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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

International Stock News

Apple becomes first company worth US$2 trillion. Here's what we can learn

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple Inc. (AAPL) has become the first company in the world with a US$2 trillion market capitalisation. Here's what we…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX ETFs I would buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) is one of the 2 ASX ETFs I would buy for both capital…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Where to hunt for ASX dividend share income in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Where should ASX dividend investors turn to for dividend income in 2020? Banks, miners, defensives? All have defied the odds…

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Share Market News

Medibank share price slumps after profits plunge 30%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) share price has slumped after the company reported its full-year earnings to the market…

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Share Market News

Coca Cola share price on the rise, despite mixed earnings report

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coca Cola share price is on the rise today, up 4% so far, despite a mixed bag of numbers…

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⏸️ International Shares

Want to own the FAANG stocks? Here are 3 ways you can

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you an ASX investor who wants to own the FAANG stocks like Apple, Netflix and Amazon? Here are 3…

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Bank Shares

Which ASX bank share is the best buy for dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA, ANZ, Westpac or NAB? Which ASX bank share offers the best prospects for ASX dividend income today and into…

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Share Market News

This ASX fund manager is going back to value in a post-COVID world. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

The fund manager at Allan Gray is eyeing a value-style investing strategy in a post-COVID world. Here's what ASX share…

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How to invest

A LIT time: LITs, LICs prove popular with ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Listed investment company's (LICs) and listed investment trusts (LITs) are proving remarkably resilient in the volatile year 2020 has been

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Can the US election impact the ASX? You bet!

| Sebastian Bowen

How will the US Presidential election in November shape the ASX 200 and the broader share market? That's what we're…

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Share Market News

Pact Group share price up as dividend restored

| Sebastian Bowen

Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) has just reported its FY2020 earnings, which included the resumption of dividend payments in…

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⏸️ International Shares

Here are the top 5 US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla Inc (TSLA), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Apple Inc (AAPL) were amongst the US shares that ASX investors were trading…

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Cheap Shares

Have $3,000 to invest? Try these 2 dirt-cheap ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of 2 dirt-cheap ASX shares worth considering for solid, long-term returns

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Coles share price a post-earnings buy for ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price a buy for ASX dividend income after the company's FY2020 earnings…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

US markets at record highs! Here's what it means for ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

US markets like the NASDAQ are at all-time highs. Here's what that might mean for ASX investors as we navigate…

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 in Afterpay shares in March, this is how much you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have been a princely investment for anyone who bought back in March. Here are the…

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Share Market News

True cost of early super withdrawal revealed – and it's not pretty!

| Sebastian Bowen

The true retirement costs of allowing Australians to withdraw their superannuation funds early may be even more than originally estimated.

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Gold

Golden opportunity? A big reason why the gold price could surge higher from here

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold has been making new all-time highs in recent weeks. But here's one big reason why we could see further…

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Share Market News

Millennials be warned! ASIC to examine irresponsible 'social trading'

| Sebastian Bowen

ASIC may crack down on irresponsible ASX share trading behaviour, especially from millennial 'Robinhood traders' seeking a quick buck

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Share Market News

Magellan's top fundie Hamish Douglass names August share picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd's (ASX: MFG) Hamish Douglass has just released which companies his fund managers are buying this August.

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Share Market News

Argo share price rises following profit slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG) has just reported FY2020 earnings, which included a 22% drop in profits and a dividend…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) is one of the ASX dividend shares I've found that offers a solid yield of…

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How to invest

2 important investing lessons you might have forgotten

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 important ASX investing lessons for investors to keep in mind whilst investing in this year of uncertainty…

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How to invest

2 easy ASX shares for a beginner to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX: MHH) and 1 other ASX share are perfect investments for a…

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Share Market News

ABS employment data for July shows promising signs for coronavirus economy

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest employment data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows some interesting trends in the jobs market over…

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Retail Shares

How to find the rare ASX retail share winners

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) is a rare winner in the retail space. Here's how to find other top ASX…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting high-growth ETFs to buy for high returns today

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking for exciting, high-growth returns? Here are 2 ASX ETFs from BetaShares that I think can deliver just that and…

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⏸️ How to Invest

If an ASX share announces a demerger, here's why you should listen

| Sebastian Bowen

The demerger between Coles and Wesfarmers was highly lucrative. Here's why you shouldn't ignore a spin-off among ASX listed companies.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Telstra just announced its dividend! Are Telstra shares now a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) just announced its dividend will continue unaffected in 2020. Does this make Telstra shares a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Magellan share price might be a post-earnings buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price a buy today after the company reported its earnings and…

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Growth Shares

Whatever happened to WAAAX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

We don't hear the term 'WAAAX' shares as much anymore. So are tech shares like Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) still…

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How to invest

2 easy ASX shares to buy for small cap exposure

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I love Wam Microcap Ltd (ASX: WMI) and 1 other ASX share for quality small cap and micro…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000 today

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 3 ASX dividend shares I would buy for strong dividend income…

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Share Market News

ASX investors have been buying these international shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) are amongst the international shares that ASX investors were buying last week for their portfolios.

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Growth Shares

Have $2,000 to invest? Try these 2 ASX growth shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would invest $2,000 in Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) shares and 1 other ASX growth share today for…

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Share Market News

Broker sees top returns for iron ore miners BHP and Rio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why JPMorgan analysts are tipping iro ore giants BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO)…

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Share Market News

Why the Coles share price just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price just hit a new record high. Is Coles a buy today, perhaps…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

ASX dividend investors! Ignore shares in consumer staples at your peril

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think ASX dividend investors should add consumer staples shares to their income portfolios in 2020

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Share Market News

Has the ASX 200 finally taken off?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (XJO) is now at it's highest levels since early March. Has the ASX 200 finally taken…

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Gold

This expert says you should have gold in your portfolio. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

The gold price has surged to record highs in recent weeks. Here's why one gold expert thinks we should all…

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