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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a positive start to the trading week today.

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Bank Shares

I'm up 40% on NAB shares. Here's why I'm not buying more

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm not selling, but I'm not buying either.

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Bank Shares

Is this why the CBA share price keeps breaking records?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons he knows what's driving CBA so high.

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ETFs

The smartest ASX ETFs to buy with $2,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily add more of these ETFs to my portfolio today...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's best shares?

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Record Highs

This ASX 200 share is breaking records amid a massive $300 million investment

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 share made a triumphant return to trading today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough session for ASX 200 shares this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are about to pay out?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a pleasant recovery session this Wednesday.

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Gold

Up 33% in 2024, can the gold price keep rising?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold has smashed the returns of the stock market in 2024.

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Travel Shares

Big ASX news: Qantas share price hits record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas is defying the market to fly to new heights this Wednesday...

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Index investing

Why I prefer the ASX 200 over the S&P 500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two reasons why I'm going for ASX shares over American stocks right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a horrid Tuesday session today.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new highs while the market dives today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ASX 200 stocks?

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Index investing

Expert: S&P 500 shares could be in for a 'lost decade'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is predicting that American shares' stunning past performance won't continue.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a great start to the week's trading for ASX shares today.

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Materials Shares

These ASX silver shares are leaping more than 10% amid relentless rally

| Sebastian Bowen

Some silver shares are doing even better than gold today.

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Gold

14 ASX gold stocks unearthing fresh 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these hot gold miners?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 200% in a year, is the Chemist Warehouse merger already fully priced into Sigma shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have investors gotten too ahead of themselves with Sigma?

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Bank Shares

Want the latest Bank of Queensland dividend? Here's how you can bag it

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better hurry if you want this latest BoQ payout...

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Dividend Investing

Put $5,000 in this ASX dividend stock for $266 in annual passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

High yields are hard to come by on the ASX right now.

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ETFs

Want to buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)? Here are the stocks you'd own

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a popular index fund. But which American stocks does the IVV ETF actually buy for you?

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Best Shares

3 stocks Australians can buy and hold for the next 20 years

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd bet that these shares will be bigger and better in 2044.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sour end to the week's trading for ASX shares today...

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over BHP shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP doesn't appeal to me as an income investment.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 retreating from its record high today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are ending the week on a sour note today...

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Dividend Investing

2 shares I'd love to buy from the ASX 200 for passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

One of these shares would pay me now, and the other later.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, and another record high for the ASX 200...

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price lagging the other ASX 200 banks today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something seems to be up with CommBank today.

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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 share price rocketed 18% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 investors could be anticipating some big news next week...

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International Stock News

Is it too late to invest in Nasdaq tech stock giants?

| Sebastian Bowen

Big Nasdaq tech stocks have continued to soar in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

5.3% dividend yield? I'm buying this ASX passive-income powerhouse in bulk!

| Sebastian Bowen

The monthly dividend payments aren't the only reason I've been buying this stock...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a day to forget this hump day.

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Communication Shares

Could a special dividend be on the cards for Telstra shareholders?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra could have an ace up its sleeve when it comes to its next dividend...

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52-Week Highs

These 16 ASX 200 shares are hitting new 52-week highs today even as the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky stocks?

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Value Investing

The ASX is soaring to new heights, but Aussie investors can still seize profits

| Sebastian Bowen

There are still ways to invest prudently when the markets are at record highs...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a stunning day this Tuesday.

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ETFs

5 popular ASX ETFs smashing new record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these high-flying funds?

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Dividend Investing

All yielding over 6%, which of the ASX 200's top 10 passive income shares is the best?

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield rarely makes for a slam-dunk investment.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares still a buy for dividends in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Westpac's dividend potential today.

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