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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

Here's why Motley Fool analyst Ed Vesely loves this old-school ASX dividend share

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been around a long time but it still has plenty to recommend it, says our analyst.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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ETFs

Does the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

VGS is a popular ETF on the ASX. But does it pay dividend income?

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Resources Shares

What exactly is vanadium and which ASX shares have exposure?

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanadium is a hot topic right now. But which ASX shares mine this green metal?

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Resources Shares

The Newcrest (ASX:NCM) dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors can expect some gold in their bank accounts today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles (ASX:COL) dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

It's payday for Coles shareholders. Here's the tea...

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ETFs

Hoping to bag the next Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX:VAS) dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is about to pay out a new dividend. Here's the lowdown...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume...

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Economy

Budget fuel excise cut: Which ASX shares could benefit?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares could prove winners from yesterday's budget.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Your dividend arrives today

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL shares are giving back today. Here's the tea!

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Dividend Investing

It's payday for Wesfarmers shareholders today. Here's the deal

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors weren't too impressed when Wesfarmers announced a cut-price dividend a few months back.

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Resources Shares

What was the highest ever BHP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

How high have BHP shares ever climbed?

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Bank Shares

Buy or sell? ASX experts rate the CBA share price for April

| Sebastian Bowen

Buy, hold or sell for CBA shares? Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Do Endeavour (ASX:EDV) shares pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does Endeavour go as an ASX dividend share?

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Share Market News

Could these ASX shares get a boost from tonight's federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

The budget is tonight. Let's see which ASX shares stand to benefit.

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International Stock News

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price rockets 8% on stock split news

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla is splitting its stock... again

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Travel Shares

Is Qantas an ASX dividend share?

| Sebastian Bowen

When will Qantas' dividends take off again? Let's take a look.

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Travel Shares

Do Flight Centre shares pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Flight Centre still an ASX dividend share?

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BNPL shares

Guess how many cents now separate the Zip share price from its market-crash low

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip isn't too far from its COVID lows...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What was the highest ever A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

How the mighty have fallen...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Bank Shares

Why have investors been selling off CBA shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors ditching CBA shares?

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Dividend Investing

How much is the next Telstra dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much will the next Telstra dividend be?

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Bank Shares

What is the current dividend yield on ANZ shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is offering a yield over 5% right now...

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Resources Shares

How much is the next BHP dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP will pay out its next dividend on Monday. Here's what to expect...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares down more than 50% in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX growth shares have taken massive haircuts over the past 12 months...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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BNPL shares

Do Zip shares pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do Zip shares give investors income?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price has been struggling in 2022. Could it be set for a turnaround?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Woolies on sale today?

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares trading near 52-week lows

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX dividend shares have been pushed to higher and higher yields

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Dividend Investing

The APA (ASX:APA) share price is up $1 in 7 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much are APA's dividends worth for investors?

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Share Market News

Is Moderna listed on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can ASX investors buy Moderna shares?

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Communication Shares

Buyback bonanza! Why the Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) share price is up 8% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Southern Cross shares are rising today after some big news from the company.

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Technology Shares

Is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price on the comeback trail?

| Sebastian Bowen

From struggle street to the comeback trail, are Appen shares about to bounce back?

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price just close at a new 2022 high?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares had a corker of a day. This might be why...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares have just recorded new 52-week highs.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Seek (ASX:SEK) share price sliding today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Seek shares are falling today... but for a good reason.

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