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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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⏸️ How to Invest

Here's why it's vital your ASX shares have a moat

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX shares with moats usually make great investments. Don't just take my word for it, take the great…

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Technology Shares

The TPG share price is up 26.68% in 2020. Too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price has been rocketing in 2020 so far. Is there still time to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with yields over 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX shares with fully franked dividend yields over 10%. Are these dividend traps or income investing opportunities?

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Investing Strategies

How does the economy affect the ASX 200 share market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how connected are the ASX 200 share marekt and the economy more broadly? Understanding this link can make you…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles shares a buy after falling 12% in 2 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has fallen 12% in 2 months. Are Coles shares a buy today…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

Ready to invest your first $1,000? Try these 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are ASX bank shares finally back in the buy zone?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) finally in the buy zone after the big four…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy this June

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy WAM Research Limited (ASX: WAX) and 2 other ASX dividend shares this June for reliable…

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Share Market News

RBA governor says economy "doing better than was earlier feared"

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor thinks the Australian economy isn't as bad as first feared. Here's what it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 bull market! Why this ASX fundie is getting nervous

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fundie is getting nervous about the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO)'s recent high. Is he right about this…

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How to invest

Should you ever buy ASX shares at an all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you ever buy ASX shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) or Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) when they're…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Why Warren Buffett's net worth has cratered in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett's net worth has cratered in 2020. The market crash is part of it,…

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⏸️ How to Invest

If the ASX 200 crashes again, which shares should you sell?

| Sebastian Bowen

If the ASX 200 crashes again, which shares should you sell? Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL), Magellan Financial Group Ltd…

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Share Market News

After hitting $50, the Afterpay share price has pulled back. Is it good value?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares a buy today after pulling back from the $50 all-time high we saw yesterday?

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How to invest

Should you ever buy into an ASX IPO?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think all ASX investors should be very careful about investing in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on…

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Share Market News

The Aussie dollar just hit an 8-week high. Here's how it affects your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a higher Aussie dollar is good for some ASX shares, and bad for others. How are your shares…

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Share Market News

Where I would put $10,000 into ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would invest $10,000 into Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) and 1 other ASX share today

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⏸️ How to Invest

3 easy rules for building a massive ASX share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 easy steps that you can use to build a massive ASX share portfolio for long-term wealth creation!

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares that are absurdly cheap right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think WAM Global Ltd (ASX: WGB) and 1 other company are 2 absurdly cheap ASX shares right…

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just hit an 11-week high. Here are 3 reasons we might be in overvalued territory

| Sebastian Bowen

All-time highs for some ASX shares? Here are 3 reasons I think the current ASX 200 market might be getting…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares have underperformed the ASX 200 over the past month. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

The CSL Limited (ASX :CSL) share price has underperformed the ASX 200 over the past month. What's going on with…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares perfect for dollar-cost averaging

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares that would be perfect for employing a dollar-cost avergaing strategy for building wealth

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

NAB's CEO is buying shares at decade low prices. Should you take the hint?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) share price a bargain bin buy today? The NAB CEO thinks so,…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here's why these 3 ASX dividend shares are top income choices today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of the 3 ASX dividend shares I would buy today for…

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX rallies on mining highs

| 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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I would build a $130,000 ASX dividend portfolio right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would include Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) and these 3 other ASX shares in a $130,000 ASX dividend…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares, including Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG), that have fully-franked yields over 10%.

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Retirement

How to tidy up your super in just 10 minutes this weekend

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 easy tips that anyone can use to tidy up their super this weekend! It could save you…

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX financial shares have proved their doubters wrong

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why these 3 ASX financials shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have doubled since March

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Growth Shares

3 ETFs perfect for an ASX growth investor

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would recommend these 3 ETFs to any ASX growth investor looking for market-beating returns over the long…

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Share Gainers

Is Afterpay an ASX blue chip of tomorrow?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have what it takes to rival Visa and MasterCard and become an ASX blue-chip?

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⏸️ Fully Franked

3 strong ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 strong ASX dividend shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) that comes with fully franked yields.

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Share Gainers

The WiseTech share price has doubled since March. Too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

After the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price has doubled in the last 2 months, are their shares still…

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Share Market News

5 dark horse ASX shares that have tripled in the last 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX shares that have tripled or more in the past 2 months. Warnings: FOMO may accompany this…

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a 2020 dividend trap?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price a dividend trap in 2020?

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

$3,000 invested in these 3 ASX industries could make you a fortune in the future

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 industries I think every future-minded ASX investor should be considering investing in today!

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Down 10% in 2 months. Are Coles shares a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has fallen 10% over the past 2 months. Are Coles shares a…

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Share Market News

Aussie retail numbers paint a gloomy ASX picture

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest numbers on the Aussie retail sector for April don't paint a pretty picture for ASX shares in 2020

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Buffett? Lynch? Here are the investing experts you should take advice from when buying ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Which investing experts should you listen to when investing in ASX shares? Whether it's Buffett, Lynch or Dalio, there's lessons…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How you can get tax-advantaged income with ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX dividend shares can give you tax advantaged income with franking credits

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