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Sebastian Bowen

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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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

The Magellan share price has lost 36% in six weeks. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price in the buy zone today after falling 36% over the…

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Coronavirus News

Will high unemployment crash the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why high unemployment numbers could trigger another crash for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

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⏸️ How to Invest

The ASX tide is going out, are you still clothed?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX tide is going out. How are you investing in ASX shares?

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX records best week since 2011

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish weekly wrap, we look at some of the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200…

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Bank Shares

Why I think dividend cuts from ASX bank shares are almost certain

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think ASX banking shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) will almost certainly cut their dividends…

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Share Market News

Here's why it doesn't matter if the ASX gets worse from here

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I don't think it matters if the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) crashes even more in this bear…

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Resources Shares

Are ASX oil shares worth investing in right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX oil shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) worth a buy on today's share prices?

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Defensive Shares

Why the AGL share price was only down 6% in March

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price was only down 6% in March. Does this mean AGL is a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Wesfarmers sold Coles shares. Should ASX investors take the hint?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is bailing out of Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares. Should you take the hint?

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Retail Shares

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi share price rose 11% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) share price rose 11% today.

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Defensive Shares

This ETF is a top choice for the ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a great choice for this ASX 200…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day (no joke!)

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price fell 30% in March. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has fallen 30% in March. Are Westpac shares in the buy zone…

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Resources Shares

Here's how ASX resources shares have held up in this ASX 200 bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) are holding up in this ASX 200 bear market.

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Share Market News

Can government stimulus save the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the government's stimulus packages save the ASX 200 from further falls?

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Share Market News

Investment banking giant warns coming economic shock could sink the share market

| Sebastian Bowen

Analysts at Morgan Stanley think we may not have found the bottom of this ASX 200 bear market just yet.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 hidden-gem ASX dividend shares to buy for long-term income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS) and one other ASX dividend share for long-term income.

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Retail Shares

An ASX lesson from investing great Frank Lowy

| Sebastian Bowen

Here is a lesson we can learn from Sir Frank Lowy about investing in ASX shares.

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Bank Shares

Have the big 4 ASX bank shares bottomed out?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have ASX banking shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) bottomed out after today's big rises?

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Share Market News

Why we should be careful of this ASX 200 rally

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think all ASX investors should be wary of this ASX 200 recovery today.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How to invest if this ASX 200 bear market gets worse

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to invest in ASX shares if the ASX 200 bear market gets any worse in 2020.

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Defensive Shares

Why aren't Coles and Woolworths shares at all-time highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think ASX supermarket shares like Coles and Woolworths aren't hitting record highs amidst the coronavirus panic buying.

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Personal Finance

How much cash should you have before you invest in ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much money should you have before you invest in ASX shares during this stock market crash?

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Share Fallers

Are Scentre shares too cheap to ignore in this ASX crash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) share price a bargain buy after falling 65% in the last two months?

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Coronavirus News

Warning! Retirees are making this massive superannuation mistake

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't make this huge mistake that many retirees are making in this ASX 200 market crash!

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Coronavirus News

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares I would buy in this bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares with high yields I would buy during this ASX bear market today

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Coronavirus News

Are Qantas shares taking off again?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this bear market be a buying opportunity for Qantas shares? Or a wolf in sheep's clothing...

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares that have held up well in this bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would choose ASX shares like Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) for capital preservation in this current ASX 200…

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 weekly wrap: bear market rollercoaster continues

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish weekly wrap, we look at some of the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200…

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⏸️ Investor Education

Bull markets vs bear markets – are you confused?

| Sebastian Bowen

Confused by all the talk of bull markets and bear markets? Here are some Foolish answers!

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Share Market News

Where I would spend $5,000 on ASX shares next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the ASX shares I would spend $5,000 on next week.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 Warren Buffett quotes to guide us through this ASX 200 bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 quotes from the great Warren Buffett that I think are guiding lights in this ASX 200 bear…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 ETFs I would add to my ASX portfolio in this bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX ETFs that I think could be worth buying in this ASX bear market.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares that will benefit from indoor living

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX shares that I think will benefit form Australians keeping indoors

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Afterpay share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have swung 80% and then 158% in the last month. What's going on with the…

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Share Market News

Is today's ASX 200 rally a dead cat bounce?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are this week's ASX 200 gains just a dead cat bounce? Here's how to invest either way!

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

5 ASX 200 shares smart investors are buying right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) that I think smart investors are buying right now.

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⏸️ How to Invest

Stay positive! 2 optimistic things to remember for ASX investors today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two things to remember for ASX investors trying to stay positive in this ASX bear market today.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why dividends are your best friend in this ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why receiving dividends from your ASX shares is more important than ever in this ASX 200 bear market.

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⏸️ How to Invest

The importance of being brave in this ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it's an important time to be brave as we go through this ASX 200 bear market.

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