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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

Correction or crash for ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is what we're seeing on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this week a correction or market crash? Here's why…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 hits 3-month low! Is it time to buy ASX shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to start buying S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares.?The ASX 200 is sitting at a 3-month low,…

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Share Fallers

Why the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price is plunging today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the News Corporation (ASX: NWS) share price has dropped today, down 3.76% at the time of writing to…

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Cheap Shares

2 dirt-cheap ASX shares I would buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) is one of the 2 dirt-cheap ASX shares I would buy right now for dividend income…

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How to invest

Why ASX IPOs are almost always dangerous for new investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever been tempted by an IPO, perhaps from Laybuy Ltd (ASX: LBY) or Snowflake Inc (NYSE: SNOW)? Here's why you…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to reinvest an ASX dividend payment

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) investors will receive dividend cheques this week. But how do you reinvest your dividend payment…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) is one of 2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and dividend income…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) one of top 10 lockdown winners

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the top 10 ASX lockdown share performers identified by KPMG. Are any of…

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Share Gainers

All-time high! Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is soaring today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Baby Bunting Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price is at an all-time high today. But are BBN shares…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 snaps 4 week losing 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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How to invest

The 3 best ETFs for passive investing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) is one of the 3 ASX index funds I think are perfect…

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How to invest

How an ASX share turns $100 into $1,000

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how compound interest can make a $100 share into a $1,000 share. Make sure you know how to harness…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 gender inequality lets the team down

| Sebastian Bowen

A new report outlining the gender inbalance in the ASX 200 Index shows we need to do better in 2020…

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Share Market News

ASX dividend share WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) flags dividend boost

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX dividend share WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE) has just announced guidance for a 2021 interim payout. Are WLE shares a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The pitfalls of investing in infrastructure in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX infrastructure investments still worth a look in 2020 after dividend cuts from Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) and others?

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX shares I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the 3 ASX shares I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole for my…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top ASX dividend shares I would buy for income this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would choose Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and 1 other ASX dividend share for income in 2020…

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How to invest

Is a passive ASX investing strategy for you?

| Sebastian Bowen

When should an ASX investor just stick to a passive, ETF-only share investing strategy? You mind find it a better…

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Cheap Shares

Here's how I would spend $10,000 on ASX shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Brickworks Ltd (ASX: BKW) is one of 2 cheap ASX shares I would spend $10,000 on today for dividend income…

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How to invest

Why you should always invest in ASX shares when interest rates are low

| Sebastian Bowen

Why do record low interest rates make investing in quality ASX shares a good idea? That's the question we'll be…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

With dividends slashed, is there any reason to buy ASX bank shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there any reason to buy ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) in 2020? No growth, limited…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Just how much is a franked dividend worth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how much is a fully franked dividend from an ASX divided share worth to an investor? Make sure you…

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Share Market News

BNPL shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P) are soaring today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why BNPL shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) are soaring today. it involves a big legal win for the…

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Share Market News

Why the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price is at a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Ramelius Resources limited (ASX: RMS) share price just hit a new all-time high today. What's next for…

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Share Market News

Magellan (ASX:MFG) reveals best share buys for September

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) has just released its stock holdings for the month of September. Here's what we…

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⏸️ International Shares

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) among most traded US shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Electric car makers Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) are among the most traded US shares from…

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Share Market News

Is the new WAM Alternative Assets LIC a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund Ltd (ASX: BAF) could be presenting a compelling value case today for investors looking…

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Bonds

This fixed-interest ETF offers a 6.45% dividend yield

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (ASX: IHEB) offers investors a 6.45% dividend yield today. Is this…

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⏸️ Income

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and income this week

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO) is 1 of the 2 ASX shares I would buy today for both…

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⏸️ International Shares

Want to invest in China? Here are 2 ASX China ETFs to choose from

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why iShares China Large-Cap ETF (ASX: IZZ) and 1 other are my picks for investing in ASX China EFTs…

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Share Fallers

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price plummets 7% today. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway share price is tumbling today. Is this a buy, sell or hold opportunity for Cleanaway shares? We take…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 hits 4 straight weeks of losses

| 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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⏸️ Risk Managment

Are higher P/E ratios really here to stay?

| Sebastian Bowen

We have seen some very high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios across the entire ASX and global markets. How long will these…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why ASX income investors need to consider these dividend ETFs in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think income investors should consider an ASX dividend ETF in 2020 like the Vanguard Australian Shares High…

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⏸️ International Shares

3 ways Aussies can buy Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to buy electric car and battery maker, Tesla, shares on the ASX? Well, here are 3 easy options for…

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is still stuck in a rut

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is still stuck in a rut and can't seem to get over the 6,000…

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Technology Shares

3 exotic ASX tech ETFs you might want to add to your portfolio today

| Sebastian Bowen

Want exposure to tech shares? Feeling offput by high valuations? Use these 3 ASX tech ETFs to solve these problems…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields over 4%

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares on offer today with a fully franked…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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Bonds

Considering ASX bond ETFs for income? Here's why you should stay away

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you buy ASX bond ETFs like the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest ETF (ASX: VAF) for income in 2020? In…

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