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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

Own Domino's shares? Get ready for a delivery

| Sebastian Bowen

It's payday for Domino's shareholders today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares dump $60 billion in horror session. Here's how Wednesday unfolded

| Sebastian Bowen

Wednesday was a bloodbath for ASX shares and the ASX 200 Index. Here's what happened...

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF just took a big hit. What happened?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this popular ETF took a tumble on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, we have an ASX 200 lithium trifecta for our most traded shares today.

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ETFs

Here's why the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF has tanked 4% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF taken such a beating today?

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Technology Shares

Smashed! Why is the Block share price down 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech stocks are coming in for some punishment on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Why has the NAB share price tanked 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the NAB share price tanking by so much more than the broader market this Wednesday?

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to dig into the next IGO dividend? Here's what to do

| Sebastian Bowen

IGO shares are about to pay out a dividend. Here's what you need to know...

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Financial Shares

Looking to buy AFIC shares in September? Here's what you'd be investing in

| Sebastian Bowen

What's under AFIC's portfolio hood?

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ETFs

Here's why the Vanguard International Shares ETF isn't what it seems

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this Vanguard ETF really 'international'?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A mining giant is our most traded ASX 200 share today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price so volatile on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Lynas share price been so wild today?

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Retail Shares

Why this top broker is tipping 15% upside for the Wesfarmers share price

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Wesfarmers shares in the buy zone today?

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Materials Shares

Runaway train? Pilbara Minerals share price leaps to yet another all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's major pure-play lithium producer prints yet another new all-time high...

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Gold

Why did the De Grey share price leap 5% to a 4-month high today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did the De Gray Mining share price rocket 5% today?

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Gold

The Northern Star share price has dumped 8% in a month. So what's the dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has Northern Star's falling share price pushed up its dividend yield?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium stocks have been pipped by an old financial player today.

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Share Gainers

Up 47% in a month, is the party just getting started for Pilbara Mineral shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are there more record highs coming for Pilbara Minerals shares?

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ETFs

Why has the BetaShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility ETF lost 27% in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Didn't they tell us electric vehicles are the next big thing?

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price regain its 52-week high in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker is optimistic on the outlook for CSL shares.

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Communication Shares

Why this top broker is tipping 17% upside for the Telstra share price

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX broker reckons Telstra shares have a 17% upside.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is top broker Citi tipping 17% upside for the Coles share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this broker is tipping Coles as a buy today...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price edges lower amid Alan Joyce's $2.3 million FY22 pay packet

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Alan Joyce's big pay packet putting investors off Qantas shares?

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price is caught in no man's land as Optus feud continues

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Telstra share price being held back?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, it's lithium, lithium, lithium...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Macquarie dividend going to beat a bank savings account?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Macquarie's dividends beat its own term deposit rates?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How do Endeavour's dividends stack up against its old parent Woolworths?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does Endeavour's dividend yield best its old parent Woolworths today?

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard ASX 300 ETF (VAS) so popular among investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is the most sought-after ETF on the ASX by a mile. But why?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which sector is dominating the ASX 200's trading volumes today? It starts with L and ends in -ithium.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is still trading just 10% above its COVID-crash low. Is it a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CSL shares finally about to give investors some gains?

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Share Market News

Why is ASX behemoth Soul Patts lending a hand to Electro Optic Systems?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has Soul Patts thrown Electric Optic Systems a lifeline?

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price has gone backwards in 2022. Is now the time to pounce?

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker reckons Telstra shares are a buy today.

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Financial Shares

How do Argo shares measure up to other LICs like AFIC?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check out Argo's performance data compared to its rivals...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today just hit a new record high...

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How to invest

When the bear market lows will arrive: Morgan Stanley

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the ASX 200 see a bear market before its next bull market?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price on the slide today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares are tanking today. What's gone wrong?

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Dividend Investing

Are Coles dividends better than a savings term deposit?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether the Coles dividend is still higher than returns from a cash savings account.

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Technology Shares

What is the highest BrainChip shares have ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

What and when was Brainchip's last all-time high?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price shoot 6% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check why the ASX lithium miner's shares were in such demand on Tuesday?

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ETFs

Is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF the best index fund on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big call but here's why this exchange traded fund is right up there with the best.

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