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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 Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 energy shares smashing multi-year highs on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX 200 energy shares on fire today?

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Technology Shares

Why did the Xero share price go backwards in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Xero share price had a dismal month over May. Let's check out why.

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Retail Shares

What went wrong for the Wesfarmers share price in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers had a shocker last month. Let's see why...

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Share Market News

VAS is a unique ETF on the ASX. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is the ASX's most popular exchange-traded fund. But that's not what makes it special...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most 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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Best Shares

Fund manager names 3 ASX shares with monopoly moats

| Sebastian Bowen

These 3 ASX shares could have monopolistic moats right now...

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Financial Shares

Can the Magellan share price stage a comeback in June?

| Sebastian Bowen

After steep recent losses, is it buy or sell for the Magellan share price today?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy share price having such a cracking Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX 200 energy shares like Beach rocketing today?

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Dividend Investing

Why this rich lister is buying ASX dividend shares that 'pay you to wait'

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a look at how this rich lister is investing his money in 2022.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Financial Shares

Is the IAG share price a defensive buy amid rising interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are IAG shares finally in the buy zone yet?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most 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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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price losing ground on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are CSL shares missing out on the market's gains on Friday?

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Broker Notes

Fundie reveals 3 ASX 200 shares with major pricing power to counter inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 shares have the pricing power to beat inflation?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How do ASX shares typically perform following a demerger?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do ASX demergers ever actually work out for investors?

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Economy

The richest Aussies revealed (and the ASX shares they own)

| Sebastian Bowen

The 2022 Rich List is out, so who is the wealthiest of them all?

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Broker Notes

Are newly-listed Lottery Corp shares worth buying? ASX brokers weigh in

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker says Lottery Corp provides a rare mix of defensiveness, growth, and yield.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How safe is the Woolworths dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

The supermarket giant has a long history of paying dividends.

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How to invest

This is the top ASX 200 share I wish I'd bought when starting out

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking for a top ASX 200 share to start investing with? Here's one idea that I wish someone told me…

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Share Market News

These 3 shares are topping the ASX 200 volume charts on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Healthcare Shares

After being stuck in the mud for 3 years, are CSL shares a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it buy or sell for CSL today?

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Resources Shares

Own Lynas shares? So do these big institutional investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Who really owns Lynas Rare Earths shares? Let's find out...

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Resources Shares

Do South32 shares have exposure to 'green metals'?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 is a leading ASX miner. But how green is its portfolio?

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Financial Shares

What does AFIC's ASX share portfolio look like?

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC is a popular LIC on the ASX. We take a look at what shares it holds in its portfolio.

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ETFs

Here's why the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is sinking today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Nasdaq 100 ETF performing so badly today?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most 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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Dividend Investing

Looking for the world's biggest dividend? You'll find it right here on the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

A global fund manager has revealed an Aussie mining giant is paying out more than any other company globally.

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International Stock News

Snapchat share price dives 30% pulling Nasdaq futures lower

| Sebastian Bowen

Snap shares look set to drag US markets lower tonight...

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How to invest

Is a big scary bear coming for ASX 200 shares, or could it be just a playful cub?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether a bear market could be coming to an exchange near you.

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How to invest

This fundie has beaten the ASX 200 every year for the past 2 decades. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fundie has a pretty impressive market-beating track record. Here's how his fund beats the market.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Bank Shares

Is the Bank of Queensland share price a buy as an inflation hedge?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Bank of Queensland shares be a buy for an inflationary world?

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Communication Shares

Why has the Telstra share price lagged the ASX 200 over the past week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Telstra shares been lagging the ASX 200 index?

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Resources Shares

How are ASX 200 mining shares responding to the election outcome?

| Sebastian Bowen

With a new government in power, how are some of the ASX's largest shares reacting?

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BNPL shares

'Just horrific': Why this fundie says Zip should abandon its Sezzle takeover

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Sezzle and Zip marriage doomed from the start?

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Bank Shares

Has the NAB dividend been growing?

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB is a strong ASX dividend share. But have this ASX bank's dividends actually been growing?

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy following the bank's digital mortgage launch?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy today considering the bank's new digital platforms?

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Dividend Investing

Is QBE considered an ASX dividend share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do QBE Insurance shares pay dividends? Good question!

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