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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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Healthcare Shares

Big ASX news: ResMed shares rocket 5% to new high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular stock has rocketed today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the special Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths had some good news to tell income investors today...

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52-Week Highs

Why did this ASX All Ords stock hit a new 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic day for this All Ords stock yesterday...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Things took a backward step on the markets this Tuesday...

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Opinions

My three ASX 200 highlights from earnings season so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick of the bunch after seeing the latest ASX earnings reports.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Everything you need to know about the latest Coles dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem delighted with Coles' latest earnings and dividend today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 shares opened the trading week on a great note this Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Seven more ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

The eligibility window for these dividends will soon close.

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Communication Shares

Everything you need to know about Aussie Broadband's first-ever dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie Broadband is finally rewarding shareholders with its first-ever dividend...

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Energy Shares

Why are these ASX energy stocks starting the week off with a bang?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a great start to the week for these energy shares...

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Dividend Investing

The big Telstra dividend: Here's how to secure it

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll have to be quick if you want Telstra's biggest dividend in seven years.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares projected to offer handsome yields in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are predicting that the dividends from these two shares will keep rising...

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Dividend Investing

15 ASX 200 shares that will trade ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the week on a slightly sour note today.

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering buying 600 shares in this ASX 200 dividend gem to aim for $212 a month in passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

if you're after an income boost, consider this dividend beast.

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Dividend Investing

Want the supersized dividend from AGL shares? Here's the story

| Sebastian Bowen

Time is running out to secure AGL's massive dividend.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit ten rises in a row today.

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Technology Shares

One ASX 100 share with an incredible growth path to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this ASX 100 share is a screaming opportunity right now.

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Earnings Results

Amid record prices, these ASX gold shares have just revealed their latest earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

These gold shares have just revealed their latest numbers to shareholders...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another rise for the ASX 200.

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Earnings Results

Lottery Corp share price whipsaws as profits rocket 21% 

| Sebastian Bowen

Lottery Corp shares have had a wild day following its latest earnings...

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ETFs

Three ASX ETFs to buy today for big dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these three funds can give anyone a big boost in dividend income.

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ETFs

Should you buy these high-performing ASX ETFs today?

| Sebastian Bowen

High returns don't always make for a sure thing...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX recorded its eighth day of gains in a row this Tuesday.

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Index investing

Should I ditch ASX 200 shares in favour of S&P 500 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

I weigh up the pros and cons of both markets.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX income stock paying $6.54 in dividends per share: Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts are rating this dividend machine as a buy today...

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Bank Shares

CBA vs Westpac: Which is the better buy for dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on which ASX bank is a better buy for dividends right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 managed to eke out a gain this Monday...

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Gold

ASX gold shares rocket as price tops US$2,500

| Sebastian Bowen

These gold stocks are smashing the markets today.

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Bank Shares

Want to bag the record CBA dividend? Here's what you need to do

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors don't have long to secure the bank's latest doozy of a dividend...

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Last week's trading saw some huge gains made by investors...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a stunning end to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Resources Shares

This is holding me back from buying BHP shares at 52-week lows

| Sebastian Bowen

I've noticed a disturbing pattern with the Big Australian's shares...

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52-Week Highs

GYG and these 12 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs!

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the lucky shares hitting new highs this Friday?

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Dividend Investing

6 ASX 200 shares that will trade ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares are about to pay out...

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Best Shares

Here's my ASX 200 watchlist for a stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the two ASX shares that I can't wait to buy more of if the market crashes...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another great day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares hit 52-week low! Here's what brokers say will happen next

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are now the same price as they were in January 2020.

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Communication Shares

Everything you need to know about the supercharged Telstra dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra has just revealed a chunky dividend rise for investors...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another great day for ASX shares this hump day...

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