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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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International Stock News

$5,000 invested in Amazon stock 5 years ago is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

This e-commerce giant's gains might surprise you.

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Dividend Investing

5 best Australian dividend stocks to buy in December

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying these shares will boost your passive income this Christmas!

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Warren Buffett
International Stock News

Buffett's retirement imminent: Should you sell Berkshire Hathaway stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

If Buffett's leaving, should shareholders follow?

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares for retirees

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks can help pay your bills in retirement.

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ETFs

Is this the best ASX ETF to diversify your portfolio with?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF invests in stocks you haven't even heard of.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX couldn't quite make into positive territory this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

I'm targeting $5,000 a year in retirement from $20,000 in this passive income gem!

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm hoping to get a 25% yield from this stock one day.

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How to invest

Is the S&P 500 set for a crash? Here's my plan for the US stock market

| Sebastian Bowen

No one can predict when the next crash will come.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors managed to save the ASX's bacon today.

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ETFs

Invest like Warren Buffett with this ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF holds stocks that Buffett might approve of.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for the markets.

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Best Shares

Trading just under $38 now, the Soul Patts share price looks like a bargain to me anywhere below $35

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a simple way to value this quality stock.

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Dividend Investing

Own AFIC shares? There's a double special dividend coming your way

| Sebastian Bowen

Income investors are in for a treat next year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic start to the trading week today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Best buy for dividends today: Coles or Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

We look beyond just the dividend yields.

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Bank Shares

This is the price at which I would buy CBA shares

| Sebastian Bowen

We know CBA is cheaper, but is it cheap yet?

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Dividend Investing

Here's the dividend yield on Wesfarmers shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

With Wesfarmers shares taking a dip, the dividend yield has risen.

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Dividend Investing

Age Pension worries? 7 income stocks to consider for retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares can make a meaningful difference late in life...

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Best Shares

The best Australian stock you've never heard of

| Sebastian Bowen

This is a hidden gem that pays a monthly dividend.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible end to the trading week this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

This 3.3% ASX dividend stock is my retirement safety net

| Sebastian Bowen

This is one stock I'll hold throughout my (eventual) retirement.

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Opinions

I'm thrilled I bought Soul Patts shares 2 years ago. Would I buy them today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend champion is down 18% from its peak.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors got a big reprieve this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over NAB stock right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock's dividend growth has been breath taking.

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Dividend Investing

1 magnificent ASX dividend stock down 15% to buy and hold for decades

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock rarely goes on sale...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors suffered another red day this Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Thank goodness I didn't invest $5,000 in Woolworths shares 4 years ago

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths shares haven't t been kind to their owners of late.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on REA Group shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will competition finally end REA's party?

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Cash Rates

Interest rates: Even if the RBA stops cutting, it's not all bad news

| Sebastian Bowen

There are upsides to higher rates.

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Growth Shares

This stock is one of the best dividend growth shares on the ASX. It just dropped more than 17%

| Sebastian Bowen

This growth share is on track to become a dividend giant...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an absolutely horrid Tuesday for investors.

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Cryptocurrencies

This is the only reason you should be buying Bitcoin right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin might be in the buy zone, but only if you buy for the right reason.

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ETFs

Own Vanguard's VGS ETF? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund isn't as diversified as it might look.

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Dividend Investing

These US stocks are growing their dividends like crazy

| Sebastian Bowen

Most ASX shares can't match these income titans.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX surprisingly managed to rise this Monday.

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Dividend Investing

A perfect passive income stock: 0.48% payout each month

| Sebastian Bowen

If you like monthly dividends, you'll love this ETF.

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Index investing

The Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) now has its first real ASX rival

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is not the only ASX 300 ETF in town anymore.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie reveals its views on the big 4 banks after the latest earnings reports

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has some interesting thoughts on the banks right now.

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International Stock News

Here are the stocks Warren Buffett just bought (and sold)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's one big buy last quarter might surprise you.

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Dividend Investing

3 US dividend stocks that can boost an ASX retirement portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

One stock has increased its dividend 69 years in a row.

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