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Sebastian Bowen

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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BNPL shares

This struggling ASX BNPL share is delisting. What does this mean?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was last drinks for the Zebit share price yesterday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most-traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the Soul Patts share price is getting whacked today

| Sebastian Bowen

Soul Patts shares are seemingly bucking the market today. But here's why it's not all bad...

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Dividend Investing

Keen to bag the Washington H Soul Pattinson dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

The next Soul Patts dividend is about to leave the ASX. Here's what you need to know...

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Retail Shares

Here are the ASX retail share winners and losers of the last quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

How did ASX retail shares perform over the quarter just passed?

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Share Market News

These 3 shares are topping the ASX 200 volume charts on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price has had a stellar start to the year. Is it just the beginning?

| Sebastian Bowen

What do these two brokers think is next for the Big Australian?

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Technology Shares

Altium share price: Is it an ASX buy or a falling knife?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Altium share price a buy or a sell today?

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price has leapt 14% since February. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or sell today? Let's ask these major brokers...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Appen share price rise by a strong 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What went so right for this WAAAX share today?

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BNPL shares

This ASX BNPL share is now back below its IPO price for the first time since the COVID crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Sezzle shares have hit another new 52-week low today. What could be causing such distaste for this BNPL share?

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A man in a business suit uses a rope to climb up the side of a huge pile of papers fashioned like a tall building against a blue sky backdrop with clouds representing an assessment of whether CBA shares stacked up well in March
Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk share price outperforming today?

| Sebastian Bowen

A2 Milk shares are beating the index today. Let's check out why this company has had a small turnaround.

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Share Market News

Buddy Technologies shares unfriended from ASX as receivers move in

| Sebastian Bowen

Buddy Technologies shares are gone from the ASX, and we don't know when they'll be back...

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard International Shares ETF just a big bet on the FANG stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

VGS is a popular ASX ETF. But it really a diversified investment? Let's check it out...

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Energy Shares

What was the highest ever AGL Energy share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

When was the AGL share price's last all-time high? A while ago...

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares sliding to 52-week lows on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares have just hit new 52-week lows. What's going on?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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ETFs

How is AFIC different from an ASX 200 ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at how a LIC such as AFIC compares to an ASX 200 ETF for passive investors.

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Dividend Investing

Does APA Group have a dividend reinvestment plan?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether shareholders of APA can opt to receive shares instead of cash for their dividends.

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Resources Shares

How did ASX uranium shares perform last quarter?

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium shares have been in focus this year. We take a look at how some of them fared over the…

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX All Ordinaries mining share leapt 8% to a new all-time high today

| Sebastian Bowen

Zimplats shares hit a new record high today. Could high palladium prices be responsible?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Technology Shares

Do Appen shares pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen is one of the more famous tech shares on the ASX. But how does it go with dividends?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Endeavour share price has notched up 4 all-time highs in a week. What's happening?

| Sebastian Bowen

Endeavour shares have been on a roll lately. Let's dig into the gains!

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BNPL shares

16 million new Zip shares just hit the ASX. Here's the deal

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip is welcoming 16 million new shares to the market today. Here's the tea!

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Resources Shares

Hoping to bag the monster New Hope dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Last month New Hope announced a special dividend on top of its interim dividend. Here's what you need to know...

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Bank Shares

What was the highest ever Bendigo Bank share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Guess when Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares last saw an all-time high...

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ETFs

Does the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

This exchange-traded fund gives investors exposure to much of the US tech sector.

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Communication Shares

Here's how the Telstra share price performed last quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra shares had a rather lacklustre three months...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX market beater? Here's how Coles shares performed during March

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a stellar month last month. But how did Coles shares do?

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Capital Raising

16 million new Zip shares will hit the ASX on Monday. What does this mean?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip is about to welcome some new shares to the market. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

What's the outlook for the Cochlear share price in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could the Cochlear share price be an April buy?

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a dire day?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are tech shares being hammered so badly today?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Energy Shares

Black gold! Here's how well ASX energy shares performed over the March quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

We all saw higher petrol prices over the March quarter. But how did ASX energy shares go?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Wesfarmers share price tumbled 15% in the March quarter. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Wesfarmers share price had a pretty miserable March quarter. But what does the future hold?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Ionic Rare Earths share price frozen today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This rare earths share is not trading today. Here's what we know.

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ETFs

How did the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF fare in March?

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard's VGS ETF had a strong month. But strong enough to beat the ASX 200?

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