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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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Superannuation

10 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for a superannuation fund today

| Sebastian Bowen

You could hold these 10 stocks for decades.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is Coles the perfect ASX retirement stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Coles hit this high bar?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a negative end to the trading week this Friday.

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How to invest

ASX shares are expensive. Here's why you should be buying anyway

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying ASX shares is almost always the right choice.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a another decent day for the local share market this Thursday.

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Record Highs

These 2 ASX 200 blue-chip stocks just hit new record highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These popular stocks are at new heights today.

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Travel Shares

Everything you need to know about the new Qantas special dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas investors are in for a treat or two.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank shares dive 6% despite dividend hike

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank's results are not what the market was hoping for.

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Dividend Investing

Meet my number 1 passive income investment

| Sebastian Bowen

My favourite income investment increases its dividends like clockwork...

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Bank Shares

What's next for CBA shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

This bank stock could still be in danger.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some big share price jumps this hump day.

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Technology Shares

Macquarie tips 14% upside for this ASX tech stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock could see even further upside from here.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 21%, everything you need to know about the new Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths' latest dividend won't be impressing anyone.

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Earnings Results

Adairs shares pop 11% despite FY25 dividend cut

| Sebastian Bowen

Adairs had a few surprises for investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Earnings season: These 2 ASX blue chip dividend stocks just increased their dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks have rewarded investors this earnings season...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough Tuesday session for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does Macquarie rate Endeavour Group shares a buy, hold or sell following its FY25 result?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has some brutal advice for investors.

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Bank Shares

This banking giant yields 5% and dominates the Australian market

| Sebastian Bowen

Only one big four bank still has a 5% yield today.

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ETFs

Emerging markets? Meet the ASX's newest ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX just got a new member.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a decent start to the trading week this Monday.

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Dividend Investing

5% yield? Everything you need to know about the latest Endeavour dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest Endeavour dividend might come as a disappointment.

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Earnings Results

Endeavour shares dive 2% as profits slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Endeavour didn't have a lot of good news to share this morning.

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Dividend Investing

I own McDonald's and these US stocks for big dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

US stocks offer dividend royalty that the ASX can only dream of...

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Dividend Investing

Here's how to target a $50,000 annual second income, starting from zero

| Sebastian Bowen

Read on to see how it's done.

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Best Shares

Prediction: Buying Soul Patts shares today could set you up for life

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX stock is a rare winner in my view.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a negative finish to a big trading week for the ASX today.

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Share Market News

Everything you need to know about Guzman y Gomez's maiden dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Guzman's first dividend is about to be served up.

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Earnings Results

Guzman y Gomez shares plunge 20% on latest earnings numbers

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are panicking over this earnings report.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a historic day for the Australian stock market.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX REITS to consider for long-term passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're looking for income, REITs can pay big cheques.

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Opinions

I just sold my best-performing stock of all time. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock was a 5-bagger for me, but I sold out.

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Record Highs

Big news: ASX 200 hits 9,000 point record for the first time ever

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has never seen 9,000 points... before today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a decently positive hump day for the markets today.

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Record Highs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? It just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund has never been more expensive.

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Communication Shares

Guess which ASX 200 online classifieds business Macquarie just tipped to rise 14%?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons there's plenty of upside left here.

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Dividend Investing

Maximise your dividend income with these 2 ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs can give any portfolio an income boost today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 opened the trading week with a bang today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After soaring more than 100% in 12 months, how much further upside does Macquarie predict for Temple & Webster shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Temple & Webster could be heading even higher, if this expert is on the money.

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Travel Shares

Qantas fined $90m: What investors need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares are dipping in altitude today.

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Share Fallers

Nasty drop: Why are Kogan shares down 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors got some bad news this morning.

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