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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

The ASX 200 is getting a shakeup today. Here's the tea

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is changing today. Here's what you need to know.

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How to invest

If I had to own only one ASX 200 share forever, this would be it

| Sebastian Bowen

This would be my first and only share to own forever...

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Technology Shares

Here's the ASX tech share with the highest dividend yield right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX tech share offers the highest dividend yield today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Today we have a rare guest appearance on our most traded ASX 200 shares list...

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Dividend Investing

Hanging out for your Rio Tinto dividend? Here's the latest

| Sebastian Bowen

We've just got the latest on Rio Tinto's next dividend payment.

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Dividend Investing

3 blue-chip ASX 200 shares touting the highest dividend yield in September

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares with the highest dividend yields today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Attention Endeavour shareholders: Here's some news on your dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the latest on Endeavour's final dividend....

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Dividend Investing

Own Argo Investments shares? Get ready to receive your dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

It's dividend payday for Argo shares today...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not all lithium shares on the most traded ASX 200 list this Thursday...

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Economy

ASX 200 hits intraday high following latest unemployment data. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did ASX shares rise on the news that unemployment has increased?

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Energy Shares

How this fundie is beating the ASX 300 without fossil fuels

| Sebastian Bowen

This managed fund is a market beater, despite rejecting energy shares in 2022.

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Materials Shares

Back baby! 5 ASX lithium shares smashing all-time highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium shares are on fire today, with five hitting new record highs...

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Dividend Investing

Own Domino's shares? Get ready for a delivery

| Sebastian Bowen

It's payday for Domino's shareholders today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares dump $60 billion in horror session. Here's how Wednesday unfolded

| Sebastian Bowen

Wednesday was a bloodbath for ASX shares and the ASX 200 Index. Here's what happened...

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF just took a big hit. What happened?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this popular ETF took a tumble on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, we have an ASX 200 lithium trifecta for our most traded shares today.

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ETFs

Here's why the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF has tanked 4% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF taken such a beating today?

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Technology Shares

Smashed! Why is the Block share price down 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech stocks are coming in for some punishment on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Why has the NAB share price tanked 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the NAB share price tanking by so much more than the broader market this Wednesday?

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to dig into the next IGO dividend? Here's what to do

| Sebastian Bowen

IGO shares are about to pay out a dividend. Here's what you need to know...

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Financial Shares

Looking to buy AFIC shares in September? Here's what you'd be investing in

| Sebastian Bowen

What's under AFIC's portfolio hood?

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ETFs

Here's why the Vanguard International Shares ETF isn't what it seems

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this Vanguard ETF really 'international'?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A mining giant is our most traded ASX 200 share today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price so volatile on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Lynas share price been so wild today?

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Retail Shares

Why this top broker is tipping 15% upside for the Wesfarmers share price

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Wesfarmers shares in the buy zone today?

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Materials Shares

Runaway train? Pilbara Minerals share price leaps to yet another all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's major pure-play lithium producer prints yet another new all-time high...

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Gold

Why did the De Grey share price leap 5% to a 4-month high today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did the De Gray Mining share price rocket 5% today?

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Gold

The Northern Star share price has dumped 8% in a month. So what's the dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has Northern Star's falling share price pushed up its dividend yield?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium stocks have been pipped by an old financial player today.

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Share Gainers

Up 47% in a month, is the party just getting started for Pilbara Mineral shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are there more record highs coming for Pilbara Minerals shares?

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ETFs

Why has the BetaShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility ETF lost 27% in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Didn't they tell us electric vehicles are the next big thing?

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price regain its 52-week high in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker is optimistic on the outlook for CSL shares.

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Communication Shares

Why this top broker is tipping 17% upside for the Telstra share price

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX broker reckons Telstra shares have a 17% upside.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is top broker Citi tipping 17% upside for the Coles share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this broker is tipping Coles as a buy today...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price edges lower amid Alan Joyce's $2.3 million FY22 pay packet

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Alan Joyce's big pay packet putting investors off Qantas shares?

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price is caught in no man's land as Optus feud continues

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Telstra share price being held back?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, it's lithium, lithium, lithium...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Macquarie dividend going to beat a bank savings account?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Macquarie's dividends beat its own term deposit rates?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How do Endeavour's dividends stack up against its old parent Woolworths?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does Endeavour's dividend yield best its old parent Woolworths today?

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard ASX 300 ETF (VAS) so popular among investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is the most sought-after ETF on the ASX by a mile. But why?

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