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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
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Favorite Investment Quote
"Live within your income and save so that you can invest."
— Charlie Munger

Recent Articles

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Superannuation

How to invest $25,000 for passive income in superannuation?

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses come with pleasing dividend payouts.

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Superannuation

How much is needed in superannuation to target a $3,000 monthly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation is an excellent place to invest for regular dividends.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

5 years ago, $10,000 bought 274 iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) units. But how many would it buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF has been an incredible performer!

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Retirement

Why Wesfarmers shares are a retiree's dream for FY27

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX stalwart can be a fundamental position for retirees.

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire on a $70,000 salary

| Tristan Harrison

Australians have a great opportunity to become wealthy.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather own these ASX dividend shares for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 4,730 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $200 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This investment offers Aussies a great passive income mix.

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Resources Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into how good Fortescue shares have been…

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Retirement

53,794 shares of this high-yield ASX dividend stock pays an income equal to the Age Pension

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a stunning reputation for passive income.

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Cheap Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

These investments could be two of the best ASX shares to buy today.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are very bullish about these stocks…

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

2 ASX ETFs I think Warren Buffett would buy

| Tristan Harrison

I think the Sage of Omaha would really like these investments.

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Dividend Investing

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses are great options for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 238 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business is consistently giving investors a dividend increase.

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on upcoming gains?

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Growth Shares

2 high-quality ASX 200 shares experts rate as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have multiple positives and experts are optimistic about them!

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Opinions

3 unstoppable ASX shares to buy with $3,000

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have a very exciting future!

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Healthcare Shares

Here are the latest growth forecasts for the CSL share price

| Tristan Harrison

Can this giant produce healthy returns or is there more downside to come?

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares keep giving investors a pay rise

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are leading examples of regular dividend growth.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend share down 48% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the right time to invest in this rapidly growing business.

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares have a lot of positives going for them…

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Opinions

Why I just invested $2,000 into this ASX share for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

This business is delivering excellent dividends year after year.

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Travel Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2028 for Qantas shares

| Tristan Harrison

How will the Qantas dividend travel in the coming years?

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

How much dividend cash can investors bank on next year?

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Superannuation

How much is needed in superannuation to target a $7,500 monthly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation is one of the best ways to create a significant dividend flow.

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Opinions

Brokers say these 2 ASX shares are highly undervalued — here's why I agree

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these ASX shares could deliver great returns.

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Bank Shares

How many CBA shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can CBA be a strong choice for dividends?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 8%

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have very appealing yields!

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Bank Shares

5 years ago, $10,000 bought 389 Westpac shares. But how many would it buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac has delivered solid returns. What has that meant for investors?

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Superannuation

How to invest $20,000 for passive income in superannuation

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily invest $20,000 into these excellent picks.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two high-yield options worth owning for income!

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share looks significantly undervalued to me.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 17,858 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $250 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business could provide excellent levels of distribution income…

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Retirement

Why this ASX dividend share is a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

This business could be a great passive income choice.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons why the BHP share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is an incredible operator that’s worth owning for the long-term.

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Cheap Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are forecasting good returns over the next year.

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Retirement

136,191 shares of this high-yield ASX dividend stock pays an income equal to the Age Pension

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks more appealing than the Age Pension.

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Energy Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Whitehaven has been a gold mine for shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy for its 4.5% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Commonwealth Bank dividend yield now too good to ignore?

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Growth Shares

How much could the Pro Medicus share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Pro Medicus could be one of the best shares to own from here…

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