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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 rough session for the ASX this Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile, but successful, day for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Plan on retiring early? I've found 5 dividend stocks that have what it takes to pay you for life

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these five stocks have what it takes to build a retirement.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a muted day on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy start to the trading week this Monday.

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Opinions

Up 20%: Has the EQT deal saved Cleanaway shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cleanaway's 20% jump takes it back to 2022 prices.

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Retirement

I look for 3 things in a retirement stock. These 5 shares have them all

| Sebastian Bowen

We should expect a high standard from shares that we trust with our retirement.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a remarkably positive end to the trading week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

A late rally couldn't save the ASX this Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather woeful Wednesday for the markets.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Down 16% in 2 weeks: The saga of the ASX's wildest ETF continues

| Sebastian Bowen

The saga continues...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a shaky, but positive, session for the ASX this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy start to the week's trading this Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles has impressed dividend investors with its income growth.

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Communication Shares

Why have Telstra shares lost 16% since May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra has been a loser in recent months.

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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another disappointing session on the ASX this Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing mid-week session today.

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Dividend Investing

The ASX dividend game has changed. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

2026 is very different from 2021.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy Tuesday session on the markets today.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

25% per annum: Is the BetaShares Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will this ETF keep banging out stunning returns?

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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 for investors this Friday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a brutal day on the markets this Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong hump day on the ASX today.

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How to invest

Cash rate at 4.6%: Here's how I'm investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Interest rate hikes cut both ways.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild, but ultimately positive, Tuesday for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Is this the ASX's perfect dividend stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock offers what no others can...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Own US ETFs like IVV or NDQ? Here's why your dividends are so low

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to get even a 2% yield from a US ETF.

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Bank Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's dividend yield is on the rise.

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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 for investors this Friday.

Read more »

A neon sign says 'Top Ten'.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough Thursday for investors this session.

Read more »

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Want to invest in AI? Here are the best ASX ETFs for 2027

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's talk AI ETFs on the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

Insane: Do WAM Capital shares really have a 13.2% yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this huge yield be a dividend trap?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild, but positive, Wednesday for investors.

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Dividend Investing

3 for income: I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends today

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends can help you ride out market volatility...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy Tuesday for investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares that won't be hit by $100 oil

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil hits some ASX shares harder than others.

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Index investing

Every ASX investor should own an index fund. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

I think index funds are the optimal investment for almost everyone.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mild but positive start to the week's trading today.

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