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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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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Here's some ASX wisdom from a top fund manager

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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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⏸️ International Shares

3 top international ASX ETFs I would buy in this bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX ETFs that I would buy for international diversification in 2020 and beyond!

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Share Market News

Have we really seen the stock market bottom for the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite almost entering bull market territory, here's why I think the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) might have more to…

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Gold

Gold is at record highs. Is this a warning for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what a record-high gold price means for ASX shares and the stock market.

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX has best week since GFC

| 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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Share Market News

ASX up again! Are you confused about what's happening on the share market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) is consistently rising during this bleak time.

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Personal Finance

Is debt getting you down in this ASX stock market crash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why debt is now a massive issue for many Australians - here's what to do about it!

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Why Warren Buffett should be every ASX investor's Oracle right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a handy piece of ASX investing advice from watching how Warren Buffett invests.

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Coronavirus News

Here's how this ASX bear market compares to the GFC

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how this 2020 ASX bear market compares with the GFC stock market crash.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

As the ASX 200 continues its miraculous recovery, this popular bear market strategy is quickly unravelling

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors in 'short' ASX ETFs wouldn't be too happy right now.

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Share Market News

Why ETFs make this ASX stock market crash so much worse

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I believe ETFs have made this ASX bear market crash a lot worse than it otherwise would be.

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Coronavirus News

3 ASX shares I'll buy if we see a 'double dip' market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX shares I will load the boat on if the ASX 200 crashes again.

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REITs

Here's why ASX REITs have been smashed in this bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX REITs like Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) have been smashed in this ASX market crash

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Here's how these top fund managers are investing in this ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how 2 ASX fund managers are investing in this ASX 200 bear market.

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Coronavirus News

Will ASX shares scrap their dividends in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will ASX dividend shares like National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) be forced to cut their dividends in 2020?

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Should you go for growth or dividends in this ASX bear market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you choose ASX growth shares or ASX dividend shares to buy in this ASX market crash?

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Coronavirus News

The CSL share price is almost back to pre-crash highs

| Sebastian Bowen

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is nearly at full recovery after the ASX market crash. Too late to…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

ASX bear market: One vital tip we can learn from investing great Warren Buffett

| Sebastian Bowen

Here is one vital lesson we can learn from investing great Warren Buffett for this ASX bear market.

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Share Market News

Here's why the ASX could fall even further from here

| Sebastian Bowen

Here’s why the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) could see further drops if ASX shares report decreased EPS going forward.

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Share Market News

This billionaire investor says it's a good time to buy ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what two billionaire investors (including Warren Buffett) think about how to invest during a market crash

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Coronavirus News

Is the Reserve Bank of Australia really printing money right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the RBA means by 'unconventional' monetary policy that some people refer to as 'money printing'.

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

The Magellan share price has lost 36% in six weeks. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price in the buy zone today after falling 36% over the…

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Coronavirus News

Will high unemployment crash the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why high unemployment numbers could trigger another crash for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

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⏸️ How to Invest

The ASX tide is going out, are you still clothed?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX tide is going out. How are you investing in ASX shares?

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX records best week since 2011

| 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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Bank Shares

Why I think dividend cuts from ASX bank shares are almost certain

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think ASX banking shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) will almost certainly cut their dividends…

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Share Market News

Here's why it doesn't matter if the ASX gets worse from here

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I don't think it matters if the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) crashes even more in this bear…

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Resources Shares

Are ASX oil shares worth investing in right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX oil shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) worth a buy on today's share prices?

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Defensive Shares

Why the AGL share price was only down 6% in March

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price was only down 6% in March. Does this mean AGL is a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Wesfarmers sold Coles shares. Should ASX investors take the hint?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is bailing out of Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares. Should you take the hint?

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Retail Shares

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi share price rose 11% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) share price rose 11% today.

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Defensive Shares

This ETF is a top choice for the ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a great choice for this ASX 200…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day (no joke!)

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price fell 30% in March. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has fallen 30% in March. Are Westpac shares in the buy zone…

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Resources Shares

Here's how ASX resources shares have held up in this ASX 200 bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) are holding up in this ASX 200 bear market.

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Share Market News

Can government stimulus save the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the government's stimulus packages save the ASX 200 from further falls?

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Share Market News

Investment banking giant warns coming economic shock could sink the share market

| Sebastian Bowen

Analysts at Morgan Stanley think we may not have found the bottom of this ASX 200 bear market just yet.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 hidden-gem ASX dividend shares to buy for long-term income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS) and one other ASX dividend share for long-term income.

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Retail Shares

An ASX lesson from investing great Frank Lowy

| Sebastian Bowen

Here is a lesson we can learn from Sir Frank Lowy about investing in ASX shares.

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