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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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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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Dividend Investing

Why is the IAG share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a happy reason why IAG shares are dropping today.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to pocket the whopper Woolworths dividend? Here's what to do

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the largest Woolworths dividend in nine years.

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Resources Shares

Why copper is becoming a pillar of BHP shares

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP is using copper to build its future. Here's how.

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Share Gainers

Which 3 ASX All Ord shares charged higher on full-year results today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets treated these All Ords shares very well this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a top start to the trading week today.

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Share Gainers

The small ASX tech share ripping 33% higher amid a takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the tea on a new takeover proposal...

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Opinions

A battered ASX 200 stock I'm planning to buy in September

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is looking cheap right now.

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Dividend Investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF a buy for steady, reliable dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

The VAS ETF makes for a bumpy, yet lucrative, source of dividend income.

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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 ASX 200 winners?

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How to invest

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2023. I'm still buying ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're scared about the next market crash, keep reading...

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International Stock News

Would I be crazy to buy Nvidia shares at US$470 a pop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have NVIDIA shares climbed too high?

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Dividend Investing

How to build a passive income with just $300 a month in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

It isn't difficult to build a passive income stream using ASX shares with just $300 a week.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is now three-for-three gains in a row.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares whose dividends just keep growing

| Sebastian Bowen

Are these dividend shares the best on the ASX?

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ETFs

The BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) just gained a new rival

| Sebastian Bowen

The popular NDQ ETF has just seen a new rival fund arrive on the ASX scene.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founder just offloaded $112 million in shares

| Sebastian Bowen

We've just seen a co-founder sell out of most of his shares in a major ASX 200 company.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $1,000 in ASX shares today if I had to start from scratch

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would spend $1,000 on the share market if I were starting out today.

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Earnings Results

South32 share price drops as profits slump 62%

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are not taking too kindly to South32's earnings today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's top 10 shares would have made investors very happy indeed.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Near a 52-week low, this ASX 200 stock looks like a buy to me

| Sebastian Bowen

This household name is on the nose right now, but it could be a perfect buying opportunity.

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price just hit a 3-year low?

| Sebastian Bowen

BrainChip shares are now back to 2020 levels.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Domino's dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest Domino's dividend might come as a disappointment.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AMP share price tumbling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares are falling today, but it's for a happy reason.

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How to invest

Got $500? Here are a few options if you're new to ASX investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting started on your investing journey is easier than you think.

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Top ten gold trophy.
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's conspicuous stock market winners?

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Share Gainers

Why did the Arafura share price boom 6% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This rare earths share was on fire during Tuesday's session, but why?

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares falling hard on earnings updates

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a hard day to be a shareholder of these companies.

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Bank Shares

'It is appalling': Why the CBA share price is struggling today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are CBA shares getting hammered today when the other banks are rising?

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International Stock News

Here are the stocks Warren Buffett has been buying (and selling) recently. What can ASX investors learn from this?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett has been selling more than buying lately. What does that mean?

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Opinions

Why I piled into this unloved ASX share when others were running a mile

| Sebastian Bowen

I bought this share last week when others were selling.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

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Opinions

Want proof that the ASX 200 isn't always efficient? Here it is

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett doesn't assume the stock market is perfect, and neither should you.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide share price tanks 9% as profits slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors haven't been impressed with this company's earnings today.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to bank the boosted AGL dividend? Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to do to secure AGL's latest dividend...

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