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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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Gold

My Newcrest shares are down 30% since 2019. Here's why I'm holding firm

| Sebastian Bowen

Price is what you pay, value is what you get.

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Cheap Shares

2 oversold ASX retail shares I want to buy before they bounce back

| Sebastian Bowen

I think the market has oversold these ASX shares.

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ETFs

If you'd invested $5,000 in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at the start of 2023, congrats! Here's what you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares S&P 500 ETF has smashed the ASX 200 in 2023. Here's how.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today’s biggest gainers?

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How to invest

Addicted to checking your investments? 3 reasons why you need to stop

| Sebastian Bowen

Too much of a good thing can be bad when it comes to investing in shares.

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Materials Shares

Have insiders been buying or selling Lake Resources shares over the past 2 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Lake Resources directors' money where their mouths are?

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Dividend Investing

Do Woodside shares really have an 11% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Woodside's trailing yield too good to be true?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's best-performing ASX 200 stock was a miner.

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Bank Shares

ANZ stock is the highest-yielding ASX big four bank right now. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is ANZ's dividend yield so monstrous right now?

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Dividend Investing

The dividend yield from Telstra shares has fallen 7% this year. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

How can it be that Telstra's dividends are rising but its yield is falling?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why I prefer Coles shares to Woolworths right now

| Sebastian Bowen

It's Woolworths I'd vote down down rather than Coles shares today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech stocks helped push the ASX 200 higher this Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Is value starting to appear in Westpac shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are shares in the big four bank too cheap to ignore in 2023?

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX shares you probably didn't know pay nice passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

You probably didn't notice these five shares on your search for dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX income shares I'm planning on retiring with

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm not selling...these shares until well after retirement.

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BNPL shares

Should I buy Zip shares following its balance sheet cleanup?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Zip shares finally in the buy zone?

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ETFs

Consider buying this ASX ETF for strong capital growth

| Sebastian Bowen

You won't believe the returns this ETF has delivered to investors.

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Defensive Shares

Recession-ready: 3 ASX All Ord shares that grew through the GFC

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares did just fine during the GFC.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about those battery metals today, with lithium and nickel dominating the ASX's volume charts.

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Technology Shares

1 ASX tech stock I'd buy before Appen shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen shares have had a great run lately, but I still prefer another tech stock.

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Bank Shares

Should I be snapping up CBA shares while they're under $100?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or a sell now that they are back under $100?

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International Stock News

The Tesla share price is up over 100% in 2023. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have Tesla shares finally peaked?

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ETFs

Better ASX ETF to buy: Betashares Australia 200 ETF or Vanguard VAS?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is cheaper better when it comes to these two ASX ETFs?

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ETFs

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is trading near all-time highs. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the VGS ETF too expensive in 2023?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We have an eclectic mix of ASX 200 shares on our volumes list today.

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Dividend Investing

No passive income at 40? I'd buy ASX 200 shares for big cash dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

You can still build big passive income in your 40s using ASX dividend shares.

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How to invest

4 ways to buy ASX shares – even when the market is struggling

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying shares in a falling market is hard, but you can make it easier.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Significant share market volatility is driving trading volumes this Wednesday.

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ETFs

How to invest in AI with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX offers many ways to invest in artificial intelligence.

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Healthcare Shares

Trading under $60, could this ASX 200 stock be the bargain buy of the year?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down 30% from its all-time highs.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll have to be quick if you want the latest dividends from these ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest RBA interest rate hike has had a big impact on ASX trading volumes today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is June a good time to buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are brokers calling Wesfarmers a buy or a sell today?

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How to invest

3 reasons the average person stinks at investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Most of us aren't as good at investing as we think we are.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some pleasing share price gains are driving trading volumes on the share market today.

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How to invest

Under 18 and wondering if teenagers can buy ASX shares? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying shares for someone under 18 is complicated, but still very doable.

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Dividend Investing

3 sectors to find defensive ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These are the sectors investors should look to for defensive income according to one top broker.

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Dividend Investing

How ASX dividend shares can help protect your portfolio from volatility

| Sebastian Bowen

Tired of share market volatility? Here's how dividend shares can help smooth the ride.

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ETFs

Here's how the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS) smashed the ASX 200 in May

| Sebastian Bowen

The VGS ETF smashed its ASX 200 rivals last month. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are making a splash on the ASX boards this Friday.

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