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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

For a shot at $10,000 in annual passive income, buy 662 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Sebastian Bowen

If this ASX 200 share keeps raising its dividends, investors could get rich.

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Dividend Investing

12 ASX dividend shares with yields over 10%. Are they too good to be true?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 10% yield a good or a bad sign for an income share?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a volatile day on the ASX 200 this Wednesday.

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How to invest

I'm not waiting for a 2023 stock market crash!

| Sebastian Bowen

Waiting for the next crash to invest? Here's why Buffett says that's a bad idea.

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Dividend Investing

5 dividend shares I think are among the safest on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding safe dividend shares can be difficult. But here are five that I would buy.

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Bank Shares

Lowest ASX bank yield: Are CBA shares still worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA is now the ASX 200's lowest-yielding bank. Should investors steer clear?

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is a sleeping dividend giant. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL shares aren't considered serious dividend payers. But this could be a costly mistake.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves on the ASX are driving trading volumes this Monday.

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Record Highs

Earnings upgrade: This little ASX share is leaping 12% to record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share just hit a new all-time high. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 takeover target dives 15% after its deal is laid to rest

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is this ASX 200 share cratering today?

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52-Week Highs

Another 52-week high: Are Wesfarmers shares stretched, or could they be a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy Wesfarmers shares today?

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ETFs

Here's how I'll use this ASX ETF to invest in my favourite stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can use ASX ETFs to buy your favourite companies in the world.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share market volatility is driving trading volumes this Friday.

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Bank Shares

Want big dividends? This ASX bank share smashes the big four

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX bank shares have a strong reputation for dividends. Here's one that smashes even the big four.

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Gold

Better ASX gold share to buy now: Newcrest vs. Northern Star

| Sebastian Bowen

We compare the ASX's two largest gold shares to find a winner.

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Bank Shares

Here's how much investing in NAB shares will pay you in dividends every year

| Sebastian Bowen

Does NAB's reputation as an income machine stack up?

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Materials Shares

Are short sellers wrong about Sayona Mining shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sayona shares are highly shorted. So what's wrong with this company?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

There are some big share price moves driving trading volumes today.

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Economy

5 things you need to know about the latest RBA shake-up

| Sebastian Bowen

The RBA is set for a major overhaul. Here's what it means for the economy...

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF is paying out today. Here's what you need to know.

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How to invest

Here's how I'd dip my toe in the Aussie stock market with $500

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the shares I would tell a beginner investor to start with.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium is again dominating ASX trading volumes this Tuesday. Here's why.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is up 21% in April so far

| Sebastian Bowen

How on earth has this ETF smashed the market by a factor of 10?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares are making investors very happy today.

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Materials Shares

Why are 3 directors buying up this ASX lithium stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Not one, not two, but three Nova directors have been buying shares of late.

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ETFs

An ETF of ETFs? Here's how the Vanguard High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) works

| Sebastian Bowen

This unique ASX ETF ups the ante when it comes to diversification.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock is up almost 40% in 2023 and has just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX tech stock can't stop climbing. Here's what's going on.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's trading volume charts are all about ASX lithium stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why did ASX All Ords share AMA just crash 30%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did AMA just lose a third of its value?

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Liontown shares at the start of 2023, here's what I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Liontown shares have made investors rich in 2023. Here's why.

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Bank Shares

Here's why Bank of Queensland shares are making news again this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors in this ASX 200 bank may be in for more disappointment.

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Energy Shares

3 things that could tank the AGL share price

| Sebastian Bowen

These three things could see AGL shares revisit their 52-week low.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are dominating our most-heavily traded ASX 200 stocks today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's next for Wesfarmers shares after cashing out $700 million from Coles?

| Sebastian Bowen

What will Wesfarmers do with its $700 million windfall?

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Index investing

The cheapest index fund on the ASX revealed

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at the ASX's cheapest index ETFs.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Share market volatility looks like it's driving trading volumes this Thursday.

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Share Fallers

The Novonix share price has crashed 23% this year! Should I buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Novonix share price a falling knife or too cheap to ignore?

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ETFs

Say hello to the ASX's newest ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

It's groundhog day on the ASX as yet another new ETF joins the ranks.

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Growth Shares

Want growth and passive income? Here are the ASX shares I'd buy for the best of both worlds

| Sebastian Bowen

The best shares give investors both growth and dividends.

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Dividend Investing

The boosted Woolworths dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big day for Woolworths shareholders this Thursday.

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