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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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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing multi-year highs while the market dives

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords stocks are burning bright on the ASX today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether Buffett would buy Woolies today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre hump day for ASX shares today...

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking on a $9 billion outflow

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down ten times more than the broader market today...

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IPOs

ASX rare earths IPO stock crashes 42% on trading debut

| Sebastian Bowen

This IPO has been a rough ride for investors...

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Investing Strategies

Magellan just bought 3 million more shares of this beaten-up ASX 200 stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This fundie has been 'buying the dip' with a vengeance.

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Bank Shares

6% yield: Are ANZ shares a no-brainer buy for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my thoughts on buying the 6%-yielding ANZ right now.

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Technology Shares

Can WiseTech shares crack the $100 mark again?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX broker expects WiseTech to return to a three-digit share price...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield-eque start to the trading week this Monday.

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Gold

Safe haven? Here's why ASX gold shares are beating the market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are selling other stocks to buy gold shares today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX pharmaceuticals stock a year ago, you'd have $34,711 now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how lucky have investors been with this stock?

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Share Market News

This ASX lithium stock is down 79% in 2024, and a director just bought 300,000 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium director just bought the dip in a big way.

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Best Shares

The ASX bosses getting richer on the back of soaring ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These founders and CEOs made money hand over fist last financial year...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a horrible end to its trading week this Friday.

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares still fundamentally expensive now?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares still look expensive, but the growth is there...

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Dividend Investing

One ASX dividend machine I'd buy over Fortescue shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to dividends, growth can be better than a high yield.

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Opinions

Here are my top 4 ASX shares to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the four ASX shares I would buy today if I won the lottery.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors once again pulled back from record highs today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Have ASX investors missed their chance to buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a sharp recovery, Woolworths shares might not be on sale anymore...

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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 this Wednesday.

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Record Highs

Here's why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) just hit an all-time ASX high

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own this ETF, you've had a great day.

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Share Fallers

What's next for Droneshield stock after Tuesday's 22% drop

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares crashed yesterday. What's next for the company?

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Dividend Investing

Is the 9.2% dividend yield on Fortescue shares too tempting to pass up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 9.2% dividend yield too good to be true? Here's what I think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to earth for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here's how much you'll get paid today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's VAS paycheque might disappoint some investors.

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Share Fallers

Big ASX news! DroneShield share price crashes 31%

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are enduring a stunning fall from grace today.

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Bank Shares

Westpac and three other ASX 200 bank shares smashing new multi-year highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own ASX bank shares, you're probably having a great day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw another new record high for ASX shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares hit new 52-week high! What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX experts reckon CSL investors are still in for a treat.

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Record Highs

ASX 200 shatters record. Why it could still be 'relatively cheap' to invest

| Sebastian Bowen

For the first time ever today, the ASX 200 is leading with an '8'.

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Share Fallers

Why it's lights out at ASX-listed Star Casino until further notice

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's Star news was the last thing investors needed to hear.

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Superannuation

What are the average returns for growth superannuation funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Growth super funds are outperforming balanced funds over every time period right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was certainly a day to remember for ASX investors this Friday...

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Bank Shares

3 reasons everyone's talking about CBA shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA has been blazing new territory this week in more than one way.

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Economy

US inflation easing: What does it mean for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

If America cuts interest rates, will Australia be next?

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Record Highs

ASX 200 re-writes history. Which companies are leading the charge?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is finishing the week with a bang.

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International Stock News

Is it too late for ASX investors to start buying US shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should ASX investors start taking the gains from US shares like Nvidia off the table?

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Dividend Investing

Why I keep buying shares of this 5%-yielding ASX dividend stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I bought shares of this blue-chip stock when they were yielding over 5%.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a day to remember this Thursday...

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Gold

Big ASX news: Newmont shares hit new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Newmont stock, you're in for a treat today.

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