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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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Dividend Investing

Coles dividend: Everything you need to know about the new supersized payout

| Sebastian Bowen

A record payout is coming investors' way.

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Bank Shares

Is NAB stock a buy for its dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB's dividend yield remains lucrative.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors just endured another woeful Wednesday session.

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52-Week Highs

These 4 ASX 200 shares just clocked new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are standing out from the crowd today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Everything you need to know about the new Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths has just announced its lowest interim dividend since 2022.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a tough Tuesday session today.

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Defensive Shares

Power up your defences: 2 ASX utility ETFs for steady income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ETFs offer investors some of the ASX's most reliable dividends.

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Share Market News

Income investors: These Australian dividend shares are raising payouts again

| Sebastian Bowen

It's time for a pay rise!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rocky but positive start to the week's trading this Monday.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 stocks hitting new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are pushing higher today despite the shaky market...

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Share Market News

One of these insiders just made a $1 million BHP share buy

| Sebastian Bowen

These management figures seem to think BHP is cheap right now...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful end to a woeful week this Friday for ASX investors.

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Dividend Investing

24 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big week ahead for dividend investors on the ASX.

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Technology Shares

2 high-flying ASX 200 tech shares reporting next week

| Sebastian Bowen

A lot is riding on what these stocks reveal next week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an awful Thursday for ASX investors.

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52-Week Highs

These 9 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check them out.

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Share Market News

Big news: ASX 200 hits 5-week low after massive drop

| Sebastian Bowen

The market has gone from bad to worse today.

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Retail Shares

Super Retail shares crash 13% after profit drop

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors don't like what they see with this company's numbers.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 shares endured yet another rough session this hump day.

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Technology Shares

Up 8%: This ASX 200 tech stock just reported boosted sales, profit and dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors clearly loved what this company had to say today.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares hitting new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are defying today's market sell-off.

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Bank Shares

I'm getting nervous about the CBA share price

| Sebastian Bowen

The higher CBA climbs, the more nervous I get.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another rough day for ASX investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX 300 consumer shares bucking the market's falls today

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd want to own these two shares this Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares are making history today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for investors.

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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are defying the broader market this session.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 6%: Why are Star Entertainment shares pushing higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's some big news out of the casino operator today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular end to the trading week for the ASX today.

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52-Week Highs

These 13 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares had a fine send-off to the weekend this Friday.

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REITs

2 ASX 300 property shares up big today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed to like one earnings report more than the other.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a momentous day for ASX shares, with the index hitting another record...

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX ETFs at new 52-week highs this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ETFs?

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52-Week Highs

Here are 6 ASX 200 stocks at new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These six stocks are at it again this Thursday.

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Bank Shares

$167: Have CBA shares become a 'meme stock'?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares have hit yet another new record high this Thursday.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 shares rocketing 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors love what these two stocks just reported.

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ETFs

Here's how much the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) currently pays in dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

The yield on this ETF might surprise you.

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Energy Shares

Dividend investors: 2 top ASX energy shares for February

| Sebastian Bowen

Energy shares an be a great source of passive income...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wonderful Wednesday session for investors today...

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ETFs

Why today is a monumental day for ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

This Wednesday is one for the ETF record books.

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