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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

⏸️ ASX Shares

3 of the best ASX shares to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) is one of 3 ASX shares that broker Goldman Sachs says are the best shares to…

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Resources Shares

Are we heading for a new ASX resources 'supercycle'?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) headed for a new resources 'supercycle'? These fund managers think…

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Energy Shares

Here's how ASX 200 energy shares have performed in 2020 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX energy shares like Oil Seach Ltd (ASX: OSH) and Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) have performed in…

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International Stock News

Is Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) about to launch an electric car?

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is reportedly developing its own electric car to take on Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and others.…

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Defensive Shares

Is this the perfect ETF to buy for 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

With a year of uncertainty ahead in 2021, here's an ASX ETF that might be just what the doctor ordered…

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Share Market News

In a record-breaking year, here are some of the world's most popular shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) was among the world's most popular shares on Saxo Markets. Here are some of the others,…

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Share Fallers

With an 8% dividend yield, is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has plunged today, putting its trailing dividned yield over 8%. Time to…

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Share Market News

US Congress finally confirms more stimulus. Higher markets to follow?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US Congress has just agreed on another round of stimulus measures, including direct cash payments. How will this affect…

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International Stock News

What will happen when Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) joins the S&P 500 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) will officially join the United States' S&P 500 Index tonight. Here's how that works and…

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Share Market News

Under attack! Why the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price is down 9%

| Sebastian Bowen

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price is under fire today after a new short-seller attack. Here's the latest…

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Share Market News

Why the Elixinol Global (ASX:EXL) share price is getting smoked today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price is being smashed today, down 14.3%. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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Share Gainers

Here's how rich Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares have made shareholders

| Sebastian Bowen

How rich have Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares made their shareholders exactly? Here is a breakdown of this FOMO-inducing question…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX hits new post-March high

| 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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How to invest

How useful is the P/E ratio in assessing ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some do's and don'ts when it comes to using the popular metric, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, to assess…

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How to invest

How to invest in US shares in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

How does an ASX investor buy popular US shares like Apple or Amazon.com? Here are some different ways to invest…

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Share Market News

US fundie predicts 25% share market gain in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we be seeing a 25% gain for US shares or the ASX 200 next year in 2021? This US…

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Personal Finance

How wealthy are you compared to the average household?

| Sebastian Bowen

How wealthy is your household compared to the average Australian? The answer might surprise you, since wealth inequality is pervasive

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Share Market News

Here's how ASX buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares have performed in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have been on many ASX investors minds in 2020.…

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Cryptocurrencies

What stigma? Why the wealthy are loading up on bitcoin at all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has just hit a new all-time high above US$22,000. Here are some reasons it's losing its stigma amongst wealthy…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Why are Netwealth (ASX:NWL) shares up 7%?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price is rocketing today, up clsoe to 7%. Here's what might be behind…

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Share Market News

Some things ASX investors should watch out for in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

What will the share markets bring in 2021? Here are some reasons why next year might not pan out as…

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Financial Shares

Here are the best 5 ASX financials shares of 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Wealth platform providers like Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) have topped the ASX financials sector in 2020 so far. Here's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy today for solid,…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) shares rocket more than 20%

| Sebastian Bowen

Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) sahres are up close to 20% today. Here;s why this eSports company is in investors'…

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Share Market News

Here's why Ellume is making big news today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Brisbane-based Ellume has reportedly developed a highly effective COVID-19 test which has just gotten approval from the FDA.

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Bank Shares

Here's how ASX 200 bank shares have performed in 2020 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) have faired…

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How to invest

With the high Aussie dollar, is now a good time to buy US shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie dollar is trading at a 2-year high. Does this mean its a good time to buy US-listed shares…

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

AirBnB Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) were amongst the US shares that ASX investors were buying last…

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Share Market News

Magellan (ASX:MFG) launches new ETF offerings

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG) has just launched a new range of 'Core' ETFs. Here's a breakdown of the new…

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Healthcare Shares

These are 8 of the best performing ASX healthcare shares of 2020 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX healthcare shares have had a very interesting 2020! Here are some of this sector's biggest winners for the year,…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Is the share market starting to look like it did in 1999?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just had a few years of massive gains. It's starting to look a little similar…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Afterpay (ASX:APT) hits yet another new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) has hit yet another new record high today. Here's why 2020 has been such a good…

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Share Market News

ASX bank shares surge after NAB (ASX:NAB) gets green light to sell MLC

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) has received the green light to sell its MLC division, sparking a rally in…

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Technology Shares

These are 10 of the best performing ASX tech shares of 2020 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Many ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have had a great year. Here are some of the top…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 hits a 6! Thank iron ore

| 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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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX ETFs to buy in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

These 3 ASX ETFs, including the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ), have proven popular in 2020. Can that trend…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

5 ASX dividend shares to buy for income in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX dividend shares that are looking good for 2021, including Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and Wesfarmers…

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Share Market News

Australia's interest rates just went negative. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's government bond interest rates have gone negative for the first time ever. Here's what that means for investors.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Immutep (ASX:IMM) shares blast up 60% on trial news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is up almsot 60% today after some pleasing results from the biopharma company's…

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Share Market News

Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price shoots 22% higher following takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) share price has had a wild day, spiking more than 20% before being placed…

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