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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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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news! Market hits 8,700-point record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a historic day for the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares hit a new record high today.

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Index investing

ASX 200 or ASX 300? Here's the index fund that comes out on top

| Sebastian Bowen

Do those extra 100 stocks really make a difference?

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Economy

Unemployment is up. So why are ASX shares rising today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be celebrating a rise in unemployment.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF might just be the only investment you'll ever need

| Sebastian Bowen

It doesn't get more hands-off than this ETF.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a day to forget this hump day.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX 200 shares that look too good to ignore today

| Sebastian Bowen

Cheap shares are hard, but not impossible, to find right now.

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Tax

3 red flags the ATO looks for in retirement tax returns

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't want 'that' phone call from the ATO.

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Opinions

Why I'm buying more of these 2 ASX stocks ahead of earnings season

| Sebastian Bowen

I've been excited about buying these investments.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX was back in the black this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 stock has suddenly become the highest-yielder on the index!

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock currently has a yield of over 10%.

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International Stock News

Which Magnificent 7 company I expect to suprise the market this earnings season

| Sebastian Bowen

I can't wait to see what this stock has to say next week.

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How to invest

Charlie Munger's 3 brutal steps to building wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Munger's advice still hits home.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors weren't in a good mood this Monday.

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Share Market News

How I'm preparing my ASX earnings season watchlist

| Sebastian Bowen

It's almost that time of year again.

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International Stock News

US earnings kicks off this week: What I'm watching

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors should get the popcorn out for this US earnings season.

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Gold

Could US earnings season move the gold price?

| Sebastian Bowen

It could be a big few weeks for gold.

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ETFs

Add these 2 satellite ETFs to your core ASX stock portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds can compliment almost any diversified ASX portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors finished the trading week on a sour note today.

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Index investing

Here's my big problem with the ASX's Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has one major caveat that investors should know about.

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Bank Shares

This is the ASX bank stock with the largest dividend yield right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking to ASX bank stocks for dividend income right now?

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How to invest

Beginner investors: Start with these 2 ASX Vanguard ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

No investor can go wrong with these simple ETFs...

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Dividend Investing

Here's how often Wesfarmers stock increases its ASX dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers has quietly been delivering for income investors...

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Share Market News

We could see the ASX 200 at 9,000 points by 2026. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

I wouldn't be shocked to see more records this year...

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How to invest

Buying ASX ETFs? Here's why fees matter more than you think

| Sebastian Bowen

ETF fees might sound insignificant, but choosing the wrong fund can cost you.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing hump day session for the ASX today.

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Blue Chip Shares

This popular ASX 200 blue-chip share has literally gone nowhere in 17 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Even blue-chip shares can fall short.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share has a 9.5% yield. Here's why it might be a trap

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this 9.5% yield too good to be true?

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Superannuation

I want to add these 3 ASX ETFs to my super fund. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

Trump's trade policies are prompting me to revaluate my super fund...

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend share yielding 6% to consider buying today before it's too late

| Sebastian Bowen

Not many shares offer this kind of yield right now...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to bank a small rise this Tuesday.

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Economy

Tariff deals in focus: What's the likely outcome for Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brace for a new 'Liberation Day' on 1 August.

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Index investing

$1 in every $11 for CBA: Should you still buy the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's influence in VAS is at unprecedented levels.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for investors this Monday.

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Opinions

I sold one of my oldest ASX 200 shares last week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why would I sell one of my longest-held stocks?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Consumer dicretionary picks: what's Macquarie's price targets for Nick Scali and Harvey Norman shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker has a clear favourite.

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Dividend Investing

Here are the 3 biggest dividend payers in my ASX stock portfolio today

| Sebastian Bowen

These three stocks pour cash in to my portfolio...

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ETFs

These 3 ASX ETFs returned 25%-plus in FY2025

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs brought home the bacon in FY25.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a cracking end to the trading week for ASX investors.

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Bank Shares

Buying CBA stock today? Here's the dividend yield you'll get

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's yield right now might surprise you.

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