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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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ETFs

Would I buy Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) units this week?

| Tristan Harrison

After the US interest rate cut, is it time to look at the global share market?

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock provide everything investors want?

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ETFs

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) pay a decent dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Should income investors be looking at this ETF as an option?

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Resources Shares

Is Fortescue stock's 8% dividend yield worth the risk?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the payout large enough to compensate for the lurking danger?

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Technology Shares

Up 186% in 2024, this ASX tech stock 'still trades at a significant discount to global peers'

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could rise even further, according to one fund manager.

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Healthcare Shares

'Next decade is likely to be a golden era' for ASX shares in this sector

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is expected to deliver healthy returns according to a fund manager.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares too expensive? This director thinks not

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors bank on further gains with NAB?

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REITs

Why I think this could be the #1 ASX property stock for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock is offering everything that retirees could want.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 lithium stock is eyeing a potential deal with Rio Tinto

| Tristan Harrison

Could a potential deal involving Rio Tinto be on the cards?

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's the latest buzz on Bunnings

| Tristan Harrison

Bunnings is nowhere near done growing.

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Bank Shares

Better buy: ASX bank or mining shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Which sector could make a smarter pick at the current valuations?

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX dividend shares I'd buy before interest rates start being cut

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are worth buying sooner rather than later.

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Opinions

Can you still make money buying ASX shares at all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Are we still able to make investment returns on highly valued stocks?

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ETFs

Is this the best ASX ETF for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Some ETFs provide high levels of dividends.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 legendary ASX large-cap shares trading on hard-to-ignore valuations

| Tristan Harrison

These large stocks look good value to me.

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Resources Shares

Insiders are buying up Pilbara Minerals shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors get excited about this resurgent miner?

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REITs

These 3 ASX index-beaters are setting new records today (I'd still buy)

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks still have plenty of growth potential.

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Personal Finance

Dividends or capital gains from ASX shares: Which are better?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in one type of return over another?

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares before the end of 2024

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX travel share keep flying higher?

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ETFs

Should I buy the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) before the US election?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this fund an appealing buy in the current environment?

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Travel Shares

Hope to bag the Flight Centre dividend? There's not long left…

| Tristan Harrison

Investors don’t have long before this dividend departs.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the dividend forecast to 2029 for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has been paying a growing dividend to investors. Will it continue?

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Resources Shares

Why I'd buy Rio Tinto and BHP shares in September

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to dig into these stocks, in my view.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here are the dates to watch in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Put these important dates in your investment calendar.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles or Woolworths shares a better buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these supermarket stocks are intriguing options for income.

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Healthcare Shares

UBS says buy CSL shares for a double-digit return in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX giant could create healthy returns, according to a leading broker.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'm loading up on in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m feeling bullish about these businesses.

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Opinions

Why I think now is a great time to invest in this ASX financial share

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to buy AFIC shares.

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Dividend Investing

Are JB Hi-Fi shares still a buy for dividends after soaring 38% in 6 months?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX dividend share a bargain?

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares march higher despite closure-causing hurricane

| Tristan Harrison

The oil and gas giant’s investors are unfazed by the hurricane.

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Resources Shares

Why the iron ore price could have further to fall

| Tristan Harrison

Things are not looking positive for Australia’s key commodity.

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Dividend Investing

Is the new Soul Patts dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) worth taking up?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can now opt to take part in the DRP instead of receiving cash.

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Energy Shares

Are AGL shares a buy for the large projected dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors get energised about the passive income from this stock?

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares are overcoming the slowdown in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

These retail stocks have started the new financial year strongly.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price surges 17% as the company bunkers down with $1.3 billion sale

| Tristan Harrison

The market is loving the mining company’s update.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver significant profit growth in the next few years.

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Resources Shares

2 sold-off ASX mining shares this fund manager thinks are top buys

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks to be positive about, according to this analyst team.

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Financial Shares

Here is the earnings forecast out to 2029 for Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has a very promising profit outlook.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 38% to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I think this company has impressive investment income credentials.

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ETFs

Why I'd buy this ASX ETF for income over the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of ways to invest for income via ASX ETFs.

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