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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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ETFs

Are the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) fees expensive?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors looking for cheap investment products will want to know about Vanguard’s main ASX offering.

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Financial Shares

This fintech ASX 200 share is 'well positioned' to keep growing: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Hub24 has impressed this fund manager, and it’s one of the biggest positions in WAM’s portfolio.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares that could be too cheap to ignore: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has revealed two of the attractive blue chips in one of its portfolios.

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Share Gainers

Why did ASX lithium shares have a dream run on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

Is China the cause of the lithium boom today?

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Communication Shares

3 reasons I think the Telstra share price can beat the ASX 200 in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think investors can call on this telco to perform well.

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Opinions

Share market rally: How I'd invest $5,000 right now in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These three ASX shares are too good to ignore, in my view.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could the flurry of recent takeover bids mean ASX 200 shares are going cheap right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Bids are flying for businesses. Should investors be jumping on ASX 200 opportunities?

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Energy Shares

Up 80% in 2022, is the Woodside share price 'nearing its peak'?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to take profits on Woodside shares?

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these ASX dividend shares can double in 7 years AND pay income along the way

| Tristan Harrison

There could be an attractive mix of both growth and dividends from these three companies.

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Retail Shares

This ASX 200 share has surged 15% in a month, and a director is still buying up big

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors take note of this insider buying?

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Share Market News

Can you make money from ASX penny stocks?

| Tristan Harrison

Are the smallest shares the biggest opportunities?

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Share Market News

Are ASX share investors getting their mojo back?

| Tristan Harrison

After a rough period in 2022, Aussies seem to be getting more confident. Which ASX shares are investors going for?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price surges 9% amid Asian green steel plans

| Tristan Harrison

FFI is collaborating to work towards making green steel in Indonesia.

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Bank Shares

Here's why the ANZ share price could be a good value pick for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Due to the low p/e ratio, ANZ shares offer sizeable income.

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Materials Shares

Could government intervention rain on the Core Lithium share price parade?

| Tristan Harrison

Government efforts to help decarbonisation could be counter-productive for lithium.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Origin share price not rising closer to Brookfield's takeover price?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to be leaving some money on the table with the Origin takeover bid. What gives?

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Opinions

Why Wesfarmers shares could be a dirt-cheap buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the recent gains, this large ASX retail share might be a big opportunity.

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Opinions

Move over ASX dividend share traps, a new investing pitfall could now be luring profit seekers

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the latest things that investors need to keep in mind.

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Opinions

3 reasons I'm still bullish on Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Despite falls in Fortescue shares over recent months, I think they represent long-term potential.

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Dividend Investing

Are Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) dividends fully franked?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Aussies getting juicy franking credits from one of the most popular Australian ETFs?

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Opinions

Which are the best ASX 200 shares to buy now for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are some wonderful opportunities to find before next year starts.

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Bank Shares

Why has the NAB share price had such a miserable week so far?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors didn’t love what NAB revealed in its FY22 result.

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Opinions

Don't panic! Here are 7 reasons we can avoid a recession: AMP

| Tristan Harrison

Despite all the doom and gloom, Australia may be able sail through this dangerous period without a recession.

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares so high right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Has the Santa rally come early for CBA?

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Opinions

Has the worst been and gone for A2 Milk shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things sweet or sour for this fallen dairy business?

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Small Cap Shares

Are there penny stocks on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Could low share prices indicate big opportunities?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 share dumped 16% in the first 3 days of November, and a director went thrift shopping

| Tristan Harrison

An insider smelled some tasty returns with this business.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares a good buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX share giant a healthy opportunity for investors? Brokers have their say…

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Opinions

Nervous about buying ASX shares right now? Here are some top tips from Scott Phillips

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have a lot to think about with all of the economic uncertainty. Here's some expert advice about what to…

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Share Gainers

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price have such a cracker day?

| Tristan Harrison

This lithium miner charged higher today thanks to a boost in expectations.

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Share Market News

Bendigo Bank share price climbs as chair slams ANZ-Suncorp deal as 'sub-optimal'

| Tristan Harrison

Criticism is rising regarding ANZ’s attempt to buy the bank of Suncorp.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is one of the companies that insiders have been buying shares of.

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Bank Shares

Are storm clouds gathering over ANZ's Suncorp bid?

| Tristan Harrison

The takeover of Suncorp may not be as simple as planned.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips $800m buyback for Qantas shares

| Tristan Harrison

The airline business could decide to conduct a huge share buyback.

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Dividend Investing

Out of all the ASX shares I own, this is my favourite. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

One of the oldest businesses in Australia is my most preferred investment.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price firing up 4% today?

| Tristan Harrison

A higher iron ore price is giving the sector a strong boost.

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Bank Shares

Are ASX 200 bank shares a no-brainer buy in an inflationary environment?

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is stirring up volatility for the economy and share market. Is the banking sector the way to go?

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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd buy ASX shares now and hold them forever

| Tristan Harrison

I think ASX shares are a great long-term wealth-building tool to look at right now.

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Growth Shares

How I'd find ASX growth shares to buy today to double my money

| Tristan Harrison

This seems like a great time to invest in businesses with good growth potential.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy this ASX 200 share for its 7% dividend yield right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this commodity business be a great pick for income?

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