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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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Bank Shares

Could this help ANZ close the gap on its ASX 200 competitors?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ is now focusing on regaining momentum with its commercial banking.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 dividend share is my biggest stock market investment. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve put a lot of my portfolio into this ASX share.

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Opinions

Is it safe to invest in ASX shares now? Take advice from Warren Buffett

| Tristan Harrison

The investing icon has seen much over the decades. Here are some Buffett pearls of wisdom…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

On-sale income stocks could pay beefed-up dividends for investors.

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Opinions

Could the VAS ETF outperform the BHP share price in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the resources giant or the rest of the ASX perform stronger in 2023?

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Resources Shares

Is this the beginning of a beautiful green hydrogen friendship between Fortescue and Rio Tinto?

| Tristan Harrison

Are rivals about to become unlikely partners?

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 dividend shares I think are bargain buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some leading income plays that have been sold off.

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Dividend Investing

Near a 52-week low, this enticing ASX dividend share could be bottoming out

| Tristan Harrison

This food-related business could be a top income pick to bite into.

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Cheap Shares

I'd aim for $1 million, buying just 10 cheap ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Buying bargain ASX shares could be a clever way to build wealth.

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Dividend Investing

My top wildly undervalued ASX dividend king to buy in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can sit comfortably with the dividends and valuation of this ASX share.

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Dividend Investing

BHP shares lose top dividend-payer title, what happened?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is no longer the dividend top dog.

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price going to sparkle in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Can a resurgent iron ore price boost Rio Tinto for Christmas?

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Energy Shares

'Lithium investment is really just beginning': KPMG

| Tristan Harrison

Is the lithium sector about to power up?

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Resources Shares

Where will BHP shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors unearth strong returns from BHP in this decade?

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 correction: A once-in-a-lifetime chance for supercharged passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

A market decline can mean dividends galore for passive income hunters.

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Healthcare Shares

If you bought 100 shares of CSL 10 years ago, this is how much you would have today

| Tristan Harrison

CSL has been a strong performer for shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Should I buy Wesfarmers shares near $50 for the recovery?

| Tristan Harrison

This blue chip is heading back towards a valuation milestone – is it too late to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd invest $5,000 in ASX dividend shares to earn a second income

| Tristan Harrison

Quarterly dividend payers could unlock regular extra income for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these are 3 of the safest high-yield dividend shares on the ASX right now

| Tristan Harrison

Some businesses may be able to keep paying dividends no matter what happens next.

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ETFs

Can the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF deliver more outperformance in December?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market has been a good place to be in 2022.

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Retail Shares

Should Wesfarmers shares be under your Christmas tree in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Wesfarmers be a great early present to buy with December and the long term in mind?

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Communication Shares

Where will Telstra shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

After a few years of a recovery strategy, can Telstra kick on and produce earnings growth?

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Bank Shares

Can ANZ shares finish the year with a strong performance in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Will ANZ shareholders get an early present of a rising share price this month?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is surging 6% today, but what's next in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are digging Fortescue shares right now. Can the good times continue?

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX shares I think are primed to break out in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

A strong year could be in store for these three names.

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Resources Shares

I consider myself an environmentalist, but I still bought Fortescue shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Can a major Australian emitter become a leading force for decarbonisation?

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yielding ASX dividend shares near their 52-week lows

| Tristan Harrison

Businesses going through tough times may be able to rebound while paying large dividends.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price rocket 24% in November?

| Tristan Harrison

This iron ore miner dug out some big returns last month.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that could provide a lifetime of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Some businesses have a long-term track record of paying dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Buying AGL shares for the dividends? Read this first

| Tristan Harrison

AGL may not be the dividend machine that it was in the past.

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Travel Shares

Can the Qantas share price fly even higher in December?

| Tristan Harrison

The airline stock gained altitude in November. Can it keep climbing this month?

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Bank Shares

Can investors bank on a strong finish to 2022 for NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB has managed to grow profit, but can its share price rise?

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price just posted its biggest-ever monthly gain. What's going on?

| Tristan Harrison

Are iron ore miners about to turn into dividend gold mines again?

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Opinions

How I'd invest $20k in ASX 200 shares in 2023 to capitalise on the stock market rally

| Tristan Harrison

It could be an excellent time to invest in beaten-up opportunities for a turnaround.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's green hydrogen ambitions: Prosperous or preposterous?

| Tristan Harrison

Can green hydrogen actually make a big difference for decarbonisation?

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Communication Shares

Can the Telstra share price finish 2022 with a bang in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Will defensive business Telstra be able to outperform this month?

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF soared in November, beating the ASX 200

| Tristan Harrison

Smaller shares helped the ASX’s biggest ETF outperform the ASX 200.

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Resources Shares

This ultra-high-yield ASX dividend share is up 18% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into BHP shares for long-term returns?

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Financial Shares

Why did the AFIC share price have such a strong run in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month was a pleasing time for ASX shares.

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Opinions

Is this the start of an ASX 200 Santa rally?

| Tristan Harrison

It's been a good time for the share market in recent weeks. Will this be an early Christmas present?

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