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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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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX: APX) share price is down 50% in 2021 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Appen shares had such a dreadful month, and year?

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Bank Shares

What can Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shareholders expect from buybacks in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

What kinds of dividends or buybacks will CBA shareholders receive next month?

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Travel Shares

How do you value the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

After such a long period of uncertainty, what are Sydney Airport shares really worth?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Just like that… ASX back to record highs

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares were the most heavily traded today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was all about gold on the ASX 200 today, but which share was the most traded?

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 CEOs have the most wealth tied up in their companies

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 billionaire CEO has the most wealth tied up in their company's shares?

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⏸️ International Share Markets

How is the ASX 200 performing against the FTSE 100 in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

How has the FTSE 100 measured up against the ASX 200 in 2021 so far?

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Dividend Investing

Here's what the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) dividend will pay you today

| Sebastian Bowen

How is the conglomerate shaping up for income investors?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares flying around the markets today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is topping ASX trading volumes today?

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Share Market News

This WAM ASX LIC just posted record profits and dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Global has just reported record profits and dividends...

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 9% this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

What is moving the lithium producer's share price this Thursday?

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Share Gainers

Why the PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price is up 8% on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price is on fire today...

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Healthcare Shares

What is the outlook for the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Where to next for CSL shares?

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Record Highs

What a Wednesday! Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price hits new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

This retail giant reached dizzying new heights today, but it might not be for the reason you think it is.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 top trading ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at the volume movers and shakers on the market today.

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Bank Shares

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is gaining today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price outperforming the ASX 200 today?

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ETFs

Here's why the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) is outperforming this year

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is this tech ETF such a high performer?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the ASX 200's most heavily traded shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today? Let's take a look

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Share Market News

ASX investors were buying GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

GameStop is as popular as ever with ASX investors...

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Share Market News

This ASX fund manager is predicting big things for biotech shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager is bullish on biotech shares...

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Cryptocurrencies

This top ASX fundie reckons Bitcoin is going to zero

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Bitcoin heading for a sad ending?

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Dividend Investing

The AGL share price is now trading on a 10% dividend yield

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL's10.2% dividend too good to be true?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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Financial Shares

Why is the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price up 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Douugh shares rising today?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price up over 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this online furniture retailer a lockdown winner?

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Share Market News

2 defensive ASX 200 shares that brokers rate as 'buys' this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why does Goldman Sachs like Telstra and Coles shares right now?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX shakes off lockdowns to rise higher

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 shares are getting the most attention from investors today?

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IPOs

F45 Training share price (NYSE:FXLV) debuts in wild US IPO

| Sebastian Bowen

F45 shares have just hit the public markets...

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Bank Shares

It hasn't been a great week for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price so far

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with ANZ shares this week? We take a closer look

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Retail Shares

Why this broker thinks the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is in the buy zone

| Sebastian Bowen

There's plenty to like about this strong ASX performer, says one broker

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Transport Shares

It's been a great month for the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

July has been a stellar month so far for the airport's shareholders.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are offering trailing yields of 10% today

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at 2 ASX dividend shares catching the eye today

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Capital Raising

Why isn't the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price trading today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The online wine retailer has requested a trading halt ahead of a potential capital raising

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Share Fallers

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price down almost 3% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

This comes despite no new announcements today.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price outperformed Westpac over the past 3 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank has been a great performer in recent months. But will the good times continue to roll?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Endeavour share price gone nowhere this month?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a slow start for Endeavour since debuting on the ASX last month.

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Bank Shares

How is the NAB share price reacting to the possible Citi buyout today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with NAB shares today?

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