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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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Resources Shares

Looking to buy South32 shares? Here are the key dates to watch in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at South32's 2023 plans...

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ETFs

Here are the 3 best-performing ASX ETFs of 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2022's best ETFs.

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52-Week Highs

Mineral mania: 5 ASX 200 mining shares smashing new highs on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

This Monday has seen five ASX 200 gold shares hit new highs.

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ETFs

How different is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) now compared to a year ago?

| Sebastian Bowen

What changes did 2022 bring to the ASX's most popular ETF?

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How to invest

How I'd invest $1,000 in ASX 200 shares for rising inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would invest for high inflation in 2023...

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Share Market News

How I'd use a stock market crash to boost my passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm looking forward to the next crash...

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Best Shares

My 3 largest ASX share positions heading into 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

My three largest share positions revealed.

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Investing Strategies

What can ASX 200 investors learn from Warren Buffett's big moves in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at Buffett's 2022 moves...

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Share Market News

Yields of up to 7%… 3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy to hold for 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three dividend shares I would own forever...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Shock horror... Pilbara Minerals is NOT on our most traded shares list today

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at the highest volume shares on the ASX 200 today.

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Best Shares

3 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares before 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Wesfarmers shares are winners...

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Energy Shares

This Whitehaven Coal director just sold 25% of their company shares. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven's management are selling shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium and gold are dominating today's most-traded shares...

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Bank Shares

2 reasons to buy CBA shares before 2023 (and 2 reasons to sell)

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it yes or no on CBA shares today?

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Retail Shares

I'm buying JB Hi-Fi stock now while it's under $44

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one cheap ASX 200 share I would happily pick up today.

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ETFs

What's going on with the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF seems to be rising by more than it should today.

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Gold

3 (or 4) ASX ETFs to buy if you want physical gold ownership

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can own gold without buying bullion...

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ETFs

3 reasons to buy the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) before 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this ETF is too good to ignore right now.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura Rare Earths share price dive 9% on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a look.

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Best Shares

I'd buy these 3 ASX 200 shares in 2023 and hold them for a decade

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are good buys for 2023 and beyond...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some nasty falls for lithium shares are driving volumes today...

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Gold

Why is everyone suddenly talking about the Global X Physical Gold ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Future Fund buying gold?

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ETFs

Hoping to secure the next iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to know if you want the next dividend...

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares worth buying now for dividend income in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Westpac shares a smart dividend choice?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a mixed bag for our most-traded ASX 200 shares on Monday.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold CEO just sold $2 million worth of shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is this CEO selling shares of his own company?

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares being fried on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares are getting fried this Friday. What's going on?

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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 lithium shares on today's most-traded list.

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Dividend Investing

I'm racing to buy dirt-cheap ASX dividend shares before it's too late

| Sebastian Bowen

These two shares could be too cheap to ignore right now...

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs trading ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Want these ETF's latest dividends? You'll have to be fast...

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Retail Shares

Should you buy Wesfarmers stock before it pops?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Wesfarmers be primed for a big pop? Here's what the experts think.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive falls in lithium shares are driving trading volumes today.

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How to invest

A recession could be coming in 2023. Here's Warren Buffett's investing advice

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd follow Buffett's advice in the next recession...

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Communication Shares

Why is the Telstra share price lagging the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's proving a tough day so far for the ASX 200 telco.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price cratering 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium shares are falling fast. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares with payouts that jumped more than 10% this year

| Sebastian Bowen

These dividend shares smashed inflation with their payouts in 2022...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Novonix share price have such a stellar run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Novonix shares were on fire today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A gold miner is topping the ASX's most traded share right now.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Arafura Rare Earths share price rocketing 13% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Gina Rinehart be sending up this ASX share?

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