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Sebastian Bowen

Author Bio
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.
Areas of Expertise
Dividend investing
ETFs
Education
Bachelor of Political, Economic, and Social Sciences (Government and International Relations), University of Sydney
Social Media
X/Twitter
Favorite Investment Quote
"In the short run, the market is a voting machine, but in the long run, it is a weighing machine."
– Benjamin Graham

Recent Articles

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a bleak start to the week this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Dividend Investing

Coles stock vs Woolworths shares: Who had the better dividend this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check the receipts on Coles and Woolies this week.

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Dividend Investing

Ouch: WAM Capital shares crash 15% as dividend cut in half

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular dividend share had some devastating news today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather nasty Thursday session for investors.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that just upped their payouts

| Sebastian Bowen

These investors are about to get a pay rise.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing showing from the market this hump day.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that just hiked their payouts

| Sebastian Bowen

The dividends are flowing from these stocks.

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Economy

Higher for longer? Why the ASX 200 just turned negative

| Sebastian Bowen

The ABS knows how to ruin an ASX party.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths investors are in line for a pay rise.

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Bank Shares

Will CBA shares ever get back to the top of the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can CBA take back what it lost?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed another exciting session this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX income shares just hiked their dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

A big cheque is just around the corner for these investors.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Is the Vanguard US Total Market ETF (VTS) the best buy for investing in America?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this a case of 'some shares good, more shares better'?

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Dividend Investing

Post-earnings: Why I'd buy this ASX dividend share for income

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock just gave investors their seventh annual dividend hike in a row.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

15% for 10 years: Is this ASX ETF a no-brainer buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are these numbers too good to be true?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very happy Monday indeed for the markets today.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX shares have given investors a 2026 dividend pay rise

| Sebastian Bowen

The pay rises keep on coming from these two shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Special dividend: Is now the time to buy NIB shares for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

NIB shares now offer a yield well over 4%.

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Dividend Investing

6%: Bendigo Bank just unveiled its latest dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Can this bank maintain its massive yield?

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Energy Shares

Everything you need to know about the monster Ampol dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Ampol's latest dividend is shockingly large.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX income ETF yields 4.3% and pays monthly dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF ticks all of the boxes for income investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It wasn't a great Friday session for the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a relief rally for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Communication Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's dividend yield just went up.

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Resources Shares

Everything you need to know about the new Fortescue dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue's latest payout is worth checking out.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share just blew me away

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend growth is crazy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather unhappy hump day for the markets.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares: 1 number that investors shouldn't ignore

| Sebastian Bowen

This one number has me rethinking a CSL investment.

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Index investing

20% a year: Is this the ASX's best index fund?

| Sebastian Bowen

This simple index fund is beating Buffett's long-term return.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild but ultimately unsuccessful Tuesday for ASX investors.

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Dividend Investing

This popular ASX dividend stock has a 10% yield. That's a problem

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all is as it seems with this popular stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sour start to the trading week today.

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Dividend Investing

Earnings season: 2 ASX income shares that just hiked their dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors just scored big dividend hikes from these stocks.

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares after the sell-off? Here's the dividend yield you'll get

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB released its latest quarterly update this morning.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 14% today: Are JB Hi-Fi shares now a bargain-bin buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could JB's plunge mean a bargain buy?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough end to a rough week for investors.

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Bank Shares

Here's how much CBA shares would have to fall for a 4% dividend yield

| Sebastian Bowen

What would it take for CBA to get back to a proper bank dividend yield?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another rough ride for investors this Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Revealed: The ASX bank share with the highest dividend yield today

| Sebastian Bowen

The highest-yielding bank right now might surprise you.

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