different colour arrows pointing to it.
ETFs

Want to build a diversified ASX portfolio? All you need are these 3 ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing doesn't have to be complicated if you don't want it to be.

Read more »

Unsure man analysing data on laptop.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX suffered another fall this Thursday.

Read more »

ETF written on wooden blocks with a magnifying glass.
ETFs

Meet the 2 new Vanguard ETFs that just hit the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard has something for everyone with these new funds...

Read more »

Stethoscope with a piggy bank in the middle.
Dividend Investing

Down 2%: What's up with the Medibank share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors should be happy to see this stock drop today...

Read more »

Smiling elderly couple looking at their superannuation account, symbolising retirement.
Retirement

These 3 ASX dividend shares are perfect for retirees

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirees have different investing needs to other investors.

Read more »

Accountant woman counting an Australian money and using calculator for calculating dividend yield.
Dividend Investing

Here's why I don't buy ASX dividend shares with big yields anymore

| Sebastian Bowen

A big dividend yield can sometimes make you poorer.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very woeful Wednesday indeed for investors today.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The market sent ASX investors back to earth this Tuesday.

Read more »

Man sitting in a plane looking through a window and working on a laptop.
Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares still worth buying at $10?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas' rise in recent months has been extraordinary.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
ETFs

ASX ETF investors: Are you making this easy mistake?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's easy to overlook this.

Read more »

Man standing on rock next to turquoise salt lagoon.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant start to the week for investors today.

Read more »

Male hands holding Australian dollar banknotes, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

Down 8%: Are Westpac shares still a buy for dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Westpac's big dividend yield.

Read more »

Person handing out $50 notes, symbolising ex-dividend date.
Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to double up on right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks remain attractive for income investors.

Read more »