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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

$5,000 invested in CBA shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's smashing returns might surprise you...

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Personal Finance

How does your debt level compare to the average Australian?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some debts are better than others...

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Gold

2 premium gold and silver ASX ETFs to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ETFs I would use to invest in precious metals...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed buoyed by the latest inflation figures today...

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock delivered double CBA's share price gains in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Hint: It's wasn't a big four bank...

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Index investing

Own the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)? You banked 30% in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF was a lucrative one to own last year...

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Travel Shares

Big ASX news! Qantas share price flies to new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas stock has never reached this altitude before...

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Index investing

$20,000 invested in the ASX 200 at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have made more from dividends than growth over the past year...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a pleasant ASX session this Tuesday...

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52-Week Lows

These ASX tech stocks just hit multi-year lows! Are they cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

A cheap share isn't always a bargain...

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Healthcare Shares

Up 77% in a month! What's going on with the Mesoblast share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has blown the lights out in recent weeks...

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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REITs

Smart investment strategies in data centres for ASX investors in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Data centres can be an exciting investment opportunity.

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Dividend Investing

Some ASX passive income ideas are really simple. Here's one!

| Sebastian Bowen

Receiving a second income from the stock market doesn't have to be complicated.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Friday was not a merry one for ASX shares...

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Best Shares

A top-performing US stock that Australian investors really should own

| Sebastian Bowen

I think that this US stock is a great buy for any ASX investor.

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Investing Strategies

ASX investors: Incredible growth and yield are both possible with these stock picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding stocks that offer both income and growth is difficult, but lucrative.

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How to invest

If an investor puts $500 per month in an ASX shares portfolio, here's what they could have in 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Harnessing the power of compounding can bring you great wealth...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disastrous session for ASX investors this Thursday...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new highs while the market dives

| Sebastian Bowen

These three shares are running hot amid a market meltdown.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

I'd love to buy more Wesfarmers shares, but I won't right now. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to buy Wesfarmers when it's more expensive than Google...

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting to $100k in retirement is no easy feat...

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price just crash 9%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be singling Zip out for punishment today...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended up snatching defeat from the jaws of victory today.

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Materials Shares

Ouch: The Pilbara Minerals share price just hit a multi-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a tough day for lithium investors.

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Materials Shares

Big ASX news: CEO buys 2.5 million Sayona Mining shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This CEO has finally made a big share purchase.

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International Stock News

The Dow Jones is on its longest losing streak in 46 years. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Dow is on a losing streak in the middle of a boom.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares finally caught a break this Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Endeavour share price trading at all-time lows?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a look.

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ETFs

Up 38%: Why the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) keeps hitting new record highs

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF can't seem to stop hitting new highs.

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Bank Shares

Own Bendigo Bank shares? Here are the dates to watch in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Bendigo Bank already has 2025 all mapped out.

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Materials Shares

Down 20% to 40%, are these ASX uranium shares victims of 'market overreactions'

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's see what one fund manager says.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets endured a rough start to the week this Monday.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Appen share price crash 15% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen shares remain up more than 250% this year.

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Index investing

Want to outperform 82% of professional fund managers? Buy these ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's easier than you'd think to beat most ASX fund managers.

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Index investing

The ultimate guide to investing in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) for maximum returns

| Sebastian Bowen

This strategy should get you the best bang for your buck with VAS.

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How to invest

I'm preparing for an ASX stock market crash in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happens next year, my portfolio will be ready...

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ETFs

Will the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) return another 36% in 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been an extraordinary year for this popular index fund...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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