Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

⏸️ How to Invest

The importance of being brave in this ASX bear market

March 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it's an important time to be brave as we go through this ASX 200 bear market.

Personal Finance

2 tips to tighten up your finances in this difficult time

March 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 tips to give your personal finances a spring clean during this lockdown period.

⏸️ International Shares

A low Aussie dollar means these ASX shares are in the danger zone

March 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the danger of an Australian dollar at record lows poses to an ASX share portfolio.

Personal Finance

Coronavirus: Should you be investing at all during the lockdown?

March 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you might want to be careful investing in today's ASX share market amid the lockdown.

⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 attractive dividend stocks to buy amid the coronavirus sell-off

March 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares I think are very attractive in this coronavirus sell-off.

Personal Finance

Coronavirus: Why withdrawing your super might be a risky move

March 24, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Thinking about withdrawing your superannuation early? Make sure you understand the consequences!

⏸️ Dividend Shares

This ASX dividend share has a 15.3% yield right now

March 24, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

WAM Research Limited (ASX: WAX) is an LIC with a 15.3% grossed-up, fully franked dividend yield right now. Too good…

Personal Finance

Here's Warren Buffett's best tip for managing your money right now

March 23, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett advocates having a 'financial fortress'. Here's why you should follow his advice before investing in ASX shares.

⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares I would buy in today's market

March 23, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX blue-chip shares, including Telstra Corporation LTd (ASX: TLS), I would buy in today's volatile market.

Share Market News

Why doing nothing at all in this ASX share market crash is absolutely fine

March 23, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why doing nothing is a great way to invest in the 2020 ASX stock market crash.

2 ASX dividend shares that you can't ignore today

March 23, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think these 2 ASX dividend shares including Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) are an absolute steal at today's…

⏸️ How to Invest

ASX crash: Are ASX ETFs still a good investment?

March 23, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) still a good investment in this ASX market crash?

Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX sheds another 13.1% in horror week

March 23, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap for news on ASX shares, including last week's winner's and losers and a look at…

⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why ASX dividend investors should consider buying Telstra shares next week

March 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX :TLS) shares would be a great ASX dividend buy next week.

Share Market News

Could the government nationalise ASX companies?

March 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Could the government step in and nationalise ASX shares like Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)?

⏸️ Dividend Shares

Warning! ASX bank shares could be dividend traps in 2020

March 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Are the ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) offering dividend yields too good to be true?

⏸️ How to Invest

Getting ASX whiplash? You're not alone…

March 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Getting whiplash from all the volatility on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO)? Here's how to invest in ASX shares…

Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Sydney Airport's 'safe share' myth exposed

March 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Are Sydney Airport Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) shares a buy today, considering the coronavirus travel bans?

⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why Transurban shares are a top buy for ASX dividend income today

March 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the current Transurban Group Ltd (ASX: TCL) share price is a compelling option for ASX dividend…

Share Gainers

Coronavirus: Here's where investors are seeking safety on the ASX

March 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors are seeking safety in ASX 200 shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX :WOW) during the coronavirus pandemic.

Share Fallers

Are Qantas shares in the buy zone yet?

March 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The pain continues for Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) shares as the airline grounds two-thirds of its workforce. Are Qantas…

Share Market News

What a zero interest rate would mean for ASX shares

March 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

RBA holds emergency meeting! Here's what zero interest rates would mean for ASX shares.

Share Fallers

ASX travel shares continue to spiral as nightmare continues

March 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The nightmare continues today for ASX travel shares like Corporate Travel Ltd (ASX: CTD).

Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price a buy?

March 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Is the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price an ASX buy today after falling 20% in the last month?

Share Market News

Warning! Be careful of the P/E ratio when investing in ASX shares today

March 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Think your favourite ASX shares are on sale because of a low P/E ratio? You might want to think again.

Resources Shares

What US$10 oil prices could mean for ASX shares

March 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Crude oil could fall to US$10 a barrel. Here's what it would mean for ASX shares.

Coronavirus News

Scentre shares collapse by 50%. Is this a buying opportunity for ASX dividend income?

March 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Ae Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares in the buy zone today after collapsing over 50% in the last month?

Share Market News

Here's the best way to make money on the ASX during this crash

March 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's the best way to profit from the current ASX 200 market crash.

Here's why the Challenger share price is at a 7-year low

March 18, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

The Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) share price is at a seven-year low today. Are Challenger shares in the buy zone?