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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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Communication Shares

This ASX 200 company has just become the latest victim of a cyber attack, and its share price is diving

| Sebastian Bowen

Yet another ASX 200 share has fallen victim to a cyberattack.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price wilting on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Westpac shares getting a flick from investors on Wednesday?

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How to invest

Don't invest in ASX shares unless you can answer this question

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you answer this one key question?

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Index investing

Investing in ASX 200 shares could turn your $10,000 into $100,000. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

You only need one thing to turn $10k into $100k with ASX shares...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra is back on our most traded shares list today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend heavyweights to buy and hold until you retire

| Sebastian Bowen

They might not quite be dividend aristocrats, but these two ASX shares come close.

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Dividend Investing

With a 14% dividend yield, is this ASX 300 mining share a bargain or a trap?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this 14.3% dividend yield too good to be true?

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Bank Shares

The Macquarie dividend is being divvied out today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how much your Macquarie shares will pay you today...

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Share Fallers

Down 20% so far this year, are Wesfarmers shares now a no-brainer buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Wesfarmers shares too cheap to ignore?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Origin Energy's woes earn it a place on today's most-traded shares list.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths share price lagging the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors aren't getting their Woolies worth today.

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BNPL shares

Guess which ASX All Ords company founder just bought up 127,000 new shares in their company

| Sebastian Bowen

This company's directors can't stop buying shares.

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Technology Shares

Is Xero a 'safe' ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have Xero shares ever been 'safe'?

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Dividend Investing

One ASX 200 share I'm buying for passive income before 2022 is over

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I want this ASX 200 share... bad.

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Retirement

Almost ready to retire? I'd follow Warren Buffett's tips to enjoy a growing passive income from ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some investing tips straight from Buffett's mouth...

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Dividend Investing

Getting ready to retire? This might be the only ASX dividend share you'll ever need

| Sebastian Bowen

This share pays fully franked dividends every month.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is up today, but our three most active shares are in the red...

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Dividend Investing

Beat the All Ordinaries with this unstoppable ASX dividend share

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one ASX dividend share that I think is an unstoppable market crusher...

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ETFs

Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) really down 95% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's something funny going on with this ETF today, but investors need not be alarmed.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold shares were amongst some of the only ASX 200 shares in the green today.

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Dividend Investing

3 passive income ASX 200 dividend shares that can help make you richer

| Sebastian Bowen

Want passive income? Here are 3 shares worth checking out today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a flurry of bad news for our most traded shares today...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that have raised their payouts by 20% in 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

These two dividend shares just keep jacking up their payments...

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Share Gainers

It's not all bad news on the ASX All Ordinaries today. Here are 3 big winners

| Sebastian Bowen

These three shares are rocketing today, despite the market's gloom.

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Dividend Investing

Is investing $5 a day in ASX dividend shares enough to fund a generous passive income for life?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you get rich by investing $5 a day?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's list has a rare guest appearance...

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price crumbling 7% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are shares in the artifical intelligence technology company getting crushed today?

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Share Market News

One Warren Buffett-style stock I'm 'never' selling

| Sebastian Bowen

Although the investing legend doesn't currently own ASX shares, this one embodies one of his key principles.

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ETFs

Is the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund (STW) an ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why doesn't the SPDR ASX 200 Fund have ETF in its name?

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Retail Shares

This Kogan director (and Boost founder) just tripled her holding of Kogan shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Insiders at Kogan have been buying up shares...

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Retail Shares

7% dividend yield! One ASX 200 share to buy in December and hold for 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share has a grossed-up dividend yield over 10% right now...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

All three of the most traded shares are in the red today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's in store for the Woolworths share price in December?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Woolies shares bring your portfolio some Christmas cheer?

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Materials Shares

Is Core Lithium the hottest stock on the ASX 200 right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Core Lithium shares are hot property right now...

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Share Market News

One ASX ETF that could turn $200 per month into $250,000 with next to no effort

| Sebastian Bowen

We do the maths on possible returns of one popular ASX-listed ETF.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are seeing some big moves on the ASX 200 today...

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Dividend Investing

How I'd build passive income with just $20 a week

| Sebastian Bowen

How much passive dividend income can $20 a week get you?

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Technology Shares

The BrainChip CEO has sold $700,000 worth of his shares in a week. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Brainchip CEO selling his own shares?

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Gold

Guess which gold share is being booted out of the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 gold miner is getting the flick...

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs trading ex-dividend tomorrow

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX ETFs are going ex-div tomorrow...

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