Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

ETFs

Why Vanguard ETFs are in the spotlight on Wednesday

September 27, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Do you own a Vanguard ETF? You'll want to see this if you do.

Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

September 26, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has bitterly disappointed investors today with a return to red territory.

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Opinions

Rain or shine: 5 ASX large-cap shares I keep buying to reach financial independence

September 26, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting my retirement on these five top ASX stocks.

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52-Week Highs

This ASX ETF just hit an all-time high. Too late to buy?

September 26, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Uranium prices are pushing this ETF to new heights.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 300 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

September 26, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

September 25, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally broke its losing streak today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Australian Vanadium share price starting the week on ice?

September 25, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Two ASX vanadium shares seem set to become one soon.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price: Could we be nearing a change of tides?

September 25, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

After an awful run, are CSL shares now cheap enough to buy?

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How to invest

Avoiding ASX shares due to risk? Staying out of the stock market may not be as 'safe' as you think

September 25, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Not being invested is far more risky than investing in shares.

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How to invest

Is property a 'safer' investment than buying ASX shares?

September 25, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

'Safe as houses' is a bit of a misconception...

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Dividend Investing

Own AGL shares? Your dividends are being paid today

September 22, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's what your AGL shares are about to pay out in passive dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

$10k of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into passive income of $500 a month with ASX shares

September 22, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can use ASX shares to build a passive income stream.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

September 21, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

This week is turning into a bloodbath for ASX shares.

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Aussie Broadband share price smashed 4 new 52-week highs in September?

September 21, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

This telco can't stop climbing. Here's why.

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Opinions

ASX 200 Index: Here are my 3 top predictions for 2024

September 21, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

2024 could be a positive year for ASX shares, if history is to go by.

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Dividend Investing

Own Rio Tinto shares? Your dividends are being paid today!

September 21, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

If you own Rio shares, you have some cash coming your way today.

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How to invest

Worrying about stock market volatility? Here are 4 tips from multi-billionaire investor Ray Dalio

September 21, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Ray Dalio gives us some tips on how to invest in today's markets.

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How to invest

How my ASX share portfolio is ready for a stock market correction

September 21, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm not worried about the next market crash.

Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

September 20, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has just had its third red day in a row.

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Dividend Investing

The Telstra dividend yield has exploded recently. Here's why

September 20, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Suddenly, investors can get a lot more dividend bang from their bucks with Telstra.

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Record Lows

What's the lowest Sayona Mining shares have ever been?

September 20, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

The lowest Sayona share price on record is guaranteed to shock you.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 share has a P/E ratio of just 2! Is it actually cheap?

September 20, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Is a P/E ratio of 2.17 too cheap to ignore?

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Energy Shares

Is the rising oil price a good reason to buy Woodside shares right now?

September 20, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Is there still room to buy shares in the oil and gas giant today?

Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

September 19, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 lost even more ground today in a nasty session.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords sharing cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

September 19, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 16% in 2 days?

September 19, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for Weebit Nano shares this week so far.

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Energy Shares

Why are investors worried about Whitehaven share buybacks?

September 19, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven's huge share buyback program might be in danger. Here's why.

Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

September 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

It was a Monday that Garfield would have been proud of on the ASX today.

Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price defying the ASX 200 sell-off today?

September 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Something strange is happening with Liontown shares today.

52-Week Highs

These 2 ASX uranium shares are hitting 52-week highs today. Is it too late to buy?

September 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to jump on the uranium bandwagon?

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Travel Shares

Final boarding call for newly reinstated Flight Centre dividend

September 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the first Flight Centre dividend in four years.