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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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Bank Shares

Why I might be selling my NAB stock in March

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm thinking about breaking my 'never sell' rule for NAB.

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Dividend Investing

6 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

There are six ASX 200 shares that will cut off dividend eligibility next week.

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Share Market News

What's going so wrong for ASX 200 shares on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for ASX 200 shares this Friday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fairly miserable day on the share market this Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX copper shares having such a bumper day?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX copper shares are making investors very happy indeed this Thursday.

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Communication Shares

What might an Optus sale mean for Telstra shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should I, as a Telstra shareholder, be worried about an Optus sale?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this ASX fund manager can't stop buying Cettire shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Cettire shares have been highly volatile in recent weeks, but this fund manager has been taking advantage...

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ETFs

This is the next ASX ETF I plan to buy

| Sebastian Bowen

This future-facing ETF is my pick of the bunch right now.

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Opinions

Selling your investment property due to land tax hikes? 5 ASX shares I'd buy with the proceeds

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're fleeing new land taxes, I'd pick these five shares as replacements.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day indeed for ASX shares today.

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Financial Shares

Big ASX news: Macquarie share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a great day to own Macquarie shares...

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares that pay cash every quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three high-yielding shares I'd look at for quarterly dividend payments today.

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Technology Shares

Block share price hits new 52-week high. So, is SQ2 a best stock to buy now?

| Sebastian Bowen

I give my two cents on the Block share price in March 2024.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile, but positive day for the stock market this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why are short sellers shifting into ASX blue chips and out of lithium losers?

| Sebastian Bowen

Short selling patterns appear to be changing fast.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was brought back to earth today in a horrible way.

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How to invest

Are you still trying to time Mr Market?

| Sebastian Bowen

This bit of Warren Buffett wisdom could save you a fortune on the stock market.

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Materials Shares

What's happening with ASX uranium shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a nasty start to the week for uranium investors.

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How to invest

With a spare $500, here's how I'd start buying ASX shares this March

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would spend my first $500 on ASX shares right now.

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How to invest

Why you need to stop meddling with your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

As Warren Buffett says, less is more when it comes to investing.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an absolutely delightful end to the trading week this Friday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 300 company director just cashed out $16 million worth of shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be worried when a CFO cashes out $16 million?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with yields above 5% (but are they safe?)

| Sebastian Bowen

High-yielding shares or traps? Here's my take.

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Dividend Investing

13 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the shares scheduled to go 'ex-div' next week?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy session for the ASX today, with almost all sectors rising.

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Financial Shares

Up 7%: This All Ords stock reported some big ASX news today

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX stock reported an astonishing metric this morning.

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy Soul Patts stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't let a high stock price stop you from buying a quality ASX share.

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Personal Finance

Is 60 too old to start buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's never too late to benefit from the wonders of the share market.

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Personal Finance

Becoming a millionaire: Why savings accounts aren't the answer

| Sebastian Bowen

Even high-interest savings accounts can't compete with the returns of ASX shares.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) is up 37% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking at the CRYP ETF? Here's my take on whether it's too late to buy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 staged a remarkable recovery this afternoon.

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Economy

How will today's GDP numbers hit the ASX (and interest rates)?

| Sebastian Bowen

The share market is climbing despite this bad economic news.

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Materials Shares

Could the big short of ASX lithium stocks be nearing its end?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on what lithium shorters might do next.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares to buy for an effortless path to financial freedom

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are five ASX shares that I think can help you to become financially free.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another shaky day for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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ETFs

Are these record-breaking ASX ETFs now too expensive to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you ever buy an ETF at an all-time high?

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares like Pilbara Minerals crashing on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are getting another whack today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How is the Coles share price down 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles investors should be delighted with the company's share price drop today.

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Dividend Investing

3 all-star ASX dividend stocks I'd own in retirement to combat falling interest rates

| Sebastian Bowen

I reckon these three dividend stocks will be worth holding when rates are cut.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild day for ASX 200 shares, with a new record high.

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