1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Sebastian Bowen
    3. /

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

Man holding out Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
Bank Shares

Is Bank of Queensland's grossed-up 11% yield for real?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there something going on with the Bank of Queensland dividend?

Read more »

Red arrow going down with share prices in red symbolising a falling share price
Share Market News

Why has the ASX 200 just hit an 11-month low?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is almost at a new 52-week low...

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Bank Shares

Could it be time to scoop up Macquarie shares at 52-week lows?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX brokers are taking note of Macquarie's recent falls.

Read more »

A young man goes over his finances and investment portfolio at home.
Materials Shares

Graphite grandeur: Will I be buying Novonix shares at 70 cents?

| Sebastian Bowen

Novonix is up big over the past week.

Read more »

A businessman waers armour and holds a shield and sword.
Growth Shares

This ETF is my favourite ASX growth stock right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I love this ASX growth share right now.

Read more »

An older woman wearing a wonky party hat looks unpleasantly at a glass of wine in her hand.
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top stocks?

Read more »

Woman at home saving money in a piggybank and smiling.
Retirement

No lotto ticket needed: I'm buying these dependable ASX blue chips to retire early

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm hoping these three ASX shares will get me to an early retirement.

Read more »

A man in his 30s with a clipped beard sits at his laptop on a desk with one finger to the side of his face and his chin resting on his thumb as he looks concerned while staring at his computer screen.
Bank Shares

Why are ASX bank shares diving when bond yields are rising?

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own ASX bank shares, you've had a rough week.

Read more »

A man holds his hands to the sides of his face and pulls it down in despair as he sits at the wheel of a car that is not moving, as though in a traffic jam.
Materials Shares

What could Tesla's results mean for ASX lithium shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla seems to be dragging down lithium shares today...

Read more »

A woman sits on sofa pondering a question.
How to invest

When will the stock market recover? Here's a better question to ask

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't ask when the market will recover, ask this instead...

Read more »

sad party goer sitting alone after celebration
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Thursday's ASX session was a shocker for shareholders.

Read more »

Man sitting in front of a laptop and analysing an earnings report.
Economy

ASX 200 tanks 1.6% amid latest unemployment data

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why lower unemployment is bad news for ASX 200 shares.

Read more »

A group of young people sit together watching a television very intently with wide-mouthed, awed expressions while one holds a large bowl of popcorn with a bottle of beer in the foreground.
International Stock News

Here's why the Netflix share price just popped 12% overnight

| Sebastian Bowen

Netflix stock has just made an extraordinary move.

Read more »

A golden woman shoots a bow and arrow high.
52-Week Highs

2 All Ords shares smashing 52-week highs amid today's sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares aren't following the All Ords lower today...

Read more »

gold, gold miner, gold discovery, gold nugget, gold price,
Gold

Should you invest in gold today? Here are the pros and cons

| Sebastian Bowen

Like any assets, gold has its own pros and cons.

Read more »

Superannuation written on a jar with Australian dollar notes.
Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 60?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you above or below the super average?

Read more »

A coal miner wearing a red hard hat holds a piece of coal up and gives the thumbs up sign in his other hand
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a happy hump day this Wednesday.

Read more »

A young man wearing glasses writes down his stock picks in his living room.
How to invest

How I'd invest my first $5,000 in ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

If I were starting out investing today, I would go for simplicity.

Read more »

three hands painted red, amber and green making different signals
How to invest

Go ahead and buy ASX shares – the market is on sale

| Sebastian Bowen

Have you ever thought about selling your shares in a market downturn?

Read more »

A woman looks at a tablet device while in the aisles of a hardware style store amid stacked boxes on shelves representing Bunnings and the Wesfarmers share price
Retail Shares

Up 15% in 2023: Is there still time to buy Wesfarmers shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there still gas left in the Wesfarmers tank?

Read more »

Fancy font saying top ten surrounded by gold leaf set against a dark background of glittering stars.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 bounced back hard this Tuesday.

Read more »

Man holding Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? Here's why it's your lucky day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how much the ASX's most popular ETF is paying out.

Read more »

Big percentage sign with a person looking upwards at it.
Economy

ASX investors: Why the RBA could be set to hike interest rates again

| Sebastian Bowen

Will we see another rate hike before the end of the year?

Read more »

A woman sits on a chair smiling as she shops online.
BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price just rocket 9%?

| Sebastian Bowen

BNPL stock Zip is surging today. What's going on?

Read more »

Green arrow going up on stock market chart, symbolising a rising share price.
52-Week Highs

These 4 ASX 300 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

Read more »

An older female ASX investor holds a gangster-style fist pump pose showing off gold rings with dollar signs on them.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed to be buying only one type of share today...

Read more »

Three colleagues stare at a computer screen with serious looks on their faces.
How to invest

Is waiting for the stock market to crash putting a dent in your future wealth?

| Sebastian Bowen

For me, 'buy low, sell high' is a losing strategy.

Read more »

A businessman in a suit wears a medal around his neck and raises a fist in victory surrounded by two other businessmen in suits facing the other direction to him.
Bank Shares

Up 16% in four months, is it too late to buy NAB shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker is still bullish on this ASX bank...

Read more »

Man sitting in a plane seat works on his laptop.
Travel Shares

Another one bites the dust: Qantas shares drop 2% on loyalty departure

| Sebastian Bowen

There seems to be an exodus of senior management happening at Qantas...

Read more »

Young woman leaping into the sea with arms raised, symbolising passive income.
Dividend Investing

A second income of $1,000 a month for $5 a day? Here's how I'd aim to make it happen with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

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

Read more »

An older woman wearing a party hat is giving a thumbs up, but she's not happy about it.
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the rare ASX 200 winners from today?

Read more »

A young man and woman dressed in gold celebrate their courtship with a dance.
Gold

Guess what 93% of Newcrest shareholders just voted for

| Sebastian Bowen

We have some big ASX news for Newcrest shareholders this Friday.

Read more »

A photo of a young couple who are purchasing fruits and vegetables at a market shop.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Two reasons to buy Coles shares today (and one not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares have both good and bad things going for them right now...

Read more »

Smiling elderly couple looking at their superannuation account, symbolising retirement.
Retirement

How to build a top-tier retirement portfolio without the headache

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why retirement investing can be far more simple than you'd think.

Read more »

A cyclist using carbon fibre wheels hits a bump and starts to fall and crash.
Economy

Why stubborn inflation could be keeping the ASX down today

| Sebastian Bowen

The American economy appears to be a stumbling block for the ASX this Friday.

Read more »

Man pointing at a blue rising share price graph.
Share Gainers

Why are Selfwealth shares leaping 25% on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a massive day for Selfwealth.

Read more »

A female Woolworths customer leans on her shopping trolley as she rests her chin in her hand thinking about what to buy for dinner while also wondering why the Woolworths share price isn't doing as well as Coles recently
Dividend Investing

2.75% yield: Are Woolworths shares worth holding for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a yield of 2.75% even worth bothering with if you're a dividend investor?

Read more »

Man looking at his grocery receipt, symbolising inflation.
How to invest

Here's how Morgan Stanley invests to beat inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX broker has a few ideas on how to beat inflation...

Read more »

Three hikers lift their arms in jubilation as they reach a rocky peak overlooking a sensational view of water and mountains with a blue sky surrounding them.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day in the green for the ASX 200 this Thursday.

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Guess what the CEO just said

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's own CEO reckons we might be in for a bumpy ride.

Read more »