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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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Share Market News

Top ASX fundie says US election result is 'nirvana' for share market

| Sebastian Bowen

The US election results have made one ASX fund manager very happy indeed. In fact, Magellan's Hamish Douglass thinks this…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: CogState (ASX:CGS) shares up 24%. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Cogstate Ltd (ASX: CGS) shares are surging today, up close to 20%. Here's why this company has been moving so…

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Share Market News

How will the US election affect ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Well, the US election is over, and it wasn't the result anyone was hoping for. Here's what it means for…

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Share Market News

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is in a trading halt today

| Sebastian Bowen

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price is in a trading halt today pending the consideration of a capital raising. Let's…

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Share Market News

PayPal's buy now, pay later service is surging

| Sebastian Bowen

US payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) is doing very well with its buy now, pay later (BNPL) services. Let's…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Kleos Space (ASX:KSS) shares rocket 21% on satellite news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Kleos Space SA (ASX: KSS) share price is rocketing today. Here's why investors are so interested in this satellite…

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Share Market News

Quantitative Easing (QE) is here. What does it means for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has initiated a program of Quantitative Easing (QE). What does it mean for ASX…

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Share Market News

Here's what an interest rate of 0.1% means for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has just announced that interest rates will be cut to an all-time low of…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Skyfii (ASX:SKF) shares shoot the moon

| Sebastian Bowen

The Skyfii Ltd (ASX:SKF) share price is on fire today, climbing by more than 24%. Who is this company, and…

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Financial Shares

Here's how much Westpac's (ASX:WBC) new dividend is worth

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) has just announced its first dividend for 2020. Here's what you need to know.

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How to invest

2 ETFs to include in an ASX beginner investor portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO) and 1 other ASX share are great for a…

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Share Market News

What is the best US election outcome for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which US election outcome would be the best result for the ASX and ASX shares? Remember, it's not just the…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Purifloh (ASX:PO3) shares surge 22% on update

| Sebastian Bowen

The Purifloh (ASX:PO3) share price is rocketing today, but why? Here's what investors are finding so exciting about this filtration…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 has another shocker as US election approaches

| 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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Gold

Is it time to buy ASX gold shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to buy gold, since the gold price has pulled back substantially from its highs? I think there…

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX cannabis shares are falling today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) and other ASX cannabis shares are giving investors a headache today. It's got…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 9%

| Sebastian Bowen

Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 9% that income investors can…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: iCar Asia (ASX:ICQ) share price explodes on takeover offer

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the iCar Asia Ltd (ASX: ICQ) share price is rocketing today. Hint: it has something to do with…

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Share Market News

Are ASX retail investors 'dumb money'?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX retail investors are often called 'dumb money' But some interesting insights from 2020 so far might turn this assumption…

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Share Market News

Down 4% in 10 days: Is it time to buy ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to buy up S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares after the index has fallen 4% in 10…

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Share Market News

Is inflation back in black? Here's what it means for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Apparently, inflation is back in black and back into positive territory Here's what that means for the economy and for…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Total Brain (ASX:TTB) shares surge on massive revenue growth

| Sebastian Bowen

Total Brain Ltd (ASX: TTB) is our ASX stock of the day today. Here's why Total Brain shares are rocketing…

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How to invest

Is investing in shares an addictive form of gambling?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can investing in ASX shares and the share market be addictive or a form of gambling? The answer is complex…

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Share Market News

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Fastly (NYSE:FSLY) among most popular US shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla (TSLA) and Fastly (FSLY) were among the most popular US shares for ASX investors last week. Let's take a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat low interest rates with these 2 ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of the 2 strong ASX dividend shares I would consider today instead of…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX exotic ETFs I would buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ETFS FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG) is one of the 2 ASX exotic ETFs I would buy today for any…

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Financial Shares

Why I think Macquarie (ASX:MQG) shares are a buy in the next ASX market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you should think about buying Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares in the next ASX bear market or…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Wiseway (ASX:WWG) shares rocket on 53% revenue bump

| Sebastian Bowen

Wiseway Group Ltd (ASX: WWG) is our ASX share of the day. Here's why the Wiseway share price is rocketing…

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Tax

Do you have to pay tax on your ASX shares? – A common question answered

| Sebastian Bowen

Wondering if you have to pay tax on your ASX shares? Here are some answers to this common question about…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price a buy for growth or dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price a buy today? If so, is it growth, dividends or both that…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles (ASX:COL) or Woolworths (ASX:WOW) shares a better ASX dividend buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) or Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) — which offers the better ASX dividend share today…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) surges 170% on new self-charging battery

| Sebastian Bowen

Strategic Elements (ASX: SOR) is our ASX stock of the day today. Read about this company's exciting new battery technology…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

A look into Mike Cannon-Brookes' share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look into which shares billionaire Atlassian founder Mike Cannon-Brookes holds in his share portfolio, including Zoom and Apple.

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⏸️ Income

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of the 2 ASX shares I would buy today for growth…

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Personal Finance

Here's why superannuation changes could see an ETF boom

| Sebastian Bowen

Government changes to how superannuation is regulated in Australia could lead to a boom in index funds and ETFs. Is…

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Share Gainers

ASX Stock of the Day: MGM Wireless (ASX:MWR) share price soars 23%

| Sebastian Bowen

MGM Wireless Limited (ASX: MWR) is our ASX stock of the day today. The MGM Wireless share price is up…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX snaps winning streak… just

| 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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Cryptocurrencies

PayPal to offer bitcoin, cryptocurrency payments

| Sebastian Bowen

US payments giant PayPal (PYPL) is set to enter the cryptocurrency space by offering bitcoin. Will ASX shares like Afterpay…

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How to invest

Why you shouldn't sweat the small stuff when it comes to investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Too often with ASX investing, we get hung up on the small stuff. Here's why you should always keep your…

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Resources Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price still at 16-year lows. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) shares are close to a 16-year low. Is this a buying opportunity too good to…

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