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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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Dividend Investing

This 6.7% ASX dividend stock pays cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

This high-yield ETF will pay you every month you own it.

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Materials Shares

How has the Arafura share price gained 13% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are reacting well to a big announcement yesterday evening.

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IPOs

Should you buy into an IPO or wait until shares start trading on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

IPOs can be exciting, but also dangerous for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Transform $50 into monthly income: The best ASX dividend stocks under $50

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I'd build an income portfolio that will pay out every month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering start to the week's trading for ASX 200 shares today.

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA dividend fountain will be in focus this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the banking giant's next dividend be larger than its last?

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Bank Shares

3 top ASX bank shares hit 52-week highs today: Is there still value to be found?

| Sebastian Bowen

The banks are flying high, but is it too late to buy?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the reduced JB Hi-Fi dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

JB's latest dividend might come as a disappointment...

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 30, 40 and 50?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for a 30, 40 and 50-year old might shock you.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend shares: What's better, growth or consistency?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on high yields vs. growing yields.

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Best Shares

5 ASX shares to buy and hold forever in your investment portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my five picks for a future-proof ASX share portfolio.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 wrapped up the trading week with a rise today.

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Dividend Investing

After tripling its dividends, is AGL a passive income share not to be missed?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL back in my good books with its huge dividend increase?

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Opinions

2 picks I'd buy for my ASX share portfolio in February

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two companies I think anyone can buy this month.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Earnings reports helped boost the ASX 200 to another gain today.

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REITs

2 ASX 200 shares making big moves on strong earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

These two REITs are soaring, despite swinging to big losses.

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Dividend Investing

Soul Patts shares: Here's how some investors are getting a 22% yield

| Sebastian Bowen

A 22% yield seems too good to be true...

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Energy Shares

Will Ampol shares pay another monster dividend in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Ampol make it rain again in 2024?

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Superannuation

How do you know which ASX shares your superannuation is invested in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding the shares in your super fund is easier than you'd think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy return to form for ASX 200 shares this Wednesday.

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How to invest

How Charlie Munger used $1,500 to make a $107k-a-year passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Charlie Munger made a fortune from just one good call.

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Index investing

Should I buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) now or wait for an ASX dip?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on VAS' current price.

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52-Week Highs

ASX news: ANZ share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is the latest big four bank to hit a new 52-week high.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares retreated for the second day in a row today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops as RBA leaves interest rates unchanged at 4.35%

| Sebastian Bowen

It could be the RBA's tough language that is spooking investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Cochlear share price tumbling 5% on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cochlear shares are copping a belting this Tuesday from spooked investors.

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Opinions

7 must-see results this ASX reporting season before buying or selling

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the key players I'll be watching this reporting season.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium and 2 other ASX 200 lithium shares plunging to 52-week lows

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks like Core are exploring new lows today.

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Financial Shares

Down 1%: Here's why the Magellan share price is having an awful Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares are sinking today after we got a look at January's numbers.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a brutal return to earth for ASX 200 shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Falling yields? I'd buy these ASX dividend beasts for a beefed-up income in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

With dividend yields predicted to fall this year, here's the shares I'm looking at.

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Earnings Results

Argo share price falls as profits drop 8%

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo had a tough first half of FY24.

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares? Here's why your dividend yield is down 20% in 8 months

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB's dividends aren't nearly as rewarding as they were just 8 months ago...

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Share Market News

Stocks on the rocks: Why the ASX 200 is backtracking from record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

After clocking new record highs last week, why are ASX 200 investors abandoning ship today?

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Retail Shares

Here's why Premier Investments shares are on my ASX dividend watchlist

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm liking what I'm seeing with this dividend-paying retail stock.

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Energy Shares

Here's why Santos shares are making ASX news on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Santos shareholders got some important news today.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates in the next week

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares are about to cough up some cash for shareholders.

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Dividend Investing

Got $15,000? How I'd invest for a bulletproof ASX passive-income portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would start a passive income portfolio with these five shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit a fresh new all-time high this Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

More bad news: Why Lake Resources shares plunged 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Lake Resources investors nursed more losses today...

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