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Sebastian Bowen

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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Healthcare Shares

How did the CSL share price fare in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

The biotechnology company's share price was affected by the attention it received from several brokers.

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Share Fallers

Costa (ASX:CGC) shares dropped 27% in May. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

24% of the drop in value for the agriculture company came in one day.

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Share Market News

ASX investors were buying this US share over Tesla last week

| Sebastian Bowen

This week, Tesla has been replaced by another share as number 1 amongst CommSec users.

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Share Fallers

Why are Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) shares dropping today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lynas shares are one of the worst ASX 200 performers today. But why?

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Financial Shares

How did the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price perform in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did the financial giant underperform last month?

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Communication Shares

How did the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price fare in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

The performance of Telstra in May, may have been attributed more to brokers than any offical announcement.

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ESG

The ASX is attracting anti-ESG money. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

An American anti-ESG firm is also looking to setup base here in Australia

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ETFs

Why everyone is talking about the BetaShares Crude Oil ETF (ASX:OOO)

| Sebastian Bowen

Massive dividend distributions are getting investors very interested in this oil ETF.

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Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have dropped 50%. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Bitcoin price halved in just a fortnight?

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Gold

ASX gold miners are going gangbusters on the ASX 200 today

| Sebastian Bowen

It never gets old, talking about gold. Let's see why the yellow metal is shining today.

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Dividend Investing

How much is Transurban's (ASX:TCL) dividend worth today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What is the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price worth in terms of dividend distributions today? The answer isn't too…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX record highs tumble like… Costa shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Gainers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) shares are up 4% today. Has a bottom been found?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is one of the best performing shares on the S&P/ASX 200…

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How to invest

Sell ASX 200 shares in May and go away? Not a good idea in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

That old stock market adage 'sell in May and go away' tends to crop up around this time of year,…

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Record Highs

Breaking! ASX 200 hits another record share market high

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has hit another record, all-time high today. Here's how we got here

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ETFs

An ASX guide to Cathie Wood and ARK Invest ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

ARK ETFs like ARKK are a popular choice for tech investors. Here's what they're all about

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Share Market News

The richest Aussies have been revealed … so who makes the top 10?

| Sebastian Bowen

Ahead of the release of the annual Rich List, we take a look at how much the 10 wealthiest people…

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Share Gainers

Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price soared 33% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Emerge Gaming share price is on fire today, up close to 40%. Here's what's getting investors just a little…

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Dividend Investing

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend still safe from a cut?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the telco's shareholders expect their full dividend in 2021? Here's what Telstra has said.

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Share Fallers

The Costa Group (ASX:CGC) share price is down 22%. Could it be a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in fruit and vegetable company Costa have been smashed today. We look at what that could mean for investors

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Share Market News

The RBNZ could hike rates in 2022. Will the RBA follow suit?

| Sebastian Bowen

The RBA says it will not raise interest rates until at least 2024. But could a possible rate rise across…

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Share Market News

Magellan (ASX:MFG) is launching a new retirement fund. Here's what we know

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has finally released details about its new retirement-focused product. Here are the details

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Technology Shares

Why did ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) have such a good day?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some tech companies managed to handily outperform the ASX 200 Index today. Here's why they might have received a boost.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) signals no rate hikes until 2025. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Interest rates are likely to flatline for a few years yet.

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Economy

Future Fund warns of inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

The Future Fund is normally an institution that Australians look to for comfort and stability. After all, the $179 billion…

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Gold

Here's why gold shares are up on the ASX 200 today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX gold miners are up today. Here's why investors might be looking for a safe haven.

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ETFs

This tech ETF has returned 30% for ASX investors in the past year

| Sebastian Bowen

How one EFT has tracked the Nasdaq 100 index with impressive results

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors were buying last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla, GameStop and Coinbase were among the most popular US shares that ASX investors were checking out last week. Here's…

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Share Market News

There's now extra pressure on the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price to perform

| Sebastian Bowen

There will be extra pressure on Kogan co-founders to deliver a share price recovery if they want a big payout.…

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price just hit a 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Betmakers shares are hitting the heights today. So what is getting investors so excited?

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Share Gainers

Why the Audio Pixels (ASX:AKP) share price jumped 7% this morning

| Sebastian Bowen

Audio Pixels shares are enjoying some gains today. Here's why this tech company is getting some green.

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ESG

An ASX investor's guide to ESG-focused ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Some tips on aligning your portfolio to your principles

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be a buy for income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Rural Funds Group is one of 2 ASX dividend shares that could be a buy for robust shareholder income right…

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Share Fallers

Why is the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price falling again today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The AMP share price is near its all-time low. So what's going on?

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How to invest

How to tell if an ASX 200 share is risky

| Sebastian Bowen

Hint: Warren Buffett's 'a bird in the hand' maxim applies.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX whipsaws in volatile week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Gainers

These 2 shares topped the ASX 200 today

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) and Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) were 2 of the best performing ASX 200 shares…

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) hikes interest rates. Is the RBA wrong?

| Sebastian Bowen

CommBank has just lifted interest rates on its fixed-loan products.

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Dividend Investing

Are ASX dividend ETFs worth investing in for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it worth investing in ASX dividend ETFs like the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)? There's never…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is recovering strongly today from its 52-week low after receiving some…

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