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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.

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Growth Shares

Where I would invest $10,000 in ASX shares today

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Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) shares are one of the places I would put a $10,000 ASX investment today.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 quality ASX shares with strong dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) is one of my 3 quality ASX dividend shares.

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Share Fallers

What now for the AMP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has the AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price found its bottom?

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres share price falls after delivering mixed results

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price is down 1.98% today after releasing its earnings for FY19.

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Share Market News

Why Bingo and Cleanaway shares could clean up on recycling ban news

| Sebastian Bowen

A ban on recyclables exports could light a fire under Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX: BIN) and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd…

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⏸️ Diversification

2 exotic ASX ETFs for international diversification

| Sebastian Bowen

With 98% of global shares outside the ASX, try iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) and 1 other exotic…

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Share Market News

Why the Genwoth Mortgage Insurance share price fell 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) share price has fallen 13.68% today after going ex-dividend overnight

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 5%

| Sebastian Bowen

Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) is one of my dividend picks that's offering a yield over 5%.

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Growth Shares

Is this a buy the dip opportunity for Afterpay shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Touch Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have fallen 13.5% in two weeks. Should you buy the dip?

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Technology Shares

Is the Telstra share price a buy for FY20?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares gave investors a 40% return in FY19. How is FY20 looking?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 problems with Transurban shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price has risen over 30% for the year to date. What's the catch?

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How to invest

How much cash should you have before you invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

Make sure your ASX portfolio is built on rock and not sand.

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REITs

REIT report: What's happening with A-REITs this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) shares are up over 4% this week.

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Bank Shares

Is this forgotten ASX bank a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) is a somewhat forgotten ASX bank that might be a good alternative to the Big…

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Value Investing

2 ASX value stocks I'm watching this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) is one of my ASX value picks for this week

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth stocks I'm watching this week

| Sebastian Bowen

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) is one of the growth stocks on my ASX watchlist this week

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Share Market News

Argo share price on watch after solid full-year results

| Sebastian Bowen

The Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG) share price is on watch after the company delivered a solid final result this…

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How to invest

3 common ASX mistakes millennials make investing

| Sebastian Bowen

A common ASX mistake millennials make is buying hot growth stocks like Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) without understanding…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I would build a $100,000 ASX passive income portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) is one of the ASX shares in my passive income portfolio.

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How to invest

2 easy ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG) is one of my two easy ASX shares for beginners

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How to invest

A guide to ethical investing on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Many people don't realise what companies their ASX ETFs might hold.

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Share Market News

AMP share price up 8% on news of capital raise

| Sebastian Bowen

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price has had a healthy bump on news of its successful capital raise.

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Share Market News

Afterpay shares open 7% higher after announcing Afterpay Day

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) share price opened 7% higher this morning after announcing Afterpay Day.

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Bank Shares

Are Commonwealth Bank shares worth a premium?

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are priced at a premium to other ASX banks. Is this justified?

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Share Market News

Kogan launches Carsales rival Kogan Cars

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) has launched its Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) rival Kogan Cars today

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Share Market News

Treasury Wines reaffirms guidance after 'profit inflating' allegations

| Sebastian Bowen

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has responded to allegations of profit inflating.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 recession-resistant ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) is one of my recession-resistant ASX dividend picks.

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How to invest

Which Magellan fund should you choose?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) has a number of different investment options. Which is right for you?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 quality ASX dividend shares looking cheap

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares are one of the dividend shares looking cheap today.

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Cheap Shares

Here's how I would invest $20,000 in ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) shares are one of the beneficiaries of a hypothetical $20,000 ASX investment today.

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How to invest

Should you buy ASX shares on margin?

| Sebastian Bowen

Loans for shares are less common than loans for property. But do the same principles apply?

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Share Market News

Is the MFF Capital share price a screaming buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF) is trading for a 10% discount. Is it a buy?

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue Metals share price fell 24% in July

| Sebastian Bowen

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has fallen 25% in a month. Time to buy?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the APA Group share price overvalued?

| Sebastian Bowen

The APA Group (ASX: APA) share price is up 25% for the year so far. Does this mean APA is…

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Share Market News

Why I think Newcrest shares will run to $40

| Sebastian Bowen

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price is up 40% since May. Can it go higher?

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Growth Shares

Are Xero shares in the buy zone?

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) shares took a 6% haircut today. Is it in the buy zone?

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Technology Shares

Is the TPG Telecom share price looking cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price is down nearly 4% today. Is it a buy?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares looking cheap today

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of the dividend payers that I think are looking cheap today

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is down 2.4% – Time to sell out?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) is down 2.4% today - should you start selling?

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Share Fallers

5 quality ASX shares crashing today

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) is one of the quality ASX companies crashing today

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