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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 Market News

Diversification? Why VAS is really a bet on banks and miners

| Sebastian Bowen

How much diversification does VAS offer?

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Dividend Investing

15% yield! But are these ASX high-yield shares dividend traps?

| Sebastian Bowen

When is a 15% yield too good to be true?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Technology Shares

Glitch! Why are ASX tech shares getting hammered on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares are taking a beating today...

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ETFs

ASX GOLD! Here's how this popular ASX gold ETF works

| Sebastian Bowen

This gold-based ETF works a little differently to most.

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BNPL shares

Has Zip (ASX:Z1P) got this key metric wrong in the Sezzle takeover?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip's merger plans are dividing expert investors...

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Resources Shares

Gold rush! Why are Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) shares up 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners are striking it rich today...

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Healthcare Shares

Payday? Here's why the CSL share price is sliding this morning…

| Sebastian Bowen

The CSL share price is underperforming today, but for good reason...

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Share Fallers

Playing limbo… Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price hits 7-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has sunk to new lows today...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why is the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price crashing 14% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in the ASX 200 uranium miner are plummeting today.

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52-Week Lows

5 ASX 200 shares slumping to 52-week lows on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

There are new lows all around on the ASX 200 today...

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Dividend Investing

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price has only gained $3 in 12 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have NAB's payouts been worth the wait?

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Dividend Investing

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is falling today, but here's what investors can look forward to next week

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL shares are losing steam today, but the company has a big event coming up...

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Communication Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price has tumbled 9% in 6 weeks. What's happening?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's share price performance has been dropping out...

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How to invest

Are you selling your ASX shares at the wrong time out of fear?

| Sebastian Bowen

We go through some common investing mistakes...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Energy Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price has smashed at least 8 52-week highs in the last month. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares just keep giving back...

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Energy Shares

All eyes on energy: Origin (ASX:ORG) share price surges 4%

| Sebastian Bowen

Origin shares are smashing the market today...

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Dividend Investing

Bye bye dividend? Here's why the Coles (ASX:COL) share price is sliding today

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares are mysteriously falling. Here are the details.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares have tumbled 14% since the merger news. Top brokers offer possible reasons why

| Sebastian Bowen

Opinions on Zip's merger with Sezzle are somewhat divided...

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Energy Shares

Black gold! 3 ASX energy shares pumping new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These energy shares were hitting new highs today...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords mining shares cracking new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Say hello to these new highs...

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Energy Shares

Will Mike Cannon-Brookes bring an extra $1 billion to the table in his AGL takeover bid?

| Sebastian Bowen

Who knows where AGL shares are going next...

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price lag the other banks in February

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ came last out of the big four in February...

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Share Fallers

The Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price has lost 17% so far this year. Is it a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Soul Patts be a buy today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price is surging 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Block shares are hitting their stride today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Party pooper? Why the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price is slumping today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Endeavour shares falling today?

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Share Gainers

Why did the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leap 8% in February?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares picked up their game in February...

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Share Fallers

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price has lost 17% in a month. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara has been giving back some of its gains of late...

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Dividend Investing

Coles (ASX:COL) shares will trade ex-dividend this week. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares trade ex-div this week. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

Read more »

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Earnings Results

InvoCare (ASX:IVC) share price jumps as earnings surge 22%

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have reacted positively to the company's earnings release this morning, sending its share price to the heavens.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 shares have delivered the biggest dividend payout increases this earnings season?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares have upped their dividend game...

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Dividend Investing

Here's what you need to know about the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

What's the latest in Woolworths' dividends?

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Gold

Expert reveals why not all ASX gold ETFs are created equal

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold ETFs come in all shapes and carats...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

Read more »

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Dividend Investing

Why Treasury (ASX:TWE) shares could be a hidden dividend trove

| Sebastian Bowen

How does Treasury's dividend record stack up?

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