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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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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech stocks helped push the ASX 200 higher this Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Is value starting to appear in Westpac shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are shares in the big four bank too cheap to ignore in 2023?

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX shares you probably didn't know pay nice passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

You probably didn't notice these five shares on your search for dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX income shares I'm planning on retiring with

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm not selling...these shares until well after retirement.

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BNPL shares

Should I buy Zip shares following its balance sheet cleanup?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Zip shares finally in the buy zone?

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ETFs

Consider buying this ASX ETF for strong capital growth

| Sebastian Bowen

You won't believe the returns this ETF has delivered to investors.

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Defensive Shares

Recession-ready: 3 ASX All Ord shares that grew through the GFC

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares did just fine during the GFC.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about those battery metals today, with lithium and nickel dominating the ASX's volume charts.

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Technology Shares

1 ASX tech stock I'd buy before Appen shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen shares have had a great run lately, but I still prefer another tech stock.

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Bank Shares

Should I be snapping up CBA shares while they're under $100?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or a sell now that they are back under $100?

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International Stock News

The Tesla share price is up over 100% in 2023. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have Tesla shares finally peaked?

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ETFs

Better ASX ETF to buy: Betashares Australia 200 ETF or Vanguard VAS?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is cheaper better when it comes to these two ASX ETFs?

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ETFs

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is trading near all-time highs. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the VGS ETF too expensive in 2023?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We have an eclectic mix of ASX 200 shares on our volumes list today.

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Dividend Investing

No passive income at 40? I'd buy ASX 200 shares for big cash dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

You can still build big passive income in your 40s using ASX dividend shares.

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How to invest

4 ways to buy ASX shares – even when the market is struggling

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying shares in a falling market is hard, but you can make it easier.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Significant share market volatility is driving trading volumes this Wednesday.

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ETFs

How to invest in AI with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX offers many ways to invest in artificial intelligence.

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Healthcare Shares

Trading under $60, could this ASX 200 stock be the bargain buy of the year?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down 30% from its all-time highs.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll have to be quick if you want the latest dividends from these ASX shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest RBA interest rate hike has had a big impact on ASX trading volumes today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is June a good time to buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are brokers calling Wesfarmers a buy or a sell today?

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How to invest

3 reasons the average person stinks at investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Most of us aren't as good at investing as we think we are.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some pleasing share price gains are driving trading volumes on the share market today.

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How to invest

Under 18 and wondering if teenagers can buy ASX shares? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying shares for someone under 18 is complicated, but still very doable.

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Dividend Investing

3 sectors to find defensive ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These are the sectors investors should look to for defensive income according to one top broker.

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Dividend Investing

How ASX dividend shares can help protect your portfolio from volatility

| Sebastian Bowen

Tired of share market volatility? Here's how dividend shares can help smooth the ride.

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ETFs

Here's how the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS) smashed the ASX 200 in May

| Sebastian Bowen

The VGS ETF smashed its ASX 200 rivals last month. Here's why.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are making a splash on the ASX boards this Friday.

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Energy Shares

Did the Woodside share price beat the market in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares had a wild month over May, but did they beat the ASX 200?

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's how they performed last month

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares had a month to forget in May.

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Dividend Investing

Why a low ASX dividend yield can be a beautiful thing

| Sebastian Bowen

A low dividend yield often delivers more than a high one. Here's why.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium and uranium shares are dominating today's volume charts.

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Cheap Shares

3 cheap ASX shares I think are trading below their fair value right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Are these shares too cheap to ignore today?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which obscure ASX healthcare share just exploded 220% on HUGE news

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share has just tripled its investors' money.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Selling pressure in the lithium space seems to be driving trading volumes today.

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Best Shares

3 ASX shares I'm super excited to buy in June

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX shares are looking tempting this winter.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock briefly joins exclusive trillion-dollar club. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how high can NVIDIA stock go?

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ETFs

Here's one ASX share I keep on buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share offers growth, diversity and dividend income, all in one.

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How to invest

3 mistakes even the most seasoned ASX investors risk making

| Sebastian Bowen

Have you been guilty of these investing mistakes?

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