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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

3 ASX 300 shares with ex-dividend dates before the end of 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you want the latest payment from these shares that are set to trade ex-dividend?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a red day for the markets this Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

10 ASX 200 shares smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these market-defying stocks?

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REITs

This ASX 200 stock just tanked 4% amid a $1.9 billion sale

| Sebastian Bowen

Millions of Goodman shares were just sold off.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another record high for ASX shares.

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Cheap Shares

6 ASX shares down 50%+ in 2024. Are they cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

A cheap share doesn't always mean a bargain.

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ETFs

Up 32%: Can the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) do it again in 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

It would take a lot for this extraordinary ETF to pull another stunner out of its hat next year.

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Energy Shares

ASX energy shares: What does 2025 hold in store?

| Sebastian Bowen

Energy stocks have had a tough year, but one expert sees a change coming.

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Index investing

If I could only buy and hold a single ASX stock right now, this would be it

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF would be my first buy in today's market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a decent start to the week's trading today.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares still a buy after soaring 44% this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker has a firm recommendation for Westpac shares right now...

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Technology Shares

Who sold $285 million worth of WiseTech shares last week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big news hasn't stopped investors from pushing this tech stock higher today.

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Communication Shares

Did Telstra just land a $100 million Cyber Monday deal outside the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are buying Telstra shares today following some big news.

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How to invest

Revealed: My 3 most embarassing ASX investing mistakes

| Sebastian Bowen

I made these mistakes so hopefully you won't have to.

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Dividend Investing

High-yield alert: 3 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| Sebastian Bowen

These are some of my top picks for income in today's market...

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Personal Finance

There are 2.8 million Australian millionaires. Here's how to become one of them

| Sebastian Bowen

There are more millionaires amongst us than we might think.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather lacklustre end to the trading week this Friday...

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Resources Shares

Is Fortescue stock a buy for its monstrous 10% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

We should always be careful about a high dividend yield on a mining stock.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs are soaring! Here's a star fund for investors to consider

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this ETF remains a savvy investment.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 notched up another record high this Thursday.

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Record Highs

Wait, did the ASX 200 just hit another all-time high?!

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another big day for the ASX 200 record books this Thursday.

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Cheap Shares

Time to buy? One Australian stock that hasn't been this cheap in years

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX stock is cheaper than its P/E ratio suggests.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors pushed the markets higher once more today...

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Cheap Shares

These ASX 200 shares keep smashing new highs. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding cheap shares is hard, but not impossible, right now.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is up 30% in a month. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's gains have been nothing short of extraordinary.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were pulled back down to earth this Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

This $9.3 billion ASX 200 stock just surged 7%. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock seems to be acting as a safe haven today.

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Bank Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Has CBA's luck finally run out?

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Gold

What's going on with the Newmont share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Newmont shares should be dropping, but they're not...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors kicked off the trading week in style today.

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Dividend Investing

Do Fortescue shares beat the big banks for dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Fortescue's 10%-plus dividend yield too good to pass up?

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Bank Shares

Do ANZ shares present better value than other Big Four options?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether ANZ is a good value investment right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Record Highs

The ASX 200 Index is on its way to another all-time high today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

These blue chip stocks are driving the index towards a new record today...

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are primed to pay out?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another disappointing day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Should I dump my holding in CBA shares and buy an ASX S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Deciding between CBA and an S&P 500 tracker is a no-brainer for me.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough session for ASX investors this hump day...

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Gold

One ASX 200 gold stock with the 'potential for exceptional free cash flow growth'

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund manager has a favourite stock in the gold sector right now.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on a red-market day

| Sebastian Bowen

These lucky shares are defying the market today.

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