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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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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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Technology Shares

Could this beaten-down ASX share be the next 100-bagger?

| Tristan Harrison

This globally-growing business could do very well if it executes well.

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Opinions

This 'very attractive' ASX share could be a takeover target with over 50% upside

| Tristan Harrison

A stock in a boring industry could offer exciting returns, according to this fund manager.

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Opinions

This well-known ASX share is down 35% this year. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

There are some Christmas discounts on the ASX share market.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons to buy BHP shares before 2023 (and 2 reasons to sell)

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the pros and cons of BHP shares right now.

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Resources Shares

Can Fortescue stock maintain its dividend in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this major dividend payer live up to former achievements?

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Bank Shares

Better buy for 2023: CBA vs. NAB shares

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these massive financial institutions should investors bank on?

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Opinions

Hoping to make a retirement income of $50k per annum? Here's how to do it with ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend shares can be the key to unlocking income in retirement.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I think are buys for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Numerous ASX shares are looking cheap right now in my view.

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Opinions

Stock market correction: How I'm using this opportunity to build wealth with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Opportunities like this won't come along very often.

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Dividend Investing

One ASX 200 dividend share to buy for passive income in 2023 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

This infrastructure giant could be a leading dividend pick for the future.

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Opinions

Don't try to predict where ASX shares go in 2023, do this instead: Scott Phillips

| Tristan Harrison

The Motley Fool's Scott Phillips has some wise words for investors.

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Opinions

The worst investment decision I ever made (and what I learned from it)

| Tristan Harrison

This investment utterly blew up, but it taught me a lot.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue dividend yield so high?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is known for paying a very high yield, but how does it do it?

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