Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price soaring 15% on Friday?

August 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Something strange, and lucrative, is happening with Sezzle shares today.

Gold

What on earth is going on with the Newcrest share price on Friday?

August 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Newcrest shares are rising today, but they shouldn't be. Here's why.

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ETFs

Can you build a diversified ASX share portfolio using just the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)?

August 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

This ETF is a one-size-fits-all investment.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

August 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured yet another red day this Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

Despite today's sell-off, 3 ASX 200 stocks just hit new 52-week highs. Here's why

August 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these stocks at their new 52-week highs?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 pares losses on latest jobs data

August 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors celebrating higher unemployment today?

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Opinions

ASX shares to buy now: How I'd invest a $1,000 lump sum

August 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to look past this one ASX share right now...

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International Stock News

Down 22% in a month, should I buy the dip on Tesla shares?

August 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Tesla shares are enduring a rare 2023 pull back right now.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

August 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

We saw some huge losses on the ASX 200 boards this Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares with insanely fast-growing dividends

August 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

These income shares aren't stingy with their dividend growth rates.

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52-Week Lows

These ASX All Ords shares are near 52-week lows. Here's which ones I'd buy

August 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Is a new 52-week low a buying opportunity with these shares?

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Dividend Investing

6 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend before the end of the week

August 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

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

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Dividend Investing

Does Westpac stock's 6% dividend yield make it a no-brainer buy for ASX income investors?

August 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to dividends, does Westpac still measure up?

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Economy

Which ASX shares could benefit from government stimulus in China?

August 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Chinese stimulus could give miners like BHP a boost.

Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

August 15, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

We saw some huge moves higher on the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

WAM Capital share price rises 3% after dividend maintained

August 15, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

WAM Capital has kept its dividend flat by the skin of its teeth.

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ETFs

Is it too late to buy the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) in August?

August 15, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Aussie investors can't get enough of this ETF...

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized CSL dividend

August 15, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

CSL has just given investors another dividend pay rise.

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Best Shares

The ASX 200 share I wish I had bought a decade ago (and might still)

August 15, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

I wish I bought this stock in 2013, but it might not be too late in 2023.

Opinions

Forget Pilbara Minerals shares! I'd buy this ASX lithium share instead

August 15, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

I'd choose this unconventional pick for lithium exposure today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

August 14, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

It was a cold start to the trading week for the markets today.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares an opportunistic buy for income?

August 14, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

ANZ shares might be a buy for dividends, but not much else.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here are 3 reasons to buy Coles shares right now

August 14, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

I reckon shares in the supermarket giant are a good buy and here's why.

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Opinions

Are BrainChip shares finally cheap enough to buy?

August 14, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

When will BrainChip be cheap enough to buy?

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ETFs

Here are the top shares you'll own in the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)

August 13, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are the shares that dominate this diversified ETF.

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Bank Shares

If I buy $10,000 of BOQ shares right now, how much passive income might I receive in the next 12 months?

August 12, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Does this bank really offer a dividend yield above 7% right now?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

August 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the trading week on a sour note today.

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ETFs

Guess which ASX ETF has delivered an average annual return of 19% over the past 5 years

August 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

How has this ETF pulled off such a spectacular return?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

August 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to know about next week's major dividend dates.

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Share Fallers

Why is the AFIC share price tumbling today?

August 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

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

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Dividend Investing

Here's what happens when you cash out your ASX dividends

August 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Should you use a dividend reinvestment plan for your share payouts?