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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

Why did the ANZ share price go backwards in August?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ underperformed the ASX 200 last month. Why?

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Communication Shares

Why did the Telstra share price outperform the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for Australia’s telco giant in August.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price rocket 17% in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors wanted to get on board with Qantas shares last month.

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ETFs

Is the VAS ETF a good way to get started with investing?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX-focused ETF be a smart investment for beginners?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 diving 2% on Tuesday?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a tough day for Aussie investors. What’s going on?

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Resources Shares

When will Fortescue's hydrogen business produce revenue?

| Tristan Harrison

Green hydrogen is a major part of Fortescue’s plans. But when will it start paying off?

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Healthcare Shares

How do CSL shares stack up against Cochlear following earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

Two of the biggest ASX healthcare shares are potential opportunities.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares today if I had to start from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

Starting a new portfolio is an exciting opportunity. Here’s what I’d pick.

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Share Gainers

Why did the Tyro share price surge 12% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors were flocking to the payments company today. What’s going on?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on some good returns next month?

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Resources Shares

Is the Woodside share price a buy following the oil giant's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the ASX's biggest oil and gas business be a strong idea right now?

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Financial Shares

Why has the Suncorp share price been struggling in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Suncorp shares have gone backwards. Why?

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Bank Shares

Will this build value for NAB shareholders or alienate the bank's customers?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB is making a move to try to maintain and grow its home loan market share.

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Bank Shares

Why this analyst ranks ANZ shares at the bottom of the big-four-bank pile

| Tristan Harrison

Find out why ANZ is not attractive to some investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are A2 Milk shares 'turning a corner' on the daigou debacle?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Chinese challenges over for A2 Milk? Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Can Twiggy really build Fortescue into a 'green global energy and metals machine'?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX iron mining share has big green energy goals.

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Resources Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares better value than Allkem right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these lithium heavyweights represents better investor value?

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Travel Shares

Is the $400m buyback a good thing for Qantas shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Qantas is doing a big buyback. How will this help shareholders?

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Bank Shares

After falling 16% in 2 weeks, is the Bendigo Bank share price too cheap to miss?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on a bargain with this business?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the South32 share price following the miner's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Things have been volatile for commodities, how is South32 seeing things?

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Dividend Investing

2 leading ASX dividend shares I'd buy for long-term income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily buy both of these shares for investment income.

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Share Fallers

City Chic share price dives another 12% in dire week

| Tristan Harrison

Why are investors punishing this ASX retail share so much?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Wesfarmers dividend

| Tristan Harrison

How much are Wesfarmers shareholders getting paid after the FY22 result?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price rises ahead of Monday's earnings result

| Tristan Harrison

It’s the final day of trading before Fortescue’s report.

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price a buy following the airline's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Are shares of Qantas about to fly higher?

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Broker Notes

Is the Coles share price a buy following the company's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go shopping for Coles shares?

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Financial Shares

Pendal share price soars 15% on takeover news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s good news for Pendal shareholders.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares I think are top buys after reporting

| Tristan Harrison

These technology businesses could be too good to ignore right now.

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Bank Shares

NAB is the ASX 200 bank share I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve chosen my favourite bank.

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Resources Shares

Could the winds of change be blowing for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The latest plans of Fortescue Future Industries could lead to huge wind farms in Western Australia.

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Energy Shares

What boosted the Woodside share price on Wednesday?

| Tristan Harrison

This oil and gas giant just got a boost today.

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Broker Notes

Is the Fortescue share price a buy going into the FY22 result?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking at this iron ore mining giant?

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Growth Shares

I think these 2 ASX shares are buys due to exciting growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay is one of the ASX shares that could be an undervalued opportunity.

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Technology Shares

Could ASX 200 tech share Altium be in for another takeover approach?

| Tristan Harrison

There is gossip that Altium could be a takeover target once again.

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Share Gainers

Domino's share price sizzles 10% higher following FY22 report, Asian expansion

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are ordering in Domino’s shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend beasts: 3 ASX 200 shares that have delivered reliable payouts over the past 7 years

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three businesses that have been growing dividends.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Looking to buy Woolworths shares? Here's what to watch in this week's earnings results

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders will be paying close attention to the upcoming FY22 result. What are the key areas?

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals share price charges higher on strong FY22 result

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are liking what they saw in Pilbara Minerals' report.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy for the bank's 'surplus capital'?

| Tristan Harrison

Some experts think the ASX bank is a good opportunity.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 mining share 'in a wonderful position with a pristine balance sheet': expert

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is a high-performing business, according to one expert.

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