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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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Technology Shares

How has the DroneShield share price gained 90% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are once again at a new record high today.

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Earnings Results

Bega Cheese shares soar 11% on profit jump

| Sebastian Bowen

Bega Cheese shares are surging after a huge increase in earnings and profits.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough Wednesday for ASX 200 shares today.

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Financial Shares

Up 21% in a month: Can GQG shares climb even higher?

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts reckon GQG shares have plenty of room to climb higher.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech increases dividend for 15th time in a row. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech's latest dividend continues a remarkable trajectory.

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Materials Shares

How ASX uranium shares like Paladin are 'in a great position to capitalise'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is still buying uranium shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Everything you need to know about the Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths will pay out its largest interim dividend in three years in 2024.

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International Stock News

Could Nvidia become the most valuable stock on earth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can anything stop the Nvidia stock price?

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Superannuation

How much do you need to manage your own superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is an SMSF the right fit for you and your retirement?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a mildly negative session on the stock market this Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Is the 11.3% dividend yield on Woodside shares for real?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are investors really in line for an 11.3% yield from this oil stock?

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Materials Shares

Down 7%: What's gone so wrong for Lake Resources shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lake Resources shares have been put out to dry today.

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Healthcare Shares

What is the dividend growth rate of CSL stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's dividends are worth more than what meets the eye.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mildly positive start to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares could drop 12% on upcoming results if history repeats itself

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara investors might be nervous heading into this earnings season.

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Bank Shares

How will ANZ shares react to a big week of ASX news?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ shares got some good news today, but might get even better news tomorrow.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the record Cochlear dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest Cochlear dividend will disappoint no one.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear share price falls despite 29% dividend boost

| Sebastian Bowen

Cochlear has reported some big numbers today.

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Retirement

Is 50 too late to start buying ASX shares for retirement?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you worried about retirement? Then read this.

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International Stock News

What can ASX investors learn from Warren Buffett's latest buys and sells?

| Sebastian Bowen

We've just found out what Buffett's been buying and selling recently.

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Opinions

Here's why I'll be watching the Medibank results like a hawk

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one thing I'll be paying close attention to next week.

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Opinions

Here's why I can't wait for Soul Patts' shares to report next month

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has me more excited than any other this earnings season.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a great finish to the trading week today.

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Dividend Investing

7 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want any of these dividends, you'd better hurry.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the new Wesfarmers dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers will be paying out its highest interim dividend since 2019 this year.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to the races today.

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Materials Shares

How have Sayona Mining shares risen 25% in just 2 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

What on earth is going on with Sayona shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Last time this ASX 300 stock reported results, it surged 19%. Will it deliver again next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this ASX 300 stock delight investors again?

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52-Week Highs

Wesfarmers share price pops 5% to new high after dividend hike

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are loving what they saw from Wesfarmers this morning.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a horrid hump day for ASX 200 shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 director just cashed in $2.3 million worth of company shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This director just sold 44% of his shares...

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Dividend Investing

Are Metcash shares worth buying for that fat 6% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Metcash may offer a high dividend yield, but is there anything else to like?

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Energy Shares

3 things to love about ASX uranium shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons uranium shares have further to climb.

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Share Fallers

How has this ASX 300 gold share managed to crash 50% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have just lost half of their money with this stock.

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Index investing

Thinking about buying the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

An investment in this index fund could be VAS-tly more complicated than you'd think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild day for investors on the ASX this Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

How is the BrainChip share price rocketing 27% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own BrainChip shares, you're in for a treat today.

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52-Week Highs

Big news: 15 ASX 200 shares smashing 52-week highs this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

52-week highs are falling like flies on the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

This 6.7% ASX dividend stock pays cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

This high-yield ETF will pay you every month you own it.

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Materials Shares

How has the Arafura share price gained 13% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are reacting well to a big announcement yesterday evening.

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