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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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Bank Shares

Could 2022 be a good year for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what these brokers think about Westpac...

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Bank Shares

Own Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares? Here are the key dates to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are BoQ's dates to watch next year...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Resources Shares

What are experts saying to expect for the South32 (ASX:S32) share price in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can South32 keep the party going in 2022?

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Share Market News

Which days is the ASX open and trading over Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

When will the ASX be open next week?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westoz (ASX:WIC) share price surges 9% on ASX WAM merger

| Sebastian Bowen

Westoz is joining a bigger tribe...

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Financial Shares

Index killer? Here's how AFIC (ASX:AFI) shares stack up to the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

How does AFIC measure up to the ASX 200?

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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…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price storming higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Lynas shares storming higher today?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price soaring 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have gone back to buying Afterpay shares now...

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP) share price leaping higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This crypto ETF is having a day in the green.

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Share Market News

Invested in Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 2022 hold for Wesfarmers?

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Retail Shares

Forget Christmas! Could these ASX retail shares be set for a Boxing Day bonanza?

| Sebastian Bowen

A bumper Boxing Day could be on the cards for retailers. We take a closer look

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volumes today.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Step One (ASX:STP) share price rocket 10% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Step One shares stepping up today?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price outperforming Afterpay today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares are beating Afterpay at its own game today...

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How to invest

How to make share market volatility your friend: AustralianSuper CIO

| Sebastian Bowen

How does one handle volatility in a share portfolio?

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) struggling in December?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF hasn't had a very merry Christmas in December so far..

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price flat amid 'subdued' traffic outlook

| Sebastian Bowen

How is the traffic at Sydney Airport?

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the strange Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Newcrest shares have had a wild start to the week...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volumes today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What experts are saying about the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

2021 was a good year for Woolworths... but what about 2022?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rises amid latest push for API

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares are in the green today...

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ETFs

Think 2021 was the ASX year of the ETF? 2022 might blow it out of the water

| Sebastian Bowen

ETFs continued to boom in 2021...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 Index could be set for a huge makeover in 2022. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 could be feeling all brand new in 2022...

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Financial Shares

Invested in WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

What does WAM Capital have in store for 2022?

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Financial Shares

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price just got halted. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares won't be trading until Monday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volumes today.

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BNPL shares

BNPL whacked! Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is down 7% to a new 52-week low today

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay investors aren't 'buying now' today...

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ETFs

Invested in VAS shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 2022 hold in store for VAS?

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Share Market News

Here's why EML (ASX:EML) shareholders are suing their own company

| Sebastian Bowen

EML shareholders are suing their own company...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares topping ASX trading volume today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price having such a lousy month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium shares haven't had a great month...

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Technology Shares

Why has the WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price popped 6% to a new all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech shares are on fire today...

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ETFs

Meet DRIV (ASX:DRIV), the electric vehicle ETF that just listed on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ETF!

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REITs

Here's the latest on the Stockland (ASX:SGP) dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Stockland's got a brand new dividend...

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Bank Shares

Here's why Westpac (ASX:WBC) just copped a grilling from angry shareholders

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac shareholders have sent the bank a message...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volume today.

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ETFs

How has the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX:QUAL) returned 30% in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has had a ripper year so far.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Property ETF (ASX:VAP)? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX REITs you'd be invested in if you do...

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