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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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Bank Shares

Does Xinja's downfall mean neobanks are dead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Neobank Xinja is officially closing its doors today. Are neobanks dead, or is this an isolated case in the banking…

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Share Fallers

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price just hit a 12-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has just hit its lowest level in almost 13 years. Is any…

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Share Gainers

ASX energy shares exploded today. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX energy shares like Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) are exploding today. Is it too late to get a piece…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Will the ASX see a share market bubble in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a better-than-expected 2020, will the ASX share market see a bubble in 2021? This commentator thinks so, here's why

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Share Market News

5 reasons inflation might bite ASX investors in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Will inflation come back and bite ASX share market investors in 2021? One commentator thinks there are 5 reasons why…

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors are buying in 2021 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla (TSLA), Nio (NIO) and Apple (AAPL) are amongst the most popular US shares that ASX investors have been buying…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Acrux (ASX:ACR) shares soar 36% on FDA approval

| Sebastian Bowen

Acrux Limited (ASX: ACR) shares are soaring today after the pharma company gained a coveted FDA approval from the US…

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Share Market News

Are the recent US elections turbocharging the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

The recent US Senate elections have fired up both American markets and the ASX 200. Here's why investors are so…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is up 12% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has been on fire lately. What's behind this company's amazing gains?

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Share Market News

Here's how the S&P/ASX All Technology Index fared in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

How has the S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) fared in 2020 after debuting in March? Here are some of…

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Share Market News

Could inflation be coming in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will inflation be a big problem in 2021? There are signs on the markets that investors are thinking it will…

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Share Market News

Why Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) shares have been in the news lately

| Sebastian Bowen

The Silver Lake Resources (ASX: SLR) share price has had an interesting year. Here is the latest from this ASX…

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Energy Shares

Here's how ASX renewable energy shares have performed in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

How have ASX renewable energy shares like Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) performed in 2020? Here's a breakdown of this…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2020 was good for investors, will 2021 be even better?

| Sebastian Bowen

With 2020 being a surprisingly good year for the ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO), what does next year have in store…

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Share Market News

Are these 2 men vying to be the ASX's Warren Buffett?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could these 2 ASX fund managers be vying to be the Warren Buffett of the ASX? Their latest moves show…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 top ASX dividend shares for a better retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking to use ASX dividend shares to retire? Here are 3 income shares to consider, including Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:…

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Technology Shares

The NBN is finally finished. Is Telstra (ASX:TLS) waiting in the wings?

| Sebastian Bowen

The National Broadband Network (NBN) is finally finished. Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:T LS) might buy it back and…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields over 7% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares on offer today with a grossed-up…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 of the best ASX shares to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) is one of 3 ASX shares that broker Goldman Sachs says are the best shares to…

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Resources Shares

Are we heading for a new ASX resources 'supercycle'?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) headed for a new resources 'supercycle'? These fund managers think…

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Energy Shares

Here's how ASX 200 energy shares have performed in 2020 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX energy shares like Oil Seach Ltd (ASX: OSH) and Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) have performed in…

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International Stock News

Is Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) about to launch an electric car?

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is reportedly developing its own electric car to take on Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and others.…

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Defensive Shares

Is this the perfect ETF to buy for 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

With a year of uncertainty ahead in 2021, here's an ASX ETF that might be just what the doctor ordered…

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Share Market News

In a record-breaking year, here are some of the world's most popular shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) was among the world's most popular shares on Saxo Markets. Here are some of the others,…

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Share Fallers

With an 8% dividend yield, is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has plunged today, putting its trailing dividned yield over 8%. Time to…

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Share Market News

US Congress finally confirms more stimulus. Higher markets to follow?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US Congress has just agreed on another round of stimulus measures, including direct cash payments. How will this affect…

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International Stock News

What will happen when Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) joins the S&P 500 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) will officially join the United States' S&P 500 Index tonight. Here's how that works and…

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Share Market News

Under attack! Why the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price is down 9%

| Sebastian Bowen

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price is under fire today after a new short-seller attack. Here's the latest…

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Share Market News

Why the Elixinol Global (ASX:EXL) share price is getting smoked today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price is being smashed today, down 14.3%. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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Share Gainers

Here's how rich Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares have made shareholders

| Sebastian Bowen

How rich have Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares made their shareholders exactly? Here is a breakdown of this FOMO-inducing question…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX hits new post-March high

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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How to invest

How useful is the P/E ratio in assessing ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some do's and don'ts when it comes to using the popular metric, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, to assess…

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How to invest

How to invest in US shares in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

How does an ASX investor buy popular US shares like Apple or Amazon.com? Here are some different ways to invest…

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Share Market News

US fundie predicts 25% share market gain in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we be seeing a 25% gain for US shares or the ASX 200 next year in 2021? This US…

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Personal Finance

How wealthy are you compared to the average household?

| Sebastian Bowen

How wealthy is your household compared to the average Australian? The answer might surprise you, since wealth inequality is pervasive

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Share Market News

Here's how ASX buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares have performed in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have been on many ASX investors minds in 2020.…

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Cryptocurrencies

What stigma? Why the wealthy are loading up on bitcoin at all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has just hit a new all-time high above US$22,000. Here are some reasons it's losing its stigma amongst wealthy…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Why are Netwealth (ASX:NWL) shares up 7%?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price is rocketing today, up clsoe to 7%. Here's what might be behind…

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Share Market News

Some things ASX investors should watch out for in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

What will the share markets bring in 2021? Here are some reasons why next year might not pan out as…

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Financial Shares

Here are the best 5 ASX financials shares of 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Wealth platform providers like Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) have topped the ASX financials sector in 2020 so far. Here's…

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