Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Gold

Why the ultra-rich are hoarding gold

June 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The ultra-rich investors of the world are hoarding gold in 2020. Should ASX investors take the hint and buy up…

Why I'm desperate to add CSL and 2 other ASX shares to my portfolio in 2020

June 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm desperate to add CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and these 2 other top ASX shares to my buy-and-hold…

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Cheap Shares

These 3 ASX ETFs are yet to recover from the market crash

June 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy the iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO) and 2 other ASX ETFs today. These funds…

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Share Market News

Investing experts warn of second ASX market crash

June 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Investing experts Ray Dalio and Howard Marks both see growing signs of danger of a second ASX market crash. Should…

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares I think are super cheap right now

June 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) is one of the 3 super cheap ASX shares I would buy on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Reserve Bank of Australia almost halted property sales in April

June 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) considered shutting the Aussie housing market in April. Here's what this RBA news means…

Has Warren Buffett lost his magic?

June 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Berkshire Hathaway's 2020 performance has been less than spectacular. Has one of the greatest investors of all time lost his…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Millennials be warned! Signs of dangerous ASX share trading grow

June 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

There are growing signs of dangerous ASX share trading amongst millennials amidst the bull market we have seen on the…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

No. 1 rule of investing? Ask Benjamin Graham

June 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Forget Warren Buffett! This no. 1 rule of successful investing comes from value investor, Benjamin Graham.

Why you should top up your super before June 30

June 17, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why having a look at your super fund before tax time 2020 might save you some tax, a lot…

5 ASX shares that would've made you a fortune in 5 years

June 17, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) has made its investors a fortune over the past 5 years. Here are 4 more ASX…

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Share Market News

Why I think this ASX 200 rally is fake

June 16, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think today's ASX market rally is fake. With the US Federal Reserve buying corporate bonds, it sends…

Share Gainers

The Zip Co share price is up 500%. Too late to invest?

June 16, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is up 500% in the past 3 months. Too late to invest…

3 essential checks to do before buying ASX shares

June 16, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Assessing a company's debt levels is just 1 of the essential checks I do when buying ASX shares. Find out…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why MOAT is my favourite ASX ETF

June 15, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT), rather than an index fund, is my favourite ASX ETF…

Ramsay Health Care and 1 other ASX share I would buy for both growth and income

June 15, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX RHC) and 1 other ASX share for both growth and…

⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX blue chip shares I think every portfolio should hold

June 15, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here’s why I think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and 1 other ASX blue chip share have a place in every…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

3 Warren Buffett quotes to start your week off right

June 15, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 quotes from legendary investor Warren Buffett to help start your week of investing in ASX 200 shares…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Got $5,000 spare? Consider Wesfarmers shares and these 2 other ASX companies

June 15, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

If I had $5,000 to invest today, my first choice would be in Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares and these…

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX bears take control as market volatility returns

June 15, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

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

Why we may be in danger of another coronavirus ASX market crash

June 14, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why we could be facing another coronavirus-induced ASX market crash after Friday's savage sell-off.

How I would build a balanced portfolio worth $100,000 with 10 ASX shares

June 13, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would include CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) in my $100,000 balanced portfolio of…

Share Gainers

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the market hits 23 March levels again

June 12, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would pick up Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares and 2 others if the ASX 200 hits the…

3 defensive ASX shares to buy if the sell-off continues

June 12, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy these 3 defensive ASX shares like Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) next week if the ASX…

Leading fund manager names 4 ASX stocks set to benefit from a faster re-opening of the Australian economy

June 12, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager has named 4 micro-cap ASX shares for a post-coronavirus recovery, including G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM).

Top fundie names small-cap ASX shares to buy

June 12, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fundie has named BWX Ltd (ASX: BWX) as one of the small-cap ASX shares they're buying. Should we…

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Technology Shares

What would I rather buy today: TPG or Telstra shares?

June 12, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I prefer Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares to TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares for an ASX…

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…