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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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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX copper share has exploded 182% this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX copper share has risen 182% since last week alone...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price just smash its all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a good day on the ASX for the supermarket giant. Here's what happened.

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price is still trading 50% off its all-time high. Is right now a good time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Telstra shares a post-earnings buy today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is down by more than 5%.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price behaving so strangely on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares have been wild on Thursday. What's going on?

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Materials Shares

Down 16% in 3 days: Why is the Lake Resources share price still sliding?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's behind Lake shares dropping 16% in three days?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Transurban dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

How big is Transurban's new dividend yield?

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Dividend Investing

Treasury Wine share price defies market slump. Could it be the dividend boost?

| Sebastian Bowen

The winemaker just lifted its dividend. Here are the details.

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ETFs

Here's how much the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) has paid in dividends over the past 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

How much dividend income does the VAS ETF throw off exactly?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Guess which ASX 200 sector is dominating the market's volume charts today.

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX 200 retail shares having such a stellar run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 retail shares are on fire today. What's put a rocket under this ASX 200 sector?

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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares just cracked new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check which ASX shares have had a particularly good day on the market.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price careering 5% lower today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Core Lithium shares plummeting in value on Wednesday?

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Earnings Results

Magellan share price in freefall despite 44% rise in profits

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has just released its full-year earnings for FY22...

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Dividend Investing

Will Lynas shares pay a dividend in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

When can investors expect a maiden dividend from the rare earths company?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares an ASX buy ahead of the company's earnings next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at what the brokers are saying abou the Coles share price.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's lithium losers are leading our trading volume charts today...

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ETFs

2 reasons to consider buying the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS) right now

| Sebastian Bowen

What's to like about this popular ETF from Vanguard?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price outperforms on Tuesday to smash new, all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Endeavour shares are at a new record high today...

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Bank Shares

Is the Bendigo Bank share price in the buy zone following Monday's sell-off?

| Sebastian Bowen

A broker gives its thoughts on the bank share's outlook following its post-earnings slump.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price lag the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

What went wrong with Woodside today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Treasury Wine share price a buy before the company reports this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Treasury shares a buy today ahead of its earnings?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price rebounding 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Lake Resources shares shot up 5% today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

One of our most-traded ASX 200 shares has dropped 12 % today.

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Earnings Results

WAM Capital share price rises despite $426 million loss

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Capital has just released its annual earnings report for FY2022...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price leaping 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Liontown shares on fire this Monday?

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Materials Shares

Is Novonix considered an ASX lithium share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Novonix be considered an ASX lithium stock?

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Dividend Investing

Will Kogan shares ever pay a dividend again?

| Sebastian Bowen

When are the online retailer's dividends coming back? Let's take a look.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Coles shares deliver 13% growth AND tasty dividends this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

We see what the experts are saying about the grocer's outlook.

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Retail Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be heading for a short squeeze?

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-Fi shares could rocket next week if this expert is to be believed...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk share price has had a tough week. Could this other ASX dairy company cash in?

| Sebastian Bowen

This week delivered disappointing news for A2 Milk shareholders...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today has lost more than 10%. Ouch.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares celebrating Friday with new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These three All Ords shares are flying high today...

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Financial Shares

Is the Magellan share price caught in a death spiral?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will things keep getting worse for Magellan shares?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share of the day was at one stage up 19%...

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ETFs

Why the BetaShares ASIA ETF is 50% below its former glory

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has this tech-heavy ETF had such an awful run of late?

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Technology Shares

Why has the Block share price exploded 9% on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Block shares booming in value this Thursday?

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ETFs

Here's why the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is outperforming the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

This exchange-traded fund is putting in a strong showing today. Let's check it out...

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BNPL shares

Does this signify more bad news for ASX BNPL shares like Zip?

| Sebastian Bowen

An ASX bank just wrote down its BNPL investment by 85%...

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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 is up 10%.

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