Sebastian Bowen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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How to invest

Could I turn $10,000 into $1 million by investing in ASX shares similar to Warren Buffett's favourite stocks?

January 17, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

It's not too hard to invest like Buffett on the ASX.

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Bank Shares

What will my ASX 200 bank stocks be worth in 5 years?

January 17, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

Where will the banks be in 2029?

Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

January 16, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were in a very bad mood indeed today.

Energy Shares

Would I be crazy to buy Boss Energy shares at $5.50?

January 16, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy this ASX uranium share superstar?

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Record Highs

The BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) just hit a new all-time high. Here's why

January 16, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF is now up almost 50% in a year...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

January 15, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

It was a shaky start to the week's trading this Monday.

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Bank Shares

Will CBA shares' woeful dividend yield increase in 2024?

January 15, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

CBA's dividends look a little diminutive compared to other banks...

Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 of the best ASX retail shares I can find right now, no soft landing required

January 15, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

These retailers are my picks of the ASX bunch...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will a competition review hurt Woolworths and Coles shares?

January 15, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

Increased scrutiny shouldn't worry Coles or Woolworths shareholders, according to one expert.

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Dividend Investing

I'm buying these 2 ASX dividend shares for 2024 and beyond!

January 15, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

I'm looking at these two dividend stocks for income this year.

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 60, 65 and 70?

January 13, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for a pre-retiree might shock you.

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Best Shares

This was my best ASX dividend share of 2023

January 12, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

My best dividend share of 2023 was a popular ASX blue chip.

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How to invest

How to apply a Warren Buffett investing style in 2024

January 12, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

Incorporating Buffett's principles will make anyone a better investors in 2024.

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Index investing

If I'd put $2k in the ASX 200 at the start of 2023, here's how much I'd have now!

January 12, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

Did index fund investing pay off last year?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

January 11, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back on form today with a healthy rise.

ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) surging on Thursday?

January 11, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

Some massive Bitcoin news is lifting this ETF today.

Gold

Three of the best: The top ASX 300 gold shares to have owned in 2023

January 11, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

The gains in the gold sector in 2023 were incredible.

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Bank Shares

Here's why I think the dividend forecast could send ANZ shares climbing

January 11, 2024 | Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield could do wonders for ANZ shares in 2024.