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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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Index investing

Is the ASX-listed S&P 500 ETF (IVV) a simple way to buy the dip in US stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not hard to buy S&P 500 shares on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a rough Friday to close the trading week today.

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Dividend Investing

Want the latest ResMed dividend? Here's what you need to do

| Sebastian Bowen

The cutoff for ResMed's latest payout is fast approaching.

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52-Week Lows

Why is the Woolworths share price at its lowest point since 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

We haven't seen Woolies shares this low since COVID.

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International Stock News

What snapped the S&P 500 winning streak last night?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P 500 almost made October a winner, but fell at the final hurdle.

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Cheap Shares

Where to invest $10,000 in a bullish share market?

| Sebastian Bowen

High share prices shouldn't dissuade you from investing in the markets.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors copped another rough session this Thursday.

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Resources Shares

'Not ruled out': Could BHP still buy Anglo-American?

| Sebastian Bowen

This mega-deal might not be as dead as it looks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing Wednesday session for ASX investors today...

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Broker Notes

These 3 ASX 200 shares just got a big broker upgrade

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that brokers just upgraded?

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 insider just sold off $3.65 million in company shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Should Brambles investors be worried about this huge CEO stock sale?

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Bank Shares

Is it madness to buy CBA shares now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would I buy CBA shares today? Let's see.

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ETFs

7 hugely popular ASX ETFs smashing new record highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ASX ETFs?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed anther positive session this Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Where will Coles shares be in 10 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles' potential share price trajectory might surprise you.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a positive start to the trading week today.

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Bank Shares

I'm up 40% on NAB shares. Here's why I'm not buying more

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm not selling, but I'm not buying either.

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Bank Shares

Is this why the CBA share price keeps breaking records?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons he knows what's driving CBA so high.

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ETFs

The smartest ASX ETFs to buy with $2,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily add more of these ETFs to my portfolio today...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's best shares?

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Record Highs

This ASX 200 share is breaking records amid a massive $300 million investment

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 share made a triumphant return to trading today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough session for ASX 200 shares this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a pleasant recovery session this Wednesday.

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Gold

Up 33% in 2024, can the gold price keep rising?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold has smashed the returns of the stock market in 2024.

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Travel Shares

Big ASX news: Qantas share price hits record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas is defying the market to fly to new heights this Wednesday...

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Index investing

Why I prefer the ASX 200 over the S&P 500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two reasons why I'm going for ASX shares over American stocks right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a horrid Tuesday session today.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new highs while the market dives today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ASX 200 stocks?

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Index investing

Expert: S&P 500 shares could be in for a 'lost decade'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is predicting that American shares' stunning past performance won't continue.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a great start to the week's trading for ASX shares today.

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Materials Shares

These ASX silver shares are leaping more than 10% amid relentless rally

| Sebastian Bowen

Some silver shares are doing even better than gold today.

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Gold

14 ASX gold stocks unearthing fresh 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these hot gold miners?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 200% in a year, is the Chemist Warehouse merger already fully priced into Sigma shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have investors gotten too ahead of themselves with Sigma?

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Bank Shares

Want the latest Bank of Queensland dividend? Here's how you can bag it

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better hurry if you want this latest BoQ payout...

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Dividend Investing

Put $5,000 in this ASX dividend stock for $266 in annual passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

High yields are hard to come by on the ASX right now.

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ETFs

Want to buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)? Here are the stocks you'd own

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a popular index fund. But which American stocks does the IVV ETF actually buy for you?

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Best Shares

3 stocks Australians can buy and hold for the next 20 years

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd bet that these shares will be bigger and better in 2044.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sour end to the week's trading for ASX shares today...

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over BHP shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP doesn't appeal to me as an income investment.

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