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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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy today for solid,…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) shares rocket more than 20%

| Sebastian Bowen

Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) sahres are up close to 20% today. Here;s why this eSports company is in investors'…

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Share Market News

Here's why Ellume is making big news today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Brisbane-based Ellume has reportedly developed a highly effective COVID-19 test which has just gotten approval from the FDA.

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Bank Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) have faired…

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How to invest

With the high Aussie dollar, is now a good time to buy US shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie dollar is trading at a 2-year high. Does this mean its a good time to buy US-listed shares…

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

AirBnB Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) were amongst the US shares that ASX investors were buying last…

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Share Market News

Magellan (ASX:MFG) launches new ETF offerings

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG) has just launched a new range of 'Core' ETFs. Here's a breakdown of the new…

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Healthcare Shares

These are 8 of the best performing ASX healthcare shares of 2020 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX healthcare shares have had a very interesting 2020! Here are some of this sector's biggest winners for the year,…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Is the share market starting to look like it did in 1999?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just had a few years of massive gains. It's starting to look a little similar…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Afterpay (ASX:APT) hits yet another new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) has hit yet another new record high today. Here's why 2020 has been such a good…

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Share Market News

ASX bank shares surge after NAB (ASX:NAB) gets green light to sell MLC

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) has received the green light to sell its MLC division, sparking a rally in…

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Technology Shares

These are 10 of the best performing ASX tech shares of 2020 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Many ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have had a great year. Here are some of the top…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 hits a 6! Thank iron ore

| 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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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX ETFs to buy in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

These 3 ASX ETFs, including the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ), have proven popular in 2020. Can that trend…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

5 ASX dividend shares to buy for income in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX dividend shares that are looking good for 2021, including Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and Wesfarmers…

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Share Market News

Australia's interest rates just went negative. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's government bond interest rates have gone negative for the first time ever. Here's what that means for investors.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Immutep (ASX:IMM) shares blast up 60% on trial news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is up almsot 60% today after some pleasing results from the biopharma company's…

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Share Market News

Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price shoots 22% higher following takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) share price has had a wild day, spiking more than 20% before being placed…

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) faces class action lawsuit

| Sebastian Bowen

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) is now facing a classs action lawsuit, on top if its already massive pile…

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Retirement

How to protect your super fund when you're approaching retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

It can be difficult to balance potential superannuation returns with a lower tolerance for volatility. Here are some tips for…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why 'ASX dividend king' Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) is a top income share for 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX dividend king Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL), or Soul Patts, is a top ASX dividend…

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⏸️ Your Money

Australia's money supply rises 12%, but it's only going to a few

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's money supply has surged in 2020 as a result of government stimulus. But it's not benefitting everyone equally. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) shares surge 40% after open

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price rocketed as high as 40% soon after open today. Here's a…

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Share Market News

Here's why the 4DS (ASX:4DS) share price is surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price rocketed up in early trade today. Here's why this 'Silicon Valley company'…

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Cryptocurrencies

S&P Global set to launch world's first cryptocurrency index

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are set to have their own index in 2021, much like ASX shares do. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Vocus (ASX:VOC) founder: ASX is in 'bubble territory'

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) in bubble teritory? These 2 venture capitalists think it might be. Here's how, and…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Linius (ASX:LNU) share price blasts up 30% on product debut

| Sebastian Bowen

The Linius Technologies Ltd (ASX: LNU) share price is having a top day today, blasting up almost 30%. Here's why…

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Share Market News

The Aussie dollar just hit a new 2-year high. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian dollar has just broken a 2-year high, and is still trading above 74 US cents today. Here's why,…

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Share Market News

This dividend share has the most franking credits on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) offers the most franking credits on the ASX 200 as a proportion of market…

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Share Market News

NSW and Victoria just had their credit ratings downgraded. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

NSW and Victoria have just had their credit ratings downgraded by S&P Global. Here's what a credit rating is, and…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is up more than 50% over the past month

| Sebastian Bowen

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is up more than 50% over the past month. Here's why this…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is AGL (ASX:AGL) really offering a 7% dividend yield today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL Energy Limited's (ASX: AGL) dividend yield of 7.3% legitimate? Here's the breakdown of this seemingly massive yield.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Tilt (ASX:TLT) share price rockets 17% to new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is rocketing today, up more than 17%. Here's why Tilt shares are…

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Share Market News

RBA gives BNPL another blessing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has just given the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector another green light and…

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Share Market News

Why the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price is up 8% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd (ASX: KTD) share price is rocketing today due to a deal with Coles Group Ltd…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to get a passive income of $50,000 per year from ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

How would one build a portfolio of ASX dividend shares to generate $50,000 a year in income? There's no one…

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Share Market News

The meaning of 'diversification' when it comes to ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 'diversification' really mean for ASX shares? Here's why investors diversify across different sectors, and countries, and for what…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) opens at new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Janus Henderson Group (ASX: JHG) share price is having a top day today. Here's why this fund manager could…

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ) share price is on the rise today. It may have something…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend yield is creeping higher

| Sebastian Bowen

Based on the current Telstra (ASX: TLS) share price, the dividend yield on offer from the telco giant is creeping…

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