1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Sebastian Bowen
    3. /

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

Green stock market graph with a rising arrow symbolising a rising share price.
Record Highs

The ASX 200 just hit a new record high. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

The prospect of lower interest rates is pushing the market into new territory.

Read more »

Happy young couple saving money in piggy bank.
Index investing

Investing in ASX index funds? Here's the ultimate secret to wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett reckons anyone can get rich using this tip.

Read more »

Ten smiling business people wave to the camera after receiving some winning company news.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a nervous, but positive, Tuesday for ASX investors.

Read more »

A susccesful person kicks back and relaxes on a comfy chair
Best Shares

If I could only buy and hold a single ASX share forever, it would be this one

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two reasons why this stock is my first choice...

Read more »

A businesswoman weighs up the stack of cash she receives, with the pile in one hand significantly more than the other hand.
ETFs

Does the VanEck Wide Moat ETF really have a 6% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

How can an American-focused ETF pay such a big yield?

Read more »

Young woman thinking with laptop open.
Dividend Investing

At $4.95, here's the dividend yield you'll get from Telstra shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra shares have rocketed, but its dividend yield has gone the other way...

Read more »

Shattered investor with head in hands, with ASX chart in the background.
How to invest

Should you sell you ASX shares if you think a stock market crash is coming?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can we ever predict a market crash?

Read more »

A woman in a bright yellow jumper looks happily at her yellow piggy bank.
Bank Shares

CBA shares are down 9% from their peak. Is it time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares are getting cheaper, but are they cheap yet?

Read more »

Ten happy friends leaping in the air outdoors.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors started the week off in a good mood today.

Read more »

Woman on her laptop thinking to herself.
Economy

Will the ASX 200 keep hitting new records in 2025? Here's my take

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is still close to its record high.

Read more »

Piles of gold and silver bars.
Gold

Silver reaches a 14-year high. Will it outperform the gold price this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a tight race between these precious metals.

Read more »

Ten happy friends leaping in the air outdoors.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another momentous session for ASX shares this Friday.

Read more »

Stock market chart in green with a rising arrow symbolising a rising share price.
Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news! Market hits 8,700-point record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a historic day for the ASX.

Read more »

A businessman stacks building blocks.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares hit a new record high today.

Read more »

Businessman using a digital tablet with a graphical chart, symbolising the stock market.
Index investing

ASX 200 or ASX 300? Here's the index fund that comes out on top

| Sebastian Bowen

Do those extra 100 stocks really make a difference?

Read more »

Young woman waiting for job interview.
Economy

Unemployment is up. So why are ASX shares rising today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be celebrating a rise in unemployment.

Read more »

Woman in a hammock relaxing, symbolising passive income.
ETFs

This ASX ETF might just be the only investment you'll ever need

| Sebastian Bowen

It doesn't get more hands-off than this ETF.

Read more »

A man sits on a bench atop a mountain with a laptop, making investments with a green ESG mind.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a day to forget this hump day.

Read more »

Smiling couple looking at a phone at a bargain opportunity.
Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX 200 shares that look too good to ignore today

| Sebastian Bowen

Cheap shares are hard, but not impossible, to find right now.

Read more »

A business woman looks unhappy while she flies a red flag at her laptop.
Tax

3 red flags the ATO looks for in retirement tax returns

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't want 'that' phone call from the ATO.

Read more »

A man sits thoughtfully on the couch with a laptop on his lap.
Opinions

Why I'm buying more of these 2 ASX stocks ahead of earnings season

| Sebastian Bowen

I've been excited about buying these investments.

Read more »

Ten smiling business people wave to the camera after receiving some winning company news.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX was back in the black this Tuesday.

Read more »

Male hands holding Australian dollar banknotes, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 stock has suddenly become the highest-yielder on the index!

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock currently has a yield of over 10%.

Read more »

Modern accountant woman in a light business suit in modern green office with documents and laptop.
International Stock News

Which Magnificent 7 company I expect to suprise the market this earnings season

| Sebastian Bowen

I can't wait to see what this stock has to say next week.

Read more »

A man leaps from a stack of gold coins to the next, each one higher than the last.
How to invest

Charlie Munger's 3 brutal steps to building wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Munger's advice still hits home.

Read more »

Man on a laptop thinking.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors weren't in a good mood this Monday.

Read more »

A male investor sits at his desk looking at his laptop screen holding his hand to his chin pondering whether to buy Macquarie shares
Share Market News

How I'm preparing my ASX earnings season watchlist

| Sebastian Bowen

It's almost that time of year again.

Read more »

Woman and man calculating a dividend yield.
International Stock News

US earnings kicks off this week: What I'm watching

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors should get the popcorn out for this US earnings season.

Read more »

ASX gold share price.
Gold

Could US earnings season move the gold price?

| Sebastian Bowen

It could be a big few weeks for gold.

Read more »

A picture of a satellite orbiting the earth.
ETFs

Add these 2 satellite ETFs to your core ASX stock portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds can compliment almost any diversified ASX portfolio.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors finished the trading week on a sour note today.

Read more »

Woman on her laptop thinking to herself.
Index investing

Here's my big problem with the ASX's Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has one major caveat that investors should know about.

Read more »

Hand holding Australian dollar (AUD) bills, symbolising ex dividend day. Passive income.
Bank Shares

This is the ASX bank stock with the largest dividend yield right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking to ASX bank stocks for dividend income right now?

Read more »

A young man sits at his desk reading a piece of paper with a laptop open.
How to invest

Beginner investors: Start with these 2 ASX Vanguard ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

No investor can go wrong with these simple ETFs...

Read more »

Young couple at the counter of a hardware store.
Dividend Investing

Here's how often Wesfarmers stock increases its ASX dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers has quietly been delivering for income investors...

Read more »

group of traders cheering at stock market
Share Market News

We could see the ASX 200 at 9,000 points by 2026. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

I wouldn't be shocked to see more records this year...

Read more »

A woman sits on sofa pondering a question.
How to invest

Buying ASX ETFs? Here's why fees matter more than you think

| Sebastian Bowen

ETF fees might sound insignificant, but choosing the wrong fund can cost you.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing hump day session for the ASX today.

Read more »

An ASX investor in a business shirt and tie looks at his computer screen and scratches his head.
Blue Chip Shares

This popular ASX 200 blue-chip share has literally gone nowhere in 17 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Even blue-chip shares can fall short.

Read more »

Worried ASX share investor looking at laptop screen
Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share has a 9.5% yield. Here's why it might be a trap

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this 9.5% yield too good to be true?

Read more »