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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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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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52-Week Highs

Up 40% in 2023, the Aristocrat share price just hit a new 52-week high! Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a gamble to invest in this stock at its current price?

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Transurban share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

Transurban shares have hit a bump.

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Share Market News

This ASX All Ords director can't stop buying their company's shares!

| Tristan Harrison

This insider is loading up.

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Energy Shares

Earnings accretive or value destructive? What might a BHP deal mean for Whitehaven shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a big deal for Whitehaven.

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How to invest

Buying this ASX share at $6 was my worst-ever investing mistake. Here's what I learned

| Tristan Harrison

Short-term pain has helped me deliver long-term returns.

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Financial Shares

Analyst says 'future appears brighter' for AMP shares

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX financial share could be an unloved opportunity.

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Healthcare Shares

'Significantly overdone': 3 reasons to buy the dip on Resmed shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a fund manager thinks this stock could be a healthy opportunity.

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Travel Shares

'Egregious' and 'aggressive'?: Why Qantas shares were beaten up today

| Tristan Harrison

It was another day of negative attention for the airline.

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Bank Shares

Should you be as excited about ANZ shares as analysts are? 

| Tristan Harrison

The bank is an opportunity according to multiple analysts.

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Resources Shares

This is the ASX share in my portfolio with the biggest dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

This business has been a gold mine for dividends.

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Opinions

Why I'd put Wesfarmers shares in my ultimate dividend income portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of things to like about this powerhouse.

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Share Fallers

Why are Soul Pattinson shares sinking 5% on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a rough start to the week for shares in the investment house.

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Dividend Investing

All the ASX shares I've ever bought have this one thing in common

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I was drawn to my investments.

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REITs

Why I keep investing in this ASX 300 share in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is producing what I’m after.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is cybersecurity still a good sector to invest in?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares I think are primed for take-off

| Tristan Harrison

From small things, big things can grow.

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Technology Shares

My friend told me not to buy this ASX share at $8. Here's why I bought it anyway

| Tristan Harrison

My best investment was one I had pushback against.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX shares are paying franked dividend yields of over 10%!

| Tristan Harrison

Small businesses can certainly pay big yields. Take a look at these.

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Opinions

Why this ASX 200 share is one of my largest positions

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using this stock to help build my portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

2 fallen ASX dividend shares I rate as long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks for a passive income recovery.

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REITs

What's the outlook for ASX real estate shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is property a great place to be investing right now?

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ETFs

Why I'd rate the BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF (QLTY) as a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Quality global shares could be the way to go.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd build a solid ASX passive income portfolio with just $9,000

| Tristan Harrison

I’d back these stocks for dividends.

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Communication Shares

'Further catalyst' for share price re-rating could be coming for this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this is an opportunity calling out to investors according to a fund manager.

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Opinions

The next ASX stock I plan to double down on with rock-solid fundamentals

| Tristan Harrison

I’m planning to invest a lot of money into this stock.

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How to invest

3 ASX shares that meet billionaire Bill Ackman's 8 'commandments' of stock picking

| Tristan Harrison

These factors could help investors find top opportunities.

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Share Market News

Why this fund manager expects the Domino's share price to rise

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a tasty opportunity?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Big changes are afoot at Coles. Here's the lowdown

| Tristan Harrison

There is going to be a change-up for the Coles leadership.

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Healthcare Shares

One magnificent ASX share that turned $10,000 into $250,000

| Tristan Harrison

It has been an astonishing journey for this winner.

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Energy Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woodside shares in September

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors feel energised about Woodside?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech founder just sold off $50 million worth of company shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s the lowdown on a large director sale that just happened.

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