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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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Travel Shares

Thinking about buying Flight Centre shares? Here are 3 things to know

| Tristan Harrison

Are the skies getting cloudy for travel demand?

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares worth buying before the airline reports this month?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this as high as Qantas is going to fly?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is this ASX 300 healthcare share charging 9% higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

Today’s a big deal for Estia shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto boss 'cautiously optimistic' on China. What does it mean for ASX iron ore shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is demand going to stay strong for iron?

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares that are tapping into strong growth tailwinds

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting a lot more growth from these two names.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I rate as buys for stable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks have been steadily growing their payments.

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Opinions

The Kogan share price has soared 70% in 2023. Here's why it could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is it still a good time to go shopping for Kogan shares?

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Technology Shares

The pros and cons of investing in WiseTech shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a smart decision to look at this ASX tech share?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why I own this ASX 300 share for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I like the cash this stock is providing every quarter.

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ETFs

Why the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) looks to me like a great long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s go global with an investment portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Could the blocked ANZ-Suncorp deal be a boost for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at some of the positives and negatives.

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Retirement

With inflation near 30-year highs, how long can $1 million last me in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Is $1 million enough for a comfortable retirement?

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords share leaping 25% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to love this strategic move.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Block share price falling?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a painful morning for Block shareholders after its latest quarterly update.

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ETFs

What's the dividend yield of the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be an excellent option for diversification.

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about the US Government debt downgrade?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a major ratings agency is more pessimistic about the US.

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Materials Shares

'Pretty neat': Is Pilbara Minerals' new lithium product all it's cracked up to be?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Pilbara Minerals could soon change the lithium export game.

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Energy Shares

2 reasons the Woodside share price is diving today

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a bad news double for the energy giant.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's what to watch for in the result next week

| Tristan Harrison

There are several areas to consider when assessing the wealth management company's earnings.

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Retail Shares

Why the Wesfarmers share price looks attractive to me ahead of its FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting more profit growth in the FY23 result.

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52-Week Highs

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) hits all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s never too late to invest in some of the best businesses in the world.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this fundie sold Woolworths shares and bought this ASX 200 stock instead

| Tristan Harrison

Why it could be time to go shopping for this retail share.

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Communication Shares

Own TPG shares? Here's what you stand to gain from the Vocus deal

| Tristan Harrison

Calling shareholders: cash could be unlocked from an asset sale

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Share Market News

The absolute first thing to check when your ASX shares report this earnings season

| Tristan Harrison

Which financial statement is more important?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Westpac share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager has outlined some of the problems facing the banking sector.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price surge 8% in July?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month was excellent for bank shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what to watch in next week's full-year results update

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders have been told about early profit pain in the bank’s result.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares too cheap based on this one metric?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the profit-making credentials of the ASX's biggest miners.

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Dividend Investing

How to use the Warren Buffett method to target a $1,000 monthly passive income from ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Investing like Warren Buffett can unlock a lot of investment income.

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Investing Strategies

How you can pay a premium and still make great returns with high-quality ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

High P/E stocks can more than justify the valuation if profit growth is strong.

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast for the ANZ share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

There are some key factors that could drive the ASX bank share higher during reporting season.

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Energy Shares

AGL shares are powering to a new 52-week high. What can we expect from earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

A profit boom is sending this utility company soaring this year.

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Opinions

I'd buy these ASX 200 shares to beat the market in FY24 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

Resilience could be the key to outperformance.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the forecast for the A2 Milk share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors stop being so sour on this infant formula giant?

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Opinions

3 compelling reasons why I own Brickworks shares

| Tristan Harrison

This business is steadily building value for shareholders.

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Opinions

These ASX All Ords former stars have halved in a year. Are they cheap?

| Tristan Harrison

Can these beaten-up stocks fight back?

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Dividend Investing

This ASX small-cap share could pay a dividend yield of 10% in FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Get revved up for dividends: this stock could send a lot of cash to shareholders.

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ETFs

I think this ASX ETF is capable of supercharged returns

| Tristan Harrison

Strong companies at good prices are what this fund is all about.

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Communication Shares

Here's what I'm predicting for the Telstra share price in August

| Tristan Harrison

Growing profit is a great long-term sign for Telstra shares.

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Opinions

Why I would snap up these 2 unloved ASX shares before they report next month

| Tristan Harrison

Better-than-expected profit commentary in August could trigger these stocks to rise.

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