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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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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Today is payday!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own CBA shares, today is your lucky day.

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Bonds

Are bonds a 'safer' investment than buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's discuss the pros and cons of buying bonds.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors had to endure yet another day of selling this Wednesday.

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How to invest

Forget gold. Warren Buffett got rich by investing in shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Warren Buffett hates gold as an investment.

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Dividend Investing

The mega Mineral Resources dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Own Mineral Resources shares? Here's the tea on your big payday.

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ETFs

Why Vanguard ETFs are in the spotlight on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own a Vanguard ETF? You'll want to see this if you do.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has bitterly disappointed investors today with a return to red territory.

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Opinions

Rain or shine: 5 ASX large-cap shares I keep buying to reach financial independence

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting my retirement on these five top ASX stocks.

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52-Week Highs

This ASX ETF just hit an all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium prices are pushing this ETF to new heights.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 300 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally broke its losing streak today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Australian Vanadium share price starting the week on ice?

| Sebastian Bowen

Two ASX vanadium shares seem set to become one soon.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price: Could we be nearing a change of tides?

| Sebastian Bowen

After an awful run, are CSL shares now cheap enough to buy?

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How to invest

Avoiding ASX shares due to risk? Staying out of the stock market may not be as 'safe' as you think

| Sebastian Bowen

Not being invested is far more risky than investing in shares.

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How to invest

Is property a 'safer' investment than buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

'Safe as houses' is a bit of a misconception...

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Dividend Investing

Own AGL shares? Your dividends are being paid today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what your AGL shares are about to pay out in passive dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

$10k of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into passive income of $500 a month with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This week is turning into a bloodbath for ASX shares.

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Aussie Broadband share price smashed 4 new 52-week highs in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

This telco can't stop climbing. Here's why.

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Opinions

ASX 200 Index: Here are my 3 top predictions for 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

2024 could be a positive year for ASX shares, if history is to go by.

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Dividend Investing

Own Rio Tinto shares? Your dividends are being paid today!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Rio shares, you have some cash coming your way today.

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How to invest

Worrying about stock market volatility? Here are 4 tips from multi-billionaire investor Ray Dalio

| Sebastian Bowen

Ray Dalio gives us some tips on how to invest in today's markets.

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How to invest

How my ASX share portfolio is ready for a stock market correction

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm not worried about the next market crash.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has just had its third red day in a row.

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Dividend Investing

The Telstra dividend yield has exploded recently. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Suddenly, investors can get a lot more dividend bang from their bucks with Telstra.

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Record Lows

What's the lowest Sayona Mining shares have ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

The lowest Sayona share price on record is guaranteed to shock you.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 share has a P/E ratio of just 2! Is it actually cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a P/E ratio of 2.17 too cheap to ignore?

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Energy Shares

Is the rising oil price a good reason to buy Woodside shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there still room to buy shares in the oil and gas giant today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 lost even more ground today in a nasty session.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords sharing cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 16% in 2 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for Weebit Nano shares this week so far.

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Energy Shares

Why are investors worried about Whitehaven share buybacks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven's huge share buyback program might be in danger. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Monday that Garfield would have been proud of on the ASX today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price defying the ASX 200 sell-off today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something strange is happening with Liontown shares today.

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52-Week Highs

These 2 ASX uranium shares are hitting 52-week highs today. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to jump on the uranium bandwagon?

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Travel Shares

Final boarding call for newly reinstated Flight Centre dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the first Flight Centre dividend in four years.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a joyful end to the trading week for ASX 200 investors this Friday.

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Bank Shares

Westpac is now the highest-yielding ASX 200 big four bank share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it an honour or a dishonour to have the highest ASX bank dividend yield right now?

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Opinions

This was the very best ASX stock I ever bought. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This investment has made me a fortune, and I will never sell.

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ETFs

Why has the Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (VDHG) dividend dropped off in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has delivered some big dividend cuts in 2023. Here's the tea.

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