Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price fairly valued?

July 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Is the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price fairly valued in today's market? CSL is a growing company, but it…

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Share Market News

This ASX fund manager is still ultra-bearish on shares

July 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Chris Mackay of MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF) implied he is ultra-bearish on ASX shares and the global sharemarket.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay share price hits $67! Are BNPL shares in a bubble?

July 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

With the Afterpay share price hitting a new record high today, how long can ASX BNPL shares continue delivering triple…

⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Vanguard Property ETF a good long-term investment?

July 2, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Is the Vanguard Australian Property Securities ETF (ASX: VAP) a good long-term investment for ASX dividend income in 2020?

Amazon defends new Sydney warehouse as 'employment creator'

July 1, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

E-commerce giant Amazon.com is set to open a 5th Australian fulfilment centre in Sydney. Here's what it means for ASX…

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Share Market News

Australian property prices fell again in June. Will the drop continue?

July 1, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's how property prices moved in June. Could we see more housing price falls in FY21 as JobKeeper and other…

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy for FY21

July 1, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) and 2 others are my top ASX dividend shares to buy in FY21…

Should ASX investors be worried about insider selling?

July 1, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

We just saw the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX :WTC) CEO sell off some of his shares. Should owners of ASX…

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Resources Shares

Are Newcrest shares set to take off in FY21?

July 1, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) shares have been relatively flat over FY2020. Here's why i think they could take off…

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Share Gainers

The Fortescue share price rose 51% in FY20. Too late to buy?

July 1, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX :FMG) share price rose more than 50% in FY2020. Are Fortescue shares…

Why the Telstra share price lost 18% in FY20

June 30, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX :TLS) share price has lost 18% over the course of FY2020. What's in store for…

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Share Market News

Why the TPG share price is up 38% in FY20

June 30, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares have returned 38% in FY2020. Can the TPG share price keep the magic going…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

What to expect from ASX 200 shares in FY2021

June 30, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

With FY21 starting tomorrow, I look at 2 things that might move the ASX 200 and ASX shares in the…

Tax time 2020! 3 ways to get the most bang for your buck

June 30, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Now that tax time 2020 is upon us, here are tips you can use to get a better return and…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay shares have exploded 142% in FY20

June 30, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have been very kind to inevstors in FY20, returning 142%. Can they give another double-bag…

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Bank Shares

ASX bank shares have experienced a horrible financial year

June 30, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

It's been a not so good, very bad year for ASX banking shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA).…

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX retreats as confidence wanes

June 29, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at some of the ASX 200 shares that moved the…

Is inflation coming to the ASX?

June 28, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Is inflation coming back to the ASX because of QE? If so, how can we deal with this force of…

How I'd build a $100,000 portfolio for ASX dividend shares

June 27, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Many ASX investors religiously invest for dividends. Here we look at Telstra and 3 others that I'd invest $100,000 in…

The better ASX buy: NIB vs Medibank shares

June 26, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX private health insurance share is the better buy - Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) or NIB Holdings Limited…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 8%

June 26, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares I have found with a trailing yield…

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How to invest

These 2 ASX shares are perfect for a beginner investor

June 26, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and 1 other ASX share are perfect for a beginner investor…

True economic cost of coronavirus revealed

June 26, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The true economic cost of the coronavirus is starting to become clear - and it's going to be an expensive…

These are the 4 cheapest ETFs on the ASX

June 26, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered which ASX exchange-traded fund (ETF) is the cheapest to invest in? Here are 4 ETFs that offer the…

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Share Gainers

Purchasing Openpay shares in March in would have pocketed you this return

June 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: AOPY) shares were the best-performing ASX share since March, gaining over 600%. Too late to buy…

The BHP share price has jumped 40% higher in the last 3 months

June 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Since mid-March, BHP has staged a remarkable recovery. After hitting a low of $24.05 on 16 March, BHP shares have…

Why the Scentre share price could rise 88% in 2020

June 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's my bull case for Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares, which I think could potentially deliver an 88% upside going…

Share Market News

Why the Accent Group share price has surged 10% today

June 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The catalyst for today's Accent share price move appears to be an ASX release on company performance including pleasing digital…