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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

"Large-scale expansion": Eagers share price climbs on major news

| Sebastian Bowen

Eagers is betting big on Victoria with a new acquisition.

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Materials Shares

What on earth went on with the Lake Resources share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lake Resources shares delighted investors this Monday...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ten shares?

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Retirement

Worried about retirement? I'd buy and hold these 7 quality stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

I think anyone can build a comfortable retirement with these stocks...

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Share Gainers

Why has the BrainChip share price surged 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip shares are surging today, but it's not clear why...

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Gold

Here's why ASX gold shares are rocketing 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners are dominating the ASX's best stocks so far today...

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Bonds

Why I prefer investing in ASX shares over bonds

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to shares versus bonds, shares offer what bonds just can't.

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How to invest

$500 to invest in ASX shares? I'd use the Warren Buffett approach and try and double it!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you have $500 to invest, take Buffett's advice...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally gave investors a break today with a healthy rise.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price cheap compared to other ASX 200 bank shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's compare NAB with the other ASX banks.

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Retail Shares

It's a big day for Wesfarmers shares today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Wesfarmers shares, you'll want to read this.

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Retirement

I'm close to retirement. Should I keep buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares can be volatile, but they can also help to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Opinions

Is it safe to buy ASX shares today? Here are 2 better questions to ask

| Sebastian Bowen

Successful investing starts with asking the right questions.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares in the buy zone in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does Coles' September share price drop make it an October buy?

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How to invest

What's the likelihood of a stock market crash before the end of 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the markets crash in 2023, or are investors just getting ahead of themselves?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd use the Warren Buffett method to target lifetime passive income from ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

We can learn a thing or two from Warren Buffett about passive income.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a bloodbath on the ASX boards today...

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (VDHG)? Here's some ASX news you'll want to see

| Sebastian Bowen

VDHG investors can now plan ahead for their next dividend distribution.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

September has been another disappointing month for A2 Milk shares. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will October be a better month for A2 Milk than September?

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How to invest

ASX 200 shares sink to 6-month low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

It might be time to start buying up more ASX shares while they're on sale...

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How to invest

Why are you selling your ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are right times to sell shares, and wrong times.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the top ten ASX 200 shares today?

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Energy Shares

Is the Woodside share price the cheapest of its kind?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's an easy way to work out which energy share is the cheapest today...

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ETFs

Why has the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) had such a terrible September?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's most popular ETF has fallen significantly over September.

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Dividend Investing

Is Coles a safe ASX dividend stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's no such thing as a safe dividend stock, but does Coles come close?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today still had some big winners, despite another market fall.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not all bad news on the ASX 200 today...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares hitting new 52-week highs today?

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Energy Shares

Santos shares have 'lagged the oil price': Is now the time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this ASX energy share be in the buy zone today?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates to watch next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are about to pay out?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Today is payday!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own CBA shares, today is your lucky day.

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Bonds

Are bonds a 'safer' investment than buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's discuss the pros and cons of buying bonds.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors had to endure yet another day of selling this Wednesday.

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How to invest

Forget gold. Warren Buffett got rich by investing in shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Warren Buffett hates gold as an investment.

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Dividend Investing

The mega Mineral Resources dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Own Mineral Resources shares? Here's the tea on your big payday.

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ETFs

Why Vanguard ETFs are in the spotlight on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own a Vanguard ETF? You'll want to see this if you do.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has bitterly disappointed investors today with a return to red territory.

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Opinions

Rain or shine: 5 ASX large-cap shares I keep buying to reach financial independence

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting my retirement on these five top ASX stocks.

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52-Week Highs

This ASX ETF just hit an all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium prices are pushing this ETF to new heights.

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