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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

Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day of red ink on the markets today...

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Bank Shares

If I'd bought $3,000 worth of CBA shares during the Covid crash, here's what I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

How rich have CBA shares made the brave investors of 2020?

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Dividend Investing

3 steps I'd take before buying ASX shares for a passive income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't make these mistakes when investing in dividend shares.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these three lucky ASX 200 stocks?

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How to invest

What should I do when ASX shares are volatile?

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility doesn't have to be a terrifying part of investing in shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mixed bag for the ASX 200 Index this Monday.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 CEOs are the highest paid

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to CEO pay, size doesn't seem to matter.

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Dividend Investing

Tax-busters: 5 fully-franked ASX dividend shares I'd buy for FY24

| Sebastian Bowen

Fully-franked dividends can give you income while helping you pay less tax.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 share is trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want to secure this upcoming dividend.

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 300 shares rocking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 300 shares are making investors very happy today.

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How to invest

How I'm aiming to get my ASX share portfolio to $1 million

| Sebastian Bowen

This is my investment plan for a $1 million share portfolio.

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International Stock News

Looking to sell your soaring US tech stocks? Here's why holding firm could be 'extraordinarily rewarding'

| Sebastian Bowen

Selling these winners might be a mistake.

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ETFs

3 reasons to buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) in July

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has had an aggressively average year, so is it worth a buy in July?

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Dividend Investing

Thinking of buying the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY)? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check the credentials of one of the ASX's more popular exchange-traded funds.

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Dividend Investing

Is this ASX 300 stock a no-brainer buy for dividend investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 300 dividend stock could tick every income investor's boxes.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another positive day for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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How to invest

Waiting for less volatility before you start investing? Here's why it could cost you

| Sebastian Bowen

Waiting to invest? You might be making a huge mistake.

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How to invest

One key attribute the richest ASX share portfolios have in common

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's talk about how the rich invest their money differently.

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International Stock News

Up 150% in 2023, should I cash in my Tesla shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Tesla still a buy after its 150% rally in 2023?

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How to invest

3 reasons you need to start buying ASX shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

There are few good reasons to avoid investing in ASX shares this week. But here are three big incentives to…

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Resources Shares

Here's how I'd invest $2,000 in ASX mining shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX miners have proven to be long-term winners.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was hard to find a winner on the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX 200 dividend shares that could boost your passive income stream

| Sebastian Bowen

I believe these shares can start paying you healthy passive income right away.

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares leading the big four lower on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA the worst performing bank today by far.

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How to invest

The ASX 200 has surged 50% since the 2020 stock market crash. Here's what I'd do now

| Sebastian Bowen

Should we wait for the next stock market crash to invest in the share market?

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ETFs

Wondering how the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) did in FY23? Here's your answer

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard's VAS ETF would have delighted its investors over FY2023.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

There were only a few ASX 200 shares that were spared from today's heavy losses.

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How to invest

Regret missing the ASX 200's 10% rally in FY23? Here's why you shouldn't

| Sebastian Bowen

Missed out on last year's share market gains? Here's why you shouldn't be worried.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend stocks that raised their payouts in FY23

| Sebastian Bowen

These dividend stocks gave investors a nice pay rise over FY2023.

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International Stock News

You won't believe how much of Warren Buffett's portfolio is invested in Apple shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett doesn't do diversification. Here's why.

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ETFs

Up 80% since January, guess which ASX ETF just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this ASX ETF banked an 80% return this year so far?

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Index investing

3 tips for picking the best ASX index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

I discuss how to get the most out of your index funds.

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Dividend Investing

Interest rates remain at 4.1%. So can I earn more with a term deposit than ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a 5% term deposit isn't as good as you might think.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords director just bought $1.2 million worth of company shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has just had one of its own directors buy $1.2 million worth of shares.

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International Stock News

Will Tesla stock regain its trillion-dollar market cap by 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Tesla ever have a trillion-dollar valuation again?

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares managed an 11% return in FY23. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Telstra top its impressive FY2023 return in FY2024?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did my Coles shares lag the ASX 200 in FY23?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Coles lose out to the ASX 200 so badly last financial year?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's RBA hold was welcomed by ASX 200 investors.

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How to invest

How buying ASX shares can be cheaper than you might think

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the costs of investing in shares shouldn't worry you.

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Dividend Investing

Could an obsession with passive income be short-changing young ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there such a thing as too much passive income?

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