Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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International Stock News

Alphabet stock: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to outdo Warren Buffett?

January 19, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Is now the time to snap up shares in the global tech giant?

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Retirement

Don't 'save' for retirement! I'd invest in dirt-cheap ASX shares instead

January 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why savers are losers.

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Share Market News

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

January 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Volatility seems to be driving ASX trading volumes this Wednesday...

5 reasons I'd consider buying the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

January 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Want one reason to buy this popular ETF? I'll give you five...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

January 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares are at new, post-COVID highs.

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Dividend Investing

I wouldn't touch this popular ASX dividend share with a 10-foot pole

January 18, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

I wouldn't touch this ASX dividend share if it paid me.

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Share Market News

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

January 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the ASX 200's most popular shares by volume...

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Dividend Investing

Why I'll be buying more ASX dividend shares for my portfolio in 2023

January 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think having shares is better than having cash.

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Best Shares

Here's the next ASX All Ordinaries share I'm going to buy

January 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I can't wait to buy this share.

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International Stock News

Should I buy Tesla stock for 2023 or not?

January 17, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Is it finally time to buy Tesla stock?

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Share Market News

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

January 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Miners are behind some of the big volumes we are seeing today...

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Record Highs

BHP share price hits milestone $50 mark on Monday

January 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares hit a new record high today...

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Dividend Investing

Is Wesfarmers a 'safe' ASX 200 share to buy for dividends?

January 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Are Wesfarmers' dividends really safe?

Dividend Investing

Attention income investors! These 7 ASX 200 dividend shares are projecting yields of 7%+ in FY24

January 16, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are some shares expected to be dividend beasts over the next year...

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $5,000 in high-yield ASX shares to earn a second income

January 15, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's where I would go with $5,000 to invest today...

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Index investing

3 reasons to invest in the ASX 200 in 2023

January 14, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why everyone should consider investing in the ASX 200...

Share Market News

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

January 13, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is leading our volume charts today with a big share price loss...

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Retail Shares

Falling inflation! Could the party be back on for ASX 200 retail shares?

January 13, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX 200 retail shares on fire today?

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ETFs

Why right now is always a great time to invest in ASX ETFs: Scott Phillips

January 13, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are some Foolish investing tips from our investment chief, Scott Phillips.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend stocks I'm running a mile from

January 13, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are two shares I'm avoiding like the plague.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares I own for big dividends in 2023

January 13, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are three shares I own for big dividends.

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Share Market News

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

January 12, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is leading the ASX 200's most traded shares today.

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Energy Shares

Can Woodside shares keep delivering stellar gains in 2023?

January 12, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

These experts reckon Woodside is just getting started...

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new, 52-week highs on Thursday

January 12, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

52-week highs are falling like flies on the ASX today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why 2023 will be a huge year for passive income

January 12, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why 2023 could be the best year for passive income yet...

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Best Shares

New year, new look: 3 dependable ASX shares I'll be adding to my portfolio in 2023

January 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ASX shares I would love to buy in 2023.

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Share Market News

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

January 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price rises are boosting volumes this Wednesday.

Economy

ASX 200 lifts despite latest Aussie inflation data

January 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Inflation is getting worse. So why are ASX shares rising?

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Record Highs

Why did the BHP share price just hit a new, all-time high?

January 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the BHP share price just cracked a new record high.

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Dividend Investing

How to make passive income from ASX dividend shares with only $50 a week

January 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can build a passive income stream with ASX shares...

Gold

The gold price is trading at 8-month highs. What's next in 2023?

January 11, 2023 | Sebastian Bowen

Will gold continue to shine this year?