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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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How to invest

Got $80 per week? How investing in the stock market could turn it into $1 million

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how investing and compounding might create incredible wealth.

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Communication Shares

Why Wilson is backing this ASX All Ords share for repeatable success

| Tristan Harrison

Calling all growth investors: here’s an international growth story worth knowing about.

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Technology Shares

Want to grow richer? These ASX shares have doubled in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have grown strongly and are expecting to become much more profitable.

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Dividend Investing

2 dividend income beasts I'd buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why both of these stocks could be strong passive income contenders.

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Small Cap Shares

Strong potential: Why I'd buy these 2 ASX small-cap shares

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks could grow revenue and profit significantly in the next few years.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons why this ASX 200 share could be the highest quality in Australia

| Tristan Harrison

This healthcare business has incredibly strong margins and growth prospects.

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Industrials Shares

Down 39% in a year, why this ASX 200 share could be a turnaround story in the making

| Tristan Harrison

This beaten-up ASX share could rebound strongly.

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price is down over 10% in a decade. Are dividends enough for shareholders?

| Tristan Harrison

Do banks only need to pay dividends to achieve good returns?

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Opinions

One ASX share I'm holding to build wealth AND passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s one investment where the returns could flow in the coming years.

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Opinions

This is my #1 ASX growth share to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this ASX healthcare share as an exciting opportunity.

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Real Estate Shares

Investing for deglobalisation: The ASX 200 company ready to cash in

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a fund manager thinks this ASX global leader has a strong future.

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Bank Shares

As safe as… houses? Why this analyst is wary of ASX bank shares

| Tristan Harrison

Higher interest rates are causing disruptions to growth of banks, as well as possible bad debt dangers.

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Retail Shares

Down 28% in just 1 month, is it time to run with Accent shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a great opportunity to jump on?

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Fortescue shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we dig up big dividends with Fortescue?

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Share Market News

Left at the altar: What's next for Tyro shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Both Westpac and Potentia have walked away from a deal for Tyro.

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Dividend Investing

Could Pilbara Minerals stock be a future dividend heavyweight?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX lithium share has started paying dividends.

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares near 52-week highs that still look cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why two of 2023’s strong performers could keep rising.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's why the bank is being ordered to open its books

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX bank share is facing court action over alleged pay discrimination.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 23% in 2023, why is the Soul Patts share price smashing the ASX 200 again today?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the latest cash splash be driving this investment business higher?

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Bank Shares

Here's the Bank of Queensland dividend forecast for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Are BOQ shareholders in line for a payment cut over the next two years?

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Opinions

One ASX 200 share I plan to hold forever!

| Tristan Harrison

This business could unlock a whole new industry, which is why I like its future.

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons the Coles share price could still be great value

| Tristan Harrison

It could be a good time to put this supermarket’s shares in the shopping basket.

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Energy Shares

Why Santos shares could be a takeover target

| Tristan Harrison

Are the acquisitions cogs being oiled up for Santos?

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Share Market News

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a top buy today for the next 10 years

| Tristan Harrison

The Bunnings owner could be a top business to invest in.

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Share Market News

Should I ever sell ASX shares at a loss?

| Tristan Harrison

Losses can feel more painful than the joy of gains, but it could make sense to move on.

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Opinions

3 areas of the Aussie stock market I think could outperform this year

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve picked out three sectors that could do well over the rest of 2023.

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Opinions

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares I don't think will stay cheap for long

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I’m backing these three compelling companies.

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ETFs

Why I'd be happy with Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) to be my only ETF investment

| Tristan Harrison

There are many reasons to fall in love with this ETF.

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Resources Shares

'Undervalued' ASX 200 mining stock 'will generate earnings per share in excess of $10' over the next 2 years

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked out a miner which could be about to see a huge profit uplift.

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Dividend Investing

Are Rio Tinto shares a strong ASX 200 option for dividends in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the passive income potential for this ASX mining share.

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Technology Shares

Up 59% this year, I think the Xero share price can keep climbing in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this ASX tech share to keep outperforming the ASX 200.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price drops as Silk takeover competition heats up

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a new challenger for the aesthetics clinic operator.

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Energy Shares

'The real struggle': Can an ASX investment in hydrogen really pay off?

| Tristan Harrison

Some energy experts have suggested there are major hurdles for the hydrogen sector.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 director has been stocking up on company shares before they trade ex-dividend tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

The company will trade ex-dividend tomorrow.

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Opinions

No savings? Here's how I'd target a second income of $1,000 per month from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

These are the areas I’d think about to create a stream of passive income.

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Growth Shares

I think these 2 ASX growth shares are a buy for 2025 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I’m looking at these two ideas as global growth picks.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares I'd buy to target outsized returns

| Tristan Harrison

From small things, big things can grow.

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Bank Shares

Could CBA shares be the best source of banking dividends in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Income-seekers may like to know which bank is going to pay the biggest yield.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager believes could zoom higher

| Tristan Harrison

Could these two stocks be the best ASX 200 performers over the rest of 2023?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

These diversified portfolios could provide an attractive and growing source of income.

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