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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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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price more green than gold on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's proving a good day so far for the gold miner, despite the price of the yellow metal falling.

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Resources Shares

Own Soul Patts shares? Here's how much of its portfolio is exposed to coal

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Soul Patts heavily invested in coal shares?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily 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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Retail Shares

What is the current dividend yield for Accent shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

What kinds of dividends is Accent Group paying these days?

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Resources Shares

How have ASX 200 mining shares fared over June?

| Sebastian Bowen

We examine the share price performance of BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and South32.

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Gold

These 3 ASX gold mining shares are digging new 52-week lows today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX gold mining shares are dropping like flies today.

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Bank Shares

What's in store for the ANZ share price in July?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors will be hoping for a change in fortune for this ASX bank share.

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Bank Shares

Volt gets packing as ASX 200 bank shares prove to be a formidable force

| Sebastian Bowen

The big banks beat out the market today. Here's what happened...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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ETFs

What dividend yield is the Vanguard MSCI Index ETF offering to ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the Vanguard MSCI Index ETF even pay dividends?

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX financial shares going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check out some funds going ex-div this week.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Transurban share price languishing today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Transurban share price is performing rather well today, despite the company going ex-dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Why the Rural Funds share price is falling today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Rural Funds share price tanking today? It's not as bad as it looks.

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Healthcare Shares

Has CSL been growing its dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the biotech giant still increasing its dividends in a post-COVID world?

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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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Share Market News

Evolution shares take out most traded after experiencing worst fall in more than a decade

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miner Evolution is topping today's share trading volume charts...

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Communication Shares

Optus plea to ACCC doing little to these ASX 200 telco shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's curve ball out of Optus has had no impact on the Telstra share price nor TPG Telecom today.

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Capital Raising

How has the Carsales share price performed after past acquisitions?

| Sebastian Bowen

Carsales shares are frozen right now amid acquisition moves.

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Share Market News

Down 60% in 2022, what's happening to the Pure Hydrogen share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

What on earth is going on with Pure Hydrogen shares?

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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 traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the next Transurban dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Transurban's next dividend is about to leave the company's share price...

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Resources Shares

Liontown Resources share price rockets 9% amid broker's positive lithium outlook

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 lithium shares like Liontown are on fire today...

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Technology Shares

What was the highest ever Xero share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check the history of the accounting software provider's share price.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price leads the big four as banks outperform ASX 200 on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are the big four ASX bank shares leading the ASX 200 gains today?

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Travel Shares

When might Corporate Travel shares start paying dividends again?

| Sebastian Bowen

It;s been two years since investors saw a dividend from this ASX travel share...

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Dividend Investing

What is the current dividend yield on Nickel Industries shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at what kind of income investors can expect from Nickel Industries shares.

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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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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price gaining 5% on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are BrainChip shares on fire this Friday?

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Materials Shares

Wow! Novonix share price rebounds off a 52-week low to surge 11%

| Sebastian Bowen

Novonix shares are on fire today, as are several battery and lithium shares.

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Financial Shares

Is the Challenger share price cheap after sliding 13% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Challenger shares have had a rough month. Time to buy?

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Technology Shares

Why ASX 200 tech shares are outperforming the market on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares on fire today and leading the broader market. Here are the details.

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Communication Shares

'Just didn't cut it': Look out Telstra, a new high-speed start-up is coming for you!

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra is facing a fresh competitor. Here's what we know...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily 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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Technology Shares

Why is the Xero share price leaping higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero shares are shooting the moon today. What's gotten investors so excited?

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Financial Shares

Can Macquarie shares deliver an attractive dividend yield AND 30% upside in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Macquarie shares really heading for a 30% gain over the next year?

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ETFs

Is NDQ expensive or cheap compared to other ASX ETFs?

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares NDQ ETF is a popular one on the ASX. But does it offer value?

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Technology Shares

Block shares are back on the buy list for this big-name investor

| Sebastian Bowen

A whale has been buying Block shares this week. Here's what we know...

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Technology Shares

How has the BrainChip share price performed since joining the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

BrainChip has just joined the ASX 200. Let's check out how it's going.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price tumbled another 13% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Lake Resources share price getting yet another hammering today?

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