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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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ETFs

These 2 ETFs could help to protect ASX investors against inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

Exchange-traded funds can be a good option to help combat the effects of inflation.

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Financial Shares

Could the worst now be over for the AMP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a tough few years, things appear to be looking up for the financial services company.

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Technology Shares

On a dire day for the ASX, the BrainChip share price just leapt 11%. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are BrainChip shares acting so strangely today? Let's take a look

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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ETFs

Is Vanguard's VAS the ASX's cheapest index fund?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is VAS the cheapest ASX index ETF on the market? The answer might surprise you.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Wesfarmers share price defying today's ASX 200 bloodbath?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Wesfarmers shares holding up in today's market bloodbath?

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Travel Shares

Grounded! Why the Qantas share price is tanking 4% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Qantas share price has been caught in a tailspin today...

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the latest Macquarie dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie Group just announced its latest final dividend. Here are the details.

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Economy

Running against rates! Which ASX shares could be the winners and losers?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do higher interest rates affect ASX shares?

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ETFs

How diversified is the Vanguard International Shares ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

How diversified is the VGS ETF really?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the share market's volume charts on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price rocketing 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Pilbara Minerals share price is on fire today. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

Could these 3 ASX dividend shares still beat the piggybank if rates hit 2.5%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX dividend shares would still offer monster yields in a high interest rate world?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's how the Woolworths share price stacked up in April

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a volatile April. But how did Woolies go?

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Resources Shares

Hawsons Iron share price volatility continues with more wild swings on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's dig into the jaw-dropping tale of the Hawsons Iron share price...

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Financial Shares

How is the AMP share price looking in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares have had a good run recently. Here's how they stand as we begin May...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is plunging 9% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares are getting smashed today. Here's why.

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ETFs

What is the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF invested in?

| Sebastian Bowen

VDHG is a rather special ASX ETF. Let's look at why...

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Technology Shares

What would happen if Appen shares were removed from the ASX 200? 

| Sebastian Bowen

What happens if Appen loses its spot in the ASX 200?

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Retail Shares

Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy or a sell in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers has had a rough trot in 2022 so far. But could it be May buy?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Metcash share price just hit a 15-year high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Metcash share price was charging today. Say hello to a new 15-year high...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Healthcare Shares

Could Polynovo shares get kicked out of the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Polynovo really in danger of getting kicked out of the ASX 200?

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Personal Finance

What happened to the IAG share price in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how the IAG share price fared last month.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price soaring 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Magellan share price is on fire today.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price was the worst performer of the ASX 200 big banks in April. What happened?

| Sebastian Bowen

What was up with CBA shares last month?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares having such a dire run on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check why the tech sector is hurting today.

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara Minerals share price just dropped 6%. Time to pounce?

| Sebastian Bowen

After another steep drop, is Pilbara Minerals a buy or a sell today?

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares exploding more than 100% on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These 2 ASX shares have doubled in just one trading day...

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Resources Shares

Up 80% in 2022, are Coronado shares heading for the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could the coal miner be in line for inclusion in the benchmark index?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk share price plunged 15% in April. What went wrong?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's gone so wrong for A2 Milk shares this month?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price flying higher on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Webjet shares are taking off today...

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Financial Shares

Could AFIC shares be an ASX inflation hedge?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AFIC an inflation-busting investment?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare share has a fully franked dividend yield over 4% right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 healthcare share offers a dividend yield over 4% right now...

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Share Market News

Is rising inflation reducing how much Aussies are investing in ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could rising inflation dampen Aussies' love of the share market?

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ETFs

How does the VAS dividend compare to a high-yield ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much yield does VAS bring to the table?

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Resources Shares

The Lynas share price has lost 16% in April, is it a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there an opportunity to buy Lynas Rare Earths today?

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