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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

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares for a lifelong second income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're after a second income, ASX shares are one of the best places to look.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy today and hold for the next 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy quality ASX shares...

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ETFs

Should investors looking for diversity go for the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF might not be as diversified as it seems.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It wasn't the start to the trading week ASX investors were hoping for today.

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Technology Shares

Which would I buy: Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) or ASX tech shares

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a tough choice: ASX tech shares or the Nasdaq...

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Index investing

Can the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) reach $90 by Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can this popular ETF give its investors a $90 Christmas present?

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Financial Shares

What's up with the Macquarie share price shellacking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders would be happy to see Macquarie shares fall today. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

Here's my best ASX passive income share of 2023 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

My best passive income stock has showered me with cash this year.

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Opinions

3 'nightmare' ASX 200 value traps I wouldn't buy with free money

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to sleep well at night? Don't touch these shares.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 fell by 0.02% this week, but healthcare stocks lived up to their name.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's few winners?

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra shares are a buy despite 'persistently high inflation': Jefferies

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons Telstra is in the bargain bin right now.

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Dividend Investing

One high-yield ASX dividend share I'd buy at $28 for lifelong passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to bet this dividend stock will outlive us all.

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Financial Shares

Want to bag the latest Macquarie dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Time is running out to bag this latest Macquarie payout.

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How to invest

$500 to spare in November? 3 reasons I'd use it to buy ASX shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Have $500 lying around right now? You can't do much better than investing it today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another great day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Hit hard: Why have ASX tech shares copped a battering today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are tech investors the losers this Thursday?

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52-Week Highs

Meet the two ASX All Ords shares that just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own either of these shares at new highs today?

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Gold

Losing its lustre: Newmont share price tanks 10% in 3 days

| Sebastian Bowen

It's turning into an ASX baptism by fire for Newmont shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 returned to green territory this Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 share price tanked 4% to a 2-year low today?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a bad day to own South32 shares...

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How to invest

How likely is a stock market crash in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about a November stock market crash? Here's why you shouldn't be, even if it happens.

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Technology Shares

Up 30%: What's going on with the BrainChip share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BrainChip shares are exploding today. Here's the tea.

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Bonds

Why ASX investors should pay attention to bond markets

| Sebastian Bowen

You might think bonds are boring, but here's why you're wrong.

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Dividend Investing

This 5% ASX dividend stock pays cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

Monthly dividend payers are rare, but potentially lucrative...

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Bank Shares

Want to bag the whopper Westpac dividend? Here's what you've got to do

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want this bank's latest dividend, you'll need to act fast.

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Defensive Shares

Searching for defensive ASX shares? Here's what I look out for

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all defensive companies make for good investments.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's stellar November run came to an end today.

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Resources Shares

Looking for an ASX mining stock? Here's why I'd choose South32

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 has something that most ASX miners don't.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build a $1m net worth from ASX passive income starting at zero

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can build passive income using simple share market investments. Here's how.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Gold

Here's how the Newmont share price fared in its first week on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX welcomed a new gold miner last month. But how has it fared?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue Metals share price is now up 11% in 2 weeks. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares have rocketed recently, but will it last?

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Financial Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors appear undecided on Magellan's latest FUM figures...

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Dividend Investing

Should you even touch these ASX shares that have gone nowhere for 20 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would you believe me if I told you NAB shares haven't moved for 20 years?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's winning shares?

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price fly 10% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares' huge gain today might have something to do with another BNPL stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want any of these dividends, you'd better be quick.

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Dividend Investing

ASX expert: Avoid this dividend trap

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is warning investors to say away from this dividend stock.

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Opinions

A pair of ASX 200 shares I think every Aussie investor should own right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I can personally vouch for this pair of ASX shares.

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