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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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Bonds

Why do people invest in bonds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how bonds work and how you can use them in an ASX portfolio to balance risk

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Personal Finance

Should you buy ASX shares or a house first?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why saving up for a house deposit might not be the best investment you can make

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Share Market News

Coles and Woolworths under fire over privacy concerns

| Sebastian Bowen

Why Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) are under fire over their 'free' customer loyalty…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares with fast-growing dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) has been quietly raising its ASX dividend payments to shareholders. Here's why CSL shares and 1…

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Share Market News

What would happen if interest rates started rising?

| Sebastian Bowen

What would happen to ASX shares if the RBA started raising interest rates again?

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Share Market News

Why the Wesfarmers share price rose 6% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares rose 6% in November

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Share Market News

Why the Woolworths share price rose 6% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price rose 6.5% in November

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Share Market News

Why the CSL share price rose 10% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price rose 10% in November

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why Stockland shares are a great buy for ASX income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) is a top buy for ASX dividend income today

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX is driving tech companies like Atlassian offshore

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Atlassian isn't listed on the ASX. Should we change our investing rules?

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Resources Shares

Why the Newcrest share price fell 7% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) shares dropped 7% in November

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why the Coles share price rose 10% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price rose 10% in November

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Technology Shares

Why the Telstra share price rose 11% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price rose 11% in November

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Share Market News

A guide to every asset class on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX is known for its Aussie shares, but it has a lot more to offer if you know your…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to retire early with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX ETFs like Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY) can help you achieve financial freedom and…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that made waves this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why CSL Ltd A(SX: CSL) is one of my ASX shares of the week

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The real cost of our franking credits

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the franking credits that come with our fully franked ASX dividend shares might not be as good as…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 ASX shares for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX: MHH) is one of my ASX shares perfect for beginners.

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⏸️ How to Invest

Where to invest on the ASX to beat inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would invest if we ever see high inflation on the ASX again

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares with ultra-safe dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) is one of the ASX shares with an ultra-safe dividend

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Share Market News

3 investments for an ASX at all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

As the ASX prints fresh new all-time highs, here's how and where you can invest in today's markets.

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⏸️ How to Invest

Here are some must-know terms for investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some common words you should know before investing in ASX shares

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Personal Finance

3 tips to spring clean your finances before Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are tips to help you keep on top of your finances this Christmas holiday season.

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Technology Shares

Telstra shares up on possible InfraCo spin off

| Sebastian Bowen

What does Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS)'s plans for InfraCo mean for ASX shareholders?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue-chip ASX shares with yields over 7%

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) is one of the blue-chip ASX dividend shares with a yield over 7%

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Share Market News

What's in store for the Coles share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my bullish and bearish cases for the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price.

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Cheap Shares

Is the Long Short Fund share price on a road to redemption?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the L1 Long Short Fund Ltd (ASX: LSF) share price has been delivering on the ASX lately

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Technology Shares

What did Telstra tell us about its dividend today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) just told us about its dividends

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 quality ASX dividend shares to boost your income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would use ASX dividend shares like Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) to boost income

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Share Market News

Where I would spend $10,000 on ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of the ASX shares I would spend $10,000 on today.

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Share Market News

What would the RBA's QE mean for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) moves to QE, or quantitative easing, what would it mean for ASX shares?

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⏸️ How to Invest

Is it possible to beat the market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it really possible to beat the market when you're investing in ASX shares?

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 ASX shares you can buy for your kids this Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares would make a great Christmas present for the kids this…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 generous ASX dividend shares to buy for yield

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) is a buy for ASX dividend income today.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Vanguard Australian Property ETF a good investment for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (ASX: VAP) might be a top buy for ASX dividend income…

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Share Market News

Is the Xero share price a buy at $80?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) share price a buy at $80?

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares to buy for 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is one of the best ASX blue-chip shares to buy for 2020

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⏸️ International Shares

Do you want to invest in US shares on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think ETFs like the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) are a great way to diversify your…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares I'd buy for both growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares for both ASX growth and income

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why CSL's dividend beats the ASX banks

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I like the CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) dividend more than any of the ASX banks.

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