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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

⏸️ Best ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I'll hold until I'm 100

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares, including MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF) that I plan on buying and holding until…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 takeaways from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway meeting

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 takeaways from Warren Buffett's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that was held over the weekend.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Freedom Foods shares are down 16% in 2020. Time to back up the truck?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) shares a buy after falling 16% so far in 2020?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares I would buy instead of the ASX banks today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares I would buy instead of the big ASX banks like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:…

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Resources Shares

Why I've changed my mind on ASX resources shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I've changed my mind on the merits of investing in ASX resources shares like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:…

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX starts May with a slide

| 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

Should we all just sell ASX shares in May and go away?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you take your ASX shares and 'sell in May and go away'? Here's your answer!

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Are there any alternatives to ASX shares if you want to build wealth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bonds? Gold? Property? Are there any good investing alternatives to a volatile ASX share market in 2020?

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Technology Shares

The Telstra share price fell another 5% in April. Time to buy yet?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price a better buy for dividend income than ASX banks after falling…

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Bank Shares

Will the ASX banks ever pay decent, fully franked dividends again?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will ASX banking shares ever pay decent, fully franked dividends again after 2020?

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Share Market News

Why May might just be the most important month of 2020 for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why May might be the most important month of 2020 for ASX 200 shares

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

5 ASX shares I'll buy in 2020… for the right price

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX shares I would love to buy in 2020... as long as the price is right!

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Share Market News

Consumer confidence is up! Will ASX 200 shares follow?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can ASX 200 shares get a boost from increasing consumer confidence in Australia?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

This ASX dividend share has a yield of 12%. Is it a dividend trap or too good to pass up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM)'s grossed-up, fully franked dividend yield of 12% too good to be true? Or is…

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Coronavirus News

Coles just reported a 12% sales boost and its share price fell 5%. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price a bargain today after dropping 5% on increased sales?

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Share Market News

Have $5,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Buy these 3 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Have $5,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Why not invest in these 3 ASX shares!

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Coronavirus News

Is the Transurban share price an ASX bargain buy at $13?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price a bargain ASX buy today for dividend income?

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Growth Shares

2 investing trends that can help you build an ASX portfolio in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX investing trends that I think we can use to build a 2020 ASX share portoflio today.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the iShares Global Healthcare ETF the best long-term investment in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ) the best long-term ASX shares investment in 2020?

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Best Shares

Are Magellan shares a high-conviction buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Offering a 33% discount from all-time highs, are Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) shares an ASX share high-conviction buy…

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Bank Shares

ASX bank shares: Is Macquarie a better buy in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares are a top ASX bank buy in 2020.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Feeling nervous about ASX shares? Here's how to reduce share market anxiety

| Sebastian Bowen

Feeling nervous about ASX shares in 2020? Here are 3 tips to reduce market anxiety.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares like Argo Investments Limited (ASX: ARG) I would buy for both growth and income…

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Coronavirus News

Here's how to tell if an ASX share is actually cheap

| Sebastian Bowen

With the ASX 200 now recovering from its March lows, here's how you can tell if an ASX share is…

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Share Market News

Is this ASX bull market a sucker's rally? This ASX fundie thinks so

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager thinks the recent rally in ASX 200 shares is a 'sucker's rally'. Is he right?

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Coronavirus News

The Woolworths share price is still down 18% from its high. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is still down around 18% from its February highs. Is it time…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 weekly wrap: Negative oil price breaks ASX's winning streak

| 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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Personal Finance

Have you withdrawn money from super? Here's why you should replace it when you can

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you should replace any withdrawn funds from super as soon as you can. You might find it's the…

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Coronavirus News

Could we actually see deflation in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what would happen if deflation came back to the Australian economy – and how to deal with it!

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 ASX dividend shares I would add to a retirement portfolio in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of the ASX dividend shares I would add to a 2020…

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Share Market News

Can early super withdrawals crash the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can withdrawals from superannuation funds actually crash the ASX 200? The answer might surprise you!

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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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