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Tristan Harrison

Author Bio
Tristan Harrison has a decade of experience as an ASX share investment writer and was previously a business, tax and audit accountant for seven years. Tristan has contributed to The Motley Fool since October 2016. He has an advanced diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians and is currently enrolled in the Chartered Institute Management Accountant (CIMA) program. Tristan's goal is to help Australians learn about great ASX shares that can help grow their portfolio, wealth and dividends over the long-term.
Areas of Expertise
ASX dividend shares and passive income strategies
ASX growth shares and ETFs
Business and company financial analysis
Franking credits and personal tax topics
Personal finance
Education
Advanced diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians
Enrolled in the Chartered Institute Management Accountant (CIMA) program
Social Media
X/Twitter
Favorite Investment Quote
"Live within your income and save so that you can invest."
— Charlie Munger

Recent Articles

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Real Estate Shares

REA Group shares: a once-in-a-half-decade chance to snap up this ASX 200 darling?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors stop passing in the property portal business?

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Technology Shares

Why I think this ASX share is an unstoppable force

| Tristan Harrison

This company has all the elements needs to grow for the foreseeable future…

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Bank Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2027 for Westpac shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much dividend income can investors bank on?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

2 amazing ASX ETFs I'd buy in July

| Tristan Harrison

Great ASX ETFs can provide very pleasing returns.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to grow 40% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares have a lot of return potential!

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Healthcare Shares

5 years ago, $10,000 bought 35 CSL shares. But how many would it buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

The biotech share has suffered. Is it still up over five years?

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ASX Share Market News

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have an incredible future ahead…

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Superannuation

How much is needed in superannuation to target $60,000 in annual passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can unlock tens of thousands of dollars in dividends through superannuation.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares I own for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX dividend shares are my three biggest holdings because…

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 300 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks appeal to me far more than a term deposit.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 735 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot to offer dividend-seeking investors.

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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2027 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much earnings can investors bank on for the coming years?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These high-yield investments are very attractive for income investors.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Xero share price is a buy in July

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot of positives, I think it’s really undervalued.

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ASX Share Market News

Up 230% in 5 years! Is this still a top Australian stock to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this business keep generating strong returns?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I plan to own until I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

I expect to own these ASX shares for decades to come!

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Retail Shares

How much must I invest in Wesfarmers shares to earn a $1,000 passive income in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

The Kmart and Bunnings owner has a lot to offer income-seekers.

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Dividend Investing

Down 39% in 12 months with a 13% yield, are GQG shares too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

GQG is a strong option for significant passive income.

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ASX Share Market News

$5,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market has been a strong performer in 2026 and the long-term…

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 19% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX dividend stock has a lot to offer investors…

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Dividend Investing

Is this the best ASX dividend stock to buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

This business has numerous positives for income seekers.

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Energy Shares

If I invest $8,000 in Woodside shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside could add a lot of energy to a dividend portfolio.

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Opinions

Why I made this top ASX dividend share one of my biggest investments

| Tristan Harrison

This business ticks all of the boxes I'm looking for with passive income!

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Superannuation

Where should I invest inside SMSFs instead of property?

| Tristan Harrison

SMSFs have plenty of options other than property.

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Resources Shares

How much could the Fortescue share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

After a quick decline, could the miner deliver capital gains?

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Energy Shares

Is the Woodside share price a buy in July?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in the ASX energy share?

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy for its 6% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the ASX bank share’s valuation and passive income attractive?

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Healthcare Shares

$10,000 invested in CSL shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| Tristan Harrison

What happened to a CSL investment in the last year?

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Superannuation

How to invest $8,000 for passive income in superannuation?

| Tristan Harrison

These are top investments for people who want investment income.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 9%

| Tristan Harrison

This seems like a great time to invest in these stocks for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Get paid huge amounts of cash to own these ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’d love to buy these stocks for dividends!

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ASX Share Market News

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share offers investors a lot of positives!

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Retirement

265,985 shares of this high-yield ASX dividend stock pays an income equal to the Age Pension

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a lot to like about this business…

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ASX Share Market News

How much is needed in superannuation to target an $11,000 monthly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

This is what it would take to unlock $132,000 of annual passive income.

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Opinions

I'd buy this ASX share because it offers almost everything an investor could want

| Tristan Harrison

This business ticks a lot of boxes!

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Bank Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2027 for NAB shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much dividend income can investors bank on in the next couple of years?

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to grow 50% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts love the potential of these stocks!

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts really like these stocks!

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Retirement

Why Coles shares are a retiree's dream for FY27

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why retiree investors may want to go shopping for Coles shares.

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Retail Shares

3 reasons why the Wesfarmers share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why Wesfarmers could still be a buy…

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