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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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Retirement

Why inflation could cost young investors 50% of their retirement savings

| Sebastian Bowen

High inflation is hitting younger Australians the hardest.

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Dividend Investing

Beat the bank! 2 ASX stocks worth buying to make more money than interest on savings

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd rather buy these two stocks than open a term deposit today.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA share buyers getting the highest growth in return for being the most expensive?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can higher growth justify the CBA share price premium?

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Technology Shares

Founder of ASX tech company offloads shares worth $16 million after doubling in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be worried over this $16 million insider sale?

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How to invest

$1,000,000 portfolio: One way to achieve 7-figure wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

One simple investing trick can help almost anyone build wealth on an exponential scale.

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ETFs

Own the ASX's Vanguard US Total Markets ETF (VTS)? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF is worth a deeper dive...

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How to invest

3 easy ways to boost the returns of your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The simplest things can sometimes save you the most money...

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Superannuation

What's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 30 in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance at age 30 might shock you.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were hitting the sell button hard today...

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 insider buys up another $2,000,000 in company stock following Wednesday's 15% crash

| Sebastian Bowen

This director took Buffett's advice to heart this week.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured another negative day this Thursday.

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Index investing

Does the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) pay a decent ASX dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF might be worth more than its dividends...

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Dividend Investing

Is now a good time to buy this high-yield ASX dividend stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

My view is that a high yield doesn't always make for a good buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the Coles share price I would buy at

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to buy Coles... at the right price.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares snatched defeat from the jaws of victory today.

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Bank Shares

If I buy 1,000 CBA shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's dividends might not be as lucrative as you'd think...

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Energy Shares

Is the Paladin Energy share price overcooked at $17.40?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have Paladin Energy shares climbed too high?

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52-Week Highs

Up 63%: The A2 Milk share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

A2 Milk shares can't stop winning for investors in 2024...

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Best Shares

4 ASX shares held by billionaire fund managers

| Sebastian Bowen

Is one of these four shares your next winner?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fairly grim day for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX retail shares just upgraded by brokers (and 1 downgraded)

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker has picked out the cheap stocks in this sector...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 enjoyed a strong start to the trading week today.

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Retirement

Should you manage your own superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

Most of us can use an SMSF. But should we?

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Opinions

How I plan to invest my tax cuts

| Sebastian Bowen

I have big plans for my tax cut cash this year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering end to the week's trading this Friday.

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Index investing

16% per annum: Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) too good to turn down?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying this high-flying index fund today.

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Opinions

Here are the 2 ASX shares I might buy next

| Sebastian Bowen

The performances of these two ASX shares are hard to ignore.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was on fire today, with almost every sector surging.

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Technology Shares

ASX 300 fallen star down 62% in a year hits new 52-week low: Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Weebit Nano shares today.

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ETFs

Macquarie ups the ante on fees with new ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

These new ETFs from Macquarie are going to turn some heads.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Time's running out to get these latest ASX dividend payments...

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Opinions

2 reasons to buy Berkshire Hathaway shares today (and one not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying Warren Buffett's company isn't the obvious win that it used to be...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to the races for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Economy

Which ASX shares could be set to benefit from the federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares might be the winners of the recent budget.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price rockets on new Volkswagen deal

| Sebastian Bowen

There's some big ASX news out of Novonix today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this could be the best ASX 200 consumer staples stock to buy in May

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this stock is a great buying opportunity in May.

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Dividend Investing

6% yield! I'm eyeing this ASX stock for my retirement portfolio in May

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I love this stock for a retirement portfolio right now.

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Resources Shares

Why more ASX mining shares could soon turn to takeover bids

| Sebastian Bowen

The rush of mining shares merging on the ASX is a good thing, says this expert.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough day for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Fortescue shares for that fat 8% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

More than one expert reckons Fortescue's dividends are looking shaky.

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