Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Thursday

January 27, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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ETFs

Is VAS (ASX:VAS) really the best ASX ETF on the share market?

January 27, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors can't seem to get enough of the VAS...

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Technology Shares

From hero to Xero (ASX:XRO): share price tumbles 8% to hit 52-week low

January 27, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

What's going wrong with Xero shares? We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price leaping ahead today?

January 27, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are defying the market today. We take a closer look.

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Financial Shares

Own IAG (ASX:IAG) shares? Here's what you're really invested in

January 25, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's what's under IAG's hood...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Tuesday

January 25, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's a deep dive into the historical returns of Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares

January 25, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at Wesfarmers' returns...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) dividend smaller than Coles?

January 25, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

Woolies vs. Coles... Who comes out on top?

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Bank Shares

What is the CBA (ASX:CBA) dividend payout ratio sitting at?

January 25, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

We look at how CommBank's dividend is faring...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are ASX consumer staples shares really 'safe' to hold in a market selloff?

January 25, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

Are consumer staples shares really 'safe' investments?

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Share Market News

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

January 24, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Earnings Results

AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price falls despite 74% rise in profits

January 24, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

AFIC has just reported...

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Share Market News

The Nasdaq is in correction territory. Is the ASX 200 next?

January 24, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

Is the ASX 200 headed for a correction?

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Economy

Is the prospect of rising interest rates battering ASX shares?

January 23, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

What's behind the slump in the ASX share market? We take a closer look.

Gold

Want to buy gold? Here are 3 ways ASX investors can own the precious metal

January 22, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ways an investor can buy gold in Australia...

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Retail Shares

These 3 ASX retail shares have grossed-up dividend yields over 8% right now

January 21, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

These 3 dividend shares offer yields bigger than the banks right now...

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Share Market News

Why are BrainChip (ASX:BRN) shares smashing ASX 200 trading volumes today?

January 21, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

The artificial intelligence tech company's share price is also sinking...

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Healthcare Shares

How do Medibank (ASX:MPL) dividends compare to NIB?

January 21, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

How do the dividend yields of these 2 private healthcare insurers stack up for income investors?

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Communication Shares

Will Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares ever hit their $9 record high again?

January 21, 2022 | Sebastian Bowen

Can Telstra ever hit close to $9 a share again?