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Sebastian Bowen

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

3 ASX 200 shares whose dividends just keep growing

| Sebastian Bowen

Are these dividend shares the best on the ASX?

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ETFs

The BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) just gained a new rival

| Sebastian Bowen

The popular NDQ ETF has just seen a new rival fund arrive on the ASX scene.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founder just offloaded $112 million in shares

| Sebastian Bowen

We've just seen a co-founder sell out of most of his shares in a major ASX 200 company.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $1,000 in ASX shares today if I had to start from scratch

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would spend $1,000 on the share market if I were starting out today.

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Earnings Results

South32 share price drops as profits slump 62%

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are not taking too kindly to South32's earnings today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's top 10 shares would have made investors very happy indeed.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Near a 52-week low, this ASX 200 stock looks like a buy to me

| Sebastian Bowen

This household name is on the nose right now, but it could be a perfect buying opportunity.

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price just hit a 3-year low?

| Sebastian Bowen

BrainChip shares are now back to 2020 levels.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Domino's dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest Domino's dividend might come as a disappointment.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AMP share price tumbling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares are falling today, but it's for a happy reason.

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How to invest

Got $500? Here are a few options if you're new to ASX investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting started on your investing journey is easier than you think.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's conspicuous stock market winners?

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Share Gainers

Why did the Arafura share price boom 6% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This rare earths share was on fire during Tuesday's session, but why?

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares falling hard on earnings updates

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a hard day to be a shareholder of these companies.

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Bank Shares

'It is appalling': Why the CBA share price is struggling today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are CBA shares getting hammered today when the other banks are rising?

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International Stock News

Here are the stocks Warren Buffett has been buying (and selling) recently. What can ASX investors learn from this?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett has been selling more than buying lately. What does that mean?

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Opinions

Why I piled into this unloved ASX share when others were running a mile

| Sebastian Bowen

I bought this share last week when others were selling.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

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Opinions

Want proof that the ASX 200 isn't always efficient? Here it is

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett doesn't assume the stock market is perfect, and neither should you.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide share price tanks 9% as profits slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors haven't been impressed with this company's earnings today.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to bank the boosted AGL dividend? Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to do to secure AGL's latest dividend...

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Travel Shares

Why are Qantas shares in hot water on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares are having a turbulent start to the trading week.

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Retirement

Can you retire a millionaire on a $60,000 salary?

| Sebastian Bowen

You can retire a millionaire even if you earn below the media wage. Here's how.

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Dividend Investing

$0 in savings? I'd aim for $20k in annual passive income with 3 simple steps

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can get from no savings to a big stream of passive income.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares boasting boosted dividends this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that just gave investors a pay rise?

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Best Shares

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's winning shares?

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Share Market News

7 bargain companies I'd buy for a generous ASX dividend income stream

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd recommend these shares to anyone looking for income today.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price soaring 15% on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something strange, and lucrative, is happening with Sezzle shares today.

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Gold

What on earth is going on with the Newcrest share price on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Newcrest shares are rising today, but they shouldn't be. Here's why.

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ETFs

Can you build a diversified ASX share portfolio using just the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF is a one-size-fits-all investment.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured yet another red day this Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

Despite today's sell-off, 3 ASX 200 stocks just hit new 52-week highs. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these stocks at their new 52-week highs?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 pares losses on latest jobs data

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors celebrating higher unemployment today?

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Opinions

ASX shares to buy now: How I'd invest a $1,000 lump sum

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to look past this one ASX share right now...

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International Stock News

Down 22% in a month, should I buy the dip on Tesla shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla shares are enduring a rare 2023 pull back right now.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some huge losses on the ASX 200 boards this Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares with insanely fast-growing dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

These income shares aren't stingy with their dividend growth rates.

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52-Week Lows

These ASX All Ords shares are near 52-week lows. Here's which ones I'd buy

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a new 52-week low a buying opportunity with these shares?

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Dividend Investing

6 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend before the end of the week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are about to pay out?

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Dividend Investing

Does Westpac stock's 6% dividend yield make it a no-brainer buy for ASX income investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to dividends, does Westpac still measure up?

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