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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to pull off an unlikely gain this Monday...

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the supersized Medibank dividend? You'd better be quick

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank's latest dividend is a doozy...

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Retail Shares

Why the August reporting season was an uphill battle for ASX retail shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Even the well-received earnings reports were a little concerning for investors...

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Share Market News

Is ASX-listed Star Entertainment on the brink of bankruptcy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Things aren't looking rosy for this embattled ASX share...

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Cheap Shares

My favourite ASX share is up 28% but still dirt cheap with a P/E of 4.95!

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one stock that I think is looking might cheap today...

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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 top shares?

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Opinions

Got $1000? 2 top ASX shares to buy and hold

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any Australian can comfortably buy these two investments today.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares still good value at a fresh 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what brokers are saying about ANZ shares right now...

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Dividend Investing

If I had to buy only 1 ASX share for passive income for the next 10 years, it would be this

| Sebastian Bowen

For me, this decision is a no-brainer.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors pulled back today with the markets recording a loss...

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Earnings Results

Perpetual share price plunges despite 32% spike in revenues

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors didn't like what they saw with these earnings...

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Share Market News

Bega Cheese share price rockets 7% on increased dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Bega Cheese has once again delighted investors today...

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the increased Wesfarmers dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers revealed its largest payout since the Coles spin-off today.

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Defensive Shares

2 defensive ASX shares for lower-risk investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any investor can comfortably add these two shares to a portfolio today...

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $1,000 in passive income with just $10,000 in savings

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my roadmap to turn 10 large into $1,000 in annual passive income.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX somehow managed to snatch a rise this Wednesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Big ASX news: ResMed shares rocket 5% to new high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular stock has rocketed today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the special Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths had some good news to tell income investors today...

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52-Week Highs

Why did this ASX All Ords stock hit a new 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic day for this All Ords stock yesterday...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Things took a backward step on the markets this Tuesday...

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Opinions

My three ASX 200 highlights from earnings season so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick of the bunch after seeing the latest ASX earnings reports.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Everything you need to know about the latest Coles dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem delighted with Coles' latest earnings and dividend today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 shares opened the trading week on a great note this Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Seven more ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

The eligibility window for these dividends will soon close.

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Communication Shares

Everything you need to know about Aussie Broadband's first-ever dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie Broadband is finally rewarding shareholders with its first-ever dividend...

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Energy Shares

Why are these ASX energy stocks starting the week off with a bang?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a great start to the week for these energy shares...

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Dividend Investing

The big Telstra dividend: Here's how to secure it

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll have to be quick if you want Telstra's biggest dividend in seven years.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares projected to offer handsome yields in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are predicting that the dividends from these two shares will keep rising...

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Dividend Investing

15 ASX 200 shares that will trade ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the week on a slightly sour note today.

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering buying 600 shares in this ASX 200 dividend gem to aim for $212 a month in passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

if you're after an income boost, consider this dividend beast.

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Dividend Investing

Want the supersized dividend from AGL shares? Here's the story

| Sebastian Bowen

Time is running out to secure AGL's massive dividend.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit ten rises in a row today.

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Technology Shares

One ASX 100 share with an incredible growth path to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this ASX 100 share is a screaming opportunity right now.

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Earnings Results

Amid record prices, these ASX gold shares have just revealed their latest earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

These gold shares have just revealed their latest numbers to shareholders...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another rise for the ASX 200.

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Earnings Results

Lottery Corp share price whipsaws as profits rocket 21% 

| Sebastian Bowen

Lottery Corp shares have had a wild day following its latest earnings...

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ETFs

Three ASX ETFs to buy today for big dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these three funds can give anyone a big boost in dividend income.

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ETFs

Should you buy these high-performing ASX ETFs today?

| Sebastian Bowen

High returns don't always make for a sure thing...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX recorded its eighth day of gains in a row this Tuesday.

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