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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

Up 30%: What's going on with the BrainChip share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BrainChip shares are exploding today. Here's the tea.

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Bonds

Why ASX investors should pay attention to bond markets

| Sebastian Bowen

You might think bonds are boring, but here's why you're wrong.

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Dividend Investing

This 5% ASX dividend stock pays cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

Monthly dividend payers are rare, but potentially lucrative...

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Bank Shares

Want to bag the whopper Westpac dividend? Here's what you've got to do

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want this bank's latest dividend, you'll need to act fast.

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Defensive Shares

Searching for defensive ASX shares? Here's what I look out for

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all defensive companies make for good investments.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's stellar November run came to an end today.

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Resources Shares

Looking for an ASX mining stock? Here's why I'd choose South32

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 has something that most ASX miners don't.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build a $1m net worth from ASX passive income starting at zero

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can build passive income using simple share market investments. Here's how.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the week's trading this Monday.

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Gold

Here's how the Newmont share price fared in its first week on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX welcomed a new gold miner last month. But how has it fared?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue Metals share price is now up 11% in 2 weeks. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares have rocketed recently, but will it last?

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Financial Shares

What's going on with the Magellan share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors appear undecided on Magellan's latest FUM figures...

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Dividend Investing

Should you even touch these ASX shares that have gone nowhere for 20 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would you believe me if I told you NAB shares haven't moved for 20 years?

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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 shares?

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price fly 10% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares' huge gain today might have something to do with another BNPL stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Dividend Investing

ASX expert: Avoid this dividend trap

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is warning investors to say away from this dividend stock.

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Opinions

A pair of ASX 200 shares I think every Aussie investor should own right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I can personally vouch for this pair of ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Thursday's trading produced an avalanche of winning shares.

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Technology Shares

Top of the pile: Why ASX tech shares stormed higher today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares have made their owners very happy today.

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Healthcare Shares

How can ASX investors buy the US stock the WHOLE world is talking about?

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to know how to buy the international stock du jour from the comfort of the ASX? Read on!

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Opinions

Here's why I just bought more of the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at one of my most recent ASX buys.

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Share Market News

Carsales or Car Group? ASX 200 share gets a new paint job

| Sebastian Bowen

Carsales shares are about to get a new name.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will Coles shares finally turn a corner this November?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's look at what two experts are saying about Coles shares this month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day of happy returns on the ASX 200 today.

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Energy Shares

ASX expert: Why Woodside shares could have a 'strong finish to the year'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has a bold prediction for Woodside shares.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Allkem share price just hit a new 52-week low?

| Sebastian Bowen

Allkem shares are going the opposite way to the stock market today.

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Communication Shares

Here's why the Aussie Broadband share price just got put on ice

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie Broadband shareholders got some good news this morning.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price smash the market today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors gave this insurer a nice premium today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What might November hold in store for Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths could have a boring month, but there's a chance it might be a big one.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy day of share market rises for the ASX this Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Own Bank of Queensland shares? Here's what you should look out for in November

| Sebastian Bowen

November could be a big month for BoQ...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Cheers: Why are Endeavour shares bouncing back hard today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Endeavour has just held its AGM, and had some broker love to boot.

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Energy Shares

Should ASX investors be worried about the oil price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Oil prices have bigger implications for your ASX share portfolio than you might think.

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Energy Shares

Why did the ASX 200 have such an awful day? Blame energy shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Energy shares lost more than most on the share market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another horror show on the ASX 200 today.

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Communication Shares

The Aussie Broadband share price is bucking the ASX 200 today. Here's the latest

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie Broadband is inching closer to its big deal.

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Technology Shares

Why Xero shares are mopping the floor with the benchmark today

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero shareholders will be a very happy bunch today.

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Share Market News

Breaking: ASX 200 in correction as index hits new 12-month low

| Sebastian Bowen

Things are going from bad to worse on the share markets today.

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Materials Shares

Why do short sellers think ASX lithium shares are the pick of the crop right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are betting big that lithium shares have further to fall...

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