Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

Technology Shares

Tech shares! Should we even invest in anything else?

June 12, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think all ASX investors should be looking to add ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)…

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⏸️ International Shares

These ASX shares are the best way to invest overseas

June 11, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

For the majority of Aussies who normally stick only to ASX shares for their investing, here are my best 3…

Fundie sees trouble ahead for ASX bank dividends

June 11, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

This fundie doubts that ASX banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) will be able to fund the banking…

2 top ASX dividend shares for income in 2020

June 10, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) is one of the top ASX dividend shares that I would buy for…

How Australian super funds are letting the team down on ethics

June 10, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Some superannuation funds aren't living up to their word on ethical matters like climate change and gender equality. Here's why.

Here are another 2 insanely cheap ASX 200 shares to buy right now

June 10, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Cheap ASX shares! Here's why I think BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 1 other ASX share are in the…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Can this ASX dividend share afford its 11% yield?

June 10, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Can ASX dividend share WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) really afford to pay out an 11% fully franked dividend yield?…

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How to invest

Does the ASX 200 just follow the US markets?

June 10, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Does the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) just follow what the US markets like the S&P 500 do? The data…

How to be like Warren Buffett and not lose money investing in ASX 200 shares

June 10, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to follow in the steps of Warren Buffett's 2 Rules of Investing and not lose money or capital…

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How to invest

Why you can't afford not to invest in ASX 200 shares in 2020

June 10, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think everyone should invest in ASX 200 shares - and why I don't think anyone can afford…

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Share Fallers

Why the CSL share price continues to trail the ASX 200

June 9, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price continues to underperform the ASX 200 index

NIB Holdings and 1 other ASX share which I would consider buying for growth and income

June 9, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to find ASX shares for both growth and income. But I think NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) and…

Chief analyst expects Australian share market to continue rising, says ASX 200 could approach 6,600 in the weeks ahead

June 9, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this analyst thinks the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) could hit 6,600 points in the next few weeks.

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX bulls crash through 6,000 points

June 9, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at some of the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200…

Why dividend shares aren't quite as good as you'd think

June 7, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors love dividend shares. But dividends come at a cost! Here's why they might not be as good as…

Building a $100,000 portfolio with Afterpay shares and 3 other ASX companies

June 6, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would include Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares when building a $100,000 ASX portfolio for long-term growth and…

⏸️ Investor Education

What the 10 largest companies in the world have in common

June 5, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the 10 largest companies in the world all have in common – and what ASX inevstors can learn…

Why is it so hard to outperform the ASX 200 index?

June 5, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it's so hard for ASX investors to outperform the ASX 200 index over time. But never fear, it…

3 tax tips for investors in 2020

June 5, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Ensure you make the most of tax time 2020 with these 3 tax tips for investors which could get you…

3 tips for surviving an ASX recession

June 5, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Australia is (un)officially in recession. Here are 3 tips for surviving an ASX recession with security and with your wealth…

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Share Market News

Will the Qantas share price crash back to Earth?

June 5, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Will the Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price and other ASX travel shares crash back to Earth? Or are…

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How to invest

Ready to invest your first $2,000 in ASX shares? Do these 3 things first

June 5, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 things that all beginner investors should do before investing their first $2,000 into ASX shares and potentially…

How to invest

The 10 shares that significantly move the ASX 200 index

June 4, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why some shares like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) have far more power within the ASX 200 Index than others

Telstra shares and 2 other ASX companies to buy in a low-interest rate world

June 4, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares and 2 others for dividend income in this low-interest…

Why it's a good week to buy international shares

June 4, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this week is turning out to be a great week to buy international shares and US-based investments

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Share Fallers

Why Coles and Woolworths shares were flat in May

June 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share prices were flat in May,…

3 long-term impacts of near-zero interest rates

June 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left interest rates on hold today at 0.25%. Here are 3 impacts of…

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares were among the best performers in May, surpassing the ASX 200

June 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of these 4 shares that had a fantastic month in May. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Could Goldman Sachs' 2020 predictions for the US share market spell the end of the ASX 200s remarkable rise?

June 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

How long can this ASX 200 share market rally continue? If you ask investing bank, Goldman Sachs the answer is…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 investing secrets for success with ASX shares

June 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 secrets of success, gleaned from experts like Warren Buffett, to investing in ASX shares for long-term returns.