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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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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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Share Market News

3 ASX shares I'll be watching like a hawk this earnings season

| Tristan Harrison

August could be a fascinating month for investors, including me.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons why Coles shares could be a good buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Sales growth and ongoing population growth provide tailwinds for Coles earnings.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Why the miner could be on the hook for a $500 million bill

| Tristan Harrison

A compensation bill to traditional owners could cost the miner hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Bank of Queensland share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

The month of August will be interesting for those invested in the banking sector.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I think can double in value

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting big things from both of these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Is Amcor actually a top ASX dividend share worth buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unpack whether this stock is a good option for dividends.

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Share Market News

5 things to look for this ASX reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the most interesting reporting season of the 2020s so far.

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ETFs

Why I prefer Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) units over CBA shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification is a key offering of this ETF.

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Energy Shares

Is now a good time to buy Santos shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX 200 stock power investor returns even higher?

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Financial Shares

Why is the Medibank share price rising on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

A leadership reshuffle could benefit the company in the long-term.

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Lending competition may be lessening, but what about arrears?

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Financial Shares

3 reasons AMP shares still aren't cheap enough for me to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m still wary of what’s ahead for this stock.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd start earning passive income from ASX shares to supplement my wages

| Tristan Harrison

Impressive investment income can be unlocked on the ASX.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares: Buy, hold, or fold right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this airline stock keep flying higher?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I'd buy with $1,500 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to significantly grow their profit in the next few years.

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ETFs

Why this Vanguard ASX ETF easily ticks the diversification box

| Tristan Harrison

Get global share market exposure with this impressive ETF.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX All Ords shares making it rain dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two high-yield stocks that pay quarterly.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are expecting these stocks to make double-digit returns.

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Retail Shares

Times are tough: Should I avoid ASX retail shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to put some of these stocks in the shopping basket.

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ETFs

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is up 40% in 2023. Why I'm still bullish

| Tristan Harrison

US tech shares are changing the world and could keep growing in value.

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Retail Shares

Why this beaten-up ASX 200 share could be a steal right now

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to put this stock in the shopping basket.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying ANZ shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Are big dividends enough to win over potential investors in this ASX bank share?

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Financial Shares

Here's how Europe could drive the Macquarie share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

New offices signal the company's intent in continental Europe.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 income shares look like smart buys to me

| Tristan Harrison

Lower share prices spell ‘opportunity’ to me to boost dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

This beaten-up ASX share could pay an 11% dividend yield in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends could run towards our bank accounts from this stock.

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Investing Strategies

Warren Buffett's investing advice could help make you a stock market millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

These three pearls of wisdom could make a big difference to our future wealth.

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Retail Shares

'Unrelenting focus': Why this ASX All Ords share is primed for market dominance

| Tristan Harrison

This pick could be a luxury investment on the stock market.

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BNPL shares

Can Zip shares recover after a quarter of improvements?

| Tristan Harrison

The latest update was very promising.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I'd buy small-cap shares over ASX blue chips at every chance

| Tristan Harrison

From small things big things grow.

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ETFs

I rate these two ASX ETFs as buys that could beat the ASX 200 over the long term

| Tristan Harrison

Global stocks could deliver better returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX dividend share over CBA shares for its 9% yield

| Tristan Harrison

Pacific Current ticks all of the income boxes for me.

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Opinions

3 reasons I think Wesfarmers shares look like a buy for August

| Tristan Harrison

The valuation and growth of Wesfarmers look too good to ignore.

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Gold

2 reasons to buy ASX gold shares right now (and 1 reason to sell)

| Tristan Harrison

Gold has a long history as being a hedge against inflation and market volatility.

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Share Market News

Where can ASX investors find value as interest rates cut into earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

The economic picture has completely changed.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares down 50% that I think have massive upside

| Tristan Harrison

I see great things ahead for these compelling stocks.

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Dividend Investing

If I buy $10,000 of Coles shares right now, how much passive income could I make in a year?

| Tristan Harrison

This is a proven dividend winner, thanks to steady earnings growth.

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Materials Shares

Should I buy Pilbara Minerals shares before next week's quarterly update?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the lithium miner charge up returns for investors?

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Dividend Investing

Stock investing: How I'd find the best ASX dividend shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

These are the questions that I’d ask to find appealing passive income picks.

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Investing Strategies

3 lessons from my first ASX 10-bagger stock

| Tristan Harrison

Altium’s success is inspiring for my portfolio.

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