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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 Gainers

Why did ASX buy now, pay later share Laybuy just rocket 95%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are BNPL shares like Laybuy rocketing this week?

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Energy Shares

Do Woodside shares really have a 6% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the petroleum company's dividend yield too good to be true?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's top-traded ASX 200 share was up 25% at one stage...

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Materials Shares

Top broker tips 55% upside for Liontown share price

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Liontown shares really heading up another 55%?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why I think Coles shares are a compelling buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two reasons why investors should consider buying shares in the supermarket giant.

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Share Fallers

After gaining 27% last week, the Novonix share price is struggling this week. What gives?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are the battery metals and tech company's shares floundering this week?

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ETFs

Is the NDQ ETF a no-brainer buy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check the credentials of this ETF for long-term investors today

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

One of the most traded ASX 200 shares today is up 18%...

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ETFs

Does the HACK ETF pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

HACK is a high-growth ETF. But does it pay dividends?

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Share Gainers

Why are ASX buy now, pay later shares rocketing higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX BNPL shares on a rocket this Tuesday?

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BNPL shares

Zip share price soars 24% to break $1 mark for first time in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Zip shares rocket as much as 24% this morning?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by trading volume...

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Earnings Results

Why is the AFIC share price outperforming on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The listed investment company's shares are outperforming today after previewing its full-year results.

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Share Market News

Experts predict 2 companies heading for the ASX 20 (and 2 that will get kicked out)

| Sebastian Bowen

Guess which companies these experts think will be next in line for the ASX 20 club.

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Resources Shares

What's with the Hawsons Iron share price on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why aren't Hawsons Iron shares coming to the iron ore party today?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 300 shares rocking new 52-week highs on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These 2 ASX 300 shares have seen new 52-week highs today.

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Financial Shares

Why has the Magellan share price leapt 21% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Magellan shares shot the lights out over the past week?

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Dividend Investing

Is Adairs considered an ASX 300 dividend share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the homewares and furniture retailer pay dividends? Let's take a look.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price smash the other ASX 200 banks today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ was the standout performer on a good day for ASX bank shares.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Kogan share price rocket 20% this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders can rejoice after a cracking trading week in Kogan shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which highly traded ASX 200 share is up almost 15% today?

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ETFs

Is VGS the best international shares ETF on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is VGS really the best international ETF on the ASX?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Got $1,000? You can buy 85 Treasury Wine shares… or one bottle of Penfolds Grange!

| Sebastian Bowen

Treasury Wine Estates has just upped its price for a bottle of Grange...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It;s all about those mining shares for our most traded shares today.

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Retail Shares

Down 24% in FY22, can the JB Hi-Fi share price bounce back this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's next for this ASX retail share in FY23? We take a look

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can the Coles share price beat the ASX 200 again in FY23?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Coles shares a buy or a sell for FY2023?

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Retail Shares

The Accent share price has already surged 18% in FY23. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check the prospects of this footwear retail company.

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ETFs

After a horror year, will FY23 see the VAS ETF bounce back?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether the ASX's most popular ETF can rebound this financial year.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It seems that no news is good news for two of the most traded shares today.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares still worth holding for dividend income today?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check how the telco giant stacks up in the dividend stakes.

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Bank Shares

'CBA and Westpac are too big': One fund manager's take on the future of ASX 200 bank shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Could AMP be the next ASX bank to be bought out?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's a look at what might happen to Woolworths shares in FY2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Woolworths shares a buy or a sell today?

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ETFs

How to successfully invest using only ASX ETFs: expert

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are five ETFs this expert recommends.

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ETFs

What's in store for the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF in the next 12 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can this tech-heavy fund improve on its FY 2022 performance? We take a look.

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Energy Shares

Own Soul Patts shares? Here's what to look out for in FY 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's examine what the current financial year might have up its sleeve for Soul Patts.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX All Ords shares tumbling into the weekend

| Sebastian Bowen

This trio of All Ords shares has had a shocker today...

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price slipping to a new 52-week low on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The gold miner and its peers are having a tough end to the trading week.

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Bank Shares

Setting the pace: Why ASX 200 bank shares are feeling the pinch on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's proving a tough day for the big four banks. Let's take a look.

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