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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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Investing Strategies

Why I'm excited about this ASX stock market dip

| Tristan Harrison

There are a growing number of opportunities.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares I think are absurdly cheap buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These unloved stocks could be contrarian opportunities.

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Retail Shares

What's on the horizon for Wesfarmers stock in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors should keep these things in mind.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? It's payday for you!

| Tristan Harrison

It’s dividend time for shareholders’ bank accounts.

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Dividend Investing

The Brickworks dividend just got a boost, so why is the share price tanking?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to build its dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Soul Pattinson dividend

| Tristan Harrison

It was another year of dividend growth.

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Dividend Investing

The Telstra dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the lowdown

| Tristan Harrison

Want to know how much Telstra is paying out today?

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Dividend Investing

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why today is important

| Tristan Harrison

It’s dividend day!

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Financial Shares

Should IAG shares be on my buy list in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Is insurance a smart place to look for opportunities?

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Resources Shares

What's coming up for Rio Tinto shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Will there be even more volatility for the resources giant?

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here's what you'll be paid in October

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can look forward to another solid payment.

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Dividend Investing

Own Coles shares? Here's why you may feel wealthier today

| Tristan Harrison

Today should be a prosperous one for the supermarket giant's shareholders.

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Travel Shares

'Lends itself to rapid growth': Could Webjet shares be set to soar?

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has revealed why Webjet is an opportunity.

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Opinions

ASX wealth: How I'd aim to turn $50,000 into $500,000 for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I’d try to build my portfolio.

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How to invest

How long might it take to double your money investing in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Compounding is a very strong financial force.

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Growth Shares

These 2 ASX growth shares carry a lot of risk, but I think their upside is huge

| Tristan Harrison

The potential rewards may be worth the risks.

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Energy Shares

'Buying opportunity': Macquarie says these ASX lithium shares now have 60% to 200% upside

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could charge up returns, according to one expert.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 100 shares a week of this ASX All Ords stock for $1,000 in dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I’d put this ASX stock in the shopping basket for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Why it could be time to buy Amcor shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

This business is packing some good dividends for investors.

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Opinions

How I'd invest in ASX shares to combat the risk of sticky inflation

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are passing on price rises effectively.

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Opinions

The Elders share price just hit a 52-week low, is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should this agribusiness be seen as an opportunity?

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares I think could help hedge against a stock market crash

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide investors with defence.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Star Entertainment share price frozen on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

Star is betting on refinancing the business.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Coles stock could face increasing margin pressure

| Tristan Harrison

Has the supermarket business been put in the bargain bucket?

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Opinions

Should I buy ASX shares now, or wait for a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a crash the best time to invest?

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying BHP shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining giant an opportunity worth digging into?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I think are great buys for beginners

| Tristan Harrison

Get instant diversification with these two stocks.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 dividend shares keep giving shareholders a pay rise

| Tristan Harrison

These healthy dividends are revving higher.

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Opinions

Why the arrival of El Nino could lead to stronger returns for this ASX All Ords share

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could benefit from the hotter, drier El Nino weather pattern.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a good buy for beginner investors?

| Tristan Harrison

Should beginners love this offering for Vanguard?

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Dividend Investing

How I'm aiming to turn an empty ASX share portfolio into passive income of $40,000 a year

| Tristan Harrison

I have an investment income goal I’m working towards.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's the next takeover it might be chewing on

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s the latest acquisition that Wesfarmers may be hunting for.

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Dividend Investing

Why I prefer buying ASX dividend shares over bonds

| Tristan Harrison

I love investing in good businesses for income.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy if I were starting from scratch at age 50

| Tristan Harrison

There’s still plenty of time to build a solid portfolio.

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Small Cap Shares

This fund manager believes ASX small-cap shares are about to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a great time to be looking at the small end of the market.

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Retail Shares

Why the Harvey Norman share price could be a bargain buy

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager thinks Harvey Norman is still undervalued.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-profile ASX retail shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time!

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Opinions

Here's how I'd invest $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this investment could shine for investors.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares could pay dividend yields of at least 9% in FY25!

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends ahoy! These stocks are paying large yields from global profits.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 stocks with absolutely no debt

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have excellent strength when it comes to their balance sheets.

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