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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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Retirement

What's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 40 in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

The average balance for a 40-year-old could surprise.

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Growth Shares

Fund manager rates these 2 undervalued ASX All Ords shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

A fundie has named two underrated stocks you need to know about.

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Bank Shares

Buyer beware! Why Macquarie just downgraded the big four ASX 200 banks

| Tristan Harrison

Banks may have gotten too expensive.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price now cheap enough to buy after falling 15% in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the mining giant an opportunity to dig into?

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? The bank may be looking for a new CEO

| Tristan Harrison

The bank may be planning to have a new boss.

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Opinions

I think they can! 3 ASX shares that can keep chugging higher

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks can continue their strong run.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (VAP) a good investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why ASX property investing could make a lot of sense.

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Broker Notes

Why the Accent share price has jumped 5% and more gains are predicted

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is running ahead. Is a broker upgrade the cause?

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Share Market News

Is the Nasdaq in a dotcom-style bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Are US stocks wildly overvalued?

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Energy Shares

Is this ASX 200 stock a shrewd buy ahead of the upcoming half-year result?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity worth digging into?

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Bank Shares

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is profit about to soar for this bank?

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Financial Shares

Own Soul Patts shares? Here's the ASX 200 stock's result preview

| Tristan Harrison

What might the investment house report?

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52-Week Highs

52-week high! ASX All Ords stock surges 5% as chair steps down

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are shopping for Adairs shares after an announced leadership change.

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Bank Shares

Should you wait for a dip to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks have been rallying. Is it time to buy?

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Retail Shares

Better buy: Coles or Woolworths stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which stock should go in the shopping basket?

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International Stock News

Can you buy Nvidia shares on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has rocketed higher. How do we get access to it?

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Opinions

Could this ASX penny stock become an investing goldmine?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has an exciting future.

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Opinions

The Wesfarmers share price has jumped 30% in a year, is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a strong period for Wesfarmers. Have investors missed their chance?

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I like the look of growth and diversification with these funds.

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Energy Shares

Why Santos shares may be 'one of the most attractive globally'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this stock could energise returns, according to a fund manager.

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Opinions

With a spare $500, here's how I'd start buying ASX shares this March

| Tristan Harrison

These investments could make good long-term picks.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are CSL shares falling today?

| Tristan Harrison

CSL shareholders may have mixed feelings today.

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Opinions

I think these ASX stocks are bargain buys after reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look cheap to me.

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Small Cap Shares

Want to make big returns? ASX small-cap shares are poised to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

Smaller businesses could be compelling investments today, according to an expert.

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Opinions

This ASX dividend share has soared 450% in a year! Is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there still an opportunity after this stock has rocketed?

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Energy Shares

This ASX uranium stock could potentially make $2 billion in annual profit

| Tristan Harrison

This stock might play a big part in the growth of nuclear power. Here's why one fund manager loves it.

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Share Market News

There's an 'opportunity brewing' with this ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

Why one broker thinks this is a leading stock to own.

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Opinions

The most profound lesson from Lovisa's results. What could it mean?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a sparkling report, but one area impressed me the most.

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy Brickworks stock?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been on a huge run. Is it too late to buy?

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Dividend Investing

Got $10,000 to invest? How to turn it into monthly income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy these stocks if I were aiming for monthly cash flow.

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Communication Shares

3 key numbers for the Telstra share price that I think are being overlooked

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors should call on this stock for their portfolio.

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Share Market News

Is this surging ASX 200 stock an under-the-radar buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock drive returns?

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Share Market News

Are you investing or gambling?

| Tristan Harrison

Treating shares as gambling chips will end up creating casino-like results.

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Dividend Investing

Are Challenger shares becoming a top ASX dividend pick?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is proving its dividend growth credentials again.

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Dividend Investing

Cash kings: 2 top ASX dividend shares that pay quarterly

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are paying consistent, appealing income to investors.

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Opinions

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart ASX investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This is a great business and here’s what you need to know about it.

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Opinions

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong global growth possibilities.

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Share Market News

Want to grab the CSL dividend? There's not much time left!

| Tristan Harrison

Time is almost up for the dividend.

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett buy ASX shares in a raging bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

What would the Oracle from Omaha do today?

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Retail Shares

Why did Super Retail shares drop after going ex-dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

This is the story behind the decline.

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