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Sebastian Bowen

@SebastianTBowen
Sebastian Bowen has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2018. Sebastian found his passion for writing and educating others about shares and all things finance after completing his studies in political, economic and social science and enjoys bringing this passion to life at the Fool. His investment philosophy is a simple one – buying high-quality companies at prices that make sense. When he’s not researching his next investment at all hours of the morning, Sebastian enjoys classic movies and likes to unwind with a good book, newspaper or record.

Recent Articles

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a big session for ASX shares this hump day.

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Dividend Investing

Monthly dividend leaders: 3 ASX shares paying cash every 30 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding monthly dividend payers on the ASX is hard, but not impossible.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another mild day of gains for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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ETFs

If I could only buy 1 ASX ETF, it would be this one

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF simply covers all bases...

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Economy

Trump's tariffs: Why are they causing so much volatility?

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets hate uncertainty, but Trump thrives on it.

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ETFs

VAS vs VHY: Which is the better Vanguard ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

A higher yield isn't always the best choice.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were in a good mood this Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why are Boss Energy shares surging 7% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Boss Energy shares continue their stunning run today.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying CBA shares after the correction

| Sebastian Bowen

Thinking of buying CBA shares after the recent pullback? Read this.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why JP Morgan has just upgraded JB Hi-Fi shares to a 'buy'

| Sebastian Bowen

Buyers are flocking to this stock...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX bounced back with a vengeance today.

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ETFs

Who is buying ASX Cash ETFs this month?

| Sebastian Bowen

As uncertainty rises, so too are cash ETFs.

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How to invest

How ASX investors can tap into the rise of private credit

| Sebastian Bowen

There are a few private credit investments listed on the ASX.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Cleanaway share price rocketed 8% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Cleanaway shares surged on some big news this morning.

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ETFs

2 quality ASX ETFs for the long haul

| Sebastian Bowen

I love the unique style these ETFs bring to the table.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a return to selling for investors this Wednesday.

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Gold

What is the gold-silver ratio telling us?

| Sebastian Bowen

The gold-silver ratio is clear on which metal is cheap right now.

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Opinions

Here's how much share markets are down this month (and what I'm doing as a long-term investor)

| Sebastian Bowen

Market sell-offs don't always mean there are bargains to be found.

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Index investing

The Vanguard US Total Market ETF (VTS) is down 8% from its peak. Is it time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Like many index funds, VTS is looking cheap right now.

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Gold

Big news: Gold hits fresh record of US$3,020 an ounce

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another huge day for gold investors...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another pleasant day for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Aristocrat shares are down 15% this month. Time to jump in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does a 15% drop make a value stock?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs to bet on higher global defence spending

| Sebastian Bowen

Global uncertainty benefits these funds more than most.

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Gold

3 ASX ETFs to bet on gold

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying gold ETFs is a lot easier than buying bullion.

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Defensive Shares

3 defensive ETFs to navigate volatility on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs can add some stability to any portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic start to the trading week for the share market today.

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Dividend Investing

Warning: These 2 ASX shares could be dividend traps

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield can be deceptive.

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Bank Shares

The big 4 ASX bank share that stands above the rest

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ's market-leading yield comes with a catch.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors finally caught a break this Friday.

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Technology Shares

Down 1.5%: What's up with the WiseTech share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors should be glad to see this drop.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were once again selling this Thursday...

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How to invest

3 ASX stocks perfect for first time investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish one of these had been my first ASX share.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX investors today.

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Capital Raising

Why did this ASX All Ords defence stock crash 22% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be rather furious at this stock.

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How to invest

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2025. I'm still buying bargain shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

They say millionaires are made in crashes for a reason.

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Technology Shares

Here's my big problem with Xero shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero ticks all of my boxes... except one.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets took a turn for the worse again today.

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Bank Shares

Do the dividends from ANZ shares still come fully franked?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a look.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price: Here's why the dividend yield just rocketed 24%

| Sebastian Bowen

There's an upside to this falling bank stock.

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How to invest

I always look at this number before buying an ASX share

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one number that instantly tells me if a stock is worth a look.

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