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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

How my ASX share portfolio is ready for a stock market correction

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm not worried about the next market crash.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has just had its third red day in a row.

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Dividend Investing

The Telstra dividend yield has exploded recently. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Suddenly, investors can get a lot more dividend bang from their bucks with Telstra.

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Record Lows

What's the lowest Sayona Mining shares have ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

The lowest Sayona share price on record is guaranteed to shock you.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 share has a P/E ratio of just 2! Is it actually cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a P/E ratio of 2.17 too cheap to ignore?

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Energy Shares

Is the rising oil price a good reason to buy Woodside shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there still room to buy shares in the oil and gas giant today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 lost even more ground today in a nasty session.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords sharing cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 16% in 2 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for Weebit Nano shares this week so far.

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Energy Shares

Why are investors worried about Whitehaven share buybacks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven's huge share buyback program might be in danger. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Monday that Garfield would have been proud of on the ASX today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price defying the ASX 200 sell-off today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something strange is happening with Liontown shares today.

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52-Week Highs

These 2 ASX uranium shares are hitting 52-week highs today. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to jump on the uranium bandwagon?

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Travel Shares

Final boarding call for newly reinstated Flight Centre dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the first Flight Centre dividend in four years.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a joyful end to the trading week for ASX 200 investors this Friday.

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Bank Shares

Westpac is now the highest-yielding ASX 200 big four bank share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it an honour or a dishonour to have the highest ASX bank dividend yield right now?

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Opinions

This was the very best ASX stock I ever bought. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This investment has made me a fortune, and I will never sell.

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ETFs

Why has the Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (VDHG) dividend dropped off in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has delivered some big dividend cuts in 2023. Here's the tea.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Index investing

What might leaving the ASX 100 mean for Harvey Norman shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is losing your ASX 100 status a big deal?

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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 ten ASX shares?

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Financial Shares

The AMP share price has surged 30% in 6 months. Can the run continue?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how much further can AMP shares climb?

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Technology Shares

Why are Brainchip shares getting kicked out of the ASX 200 next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip investors have to face a new problem next week...

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Economy

ASX 200 soars on latest employment data

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are celebrating the latest unemployment numbers from the ABS.

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ETFs

HACK-ed or BUGG-ed: A new cybersecurity ETF has just hit the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The popular HACK ETF might have to start fighting for its customers with a new rival in town.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough day to be in the markets this Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price just hit a 2-year low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's down, down for the Coles share price today.

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Bank Shares

Are Bank of Queensland shares a buy for the 7%+ dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should income investors turn down this 7.6% fully-franked yield?

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Medibank share price is falling hard on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Medibank shares, you'll be happy that the stock is falling heavily today.

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Opinions

One ASX share I just can't stop buying at $5.30

| Sebastian Bowen

I can't stop buying this quality ASX share at the levels it is trading at today.

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price keeps falling! Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Qantas shares regain their lost altitude?

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Top ten gold trophy.
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 once again managed a tentative gain this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in Rio Tinto shares today for $3,000 in annual passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio Tinto shares will pay you passive income. But just how much?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price tumbling on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares are having a woeful time today. Here's why.

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Technology Shares

The Megaport share price has rocketed 130% in 6 months! Is there any upside left?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how much further can Megaport shares climb?

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Opinions

2 ASX companies near 52-week highs that I'd scoop up this month

| Sebastian Bowen

Sometimes you've just got to pay up for quality...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It ended up being a strong start to the week for the ASX 200 today.

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ETFs

Down 17% in 20 months, is it time to buy the Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO)?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this unique ETF is looking good today.

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Dividend Investing

Where can investors find the highest dividend yields among ASX All Ords shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 44% yield even possible from an ASX share?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price sliding lower on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors should be stoked with CSL's share price drop today.

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