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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

How to make $10,000 passive income a year from ASX shares

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Anyone can use ASX shares to build a second stream of income...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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It was a rough start to the week for ASX investors...

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How to invest

Should you buy ASX shares when saving for a house deposit?

| Sebastian Bowen

What to consider before turning toward the sharemarket.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs while the market sinks on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky market-buckers?

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Write these 2025 dates down in the diary

| Sebastian Bowen

The miner has already circled some key dates for investors...

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Share Market News

DroneShield stock: Why are short sellers piling in?

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Is this defence stock heading for a share price slump?

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Energy Shares

Is Woodside stock a buy today for its 7% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Woodside's massive dividend yield...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough end to the week this Friday for ASX shares...

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Opinions

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds...

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price being hit so hard today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The bank is currently the worst-performing member of the big four.

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Bank Shares

Are superannuation funds propping up the CBA share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert might have cracked the CBA share price code.

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ETFs

What are the most popular ASX ETFs in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

You might own one or more of these popular ETFs...

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Defensive Shares

2 ASX defensive shares to buy now for stability

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two investments that help me sleep well at night...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors pulled back today after a strong week thus far.

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Gold

2 ASX ETFs that just smashed new, all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These surging ETFs have something in common...

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in CBA shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's smashing returns might surprise you...

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Personal Finance

How does your debt level compare to the average Australian?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some debts are better than others...

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Gold

2 premium gold and silver ASX ETFs to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ETFs I would use to invest in precious metals...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed buoyed by the latest inflation figures today...

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock delivered double CBA's share price gains in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Hint: It's wasn't a big four bank...

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Index investing

Own the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)? You banked 30% in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF was a lucrative one to own last year...

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Travel Shares

Big ASX news! Qantas share price flies to new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas stock has never reached this altitude before...

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Index investing

$20,000 invested in the ASX 200 at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have made more from dividends than growth over the past year...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Investors enjoyed a pleasant ASX session this Tuesday...

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52-Week Lows

These ASX tech stocks just hit multi-year lows! Are they cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

A cheap share isn't always a bargain...

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Healthcare Shares

Up 77% in a month! What's going on with the Mesoblast share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has blown the lights out in recent weeks...

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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REITs

Smart investment strategies in data centres for ASX investors in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Data centres can be an exciting investment opportunity.

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Dividend Investing

Some ASX passive income ideas are really simple. Here's one!

| Sebastian Bowen

Receiving a second income from the stock market doesn't have to be complicated.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Friday was not a merry one for ASX shares...

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Best Shares

A top-performing US stock that Australian investors really should own

| Sebastian Bowen

I think that this US stock is a great buy for any ASX investor.

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Investing Strategies

ASX investors: Incredible growth and yield are both possible with these stock picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding stocks that offer both income and growth is difficult, but lucrative.

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How to invest

If an investor puts $500 per month in an ASX shares portfolio, here's what they could have in 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Harnessing the power of compounding can bring you great wealth...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disastrous session for ASX investors this Thursday...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new highs while the market dives

| Sebastian Bowen

These three shares are running hot amid a market meltdown.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

I'd love to buy more Wesfarmers shares, but I won't right now. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to buy Wesfarmers when it's more expensive than Google...

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting to $100k in retirement is no easy feat...

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price just crash 9%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be singling Zip out for punishment today...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended up snatching defeat from the jaws of victory today.

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