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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Coles shares deliver 13% growth AND tasty dividends this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

We see what the experts are saying about the grocer's outlook.

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Retail Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be heading for a short squeeze?

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-Fi shares could rocket next week if this expert is to be believed...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk share price has had a tough week. Could this other ASX dairy company cash in?

| Sebastian Bowen

This week delivered disappointing news for A2 Milk shareholders...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today has lost more than 10%. Ouch.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares celebrating Friday with new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These three All Ords shares are flying high today...

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Financial Shares

Is the Magellan share price caught in a death spiral?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will things keep getting worse for Magellan shares?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share of the day was at one stage up 19%...

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ETFs

Why the BetaShares ASIA ETF is 50% below its former glory

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has this tech-heavy ETF had such an awful run of late?

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Technology Shares

Why has the Block share price exploded 9% on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Block shares booming in value this Thursday?

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ETFs

Here's why the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is outperforming the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

This exchange-traded fund is putting in a strong showing today. Let's check it out...

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BNPL shares

Does this signify more bad news for ASX BNPL shares like Zip?

| Sebastian Bowen

An ASX bank just wrote down its BNPL investment by 85%...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is up 10%.

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Technology Shares

What's going so wrong for ASX 200 tech shares on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 tech shares are leading the market's losses today. What's going on?

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Share Market News

ASX investors are still feeling confident. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors are still confident in the markets. Here's why...

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International Stock News

Elon Musk just sold US$7 billion worth of Tesla shares. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

The enigmatic CEO offloaded shares in his high-profile company. What gives?

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Share Gainers

Why did the Pure Hydrogen share price pop 21% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Pure Hydrogen shares have such an amazing day today?

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ETFs

Why I prefer AFIC shares to an ASX 200 index fund today

| Sebastian Bowen

Love ETFs? Here's an alternative that I think all investors should consider.

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Resources Shares

What's so good about copper anyway?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors going mad for copper?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, its ASX 200 lithium stocks that are dominating today;s volume charts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here are 2 reasons why I like the Endeavour share price today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Endeavour share price has performed far better than the ASX 200 over the past year.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a buy for income or are they a dividend trap?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Fortescue shares a 15.5% dividend trap right now?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX tech share just soared 40% on takeover news

| Sebastian Bowen

This small-cap ASX tech share has shot up 40% today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Industrials Shares

Down 20% so far this year, why this ASX 200 share is now 'incredibly compelling': Airlie

| Sebastian Bowen

Are this company's shares a buying opportunity today? This expert says yes.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price surging 15% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Sayona shares rocketing 15% higher on Monday?

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Retail Shares

What are you getting when you buy Wesfarmers shares on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's really under the hood of a Wesfarmers share?

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ETFs

Is the VAS ETF providing a bigger dividend yield than other ASX 200 index funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the VAS ETF come out on top when it comes to dividend income?

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Technology Shares

These 3 ASX tech shares had a cracking day on the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX tech shares were on fire this Friday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are once again dominating the ASX 200's volume charts today.

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Dividend Investing

Medibank shares are currently trading on a 4% dividend yield. How does this compare to NIB?

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank vs. NIB... who wins when it comes to dividends?

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Resources Shares

Top broker predicts 50% upside for South32 share price. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Could South32 shares really rocket 50% over the next year?

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Cryptocurrencies

Is it smart to use dollar cost averaging to buy Bitcoin?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors consider a DCA strategy for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?

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International Stock News

Think you can't afford to buy Tesla shares? Think again…

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla will be splitting its stock... again. Here's what we know.

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ETFs

Here's why I prefer NDQ to these other ASX tech ETFs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick when it comes to tech ETFs...

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ETFs

How did the BetaShares Metaverse ETF perform on its ASX debut?

| Sebastian Bowen

How did the new ASX Metaverse ETF performed on its first day?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, it's lithium that is dominating the ASX's most traded shares today.

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Resources Shares

Up 5% in a month, is the current Fortescue share price a buy or a sell?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it buy, hold or sell for Fortescue shares today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Pointsbet share price up 8% on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pointsbet shares are smashing the ASX 200 today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths share price leapt 5% in July, what's in store now?

| Sebastian Bowen

What do these two ASX brokers reckon is in store for Woolies shares?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is up almost 12%.

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