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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

3 high-yield ASX 200 dividend shares that could boost your passive income stream

| Sebastian Bowen

I believe these shares can start paying you healthy passive income right away.

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares leading the big four lower on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA the worst performing bank today by far.

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How to invest

The ASX 200 has surged 50% since the 2020 stock market crash. Here's what I'd do now

| Sebastian Bowen

Should we wait for the next stock market crash to invest in the share market?

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ETFs

Wondering how the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) did in FY23? Here's your answer

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard's VAS ETF would have delighted its investors over FY2023.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

There were only a few ASX 200 shares that were spared from today's heavy losses.

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How to invest

Regret missing the ASX 200's 10% rally in FY23? Here's why you shouldn't

| Sebastian Bowen

Missed out on last year's share market gains? Here's why you shouldn't be worried.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend stocks that raised their payouts in FY23

| Sebastian Bowen

These dividend stocks gave investors a nice pay rise over FY2023.

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International Stock News

You won't believe how much of Warren Buffett's portfolio is invested in Apple shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett doesn't do diversification. Here's why.

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ETFs

Up 80% since January, guess which ASX ETF just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this ASX ETF banked an 80% return this year so far?

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Index investing

3 tips for picking the best ASX index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

I discuss how to get the most out of your index funds.

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Dividend Investing

Interest rates remain at 4.1%. So can I earn more with a term deposit than ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a 5% term deposit isn't as good as you might think.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords director just bought $1.2 million worth of company shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has just had one of its own directors buy $1.2 million worth of shares.

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International Stock News

Will Tesla stock regain its trillion-dollar market cap by 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Tesla ever have a trillion-dollar valuation again?

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares managed an 11% return in FY23. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Telstra top its impressive FY2023 return in FY2024?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did my Coles shares lag the ASX 200 in FY23?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Coles lose out to the ASX 200 so badly last financial year?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's RBA hold was welcomed by ASX 200 investors.

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How to invest

How buying ASX shares can be cheaper than you might think

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the costs of investing in shares shouldn't worry you.

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Dividend Investing

Could an obsession with passive income be short-changing young ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there such a thing as too much passive income?

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares managed a 9% return in FY23. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac shares returned to form in FY23.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 kicked off FY2024 with a bang today.

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Communication Shares

Telco turns to the stars. What does it mean for Telstra shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Telstra's hookup with Elon Musk's Starlink boost the company's fortunes?

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ETFs

Will FY24 be another stellar year to own the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard International Shares ETF had a top FY23. Will FY24 be just as good?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's big ASX winners?

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ETFs

Can the Vanguard VAS ETF deliver for ASX investors in FY24?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will VAS units have as good a FY2024 as they did this financial year?

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International Stock News

Would I be crazy to buy Apple shares at record highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Apple shares too expensive right now? Let's ask Buffett.

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Tax

Inadvertently 'wash selling' your ASX shares this tax time? Here's what could happen to you

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors fall into this common trap, and it will gt you some heat from the ATO.

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Investing Strategies

5 simple ways to prepare for an ASX stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Preparing for a crash now will help you when it does happen.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd take advantage of a once-in-a-decade ASX passive income opportunity

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you missing out on some hefty dividend income from this corner of the ASX?

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How to invest

The ASX 200 is less than 1% above its pre-COVID high set 3 years ago. So, why buy shares at all?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hasn't had a great three years. Here's why I'm not worried.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing day for investors on the ASX 200 today.

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Index investing

Is the ASX 200 the cheapest it's been in 12 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

By one metric, the ASX 200 is at its cheapest level in a decade.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a top day for ASX investors on Wednesday.

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ETFs

15 ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a phenomenal day for ASX ETF investors.

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ETFs

One interesting historical fact about the Nasdaq that could put this ASX ETF in the buy zone right now

| Sebastian Bowen

If you think a Nasdaq ETF can't go higher than 39% in a year, think again.

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How to invest

New investor? 4 Warren Buffett tips to buy your first ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's advice is essential reading for any ASX investor.

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International Stock News

If I'd invested $3,000 in Nvidia shares at the start of 2023, here's how much I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how much has NVIDIA made its investors this year?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was finally back in the black this Tuesday.

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BNPL shares

Is there any hope at all for the Zip share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there still hope for Zip shareholders?

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Communication Shares

What's in store for the Telstra share price in FY24?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra has had a great time in FY2023. But what will FY2024 bring?

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Bank Shares

Can ANZ shares really deliver a dividend yield of 7%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is ANZ's near-7% yield all it's cracked up to be?

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