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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⏸️ Risk Managment

How to protect your ASX portfolio from a 2020 recession

November 4, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are four ways to protect your ASX portfolio against a 2020 recession.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ETFs to buy for ASX dividend income

November 3, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard Australian Property ETF (ASX: VAP) is one of my top ASX ETFs to buy for generous dividend income

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares of the week

November 2, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

In a rather painful week on the Australian share market, the ASX has closed the week lower. Here are 3…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top ASX shares to buy for your first investment

November 1, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX: MHH) is one of my top ASX shares for beginners

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Share Market News

Here's why Altium shares sank more than 5% in October

November 1, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price fell 5.7% in October

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Share Market News

Why the Xero share price rose 8% in October

November 1, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price rose 8% in October.

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Share Market News

Why the CSL share price rose 7% in October

November 1, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price was up 7% in October.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Do franking credits really matter with ASX dividend shares?

October 31, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Everyone loves their fully franked ASX dividend shares, but how much does franking really matter?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 generous ASX dividend shares to buy this November

October 31, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) is one of my generous ASX dividend shares to buy this November.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here's how to become super wealthy with ASX dividend shares

October 31, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX dividend shares can make you rich and wealthy.

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Share Market News

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals share price on watch after quarterly update

October 31, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price has been trading higher today after the company released its results for…

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Gold

Should you buy gold as ASX portfolio insurance?

October 31, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Is gold an effective way of insuring your ASX portfolio?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares to buy in November

October 31, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is one of the ASX blue-chip shares I'm looking at for November.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How to profit during a recession

October 31, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Recessions may sound scary, but there are ways to profit if a downturn hits the ASX.

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Share Market News

Is Brexit is dragging on Treasury Wine shares?

October 30, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Could the ongoing Brexit train wreck hurt Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)?

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How to invest

Why there's always a cost to investing

October 30, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Everything has a cost in investing, you just have to work out what's worth your money. Here's a look at…

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Share Market News

Why the MFF Capital share price is up 30% YTD

October 30, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF) is up over 30% this year

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Share Fallers

Down 20% in 2 months: Are Breville shares in the buy zone?

October 30, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Is the Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price in the buy zone after dropping over 20% since August?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and income

October 30, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) is one of the ASX stocks I would buy for both growth and dividend income

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Where I'd spend $20,000 on ASX 200 shares today

October 30, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Suncorp set for management shake-up

October 30, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) share price has opened lower today after the company announced some changes to its…

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Growth Shares

2 top ETFs for ASX growth investors

October 30, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

ASX growth investors might want to take a look at ETFs like BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'm watching this week

October 29, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Elders shares close lower after takeover approval

October 29, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share porice is trending lower today after the company announced an acquisition

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares looking cheap this week

October 29, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) is one of my ASX shares looking cheap this week.

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Share Market News

Envirosuite shares spike on second China deal

October 29, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has spiked today and is up over 430% YTD.

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Share Market News

Why the QMS Media share price is up 21% today

October 29, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the QMS Media Ltd (ASX: QMS) share price has rocketed 20% today

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Share Market News

ASIC wins appeal against Westpac in court case

October 28, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) shares are trading lower this afternoon after the ASX bank lost a court appeal

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Bank Shares

Are ASX banking dividends under threat?

October 28, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Are the dividends from ASX banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) under threat?

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Bonds

Should you have bonds in your ASX portfolio?

October 27, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

You might have heard of bonds and fixed-interest, but should you hold them in your ASX portfolio today?

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

How I would build a cheap $100,000 ASX ETF portfolio

October 26, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would build a $100,000 cheap ETF portfolio with ASX shares.

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 easy ASX shares for a starter portfolio

October 25, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd (ASX: AFI) is one of my best ASX shares for beginners

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Share Gainers

Why the Magellan share price could run to $70

October 25, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) could run to $70

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy this November

October 25, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of the ASX dividend shares on my watchlist for November.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

How Warren Buffett beats inflation

October 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's how Warren Buffett invests during periods of high inflation. Try some of his lessons in your own ASX portfolio!

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 8%

October 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) is one of my ASX dividend shares with a yield over 8%

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⏸️ International Shares

2 ASX ETFs to easily diversify your portfolio

October 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Diversify your ASX portfolio with these easy ETFs.

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Share Market News

Splitit shares are up 120% in 2 months: too late to buy?

October 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is up 120% in two months. Too late to invest?

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How to invest

Do you know what really qualifies as an 'investment'?

October 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

You might think your home is your 'best investment' but think again!

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How to invest

What you can learn from my greatest ASX investing mistake

October 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Here is my greatest ASX investing mistake and some lessons you could learn from it

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