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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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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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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 300 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally broke its losing streak today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Australian Vanadium share price starting the week on ice?

| Sebastian Bowen

Two ASX vanadium shares seem set to become one soon.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price: Could we be nearing a change of tides?

| Sebastian Bowen

After an awful run, are CSL shares now cheap enough to buy?

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How to invest

Avoiding ASX shares due to risk? Staying out of the stock market may not be as 'safe' as you think

| Sebastian Bowen

Not being invested is far more risky than investing in shares.

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How to invest

Is property a 'safer' investment than buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

'Safe as houses' is a bit of a misconception...

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Dividend Investing

Own AGL shares? Your dividends are being paid today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what your AGL shares are about to pay out in passive dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

$10k of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into passive income of $500 a month with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can use ASX shares to build a passive income stream.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This week is turning into a bloodbath for ASX shares.

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Aussie Broadband share price smashed 4 new 52-week highs in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

This telco can't stop climbing. Here's why.

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Opinions

ASX 200 Index: Here are my 3 top predictions for 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

2024 could be a positive year for ASX shares, if history is to go by.

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Dividend Investing

Own Rio Tinto shares? Your dividends are being paid today!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Rio shares, you have some cash coming your way today.

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How to invest

Worrying about stock market volatility? Here are 4 tips from multi-billionaire investor Ray Dalio

| Sebastian Bowen

Ray Dalio gives us some tips on how to invest in today's markets.

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