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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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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares looking dirt-cheap today

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think are looking dirt-cheap today. And that's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Should you turn down AGL's (ASX:AGL) 7% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) shares are offering a dividend yield of more than 7% today. Is this company a buy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Budget, US election sparks 5% surge in ASX shares

| 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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⏸️ Diversification

Which ASX ETFs offer the most diversification?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) offer sufficient levels of diversification for an ASX share portfolio?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price is at a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) shares are at a new 52-week high. What's behind this surge…

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Share Gainers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is at a new all-time high. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has just made a new all-time high today. Investors can't get…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Why you should wait another month to invest in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you might want to wait another month before investing in ASX shares. An election in November has something…

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Technology Shares

Has the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price stalled?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price a buy today? Afterpay shares have stopped climbing for now, so is…

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⏸️ International Shares

Is it still safe to invest in China?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it still safe to invest in China, or in Chinese companies like Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA)? Let's take a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy these 3 ASX dividend shares for income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and 2 other ASX dividend shares are looking good today for…

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How to invest

Does time in the market really beat timing the market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does time in the market really beat timing the market when it comes to ASX shares? Here's a possible answer…

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Bank Shares

Which ASX banking share is the cheapest today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 banking share is cheapest today? It's certainly not Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), so what is…

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Defensive Shares

This ASX share is my top contrarian play right now

| Sebastian Bowen

MFF Capital Inevstment Ltd (ASX: MFF) is a contrarian bet in my portoflio today that I'm happy to hold for…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This is my favourite ASX share right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Out of the hundreds of shares on the ASX, the VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT) is my favourite right…

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Share Fallers

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is at a new 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has just hit a new 52-week low. Is this a buying opportunity…

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⏸️ Diversification

Is your ASX share portfolio too diversified?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares, US shares, gold, bonds... When it comes to diversification, can you have too much of a good thing?…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares I want to buy in October

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) is one of the 3 ASX shares I would love to top up or…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Should ASX investors look to silver as an investment in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should ASX investors look to the precious metal silver as an investment in 2020 alongside gold? There are good arguments…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles (ASX:COL) shares a top option for ASX dividend investors today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price a buy for ASX dividend income investors today? I think it…

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Share Market News

ASX investors were buying Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple and Tesla shares were among the top ten most traded US shares for ASX investors last week. We take…

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5G COMING OUT OF PHONE
Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) launches new 5G NBN alternative

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is launching a new 5G internet product that is set to stand alongside its nbn…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) 10% dividend yield sustainable?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM)'s 10% grossed-up, fully franked dividend yield looking sustainable today? It's certainly an improvement...

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⏸️ Risk Managment

3 ways to protect your ASX share portfolio in a market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you want to protect your ASX share portfolio in another ASX 200 market crash? Here are 3 ways you…

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Technology Shares

Is the TPG (ASX:TPG) share price a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) share price a buy today? Here's a look at TPG compared to rival…

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REITs

Which ASX REITs are still worth buying in a post-COVID-19 world?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX REITs are a good investment in 2020 and beyond? The pandemic-proof industrial Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) is one…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) is one of the 3 ASX dividend shares I would buy for current and…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

3 Warren Buffett quotes you need to read this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 top quotes from Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Warren Buffett that I think all ASX investors should read and…

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⏸️ Investing

Here are the 10 most popular ETFs on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered which ASX ETFs are the most popular? Well, here's your answer with the top 10 most popular ETFs…

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Healthcare Shares

20% off: Here's why I think the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price is a buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cochlear share price is 20% lower than its February high. Here's why I think it might be a good…

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares I think are cheap today

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX :A2M) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think are selling cheap…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) is one of the 2 ASX shares I would buy for both growth and income this…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Bank shares push ASX 200 higher

| 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

The BIG problem with ASX ethical investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Ethical investing on the ASX is all the rage in 2020, but how much difference does it really make to…

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How to invest

Why you're better off investing in ASX shares in 2020 than paying off the mortgage faster

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think most Australians would be better off investing in ASX shares rather than making extra mortgage repayments…

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Bank Shares

Are ASX bank shares a buy after lending rules eased?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX bank shares like Commonwelath Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) a buy after the newly announced easing of lending…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 8%

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of the 2 fully franked ASX dividend shares I've found today with a…

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⏸️ Diversification

Are foreign currencies worth investing in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you (and should you) invest in foreign currencies like the US dollar or the British pound? The answer is…

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Share Market News

Want to invest in US shares? This ETF is a top option

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) is the pick of the bunch…

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How to invest

2 ASX shares I would recommend to a beginner investor

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) is one of the two ASX shares for a beginner investor that, in my opinion,…

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How to invest

2 ultra-cheap ASX ETFs any investor can add to a share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) is one of the 2 ultra-cheap ASX ETFs I would buy for my…

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