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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

Want to buy platinum in 2026? Here are 2 ways to do it

| Sebastian Bowen

Platinum has done even better than gold over the past year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX just snapped a three-day losing streak.

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Gold

With gold up 71%, which is the best ASX gold ETF to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are spoilt for choice when it comes to gold.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How to earn safe dividends with just $20,000

| Sebastian Bowen

The best dividend stocks tend to share these traits...

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How to invest

When do you sell an ASX 200 share that's tripled in value?

| Sebastian Bowen

When do you let go of one of your best shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another red day on the markets this Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

A 3.5% ASX dividend stock paying cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

Some monthly divided stocks are more equal than others.

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How to invest

Want to buy silver in 2026? Here are 2 ways to do it

| Sebastian Bowen

Silver has tripled over just the past year...

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Superannuation

Here are the 3 ASX ETFs I use for my super fund

| Sebastian Bowen

I like to keep my super simple.

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Index investing

ASX shares: Can you actually invest in the All Ords?

| Sebastian Bowen

The All Ords can play hard to get...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors kept up the selling this session.

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Gold

Want to buy gold in 2026? Here are 3 ways to do it

| Sebastian Bowen

It's easier than ever to own this yellow metal...

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Financial Shares

Looking at the IAG share price? Here's how much this stock pays in dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite a rough year, 2025 saw IAG hike its dividends substantially.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the week for investors.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares at 52-week high: Here's why I'm not buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to hop on this speeding train?

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Best Shares

These ASX shares won big last year and are still excellent buys for 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

Winners tend to keep on winning...

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ETFs

Investing in the VanEck International Quality ETF (QUAL)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has delivered some massive returns in recent years...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was yet another positive day for Australian investors.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks are built to keep paying and paying

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two of the ASX's best dividend payers...

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Index investing

Investing in the Vangaurd International Shares ETF (VGS)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's portfolio might shock you...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

A monthly income ETF I like more than BHP shares

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP's dividends are far more volatile than this monthly payer.

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Dividend Investing

$20,000 in savings? Here's how that could become $10,000 a year in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to get that snowball rolling...

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Index investing

Investing in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares S&P 500 ETF is huge in scale.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors continued yesterday's momentum on the markets this session.

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Dividend Investing

Smart investors are betting on this ASX passive income stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts think this stock is set for a good year.

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Dividend Investing

The perfect retirement stock with a 4.4% payout each month

| Sebastian Bowen

4.4% that pays out monthly? Yes please.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy start to the trading week today.

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Dividend Investing

Why this 3.3% dividend yield might be a rare passive income opportunity

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this ASX share is a rare income opportunity.

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Communication Shares

This is the stock price I would buy Telstra shares at

| Sebastian Bowen

What is the right price for Telstra?

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Dividend Investing

Building wealth: Here's why I prefer ASX share buybacks to dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Buybacks can boost your wealth more than you know.

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Opinions

Time to sell? These were my worst ASX shares in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks proved to be losers last year...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks thst should be in every income portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these shares offer reliable income for 2026 and beyond.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a slightly sour end to the trading week this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

1 magnificent Australian dividend stock down 15% to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

Lotteries are a proven cash cow.

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Best Shares

These were my 2 best stocks of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Both of these stocks bagged me triple-digit returns last year.

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Index investing

4 pros and cons of buying the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) in 2026!

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Buffett's advice still sound in 2026?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were in a good mood today.

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Best Shares

Where to invest $7,000 in Janaury

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these investments will thrive in 2026 and beyond...

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Superannuation

2 top ETFs to consider for your superannuation in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs can boost any super fund in 2026.

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