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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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Energy Shares

Did the Woodside share price beat the market in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares had a wild month over May, but did they beat the ASX 200?

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's how they performed last month

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares had a month to forget in May.

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Dividend Investing

Why a low ASX dividend yield can be a beautiful thing

| Sebastian Bowen

A low dividend yield often delivers more than a high one. Here's why.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium and uranium shares are dominating today's volume charts.

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Cheap Shares

3 cheap ASX shares I think are trading below their fair value right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Are these shares too cheap to ignore today?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which obscure ASX healthcare share just exploded 220% on HUGE news

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share has just tripled its investors' money.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Selling pressure in the lithium space seems to be driving trading volumes today.

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Best Shares

3 ASX shares I'm super excited to buy in June

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX shares are looking tempting this winter.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock briefly joins exclusive trillion-dollar club. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how high can NVIDIA stock go?

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ETFs

Here's one ASX share I keep on buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share offers growth, diversity and dividend income, all in one.

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How to invest

3 mistakes even the most seasoned ASX investors risk making

| Sebastian Bowen

Have you been guilty of these investing mistakes?

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Dividend Investing

Is ASX dividend investing worth it right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Find out if you're treating your dividends the right way.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price losses are driving trading volumes on the ASX today.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares still worth buying today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are brokers telling us to buy or sell CBA shares right now?

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How to invest

New to ASX investing? 4 Warren Buffett tips to building a $1 million portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

We can all use these pieces of Warren Buffett wisdom.

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Retirement

Is the ASX 200 all you need to retire a millionaire?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in ASX 200 shares is one of the best tickets to a happy retirement.

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How to invest

Are you using the wrong ASX brokerage account? Look out for these red flags

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you doing brokerage right?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price gains are driving ASX trading volumes this Monday,

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX Harley-riding insider is buying up his company's shares hand over fist

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX chair has been on a massive spending spree in May.

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Materials Shares

Down 56% in 2023. The next hurdle for Syrah shares is approaching

| Sebastian Bowen

Things could get worse for Syrah shares before they get better.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett recently sold $20 billion in stocks. Here are his warnings for investors!

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett seems to lave lost his taste for bank shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Market volatility seems to be driving ASX 200 trading volumes this Friday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's my big problem with the Woolworths share price

| Sebastian Bowen

I like Woolworths, but I have a major problem with its share price.

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International Stock News

Nvidia share price adds $190 billion overnight. Where to from here?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how much further can NVIDIA stock climb?

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Dividend Investing

Share buybacks or dividends: Which are better for ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Who doesn't love a dividend? Warren Buffett, who reckons share buybacks are better.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield dividend stocks Warren Buffett owns (and 3 similar on the ASX)

| Sebastian Bowen

An ASX investor can replicate some of Buffett's best dividend stocks.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big falls are driving trading volumes on the ASX 200 today.

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ETFs

Better ASX ETF to buy: Vanguard VGS or VAS?

| Sebastian Bowen

VGS or VAS: Which ETF comes out on top for ASX investors?

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Defensive Shares

Why buying these 3 ASX shares could be a good way to hedge against a stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

These types of ASX shares tend to perform better in a crash.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We have an eclectic mix of ASX 200 shares in our most traded list today.

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ETFs

Why has the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) dividend collapsed in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the glory days of this ETF behind it?

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett will earn $9 billion in dividend income this year: Be like Warren

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it possible to get a 56% dividend yield? Warren Buffett has.

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Dividend Investing

Want safe income? This ASX 200 stock has raised its dividend every year since 2000

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend share has no equal on the ASX 200.

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Superannuation

Worried you won't have enough superannuation for retirement? You're not alone

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you have a plan for retirement yet?

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Defensive Shares

Are Woolworths shares a good defensive buy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has the Woolworths share price run too high?

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Dividend Investing

Interest rates at 3.85%! Can I now earn more with a term deposit than ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is your money better off in a bank than bank shares?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about lithium on our most traded shares list today.

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Bank Shares

The NAB dividend forecast has grabbed my attention!

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert reckons NAB's dividends will only get bigger from here.

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Materials Shares

Why is short interest in Lake Resources shares soaring?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors betting that Lake Resources shares will fall?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks and a 16% drop are driving ASX 200 trading volumes this Monday.

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