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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

What's the likelihood of a stock market correction in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

History is telling us to sell ASX shares right now. So should we?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets weren't in a forgiving mood this Friday...

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52-Week Lows

South32 share price plunges to 2-year low. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's another day and another 52-week low for South32. But has this miner found a bottom?

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Gold

Is the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) a good buy in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF could benefit if the price of gold rises.

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ETFs

3 Vanguard ASX ETFs I think are worth buying in September

| Sebastian Bowen

If you haven't heard of these Vanguard ETFs, take a look.

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International Stock News

Is the Nvidia share price a bubble that's about to burst?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much higher can Nvidia shares possibly climb?

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Dividend Investing

Invested $3,000 in the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF 3 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Sebastian Bowen

This passive income ETF has lived up to its name in recent years.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another bloodbath for the ASX 200 this Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank share price smashing the ASX 200 big four today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something interesting is going on with Bendigo Bank shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

Hoping to bag the boosted CSL dividend? Time is running out

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can secure the largest ever CSL dividend.

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ETFs

Why has the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) dividend collapsed in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

The VAS dividend has almost halved over the past 12 months. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today marks the second day of losses in a row for the ASX 200.

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52-Week Highs

3 popular ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a strange day for these ETFs to hit new highs...

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Share Market News

How much is the average ASX share portfolio worth?

| Sebastian Bowen

The median ASX share portfolio size in Australia might surprise you.

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How to invest

About to buy your first ASX shares? Here are 3 mistakes to avoid

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I'd avoided these mistakes when I started investing in ASX shares.

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Personal Finance

Here's why your savings account could end up costing you

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't save your way to wealth. Here's why...

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Opinions

New to investing? I'd buy $500 of this long-standing ASX share to start a portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

This 95-year old company could be the perfect fit for a new investor.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets went backwards today, but we still had some gains amongst our top shares.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5k in ANZ shares 10 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ's share price performance over the past decade might shock you...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Coles share price dived 10% in August

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares went backwards last month thanks to its lacklustre earnings.

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Opinions

Where I'd park $100 spare cash each month to beat the ASX 200 index over a decade

| Sebastian Bowen

Beating the market is hard, but not impossible.

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Earnings Results

Here's a wrap of the big ASX 200 winners and losers this reporting season

| Sebastian Bowen

August's earnings season had plenty of winners but a few losers too.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the latest Bendigo Bank dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Bendigo Bank just upped its dividend. But you'll need to be quick to secure it.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what's coming up for the company in September

| Sebastian Bowen

August was a busy month for CBA. Now investors have something to look forward to this month.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today made it four-for-four gains in row for the ASX 200.

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Dividend Investing

15 high-profile ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX 200 dividend shares that are poised to pay out?

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ordinaries stock has exploded 57% since Monday!

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has turned $10 grand into $15 large in three days.

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Dividend Investing

Want to secure the latest Fortescue dividend? Time is running out

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors need to get a move on if they want to take advantage of Fortescue's latest dividend.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 shares that boosted their dividends this reporting season

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that gave their investors a pay rise this earnings season?

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Share Fallers

Why is the Treasury Wine share price being trounced today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Treasury shares are falling today, but investors should not be too worried about it.

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Energy Shares

20% yield! Is something wrong with Yancoal shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 20% dividend yield ever not a mirage?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 rocketed today, and produced a bevy of big winners.

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Value Investing

2 ASX 200 value stocks I'd have loved to buy in the August mini-crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two ASX value stocks that got mighty cheap during August.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX shares that have just been upgraded to a buy?

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Bank Shares

Why I think the 6% dividend yield on Westpac shares is as safe as houses

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the big bank's 6% yield too good to be true?

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Opinions

I'd buy ASX 200 shares before the index surges past 7,500

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether buying ASX shares today is the right move.

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Bank Shares

Here's how many CBA shares you'd need to buy to generate $3,000 in annual dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd need a big chunk of change for $3,000 in annual dividends from this bank.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some ASX 200 shares record massive gains this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Sayona Mining share price surges 17% in dramatic rebound

| Sebastian Bowen

Fresh from yesterday's crash, Sayona shares are flying back today.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 300 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Sebastian Bowen

These five ASX shares have seen their own management buying up stock.

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