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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Share Market News

Bigtincan share price rises on acquisition news

July 25, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price has risen on an acquisition announcement.

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Share Market News

Why the Graincorp share price is down today

July 25, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price has fallen on the ASX this morning after the company released an update…

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Share Market News

Why the Strike Energy share price soared 37% today

July 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price has risen 37.5% during trading today.

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Share Market News

Why the Magellan share price has hit an all-time high

July 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price has hit a new all-time high on the ASX 200 today.

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Growth Shares

Why I'm waiting to buy Appen shares

July 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has risen 130% YTD. Is it too late to buy?

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Defensive Shares

2 exotic ASX ETFs for a defensive portfolio

July 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT) is one of my exotic ASX ETFs for a defensive portfolio.

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Share Market News

Sandfire Resources share price falls after quarterly results published

July 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Sandfire Resources NL (ASX: SFR) share price has fallen after its quarterly results were released this morning.

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REITs

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

July 24, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) shares have taken a haircut this week.

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⏸️ Investing for Income

3 rock-solid ASX dividend shares to buy today

July 23, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) is one of my ASX dividend picks for income investing.

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Technology Shares

The Telstra share price has dipped: is it time to buy?

July 23, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares have dipped. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Bank Shares

This ASX banking stock is up 17.5% YTD: Is it too late to buy?

July 23, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price is up 17.5% YTD. Is it too late to buy?

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

The InvoCare share price is down 6.6% today: is it a buy?

July 22, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The InvoCare Ltd (ASX: IVC) share price is down 6.6% today. I this a 'buy-the-dip' opportunity?

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Gold

Ray Dalio says we should sell stocks and buy gold. Is he right?

July 22, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Hedge-fund king Ray Dalio says that we should sell shares and buy gold. So should we be looking at investing…

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Growth Shares

Cochlear and 1 other ASX growth share to watch this week

July 22, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) is one of my growth shares to watch this week

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Value Investing

2 ASX shares for value investors this week

July 22, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) is one of my two value picks on the ASX 200 this week.

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⏸️ International Shares

Should we abandon the ASX?

July 21, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Sure the ASX is great, but are our companies like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) really changing the world?

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⏸️ Investing

How I would build a $100,000 balanced portfolio

July 20, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) is one of my picks for a balanced $100,000 portfolio

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Share Market News

Could Afterpay be the next big ASX banking blue chip?

July 20, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Does Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) have what it takes to become an ASX banking blue chip?

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Bank Shares

This ASX banking share has a 10.6% dividend. Should you buy?

July 19, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) has one of the biggest dividend yields in ASX banking. Should you buy?

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 easy ASX shares for a starter portfolio

July 19, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Global Trust (ASX: MGG) is one of my stock picks for a starter portfolio on the ASX.

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⏸️ Investing for Income

2 crash-proof ASX dividend shares I would hold during a recession

July 19, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) is one of the dividend stocks I would hold for a market crash.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is the AMP share price in the bargain bin?

July 19, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price is at an all-time low. Time to buy?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

My top 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

July 18, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is one of my top ASX dividend stocks to buy today.

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⏸️ Diversification

2 easy ASX ETFs for international diversification

July 18, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Betashares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) is one of my easy ASX ETFs to buy for some diversification.

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Share Market News

Why the South32 share price hit a new low this morning

July 18, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares hit a new 52-week low this morning.

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Growth Shares

Splitit share price down 75% in 4 months: What happened?

July 18, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is down 75% on the ASX 200 in four months. Time to Split?

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Bank Shares

Why I would buy this ASX banking giant for growth and income

July 18, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price has delivered solid capital growth as well as a nice dividend.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

WGB Update: Is WAM Global a buy?

July 17, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX: WGB) share price has risen 2.5% on its portfolio update.

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

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

July 17, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Touch Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of my 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today.

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Share Market News

Why the Austal share price popped 15% this morning

July 17, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price rose 15% this morning on the ASX 200.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy this ASX banking share and 2 others for income today

July 16, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Why I would buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares and two others for ASX dividend income.

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Credit Cards

Should you own a credit card?

July 16, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Credit cards are dangerous, but can be worth it if you know what you're doing

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Share Market News

How does WAAAX compare to FAANG?

July 16, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

We all love our WAAAX darlings like Altium Limited (ASX: ALU), but they may be slightly overvalued.

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Share Market News

2 WAM LICs with dividends over 10%

July 16, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) is now paying a grossed-up 11% dividend yield.

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Technology Shares

Is Telstra a buy for the 6% dividend yield?

July 16, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has risen nearly 50% in six months. Is it a buy for…

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REITs

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

July 15, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares are down 5% this week

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Share Market News

The BWX share price is up 15% today

July 15, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Why the BWX Ltd (ASX: BWX) share price has risen 15% today.

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Share Market News

What happened to the AMP share price today?

July 15, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price is at an all-time low today on the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Zip Co and 1 other ASX growth share to watch this week

July 15, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) is one of my two growth stocks to watch on the ASX 200 this week.

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Value Investing

2 ASX shares to watch for value investors this week

July 15, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) is one of my two ASX 200 value picks for this week.

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