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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

Cash machines: 6 ASX 200 shares with the highest dividend yields right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These 6 ASX 200 dividend shares lead the market in terms of yield right now...

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Technology Shares

Hero to Xero? The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is now down 36% in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero isn't anyone's hero right now...

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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 today.

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How to invest

Why now is a great time to invest in ASX shares (even if you're fearful of an uncertain world)

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing for the long term is never a bad idea, even when it seems like it is...

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 is up, so why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are going the opposite way to the ASX 200 today...

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slips but CEO says Ukraine puts 'spotlight' on natural gas

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares have had a wild start to the week...

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Bank Shares

The CBA (ASX:CBA) share price has gone nowhere in 10 months… time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares: buy or sell?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price rocket 30% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cobalt Blue shares just had a week to remember...

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares is more than a COVID-19 recovery play: expert

| Sebastian Bowen

This fundie reckons the airline has further to climb...

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Share Fallers

Down 14% in a month, why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is attractive right now: analyst

| Sebastian Bowen

This analyst reckons Pilbara shares are a buy...

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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 today.

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Bank Shares

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price has toppled 16% in 15 years. Have the dividends been worth the pain?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much do ANZ shareholders rely on dividends for their returns?

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Retail Shares

The Myer (ASX:MYR) dividend is back. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Myer is finally back to paying a dividend. Here's the tea.

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Share Market News

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announces US$10b share buyback and 20-for-1 split

| Sebastian Bowen

Amazon will be splitting its shares. Here's what you need to know...

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Communication Shares

Why was everyone talking about the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What happened with Telstra today?

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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 today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price soaring 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block is building higher today...

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ETFs

Are active ASX ETFs worth the extra management fees?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's active about an active ETF? We take a closer look.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is sliding today

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares are in the red today, but all isn't what it might seem.

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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 today.

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Dividend Investing

Want the dividends from these 5 ASX shares? You'd better be quick!

| Sebastian Bowen

These companies will go ex-div tomorrow.

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Resources Shares

What a Boss! Why the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is soaring 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The uranium producer's shares are recovering well.

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Resources Shares

What's the difference between lithium hydroxide and spodumene and which ASX shares are involved with each one?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium is a hard commodity to dig into...

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Bank Shares

ANZ has the largest ASX big four bank dividend yield right now. What?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ doesn't lead the ASX banking sector by too many metrics. But dividends is one.

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Dividend Investing

The Coles (ASX:COL) dividend beats Woolworths. Does that make it a better income share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends from Coles and Woolies: Who comes out on top?

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price drop 10% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What happened with Race shares today?

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Share Gainers

How these 2 Aussie fund managers have delivered 30%+ gains in the past year

| Sebastian Bowen

These fundies have certainly outperformed the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Index investing

Index beater! How has the AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price outperformed the ASX 200 in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC has proven to be a market-beater over 2022 so far...

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Share Market News

Diversification? Why VAS is really a bet on banks and miners

| Sebastian Bowen

How much diversification does VAS offer?

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Dividend Investing

15% yield! But are these ASX high-yield shares dividend traps?

| Sebastian Bowen

When is a 15% yield too good to be true?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Technology Shares

Glitch! Why are ASX tech shares getting hammered on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares are taking a beating today...

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ETFs

ASX GOLD! Here's how this popular ASX gold ETF works

| Sebastian Bowen

This gold-based ETF works a little differently to most.

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BNPL shares

Has Zip (ASX:Z1P) got this key metric wrong in the Sezzle takeover?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip's merger plans are dividing expert investors...

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Resources Shares

Gold rush! Why are Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) shares up 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners are striking it rich today...

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Healthcare Shares

Payday? Here's why the CSL share price is sliding this morning…

| Sebastian Bowen

The CSL share price is underperforming today, but for good reason...

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Share Fallers

Playing limbo… Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price hits 7-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has sunk to new lows today...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why is the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price crashing 14% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in the ASX 200 uranium miner are plummeting today.

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