1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Sebastian Bowen
    3. /

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

A man in a business suit and tie places three wooden blocks with the numbers 1, 2, and 3 on them on top of each other.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering Tuesday session for investors.

Read more »

Two women shaking hands on a deal.
Share Fallers

Down 14%: What's going on with the Soul Patts share price this month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to have lost interest now that the merger is done.

Read more »

Chalice Mining share price value and growth ASX shares
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the trading week this Monday.

Read more »

Young boy looks shocked as he lifts glasses above his eyes in front of a stock market graph. representing three ASX 300 shares hitting 52-week lows today
Index investing

These ASX index funds have returned at least 15% per annum since 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds have done even better than the ASX since 2022.

Read more »

A male investor wearing a white shirt and blue suit jacket sits at his desk looking at his laptop with his hands to his chin, waiting in anticipation.
Technology Shares

Own WiseTech shares? The CEO just sold $240 million worth

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be worried about this heavy selling?

Read more »

ETF written in green on a piggy bank with increasing pile of coins.
ETFs

These ASX ETFs have returned 15%-plus over the past 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs have been growing investors' money fast.

Read more »

Fancy font saying top ten surrounded by gold leaf set against a dark background of glittering stars.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished up the trading week on a positive note this Friday, following on from…

Read more »

ASX 300 share investors in suits running a race on an athletics track
Best Shares

These ASX 200 blue-chip shares have returned double-digits over the past 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these winners?

Read more »

A woman's hand draws a stylised 'Top Ten' on a projected surface.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors managed to enjoy a small gain this Thursday.

Read more »

Top ten gold trophy.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares took a big step down today.

Read more »

Australian dollar notes in a nest, symbolising a nest egg.
Dividend Investing

The only Aussie stock you'll need for lifelong income

| Sebastian Bowen

You only need one stock to start a second income.

Read more »

An old-fashioned panel of judges each holding a card with the number 10
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another pleasant day for investors this Tuesday.

Read more »

A woman with an open laptop holding a globe on a desk ponders something.
Share Market News

How does the ASX compare to international markets?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has been good in 2025, but have other countries been better?

Read more »

Three rock climbers hang precariously off a steep cliff face, each connected to the other with the higher person holding on and the two below them connected by their arms and rope but not making contact with the cliff face.
Opinions

ASX shares: Is there a reckoning coming?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think it's a precarious time for ASX shares.

Read more »

ASX 300 share investors in suits running a race on an athletics track
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the week's trading for ASX shares this Monday.

Read more »

Calculator on top of Australian 4100 notes and next to Australian gold coins.
Financial Shares

Macquarie shares: A good choice for dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does Macquarie measure up on the income department?

Read more »

castle surrounded by waterway, economic moat, asx shares
Best Shares

I own this ASX ETF for both growth and dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this rare stock offers the best of both worlds.

Read more »

Man and woman retirees walking up stacks of money symbolising superannuation.
Superannuation

These are the assets you should have in your superannuation fund

| Sebastian Bowen

A 'balanced' fund might not suit every Australian.

Read more »

An old-fashioned panel of judges each holding a card with the number 10
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

Read more »

asx share price boosted by us investment represented by hand waving US flag across winning athlete
How to invest

With more US rate cuts projected, are fund managers buying or selling US stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts reckon the US isn't done just yet.

Read more »

A woman's hand draws a stylised 'Top Ten' on a projected surface.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another depressing session for investors today.

Read more »

asx dividend shares represented by note pad printed with words passive income
Dividend Investing

Heres a 5-stock portfolio to consider to aim for $1k a month in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these five income stocks are the best the ASX has to offer.

Read more »

A woman sits on her lounge in front of her laptop looking concerned.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough hump day for ASX investors.

Read more »

pair of scissors cutting one hundred dollar note representing cut dividend
Bank Shares

'Under threat': Why ANZ's 5% dividend might be in danger

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts think ANZ's cherished dividend might be on the chopping block.

Read more »

Calculator on top of Australian 4100 notes and next to Australian gold coins.
Bank Shares

Where could CBA stock be in 3 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think CBA shares are the next CSL...

Read more »

Old chest filled with gold coins
Best Shares

From $1,000 to $10,000: How this Australian stock could multiply your money

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has beaten the market for 25 years.

Read more »

Girl with painted hands.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a solid performance from the Australian market this Tuesday.

Read more »

Shadow of a man in between a grass field and drought land.
Mergers & Acquisitions

SOLDA? Here's why Soul Patts shares look a little different today

| Sebastian Bowen

Something strange has happened to Soul Patts shares today.

Read more »

The silhouettes of ten people holding hands with their arms raised against the sky, as the sun rises or sets in the background.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sour start to the trading week this session.

Read more »

A sad traveller sitting in a car waves goodbye
Mergers & Acquisitions

It's time to say farewell to Brickworks shares on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

It's the end of an era.

Read more »

Japan and Australia flags in speech bubbles on black background
ETFs

Australian fund managers are piling into this Asian market. How you can join them with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are turning to a red hot market overseas, and ordinary investors can join them.

Read more »

a pile of bitcoins with a bitcoin resting against it stands in front of an Australian flag.
Cryptocurrencies

Is it better to buy Bitcoin directly, or use Bitcoin ETFs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Owning Bitcoin has never been easier on the ASX.

Read more »

Fancy font saying top ten surrounded by gold leaf set against a dark background of glittering stars.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were back to selling this Thursday.

Read more »

caucasian man in business suit holding sign that reads ask the experts
Best Shares

ASX stock picks from Australia's top fund managers

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts still reckon there are buys out there.

Read more »

Multi-ethnic people looking at camera sitting at public place screaming, shouting and feeling overjoyed about their windfall, good news or sports victory.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares finally reversed their losses today.

Read more »

A bland looking man in a brown suit opens his jacket to reveal a red and gold superhero dollar symbol on his chest.
Dividend Investing

A hefty 3.5% dividend yield and 10% underpriced to fair value, is it time for me to buy this ASX passive income gem?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some stocks are expensive right now, but there are still bargains to be found.

Read more »

a water tap is turned on and showering out banknotes into the open hand of a woman below it.
Dividend Investing

Don't fall for WAM Capital's 8.7% dividend: Buy this monthly high-yield ETF instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Be wary of a suspiciously high dividend yield...

Read more »

Top ten gold trophy.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors this session.

Read more »

Man drawing an upward line on a bar graph symbolising a rising share price.
How to invest

Gold and the S&P 500 just hit new records. Where should I invest $5,000 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors shouldn't be put off by high stock prices.

Read more »

Man putting in a coin in a coin jar with piles of coins next to it.
Financial Shares

5.1% yield! Should I jump on this ASX 200 financial stock for my portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a fully-franked 5.1% yield too good to be true right now?

Read more »