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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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Personal Finance

3 things to do before you invest in ASX shares

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Here are 3 things to do before you invest in ASX shares - its the little things that can make…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

2 top ASX dividend shares perfect for retirees

| Sebastian Bowen

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) is one of the ASX dividend shares I think would be perfect for a retiree portfolio

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Share Market News

2 exotic ETFs to buy for dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ETF (ASX: IHD) is one of the exotic ASX ETFs i would buy for dividend income

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Should you buy ASX shares before or after they go ex-dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it better to sell Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) shares after they go ex-dividend?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

 REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) is one of the ASX dividend shares I would buy for both growth and income

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'm watching this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) is one of the ASX growth shares I'm watching this week

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares looking cheap this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) is one of the ASX blue-chip shares I think are looking cheap…

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Share Market News

Here's how I'd spend $20,000 on ASX shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the ASX200 shares I would spend $20,000 on this week

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Technology Shares

What the FAANG stocks tell us about WAAAX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the US FAANG stocks can tell us about WAAAX shares like WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares of the week

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) is one of my 3 ASX shares of the week this week

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I would build a $100,000 ASX dividend portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is one of the high yielding ASX dividend shares I would buy this week

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Retirement

3 questions to ask about your super fund

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you asking the right questions when it comes to your superannuation fund?

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 ASX shares perfect for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Global Trust (ASX: MGG) is one of the ASX shares I think are perfect for beginners

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 7%

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are one of my ASX dividend stocks that have yields above 7%

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX gold miners are tumbling today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX gold miners like Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) are down big today

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⏸️ International Shares

Here are 2 of my favourite ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT) is one of my two favourite ASX ETFs.

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Share Fallers

Is it finally go time for Afterpay shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) share price finally in the buy zone?

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Here's my biggest problem with the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

Although the ASX has had a phenomenal 2019 so far, here's why I'm not so bullish on the future.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 defensive dividend shares for income-hungry investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) is one of the 3 defensive ASX dividend shares I would buy today

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Share Market News

Ray Dalio says investors are 'buying dreams, not earnings'

| Sebastian Bowen

Billionaire Ray Dalio is warning that investors are in grave danger at this point of the ASX market cycle

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Share Market News

Is Vanguard about to shake up the superannuation sector?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing giant Vanguard is reportedly considering entering the $3 trillion Australian Superannuation market.

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Share Market News

Here's how Warren Buffett is investing in the current share market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how Warren Buffett is investing his money now markets are at all-time highs

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Share Market News

When should you stop buying CSL shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

As the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price hits another new all-time high, when should we stop buying CSL shares?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here's how WAM Research can afford to pay a 10% dividend yield

| Sebastian Bowen

Here’s how WAM Research Ltd (ASX: WAX) can afford to pay a market-topping 10% dividend yield

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares to replace your term deposit

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) is one of the ASX dividend shares I would replace a term deposit with

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Technology Shares

Is Telstra still a buy for ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price still a buy for ASX dividend income?

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Share Market News

How I would spend $10,000 on ASX200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the ASX200 shares I would spend $10,000 on today

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Share Market News

Which ASX sector generates the best returns?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the sectors where the ASX's biggest gains have come from over the past year

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

5 ASX shares to build a portfolio around

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) is one of the ASX shares I would build an investing portfolio around

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Australian Foundation Investment Co share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd (ASX: AFI) share price a good investment?

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Growth Shares

Is the Altium share price finally in the buy zone?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price finally in the buy zone today?

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Share Market News

Gamble on the Melbourne Cup, not the stock market

| Sebastian Bowen

Make sure you leave your gambling hat at the races today, not the share market

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 strong ASX dividend shares to buy in volatile markets

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of the ASX dividend shares I would buy for a volatile market

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Personal Finance

Should you invest in ASX shares before paying off the mortgage?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you invest in ASX shares before paying off the mortgage?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Did Westpac's dividend cut just get cancelled?

| Sebastian Bowen

Did Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC)'s dividend cut just get cancelled?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) is one of the ASX shares I would buy for both growth and dividend income

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Share Market News

Where I would spend $20,000 on ASX shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) is one of the ASX shares I would spend $20,000 on this week

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'm watching this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Touch Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the ASX growth shares I'm watching this week.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares looking cheap this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) is one of the ASX shares I think are looking cheap this week

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Bank Shares

After Westpac's cut, is the CBA dividend safe?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)'s dividend next on the chopping block?

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