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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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How to invest

The counter-intuitive art of buying more ASX shares during a bearish turn

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing like Warren Buffett can do wonders for your wealth.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a great day to be invested today...

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price won't stop rising. Am I missing out by not buying?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Xero ever be cheap again?

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Dividend Investing

Could the 2.85% Woolworths dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolies will need to up its dividend substantially to compete with Coles...

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ETFs

Own the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)? Time to pop the champagne

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has done the unthinkable and made its investors even happier...

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Personal Finance

Zoomers to Boomers: Generational investing habits for success in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Have younger Aussies really suffered more in 2023?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 started the week off on a positive note...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the dividends from ANZ shares don't come fully franked anymore

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have ANZ's franking credits started to dry up?

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Technology Shares

Can BrainChip shares reach 30 cents by Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be shocked if BrainChip got anywhere close to 30 cents...

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank dividends 'not sustainable': Macquarie

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX bank investors might be facing dividend cuts soon...

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ETFs

These cash ASX ETFs could be better than your bank account

| Sebastian Bowen

These cash ETFs could offer a better yield than your bank account.

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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 ASX 200 shares?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why I can't wait to buy Chemist Warehouse shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Chemist Warehouse would tick all my boxes for a great investment.

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How to invest

How can I invest for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think ASX shares are the best path to a second income.

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Opinions

Sitting on cash? These 3 ASX shares could be great buys

| Sebastian Bowen

Against shares, cash is still trash in my view...

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Energy Shares

Big oil: Are Woodside shares about to swallow up Santos?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Woodside be about to get even bigger?

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Healthcare Shares

When might CSL shares hit the $300-mark again?

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL is on track for $300, if one broker is to be believed.

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Personal Finance

3 financial moves to make before 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Treat yourself to an early Christmas present with these money tips.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is stuck in a very interesting pattern this week...

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Woodside shares for the 12% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a near-12% yield too good to be true?

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How to invest

'The gift that keeps on giving': CommSec's tips on buying ASX shares for your kids this Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want to buy ASX shares for your kids this Christmas, don't hold back.

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Growth Shares

My $3,000 ASX investment strategy for ultimate growth

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I invest in growth shares, whilst avoiding the duds.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 exploded higher today, with one share up more than 17%.

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Economy

ASX investors: Is the RBA done hiking interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's GDP numbers bode well for inflation...

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Financial Shares

Turnaround? Here's why the Magellan share price is bouncing today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Magellan ship finally turning around?

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Share Market News

Meet the ASX All Ords shares that management is buying up

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares have all seen significant insider buying over the past week.

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Retirement

How much money do I need to retire?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will your retirement be as pleasant as you are hoping?

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Dividend Investing

Is WAM Capital stock a buy for its whopping 11% dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Be careful what you wish for in an 11% yield...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to reality for ASX shares today...

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Materials Shares

Are ASX short-sellers right about Sayona Mining shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Short-sellers have already made a killing on this lithium stock...

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Gold

Own ASX gold shares? Here's why you're having a horrible day

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own ASX gold shares, you won't be too happy right now.

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Technology Shares

The CEO of this ASX 200 stock just sold $6 million in shares

| Sebastian Bowen

It's never pleasant to see a CEO offload $6 million in stock...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

What a start to the week today's session was.

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Bank Shares

Own Bank of Queensland shares? You just had a November to remember

| Sebastian Bowen

Bank of Queensland delighted shareholders last month. What went down?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price soaring 14% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Chalice Mining shares are rocketing amid some big news.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 index leaping to a 10-week high today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors are clearly expecting a happy December.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio shares? Here's why you just had a great month

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Rio shares, you'd be pretty happy with what happened last month...

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Opinions

Forget Pilbara Minerals, I'd buy this ASX mining stock instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is a fine company, but I'd rather own another one instead...

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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 winning ASX 200 shares?

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Bank Shares

Should I buy ANZ shares for the 7% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is standing out from the banking pack right now.

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