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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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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, it's lithium that is dominating the ASX 200's trading volumes today.

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ETFs

Guess which was the best-performing ASX ETF in October

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a hint -- it wasn't an index fund...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Brickworks share price sliding lower on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brickworks shares are sliding today with the company trading ex-dividend.

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Communication Shares

Telstra ASX code roadmap: what it was, what it is, and what it will be

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra ticker code will revert to its traditional TLS from today. We check what's been happening.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares clock a new 52-week high, could there be more to come?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares hit a new 52-week high today. Where to next?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We had a new 52-week high in one of our most traded ASX 200 shares today...

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares are up 13% this year, but could the CEO's pay still be in jeopardy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Qantas and Alan Joyce face some dissent at the AGM this week?

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Bank Shares

Here's how the NAB share price has fared in October

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has NAB powered ahead over the month of October?

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Dividend Investing

How is the Telstra dividend yield looking by historical standards?

| Sebastian Bowen

We run the figures to see if the Telstra dividend yield has changed over time.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares the most expensive of the big four banks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are NAB shares more expensive than its big-four rivals?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

There were some big falls from our most traded ASX 200 shares this Friday.

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International Stock News

Musk finally swoops on Twitter and casts CEO out of the nest. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what Elon Musk's latest move means for Twitter...

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Dividend Investing

The WAM Capital dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Capital shareholders are in line for a dividend today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares getting bashed around today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares are feeling the pain this Friday...

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ETFs

Down 25%: Why is the BetaShares NASDAQ ETF having such a dire year?

| Sebastian Bowen

This NASDAQ 100 ETF has had a rough year.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some bad news on the lithium front is dominating the ASX 200's volume charts today.,..

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Healthcare Shares

Is the NIB share price benefitting from Medibank's woes?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has Medibank's bad week been a good one for rival NIB? Let's investigate.

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Communication Shares

Are there now 2 lots of Telstra shares trading on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Telstra shares this week?

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas share price so volatile today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares have been very bouncy today. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland share price sliding lower today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BOQ shares are falling dramatically today, but investors shouldn't be too worried...

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ETFs

The Global X Green Metal Miners ETF just hit the ASX. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Say hello to the ASX's newest ETF.

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators (CRYP) ETF soaring 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This crypto-based ETF is on fire this Wednesday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank's resumption of trading has seen record volumes today.

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ETFs

Why I think every investment portfolio should include at least one ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think ETFs are a good bet for most portfolios...

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Bank Shares

Hoping to bask in the latest Bank of Queensland dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll need to move fast to secure the regional bank's latest dividend.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is crashing 20% following a request to delist

| Sebastian Bowen

Ikwezi Mining's ASX days are numbered.

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How to invest

Here's how I allocate my ASX share portfolio and why

| Sebastian Bowen

This is how I invest my hard-earned cash into a share market portfolio...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's again all about lithium for today's most traded ASX 200 shares...

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52-Week Lows

Why is ASX 200 share Reliance Worldwide crashing 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's have a look.

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Communication Shares

Headwinds for Telstra shares are now behind them: expert

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there growth coming to the Telstra share price?

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Economy

Which ASX 200 shares could benefit from the federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tonight is budget night (again). Let's see how this could impact ASX 200 shares...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price bouncing around today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares don't seem to know what they want to do today...

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ETFs

These are 3 best-performing ASX ETFs so far in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Some exchange-traded funds are producing big gains for investors this year.

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BNPL shares

How has the Zip share price been tracking in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's next for this BNPL former high flyer?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a trio of miners for our most traded ASX 200 shares to start the week.

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Dividend Investing

Could chasing high yields mean missing out on potentially top-notch ASX dividend shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't always go for the highest-yielding shares. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? This expert says you 'may want to consider cashing in some gains'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is telling investors to trim their CBA holdings.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price leaping 4% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are forging higher today. What's going on?

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares (VAS) ETF the most popular ETF to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard has the name, but does it have the numbers?

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ETFs

Of all my ASX ETFs, this is my favourite. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the tea on my favourite ASX ETF investment.

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