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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

'It's a bit like a home renovation': What does the future look like for ANZ shares?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ is working hard to modernise its technology. Will investors like the refurbishing?

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Technology Shares

Down 15% this year, why I'm not selling out of this ASX 200 tech share

| Tristan Harrison

Altium has been one of my best investments. I’m holding for the long-term.

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Growth Shares

I rate these top ASX growth shares as buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty is one of the growth stocks I’d buy this month.

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Technology Shares

2 tech ETFs I think are smart buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Want tech exposure but not sure where to invest? Try these two funds…

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Retail Shares

Buying Wesfarmers shares? Here's why the company says Bunnings can continue to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

Can Wesfarmers’ crown jewel Bunnings keep performing well?

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Resources Shares

Do Sayona Mining shares pay dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this fast-growing miner an option for dividends?

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF leaping ahead on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

The ETF that tracks the NASDAQ is having a strong day.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FBR share price climbs amid Brickworks takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two businesses about to build a closer partnership?

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Bank Shares

Could this help give the CBA share price an even bigger jump on its ASX counterparts?

| Tristan Harrison

A new member of the leadership team could help unlock more potential.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend beasts: 3 ASX shares forecasting higher dividends in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Bigger dividends could be very attractive in 2023.

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Opinions

How I'd invest my very first $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share ticks all the boxes as a beginner investment, which is why I'd be happy to…

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Share Market News

Could these 'little' businesses be a secret weapon for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is growing in many different ways.

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ETFs

Down 25% this year, is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) cheap?

| Tristan Harrison

Should the Asian tech sector be at the top of investor watchlists right now?

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Retail Shares

Are 'cracks starting to show' for ASX 200 retail shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Will price rises or volume growth drive retailer revenue in 2022?

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Retirement

How I'd invest for retirement using just 3 ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

Investing for retirement can be tricky. These three ETFs could make things simple.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX 200 share could be a great way to indirectly profit from booming coal prices

| Tristan Harrison

Want exposure to coal without buying a coal miner? Have a look at this ASX share.

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Opinions

Should all ASX investors be buying defensive shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Emma Fisher of Airlie Funds Management gives her views on defensive ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

Why broker JP Morgan just upgraded the Pilbara Minerals share price

| Tristan Harrison

Is a broker’s call the reason for the lithium miner’s strong rise?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the BHP share price in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things about to turn around for the mining giant?

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Dividend Investing

Own Magellan shares? Here's some news on your dividends

| Tristan Harrison

It’s dividend day for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Can you buy shares in Fortescue Future Industries?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it possible to buy a piece of Fortescue’s green energy division?

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ETFs

What are the main holdings in the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Tristan Harrison

The VGS ETF could be one of the easiest ways to invest in global shares.

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Resources Shares

The Whitehaven share price has surged 36% in a month. Why Morgans predicts more 'supercharged returns'

| Tristan Harrison

This coal miner shone in August. What's going to happen next?

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Share Market News

Are AFIC shares outperforming the ASX 200 this year?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC is the ASX’s biggest LIC. But is it justifying the premium?

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Opinions

Down 20% so far this year, is the Wesfarmers share price a screaming bargain?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to weigh up Wesfarmers shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price surging ahead on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are putting energy into Woodside’s share price today.

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Lovisa share price leapt 8% on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

Lovisa is moving up (and out) in the world.

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How to invest

3 fundamental lessons on ASX shares following reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

What can investors learn from the reporting season just gone?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $50,000 in ASX dividend shares for retirement, if I had to start from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend shares could be the answer for funding retirement.

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Opinions

Financial powerhouse: Why I think these stats make Xero shares irresistible

| Tristan Harrison

This tech share is one of the strongest performers on the ASX.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price smash the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shareholders received some positive news last month.

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Opinions

Up 75% since mid-June, is it too late to invest in Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Pilbara Minerals shares have been charging up. Is the valuation now too electric?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price have such a rough trot in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Coles was sold off at the end of August. What happened?

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares the answer for investors wanting dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks are known for paying dividends but is Westpac the best option?

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Broker Notes

Down 15% in a month – is the AGL share price good value yet?

| Tristan Harrison

Can AGL power up shareholder returns from here?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares worth buying in September?

| Tristan Harrison

After a strong run of the big bank’s shares, is it still an opportunity?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Fortescue shares amid a struggling Chinese economy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Fortescue’s outlook going downhill amid economic difficulties in China?

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Bank Shares

Is this why the Macquarie share price was 'steaming ahead' on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie shares beat the broader ASX share market return today.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Kogan share price smashing the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are shopping for Kogan shares today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling again on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a rough start to September for BHP.

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