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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

Worried about ASX 200 shares in 2020? Here's why you should watch the US markets

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Here's why ASX investors should be watching the US markets like hawks in 2020.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

2 red flags for ASX share investors to watch out for in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in ASX shares? Read this first. Here are 2 red flags that I think ASX share investors should watch…

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a bargain buy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price an ASX banking bargain right now?

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares I wish I'd bought on 23 March

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) I wish I'd bought on 23 March, which was the…

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Healthcare Shares

We've just witnessed the fall of an ASX dividend aristocrat

| Sebastian Bowen

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) is now out of the running to be an ASX dividend aristocrat, at least…

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Resources Shares

After negative oil prices, are ASX oil shares a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX oil shares a buy after we saw negative crude oil prices this week?

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Defensive Shares

Forget cash! Here's why I think ASX consumer staples shares are king

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I believe ASX consumer staples shares are the new king of the ASX.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 safe and solid ASX dividend shares to help you ride out 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares that I think offer investors a safe and solid income in 2020.

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: A guide to financial wellbeing in this difficult time

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a guide to financial wellbeing and a positive investing mindset in the age of the coronavirus.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price trades at an ASX banking premium, but is this justified in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares have long traded at a banking premium, but is the CBA share price…

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Defensive Shares

What makes an ASX blue-chip share blue in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what an ASX 200 blue-chip share looks like in 2020. Shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) might…

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Share Market News

As the oil price collapses, ASX investors are betting on a huge recovery by piling into this little-known ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

As the price of crude oil recovers from falling into negative territory, ASX investors are betting on an oil ETF.

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⏸️ How to Invest

Why investors should be wary of capital raising from ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Is one of your ASX 200 shares doing a capital raise? Here's why investors might want to watch out!

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How to protect your ASX portfolio from a 'double-dip' market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ways to protect your ASX portfolio against a 'double-dip' market crash.

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: should the government bail out failing ASX companies?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should the government be bailing out struggling ASX shares like Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH)?

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⏸️ Investing

Where to spend $5,000 on ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would spend $5,000 on these ASX 200 shares today, including Xero Limited (ASX: XRO)

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

As the ASX 200 falls again, here's why everyone suddenly wants to be Warren Buffett

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX investors all suddenly want to be Warren Buffett after years of dimissing Berkshire Hathaway

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Coronavirus News

Myth busted! These ASX dividend shares weren't safe after all

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) and 1 other ASX dividend share no longer have the illusion of safety.

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Share Market News

No government bailout for Virgin as talks continue

| Sebastian Bowen

The Federal Government will not be bailing out Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH), instead pursuing a market-based solution.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is the Qantas share price about to take off again?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price primed for another takeoff? Or should you stay grounded as an…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

2 potential ASX problems I see in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 problems for ASX shares and investors that I see potentially raising their heads in 2020.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Does this ASX share have the safest dividend on the market?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share might just be the best dividend payer to own on the ASX in 2020.

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Share Market News

Tech giants Facebook, Google forced to pay ASX media companies for content

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech giants Google and Facebook will now have to pay local ASX media companies for their stories.

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Resources Shares

Can record-low oil prices crash the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the record low price of crude oil crash the ASX sharemarket?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX bulls roar with 4th straight week of gains

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Coronavirus News

Are there any safe dividend shares left in the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are there any 'safe' ASX dividend shares left in the ASX 200 after the crash?

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 ASX bear market shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares I think would be perfect for a beginner portfolio if we enter another ASX bear…

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Growth Shares

Are WAAAX shares still a good ASX investment in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are WAAAX shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) still a good ASX investment in 2020?

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Defensive Shares

2 ASX shares that could carry you through the coronavirus market crash and beyond

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Here are 2 ASX shares that I think can carry any investor through this coronavirus crash.

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Bull or bear market for ASX shares? Here's a strategy for both

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about a second ASX bear market? Here's a strategy that can help you win either way

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Share Market News

Are ASX shares still cheap today?

| Sebastian Bowen

After the end of the ASX bear market, are ASX shares still cheap?

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Share Market News

Billionaire hedge fund says share market could fall 50% from here

| Sebastian Bowen

A billionaire fund manager has floated a 50% ASX market crash. Should we panic?

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Coronavirus News

Why I think Transurban shares are still a top buy for dividend income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) shares are a compelling dividend buy right now.

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Share Market News

We just had the shortest bear market in ASX history. Will this bull market be just as short?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this new ASX bull market might be a very quick one, just like the bear market…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX shares with strong dividend prospects in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares and 2 ASX dividend shares others for reliable income…

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Bank Shares

Will ASX bank shares ever recover from the 2020 bear market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) ever recover from the 2020 market crash?

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Coronavirus News

As ASX 200 enters a bull market, Harvard professor warns of economic catastrophe, something that could yet see the share market falls exceed those of the GFC

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this 2020 ASX stock market crash make the GFC look like a warm-up act? One Harvard professor certainly thinks…

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Bonds

Are bonds a good investment during an ASX market crash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how bonds have performed during the 2020 market crash compared with ASX 200 shares.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Here's some ASX wisdom from a top fund manager

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some ASX market insights from a top fund manager for these uncertain investing times.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Can Xero's moat withstand the coronavirus shutdown?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) shares still a top investment in this ASX bear market?

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