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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

Here's the dividend yield on Wesfarmers shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

With Wesfarmers shares taking a dip, the dividend yield has risen.

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Dividend Investing

Age Pension worries? 7 income stocks to consider for retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares can make a meaningful difference late in life...

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Best Shares

The best Australian stock you've never heard of

| Sebastian Bowen

This is a hidden gem that pays a monthly dividend.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible end to the trading week this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

This 3.3% ASX dividend stock is my retirement safety net

| Sebastian Bowen

This is one stock I'll hold throughout my (eventual) retirement.

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Opinions

I'm thrilled I bought Soul Patts shares 2 years ago. Would I buy them today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend champion is down 18% from its peak.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors got a big reprieve this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over NAB stock right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock's dividend growth has been breath taking.

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Dividend Investing

1 magnificent ASX dividend stock down 15% to buy and hold for decades

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock rarely goes on sale...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors suffered another red day this Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Thank goodness I didn't invest $5,000 in Woolworths shares 4 years ago

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths shares haven't t been kind to their owners of late.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on REA Group shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will competition finally end REA's party?

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Cash Rates

Interest rates: Even if the RBA stops cutting, it's not all bad news

| Sebastian Bowen

There are upsides to higher rates.

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Growth Shares

This stock is one of the best dividend growth shares on the ASX. It just dropped more than 17%

| Sebastian Bowen

This growth share is on track to become a dividend giant...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an absolutely horrid Tuesday for investors.

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Cryptocurrencies

This is the only reason you should be buying Bitcoin right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin might be in the buy zone, but only if you buy for the right reason.

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ETFs

Own Vanguard's VGS ETF? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund isn't as diversified as it might look.

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Dividend Investing

These US stocks are growing their dividends like crazy

| Sebastian Bowen

Most ASX shares can't match these income titans.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX surprisingly managed to rise this Monday.

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Dividend Investing

A perfect passive income stock: 0.48% payout each month

| Sebastian Bowen

If you like monthly dividends, you'll love this ETF.

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Index investing

The Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) now has its first real ASX rival

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is not the only ASX 300 ETF in town anymore.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie reveals its views on the big 4 banks after the latest earnings reports

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has some interesting thoughts on the banks right now.

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International Stock News

Here are the stocks Warren Buffett just bought (and sold)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's one big buy last quarter might surprise you.

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Dividend Investing

3 US dividend stocks that can boost an ASX retirement portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

One stock has increased its dividend 69 years in a row.

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Best Shares

The 3 US stocks could make ASX investors very rich

| Sebastian Bowen

These businesses are some of the best in the world...

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Dividend Investing

The 2 ASX dividend shares perfect for building a retirement around

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these stocks offer diversity and decent income.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fairly awful end to the trading week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Coles shares? Here's the dividend yield after the 8% price drop

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles' dividend is back over 3%.

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How to invest

ASX sell-off accelerates: Is it time to sell shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

It might be tempting to hit the sell button on days like today...

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Bank Shares

Down 16%, but there's a big upside to the CBA share price slump

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's fall isn't all bad news...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares went backwards again this Thursday.

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Opinions

Analysts have rated these ASX shares a 'strong buy'. Here's what I think.

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are sure these shares are heading up...

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Dividend Investing

Buying Telstra shares? Here's the dividend yield you'll get right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend favourite doesn't disappoint...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It wasn't a happy Wednesday for investors.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares: Do Rio Tinto or Fortescue shares offer a bigger dividend yield today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio Tinto's dividend beat BHP, but what about Fortescue?

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Dividend Investing

A dividend champion I think every Australian investor should consider

| Sebastian Bowen

No other ASX stock can rival this one for income...

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Index investing

The IVV ETF is at a record high. Here are 3 reasons why ASX investors may consider buying.

| Sebastian Bowen

Even Buffett has endorsed this fund...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does Macquarie rate Lottery Corporation shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are dying to know...

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Dividend Investing

Chasing a passive income? Check out these 3 top global dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks offer things the ASX cannot.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX was back to selling mode this Tuesday.

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