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Tristan Harrison

Tristan Harrison is one of the longest-serving writers at The Motley Fool Australia. Tristan has been contributing ASX news and stock analysis articles since 2016. His aim is to help Australians learn about great ASX shares, with a focus on ASX dividend shares and undervalued ASX growth shares. He holds an advanced diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians and is enrolled in the Chartered Institute Management Accountant (CIMA) qualification program.

Recent Articles

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Energy Shares

3 key factors that helped propel the Woodside share price 60% higher in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside had a strong year in 2022. Here’s why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares have fallen to pre-pandemic levels. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors haven’t been putting Woolworths shares in their shopping basket in recent months.

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Dividend Investing

2 passive income ideas I'd use to generate $200 a month in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for income? These two could be solid ideas.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price bulls vs bears: Which will prevail in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go digging into Fortescue shares right now?

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) sank 9% in 2022. What's the outlook for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a tough year for shares last year. So will things pan out better in 2023?

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Opinions

My best ASX 200 dividend shares for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these dividend names will pay good income this year and beyond.

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Financial Shares

ASX financial shares lifted the ASX 200 today

| Tristan Harrison

The financial sector was a big reason for the ASX's strong gain on Wednesday.

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Opinions

3 of the best ASX shares I'd buy now for a stock market rally in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

If the stock market starts going higher, I’m backing these three names to do well.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares were slaughtered in 2022. Does the new year bring fresh hope?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on ANZ doing better in 2023?

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Resources Shares

Can the BHP share price deliver in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Australia’s biggest business could go in 2023.

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Retail Shares

2022 was brutal for Wesfarmers shares. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Will 2023 be any better than last year?

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Opinions

Here's how I'll be investing my money in ASX shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This year could be a great year to go hunting for ideas.

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Bank Shares

2022 was strong for the NAB share price. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what the new year could bring for the major bank.

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Opinions

My 3 top-performing ASX shares of 2022, and why I'm still buying 2 of them for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Amid a tough year, some stocks managed to deliver positive returns.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs that investors are using to bet on the future

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two investments that people can use to invest in a greener future.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares fell short in 2022. Can they deliver in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Last year was a period of transition for Australia’s biggest telco.

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Opinions

Growth stock crash: is now the time to buy Xero shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Even though Xero keeps growing in scale, investors punished it last year.

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Resources Shares

3 defining moments for Fortescue shares in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue’s 2022 was full of highlights. What were some of the biggest ones?

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price was nowhere near the best performing ASX bank share in 2022. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

How did things go for Australia’s biggest bank?

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Opinions

How I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares if I was starting from scratch in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

These are the shares I’d pick if I started again.

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Dividend Investing

How passive income generates free money for life (with a secret sauce!)

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why dividend investing makes a lot of sense for my portfolio.

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Energy Shares

Could the superprofits of ASX lithium shares be in danger next year?

| Tristan Harrison

There are predictions the lithium price could slump in 2023.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares near 52-week highs I think can climb higher

| Tristan Harrison

These names could reach new highs in the coming months.

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Share Market News

Stock market forecasts keeping you up at night? This might help you sleep soundly

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to hide under the covers? I don't think so…

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'm never selling

| Tristan Harrison

I've bought these two ASX shares with the thought of holding them forever.

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Opinions

I think these 3 ASX shares could benefit from a Chinese tourism boom

| Tristan Harrison

It could soon be a good time for businesses that are involved with Chinese visitors.

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Opinions

$300 a month in these 3 ASX shares could make you a millionaire by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I think these three names are candidates for good returns over the long term.

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Energy Shares

Should I pounce on Woodside shares now – or keep waiting?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors invest in the oil and gas giant?

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Technology Shares

Look for these 3 factors in ASX tech shares for good returns: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

The technology sector can be a fruitful place to find opportunities.

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ETFs

Chasing the latest Vanguard Australian Shares (VAS) ETF payout? Don't miss the cut-off

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the dates to know for the upcoming distribution.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares tipped for market-beating returns in 2023: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These could be some of the leading stocks next year.

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Bank Shares

Better buy for 2023: Westpac vs. ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these big banks is the best bet?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the stock market crashes

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares could be too good to ignore if there's a plunge next year.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX shares that could benefit from a predicted copper price boom next year

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why ASX copper shares could be in line for a good year.

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Dividend Investing

How to swap your job for $75,000 in retirement income using ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Businesses with resilient dividends and good yields could help replace the need for a salary.

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Opinions

3 big ASX share winners in 2022 that could soar again next year

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors win twice in a row with these ASX shares?

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Opinions

25% of my retirement portfolio is in these 5 ASX shares: Here's why I believe they're winners for 2023 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I'm betting on these five ASX shares as ones that can deliver dividends and growth.

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Opinions

3 reasons there could be a stock market crash in 2023 (and 3 why there won't be)

| Tristan Harrison

Is another plunge on the horizon for the share market?

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Resources Shares

What can ASX lithium share investors learn from Tesla discounting its cars?

| Tristan Harrison

Do cheaper lithium cars mean a cheaper lithium price?

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Resources Shares

Will the BHP dividend in 2023 be bigger than last year?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the ASX’s biggest company pay another mega dividend in 2023?

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