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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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Resources Shares

Could buying BHP shares under $45 lead to a wealthy future?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether the miner is an opportunity.

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ETFs

Why the VanEck Vectors Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW) is a great way to invest in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Evenly-split diversification is a key part of the strategy.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price soared 40% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

It has been an incredible year for the airline.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Competition is going to hurt margins for the foreseeable future.

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Opinions

I can now get 5.50% a year from cash. So why am I still buying ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends and capital growth are a winning combo in my eyes.

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Bank Shares

What caused the Bank of Queensland share price to sink 18% in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ’s risk culture and weakening margins saw investors become more pessimistic.

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Materials Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals share price soared over 110% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the last financial year was incredible for shareholders.

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How to invest

3 risks I try to avoid when finding the best ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I try to prevent big losses in my portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Want $2,000 in annual dividend income? Invest $20,000 in these 3 high-yield ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If I were looking for big dividends, I’d back these three stocks.

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REITs

Logistics and supply-chain property are booming: Which ASX share can I buy for exposure?

| Tristan Harrison

One portion of the commercial property sector is doing well.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest to get $500 in ASX dividends every month?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends are a great time-saving way to build up income.

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Share Market News

Worrying about a recession? Here's why you should still invest in the stock market

| Tristan Harrison

Recessions don’t have to be too concerning for our portfolios.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I think are monsters in the making

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting huge things from these 3 stocks.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price smashed the ASX 200 in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

It was an exceptional year of returns for this miner.

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Bank Shares

No new highs in 5 months. Could it be time to buy CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should the banking leader be seen as a good opportunity?

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Opinions

How I'd invest $800 in ASX shares in July

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of opportunities to invest in exciting stocks right now.

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ETFs

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) return crushed the ASX 200 in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

It was a strong performance by the global share market in FY23.

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Technology Shares

Up 80% in 2023, why a 'rare combo' could help further propel this ASX tech stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share could continue to rise according to one expert.

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Retail Shares

Why the Wesfarmers share price jumped 18% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Retail strength supported earnings in the last financial year.

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Energy Shares

What powered the Woodside share price higher in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX energy share giant continues to make big profits.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Costa takeover a 'great outcome' for shareholders or not?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are mixed on whether the offer is strong or not.

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Dividend Investing

Reinvestment royalty: 2 ASX 200 shares masterfully growing their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has outlined how these two stocks are rewarding shareholders more every year with bigger dividends.

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Share Market News

What could the latest retail sales data mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Have shoppers tightened their financial belts?

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REITs

'The stock can double from here': Buy this ASX 200 share for exposure to alternative assets

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager has called this stock out as an opportunity with large upside.

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Bank Shares

Why the ANZ share price underperformed the ASX 200 in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Rising interest rates and competition had a major influence.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price had a strong FY23, what happened?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened last financial year for Australia’s biggest company.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend beasts with huge yields I rate as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Big dividends could be headed to shareholders.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for FY24 and the long term

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two diversified investments that could perform well.

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Dividend Investing

Trying to find ASX shares with consistent dividends? Look for these 3 traits

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three key ingredients to cook up appealing and regular dividend growth.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (A200) in July

| Tristan Harrison

What’s not to like about the cheapest ASX index ETF? A couple of things.

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Bank Shares

Here's why the CBA share price rose by 11% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Rising interest rates and competition dominated FY23.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy these ASX mining shares for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I love these two undervalued mining stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much passive income a $20,000 investment in Fortescue shares could pay in FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Large dividends could be headed towards shareholders over the next 15 months.

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast for Bank of Queensland shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Competition is weighing on BOQ’s profitability.

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Resources Shares

Will FY24 be a good year for the Fortescue share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore price is holding up, which bodes well for the iron ore miners.

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Dividend Investing

Is right now a once-in-a-decade chance to buy ASX shares for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have an exciting chance to invest for above-average yields.

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How to invest

3 ASX shares I'd buy to kickstart my portfolio as a new investor

| Tristan Harrison

Beginners: don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.

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Opinions

How I invest in ASX shares and still get a good night's sleep

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve deliberately positioned my portfolio to be resilient.

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Growth Shares

Forget gold! I'd buy unloved ASX 200 shares for a faster retirement instead

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of these two stocks close to 52-week lows.

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Energy Shares

Will AGL shares be worth owning in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Households and businesses are paying more for energy.

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