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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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BNPL shares

Zooming higher: The Zip share price is up 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The BNPL sector is lighting the ASX up.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons why I'd pick Woodside shares over Santos

| Tristan Harrison

A big dividend is one of the main reasons why I prefer Woodside.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's how the miner is gearing up to secure its share of booming EV demand

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how electric vehicles could be a boom for BHP earnings.

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Resources Shares

'World's greatest concern': Can Fortescue really help the planet AND its profit margin?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue’s green energy push could help the company’s bottom line.

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Dividend Investing

Is the Magellan share price a buy for its big dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the investment manager's dividend yield simply too good to ignore?

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Earnings Results

WAM Leaders share price rises on record year and dividend boost

| Tristan Harrison

It was a strong year for this listed investment company, with a record dividend.

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Travel Shares

Here's what I consider to be the very best ASX 200 share to buy in August

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX travel share could be a top pick this month.

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Retail Shares

Is it time to buy these 2 beaten-up ASX shares in August?

| Tristan Harrison

E-commerce ASX shares have been hit hard this year. Are these names buys?

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Technology Shares

Why I think these ASX tech shares are buys in August

| Tristan Harrison

August could be a good month to go hunting for technology businesses.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the A2 Milk share price just popped then stopped

| Tristan Harrison

A2 Milk infant formula could soon get approval to be sold in the US.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price slump 6% in July when the ASX 200 leapt higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s biggest company didn’t have a fantastic July.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price on the way back up?

| Tristan Harrison

The shift to the NBN has finished. What does this mean for Telstra?

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BNPL shares

Sizzle, fizzle, pop! What's with the Sezzle share price on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

We check what might be going on with the BNPL company to start the trading week.

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Opinions

Up 45% so far in 2022, is it too late to buy Woodside shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the ASX’s biggest energy company charge up returns for investors?

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Opinions

Here's why I think these ASX shares are top ideas to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX shares may have been sold off too much.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares this fund manager is 'confident' about

| Tristan Harrison

Ridley is a company that WAM named that it was confident about the outlook.

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Retail Shares

'Recession-like levels': Why ASX retail shares could still be in for a bumpy ride

| Tristan Harrison

How are things looking for retailers? Recent commentary suggests a downturn is coming.

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Dividend Investing

Can the AGL dividend bounce back this earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

Will AGL shareholders get a cash dividend in the next result?

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Why CEO has 'no particular concern' over China and iron ore price

| Tristan Harrison

The outlook for iron ore is cloudy.

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Dividend Investing

I think these 2 ASX dividend shares are buys for income in August

| Tristan Harrison

Investors wanting income may want to know about these ASX dividend shares.

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Broker Notes

Brokers just rated these 2 ASX shares as buys for August

| Tristan Harrison

Audinate is one of the ASX shares that has been rated as a buy.

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares I'd buy before they report in August

| Tristan Harrison

Reporting season could be a good time to go hunting for ASX shares.

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Bank Shares

'The great reallocation': The $4 trillion financing opportunity in front of NAB

| Tristan Harrison

The bank is facing a potential multi-trillion dollar opportunity in the coming years.

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Broker Notes

Is the Bendigo Bank share price a buy ahead of next month's earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this regional bank be a leading pick? Let's see what the experts are saying.

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Bank Shares

'Raises a whole lot of issues': Which ASX 200 banks are still funding new fossil fuel projects?

| Tristan Harrison

The role of banks in financing fossil fuels is under scrutiny.

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Resources Shares

'Not immune': How Rio Tinto shares are feeling the sting of inflation

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant has warned that inflation could impact it.

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Opinions

Fundie reveals under-the-radar ASX 300 share ripe for takeover

| Tristan Harrison

This infrastructure business may be an opportunity.

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Retail Shares

Could ASX online retail shares be getting a boost out of inflation?

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan and others have jumped higher.

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Technology Shares

'We are benefiting from the inflationary environment': Airtasker share price rockets 16%

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker shares are soaring as growth accelerates.

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ETFs

Inflation is soaring in Australia. Is that bad news for the Vanguard VAS ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

How will inflation affect the VAS ETF?

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Financial Shares

Own Argo shares? Here's what you're invested in

| Tristan Harrison

ASX blue chip shares are a significant feature in this LIC’s portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Is the Vanguard VGS ETF a good idea for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Can a global share fund be a good option for dividends?

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Opinions

Why I think the REA share price is a bargain buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share could be a leading idea after a heavy decline.

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Opinions

Looking for value: The ASX shares this fundie is holding amid rising inflation

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some investments that could be well suited to the current climate.

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Dividend Investing

Can investors bank on a dividend surprise from CBA shares this earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is one of the biggest dividend payers in Australia. But how big is its dividend going to be?

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Resources Shares

Top broker issues new warning on outlook for iron ore price

| Tristan Harrison

The good times may be over for iron ore miners.

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Technology Shares

Top broker rates Xero share price a buy with 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

This large ASX tech share could keep rising.

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Retail Shares

The Adairs share price has soared 20% in July. Why I think it's still a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX retail share is an opportunity in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Rocks in their heads? How young investors helped make Pilbara Minerals one of the most popular shares of FY22

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners were in strong demand during FY22.

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Dividend Investing

Should investors buy NAB shares for the dividends? Here's what I think

| Tristan Harrison

How much will the bank pay in dividends over the next couple of financial years?

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