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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

How to calculate the amount of money you'll need in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Ideally, our nest egg will last as long as we need it to.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy the dip in Whitehaven shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this coal miner an opportunity worth digging into?

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ETFs

The pros and cons of the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU)

| Tristan Harrison

This is one of the most diversified Vanguard ETFs around.

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Investing Strategies

Pricing power: 3 ASX shares I think have what it takes to do well during inflation

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation could be a net benefit for these high-performers.

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Opinions

Why these are my top 2 ASX lithium share picks

| Tristan Harrison

I’d choose these two companies to charge up my returns.

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX shares are big bargains

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these stocks could be too cheap to miss.

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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd still buy Soul Pattinson shares after their 23% rise in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

The investment house could still be a great pick. Here’s why.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a buy or a sell in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the miner an opportunity worth digging into?

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Technology Shares

The little ASX tech stock making a big splash in the US

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors should be paying attention to this high-flyer.

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Share Market News

SunCable to see the light of day again as Atlassian co-founder takes reigns

| Tristan Harrison

The mega renewable power project is now back on track.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue dividend in danger from green energy, management exodus?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shareholders can still look forward to a solid dividend payout.

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Small Cap Shares

Why ASX small-cap shares could be set to soar (2 stocks mentioned)

| Tristan Harrison

Some fund managers have explained why it’s time to take a closer look at the small end of the market.

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Real Estate Shares

This ASX real estate stock you've probably never heard of has surged 17% in a year!

| Tristan Harrison

The last 12 months have been a period of recovery despite higher interest rates.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX retail share delivered record FY23 results and is trading on a P/E that's almost half the All Ords?

| Tristan Harrison

This investment could be a shining opportunity.

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How to invest

How to aim for a $1 million ASX share portfolio with just $270 a month

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares can unlock excellent wealth.

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ETFs

New to investing? 3 ASX ETFs I'd buy with $1,500 for early diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Get instant diversification with these picks.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX shares just hit 52-week lows, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these stocks bargains or falling knives?

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Bank Shares

Can NAB shares deliver a comeback story following a weak year?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors underestimating this ASX bank share?

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Resources Shares

What 'challenges and uncertainty' are looming for BHP shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what investors can look forward to this financial year.

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Opinions

Is the Telstra share price a bargain buy at $4?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to call on this telco to try to make us returns?

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Technology Shares

The best value for money ASX tech share I'd buy with $1,000

| Tristan Harrison

This business seems like a strong opportunity to me.

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Share Market News

August was a shocker for the Zip share price. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors were not impressed by the FY23 result.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for a $30k second income using the Warren Buffett method and ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Aussies can build up a river of dividends.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price crumble 4% in August?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result may have sparked investor pessimism.

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Opinions

Would I buy CBA shares above $100 right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to buy shares of Australia’s biggest bank?

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Opinions

Why Lovisa shares look like a strong, long-term buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this investment could sparkle.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price leap 9% in August while the ASX 200 fell?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seemed to love the FY23 result.

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Financial Shares

Own IAG shares? Here's what's happening in September

| Tristan Harrison

It’s soon going to be payday for shareholders.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I rate as buys for their big potential

| Tristan Harrison

These companies are seeing pleasing demand for their technology offerings.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price underperform the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

What caused Woodside’s share price to power down last month?

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Share Market News

Why uranium could be the next boost for Soul Pattinson shares

| Tristan Harrison

Nuclear energy may be the next focus for the investment house.

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Dividend Investing

Are ASX lithium shares the new rainmakers for dividend investors?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners are charging up the cash returns for investors.

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Resources Shares

How to pick ASX gold shares like a top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Which gold investments can glitter?

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ETFs

The pros and cons of the Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF (VDGR)

| Tristan Harrison

This fund gives a good mixture of shares and bonds.

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Dividend Investing

Want more income? Here are 3 ultra-high-yielding ASX dividend shares to consider

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are building a reputation for good dividends.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's what's coming up for the miner in September

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what could happen this month.

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Bank Shares

Why did Bank of Queensland shares underperform the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a difficult month for the regional bank.

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Energy Shares

Are Whitehaven Coal shares too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why contrarian investors may like this ASX coal share.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have doubled in a year

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered huge capital growth in 12 months.

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Opinions

Insurance profits increased 400% in FY23. Here are the ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This sector is seeing a big jump in profitability.

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