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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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How to invest

Rate cuts in focus: Why Warren Buffett says they impact every asset class

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Buffett tells us that lower rates are good news for investors...

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Tax

Tax time: Use this hack to keep the Australian Tax Office off your back

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying dividend shares can save you paying taxes...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant Tuesday session for ASX investors today.

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Gold

Why did Citi Group just raise its gold price target?

| Sebastian Bowen

One ASX broker thinks gold's recent run is all out of steam, at least for now.

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Dividend Investing

Down 34% since 2021, does this ASX dividend share still offer investors a 10% yield today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are a few warning signs over this stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile start to the week for the ASX share market...

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Personal Finance

After the RBA's rate cut, should I buy ASX 200 shares or pay down the mortgage?

| Sebastian Bowen

On paper, the answer is simple...

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Cash Rates

The top places to park your cash following the RBA's rate cut

| Sebastian Bowen

Cash is not the investment it used to be.

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ETFs

How I would build a $100,000 portfolio with ASX ETFs today

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't need more than three ETFs to build a diversified portfolio...

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Dividend Investing

10 high-conviction ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income today

| Sebastian Bowen

With interest rates falling, it might be a good time to buy dividend stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares finished the trading week on a high this Friday.

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Technology Shares

6% gain! What's up with Block shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block shares are up more than 34% since 2 May.

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Dividend Investing

Worried about falling interest rates? Here are 2 ASX 200 income shares to replace a term deposit today

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares are looking better and better in 2025.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets lost their steam this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Boosting passive income: With a 7.6% yield, is the YMAX ETF a good option?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this ETF's yield too good to be true?

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Bank Shares

5.75% yield: Are ANZ shares a dividend trap?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ's dividend currently beats out its own term deposits.

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Opinions

I've been buying these 2 US stocks in 2025. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Sometimes the US markets are a better place to go shopping for stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wonderful Wednesday session for investors today.

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ETFs

Want to buy ASX growth shares? Consider these ETFs instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Growth ETFs can be easier to invest in than shares.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares hit a new $176 record high. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

What can stop this bank now?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares returned to positive territory this Tuesday.

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REITs

Capitalising on interest rate cuts: Should I buy an ASX REIT?

| Sebastian Bowen

REITs tend to benefit more than most from interest rate cuts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors had a rough start to the week today.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX dividend stocks are my favourite picks for franked passive income right now

| Sebastian Bowen

With interest rates set to fall, these stocks are looking good to me.

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Superannuation

3 essential tips to maximise a superannuation fund at any age

| Sebastian Bowen

Some simple changes can make a big difference...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 100 companies currently doing a share buyback

| Sebastian Bowen

These companies are returning cash to their owners as we speak.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mild session for ASX shares, but still a positive one.

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Economy

The unemployment rate rises in April. What could this mean for ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's figures are good news for investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an unexpectedly positive session this hump day.

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ETFs

The Nasdaq 100 Index just entered a bull market. Which ASX ETFs benefited the most?

| Sebastian Bowen

The running of the bulls has lifted these funds.

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Economy

How could a US-China trade deal impact my ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Trump tariff sell-off might not be over just yet.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were in the mood for buying this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Guess which prominent Super fund just offloaded its remaining Mineral Resources shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

This super fund has had enough.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech shares up 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors can't get enough of WiseTech stock right now.

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Bank Shares

How likely is it that CBA shares will hit $200 in 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we see CBA shares with a '2' at the front?

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Bank Shares

Guess which big 4 bank preemptively cut interest rates ahead of the RBA's next decision?

| Sebastian Bowen

This bank has pipped the RBA to the punch.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant end to the trading week for investors this Friday.

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Opinions

If I had a big cash pile like Warren Buffett, here's how I'd spend it in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd put Buffett's billions to work straight away.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 shares with favourable risk-reward profiles

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two blue chips are worth a look right now.

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