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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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Dividend Investing

Is this the ASX 200's greatest dividend share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Find a dividend share that can top this one, I dare you.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is soaring 16% amid a fresh takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords tech share has some exciting news to share with investors today.

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Share Market News

New ASX investor? 5 things I wish I'd known before I bought my first stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I knew these five things when I started investing in ASX shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is this a compelling reason to buy Coles shares over Woolworths?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles vs. Woolies: This ASX broker has picked a winner.

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Economy

Here's what the latest jobs data could mean for interest rates and the Aussie stock market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why higher unemployment can be good news for ASX shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares seem to be all the rage this Friday on our volume charts.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price sitting at 6-week lows?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have investors lost their love for this ASX gold share?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

It's going to be a big week for income investors on the ASX next week.

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Best Shares

If I could only buy one ASX share today, this would be it

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to find a reason not to buy this ASX share.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares and a big loss for an oil share are driving trading volumes today.

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ETFs

12 ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

We have not one, not two, but a dozen new 52-week highs to discuss.

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Economy

Here's the latest on the US debt ceiling and what it means for ASX 200 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A US default could have big implications for ASX investors.

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How to invest

Here's how I'd invest my first $500 in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF could be a perfect choice for a beginner.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 21% this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Weebit Nano stock this week?

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Share Gainers

All Ords share surges 13% after founder confirms no intention to sell stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share went on a rocket trip today. Here's why.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves in the lithium space drove trading volumes today.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Fortescue dividend stack up against BHP and Rio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Fortescue still a dividend winner in 2023?

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How to invest

Should ASX 200 investors sell in May and go away?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's answer this age-old question once and for all.

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Cannabis Shares

A $3k investment in ASX cannabis stock Incannex 5 years ago is now worth $15,000. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This medicinal cannabis company has been a rare winner in its field.

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BNPL shares

Did the Sezzle share price really just leap 3,000%?!

| Sebastian Bowen

This share has just gone from 64 cents to over $20 each.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Massive share price volatility is driving trading volumes this Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is a slice of Livent worth holding onto Allkem shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

What should Allkem investors do with their NewCo shares?

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ETFs

2 high-return exotic ETFs to buy in May

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX ETFs have averaged at least a 12% return in recent years.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are flying on the ASX 200 today.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Avita Medical share price is tumbling 20% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in the healthcare company are tanking today, despite no fresh news out since last week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Pointsbet share price is tumbling 17% on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Pointsbet shares are taking a hiding on some big news out of the US.

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Defensive Shares

5 ASX shares I'd buy for a US recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Consumer staples and defensive shares are the place to go for those who fear a recession.

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Dividend Investing

How to invest $10,000 in ASX dividend shares in May

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to spend money to make money? Try these shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium shares are once again driving trading volumes this Friday.

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Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank share price has slumped 20% in 5 years. Have the dividends made up for it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can a massive dividend yield make up for years of falling shares?

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Dividend Investing

Turning ASX shares into a $40,000 annual passive income generator

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a roadmap to gaining $40,000 in passive income from shares.

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Dividend Investing

It's still rare to find a term deposit paying over 5%. Why not buy ASX dividend shares instead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why cash may not necessarily be king when you can get a 5% term deposit.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about that lithium on today's most traded ASX 200 stocks list.

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How to invest

How to invest $5,000 in ASX shares today like Warren Buffett might

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I think Warren Buffett would invest if he were confined to the ASX.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre shares are trading around 52-week highs. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how much further can Flight Centre shares climb?

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ETFs

Betashares forecasts this ASX ETF sector to boom x5 by 2028

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this type of ETF really increase five-fold in the next few years?

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How to invest

How to make volatility your friend when investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility can be scary, but it's actually one of the best reasons to invest in shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We have both big gains and big losses driving ASX 200 trading volumes this Wednesday.

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) still below its pre-COVID high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have investors really enjoyed zero returns from this ETF since 2020?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price ricochets following CEO sacking

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a changing of the guard in the infant nutrition company's leadership team.

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