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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 happy hump day for the markets.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors weren't in a good mood this Tuesday.

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Index investing

Meet the simple ASX index fund up 220% in 12 months

| Sebastian Bowen

How are these returns even possible?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a dreary start to the trading week.

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Tax

Worried about capital gains tax and ASX shares? Here's why you shouldn't be

| Sebastian Bowen

I think the barks are worse than the bites with this one...

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Dividend Investing

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Fortescue's big yield for real?

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is perfect for nervous investors

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're nervous about investing in 2026, check out this ETF.

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How to invest

ASX investors: Are you overinvested in the Magnificent 7 without knowing it?

| Sebastian Bowen

You may be more invested in America than you realise...

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Index investing

ASX index funds: Is VAS or A300 the better choice?

| Sebastian Bowen

Index fund investors are spoiled for choice in 2026...

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Personal Finance

Passive income investors: Term deposits or ASX dividend stocks in 2026?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cash investments have rarely been this attractive...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended the trading week on a high.

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Healthcare Shares

Historic: Here's why CSL shares are looking very interesting right now

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's yield now rivals a big four bank...

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Dividend Investing

5.4% dividend yield: Are Woodside shares a buy for income today?

| Sebastian Bowen

That 5.45% might not be as attractive as it looks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a horrid day for investors.

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ETFs

This ASX bank ETF has a 5.2% dividend yield right now

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're looking for big dividends, this ETF is for you.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a nice, happy hump day for investors...

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Best Shares

Screaming buys: My top 5 favourite stocks in the world

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't think you can get better than these five stocks.

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ETFs

SpaceX IPO: Strap in for launch with another ASX space ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX is in a new space age...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would I buy Coles shares at $21.25 each?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles is having a rough year so far.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather miserable Tuesday for investors.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers is a perennial favourite for income investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy Monday on the ASX this session.

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway just sold these stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

Berkshire has sold a few market darlings...

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway just bought these stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett may be gone, but Berkshire added some surprising stocks last quarter.

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International Stock News

SpaceX IPO: What are dual-class shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

SpaceX will have a highly unusual share structure.

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 buys 237 shares in this trusty ASX dividend stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has increased its dividend every year since 1998.

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ETFs

These are the cheapest ASX ETFs on the Australian market

| Sebastian Bowen

Minimising fees means maximising returns...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant end to the trading week today.

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's the yield you'll get today

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio has been a goldmine for investors lately.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock just raised its dividend by 21%

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock is raising its dividends like clockwork.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were back to the races this Thursday.

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IPOs

Up 5%: Here's how the IPO of SkinKandy shares is going

| Sebastian Bowen

SkinKandy's debut has been a success so far.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend stock has a 4% yield and a 27% growth rate

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend stock is a rare gem.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend stocks with yields over 4% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Big yields are still out there.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather woeful Wednesday for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths' current yield could be deceiving.

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ETFs

A new monthly ASX dividend ETF just hit the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Another monthly dividend payer has joined the ASX.

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ETFs

Is this the easiest way to invest in the SpaceX IPO on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

If SpaceX IPOs, there's an easy way to buy in.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were back to the races this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting at a 7-week low today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have had better starts to a trading week...

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