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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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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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Dividend Investing

4 ASX 300 shares with ex-dividend dates before this week ends

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want to bag these dividends.

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52-Week Highs

These 7 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these winners today?

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Healthcare Shares

Everything you need to know about the latest CSL dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's latest dividend should be turning investors' heads...

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Best Shares

Here are 3 of my most profitable investments in ASX shares ever (and which one I'd buy more of right now)

| Sebastian Bowen

I reckon only one of these shares is worthy of a buy today.

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Retirement

Retirement: Can you afford to stop working?

| Sebastian Bowen

This report finds that retirement isn't optional for some Australians.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 managed a gain today, but only just.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price taking such a shellacking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

A whale move might be behind today's big slump.

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Dividend Investing

Coles shares: Here's the dividend yield you'll get if you buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at what a broker thinks about Coles' dividend potential.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors had a rough start to the trading week this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why is everyone talking about BlueScope Steel shares on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

It seems Trump's tariffs have winners as well as losers...

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Share Market News

3 ASX financial shares being bought up by insiders

| Sebastian Bowen

Insiders have been loading the boat with these stocks...

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a buy at $105?

| Sebastian Bowen

It can still be a good idea to buy index funds when they look expensive...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors had a rough end to the trading week this Friday.

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52-Week Highs

Big ASX news: 10 ASX 200 shares hit new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky stocks?

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Bank Shares

CBA shares: Another day, another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

What's behind CBA's latest push into record territory?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a phenomenal day for ASX stocks this Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Big ASX news: NAB shares hit 18-year high

| Sebastian Bowen

The last time NAB shares were at this level was in November 2007.

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Cheap Shares

Buying AFIC shares? Here's what you actually own

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC shares are currently trading well below their value.

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Dividend Investing

I think now is the perfect time to consider buying high-yield ASX dividend shares like Telstra

| Sebastian Bowen

These dividned shares might not be cheap for long.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX was back in form this hump day...

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX coal shares having such a cracking run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest salvo in the new American tariff war is benefiting some ASX shares.

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52-Week Highs

These 10 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX high-flyers?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

After shooting higher this morning, the ASX 200 had broken a few hearts by market close.

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Best Shares

6 ASX 200 shares that could benefit from a weak Australia Dollar

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons a low dollar is unearthing opportunities.

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Economy

What are tariffs and why are they sinking the stock market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tariff is a word that we might want to become familiar with...

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52-Week Highs

These 6 ASX 200 stocks just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these booming stocks?

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Bank Shares

NAB shares: Will the dividend or a term deposit get you more cash today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The difference between the NAB dividend and a term deposit might shock you.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend fortunes: 2 Australian shares leading the way to retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two shares that I think would serve a retiree well.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible start to the week for investors this Monday.

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Index investing

2 reasons to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) today (and 1 not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund is popular, but there's a big catch.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another top day for ASX investors this Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000, create $867 in passive income from this ASX dividend stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this ETF is a great fit for any income investor.

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Cheap Shares

Can ASX 200 shares be a bargain even after the index hit a new record?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sometimes it can be good to 'buy high'.

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Index investing

ASX index funds: Which is the best buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to index funds, I think it's best to keep things simple.

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