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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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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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Energy Shares

ASX utilities shares electrifying the market as suspension begins to unwind

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX utilities shares like AGL beating the market today?

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Energy Shares

How attractive is the Santos dividend right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check the oil and gas giant's dividend after such a strong year.

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Defensive Shares

Has 2022 proven Woolworths is a defensive ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether the supermarket giant has lived up to its reputation as a defensive share.

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Share Market News

How does the Macquarie dividend stack up against the ASX big four banks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie is set to pay a dividend yield of 3.79% this year.

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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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Technology Shares

Why is Goldman Sachs tipping 50% upside for the Xero share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a major sell-off in 2022, is it time to buy Xero shares again?

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How to invest

How to start investing in stocks: This ASX 200 share is where I'd begin

| Sebastian Bowen

This could be a great time to start investing in stocks. Here's an ASX 200 share that I think is…

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price has tumbled 24% from its 2022 high. Is it time to pounce?

| Sebastian Bowen

It hasn't been an easy 2022 for ANZ shares but could that mean it's time to buy?

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Retail Shares

Why is the Premier Investments share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are shares in the fashion retail investor falling today when the ASX 200 is up?

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Bank Shares

Will Westpac shares really pay a 9.6% dividend yield next year?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether Westpac can really keep its dividends increasing into next year.

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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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Retail Shares

Why is the Temple & Webster share price surging 11% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Temple & Webster shares rocketing 11% today?

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price spike 7% this morning?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check what may have been behind the jump in the AI company's share price earlier today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price crashing 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Iron ore futures have just taken a dive.

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Materials Shares

What's with the Core Lithium share price on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Core Lithium share price is slumping today. But that isn't why it's a big day for this ASX lithium…

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Share Market News

Have ASX 200 shares bottomed? Experts weigh in

| Sebastian Bowen

Are we close to the bottom for this ASX 200 correction yet?

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Bank Shares

3 ASX 200 bank shares slide to 52-week lows on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

The weekend can't come soon enough for these big four banks...

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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

Down 17% in June, is the WiseTech share price a wise move for ASX bargain hunters?

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech shares have taken a pounding recently. But could this ASX 200 tech share be a buy today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Coles share price getting off lightly today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares are getting a small reprieve from the ASX 200's falls on Friday.

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ETFs

Here's why the NDQ ETF is down almost 30% in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

NDQ units have had a rough year. Here's why...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why tech billionaire Bill Gates is 'not involved' in crypto or NFTs

| Sebastian Bowen

Why doesn't tech billionaire Bill Gates want to touch Bitcoin or NFTs? Let's take a look.

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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 Life360 share price rebounding 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This tech share is outshining the ASX 200 today. Here's why...

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How to invest

Despite rising bond yields, here's why I'll keep investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This is why I believe investing in shares trumps all other options...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Do Dusk shares really have a 12% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a disastrous year for the candle and fragrance company so far, but the falling share price means a…

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ETFs

Look out Vanguard and Betashares, there's a new ETF kingpin in town

| Sebastian Bowen

One of the ASX's ETF providers is being acquired.

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Communication Shares

Despite recent volatility, brokers are predicting big things for the Telstra share price. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

After a horror week, is the Telstra share price a buy today?

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Dividend Investing

Falling ASX share prices = bigger dividend yields. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Lower ASX share prices can give dividend investors higher yields. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most 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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How to invest

How long do ASX bear markets last on average?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX is certainly closer to a bear market this week than it was last week. But how long do…

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ETFs

Is VAS a better investment than an ASX dividend ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

We see how VAS compares to two dividend-focused exchange-traded funds.

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ETFs

What do you get when you invest in the VGS ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

What kind of investments does the VGS ETF actually hold?

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG share price smashing the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

How are IAG shares managing to stay green this Tuesday?

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