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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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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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Dividend Investing

Want healthy dividend growth? Why I'd buy this ASX 200 blue-chip stock

| Tristan Harrison

This global ASX share could keep paying bigger payouts to investors.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price underperform the ASX 200 in November?

| Tristan Harrison

The outlook given within the FY22 result may have had a big impact on NAB shares.

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Resources Shares

Down 10% in November, why did the Pilbara Minerals share price power down?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month saw a setback for the valuation of this major lithium player.

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Energy Shares

Getting cold feet on ASX 200 lithium shares? Here's why UBS 'remains positive'

| Tristan Harrison

One expert still thinks lithium miners can charge up returns.

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Retail Shares

The Wesfarmers share price had a strong run in November

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have been shopping for Wesfarmers shares this month.

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Technology Shares

Could these be the best ASX tech shares to buy now for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m looking for a turnaround opportunity in the ASX tech share space.

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Dividend Investing

Why this ASX 200 dividend share could be an income gold mine hiding in plain sight

| Tristan Harrison

This resources share could be a top income payer in the coming years.

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Opinions

Why I'm buying ASX shares in this once-in-a-lifetime market to try and retire early

| Tristan Harrison

Lower share prices during 2022 have provided the ideal time to pick up cheap opportunities.

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Bank Shares

Are Bank of Queensland shares a buy following the CEO's shock ousting?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors bank on BOQ turning things around?

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares you've probably never heard of

| Tristan Harrison

Large yields can come from small shares as well as bigger ones.

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Resources Shares

Up 30% in a month, why the Fortescue share price could have further to run: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors should continue to dig Fortescue shares.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 dividend shares to build your portfolio around

| Tristan Harrison

For investors wanting blue-chip dividends, here are five ideas.

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Opinions

Cyber Monday: Could these ASX 200 shares be on sale?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to go shopping for some ASX 200 bargains?

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 bank share stands to benefit the most from 'good borrowers'?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks -- and borrowers -- are facing increasingly uncertain times.

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