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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

Overinvested in CBA shares? Here are two alternative ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is not the only compelling stock out there for dividends.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.21

| Tristan Harrison

There are a lot of positives going for this business.

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to buy the airline as it flies higher?

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Growth Shares

Zip shares are a buy – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

The buy now, pay later business has a few positives.

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Dividend Investing

ASX investors: I'd go big on this undervalued Australian dividend champion

| Tristan Harrison

This business is a real favourite of mine for dividends.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy in the lead-up to its FY25 result?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors invest in CBA before its report?

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Communication Shares

I'd buy 24,000 shares of Telstra stock to aim for $400 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call on this telco for pleasing dividends.

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Growth Shares

2 wonderful ASX growth shares I'd buy in August

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting big things from these two investments.

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ETFs

Why this is the biggest ASX ETF investment in my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX ETF provides everything that most of the rest of my portfolio lacks.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a buy after the surprise positive news?

| Tristan Harrison

Are NAB shares attractive after a recent update?

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Value Investing

2 ASX value stocks to buy while everyone else is selling

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two stocks some of the most undervalued businesses around?

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) unit price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the VGS ETF provide the distributions investors are looking for?

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52-Week Lows

The Guzman Y Gomez share price hit a 52-week low this week. Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Has this stock lost its spice or is it set to rebound?

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Dividend Investing

3 Australian dividend stocks trading at bargain prices

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX dividend shares look far too cheap to me.

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Opinions

Which ASX sector offers the best value heading into earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

I think one sector is particularly compelling.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares are a buy – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

This expert is optimistic on what the business can achieve despite headwinds.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

I think term deposits have a weak outlook.

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ETFs

5 reasons why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) is a great investment for most Australians

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of positives to like about this fund…

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Dividend Investing

The best passive income streams to help fund your future

| Tristan Harrison

There are a variety of ways to unlock passive income on the ASX.

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Growth Shares

Australian job ad volumes declined last month. Are Seek shares a sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors seek returns elsewhere?

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ETFs

4 reasons why this ASX ETF is one of the best buys today

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is one of the most exciting buys for Aussies.

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Dividend Investing

2 compelling ASX dividend shares with yields above 6%

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks with yields so good you shouldn’t ignore them.

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Energy Shares

Is the Woodside share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in the energy giant?

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Dividend Investing

Overinvested in Fortescue shares? Here are two alternative ASX dividend stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue may not shower investors with dividends in the coming years.

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Share Market News

How Wesfarmers shares could benefit from the latest Bunnings product expansion

| Tristan Harrison

Bunnings has a growth plan to charge its profit higher.

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Opinions

Why it could be a great time to buy AFIC shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about the return potential for this investment company.

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Opinions

Why I'm aiming for $1 million with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think it makes a lot of sense to invest in stocks to achieve wealth goals.

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Financial Shares

Own Soul Patts shares? Here's its latest investment for diversification

| Tristan Harrison

The company has added further energy exposure to its portfolio.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying NAB shares in August

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good time to invest in the major bank? Here’s my view.

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Opinions

3 reasons why the Xero share price could be a strong buy

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has all the hallmarks of a long-term winner.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $4.91

| Tristan Harrison

This business is very attractive to me.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 300 shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses may be severely underrated by the market.

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Dividend Investing

Why I think this is a top ASX 300 stock to buy right now for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds can provide investors with a lot of income at the current valuation.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 40% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business could be a very good choice for healthy dividends.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) unit price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

The VHY ETF has a reputation for big dividends. Is it a buy today?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot to offer income-focused investors.

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Dividend Investing

2 Australian stocks with ultra safe dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have paid consistently-growing dividends for decades.

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ETFs

What is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

This fund is known for paying sizeable income. But how big?

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Dividend Investing

Aiming for rock-solid retirement income? I'd buy these two ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer compelling levels of income for retirees.

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Bank Shares

Here's what needs to happen for the CBA share price to try and reach $200

| Tristan Harrison

What could drive the CBA share price higher?

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