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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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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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BNPL shares

Do Affirm's warnings raise red flags for the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Zip shares today?

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Technology Shares

The carnage continues: Appen (ASX:APX) shares tumble 7%, here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Appen shares falling this Friday?

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How to invest

What exactly is an ASX value share and why is everyone talking about them?

| Sebastian Bowen

Isn't all investing value investing?

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ETFs

A new gaming ETF just joined the ASX. Here's what we know

| Sebastian Bowen

Put your hands together for the ASX's newest ETF...

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Investing Strategies

This top investor says TINA era is over. What could this mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

This fundie is calling the end of an era...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Bank Shares

Will Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares give ASX 200 investors a dividend raise in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Westpac raise its dividend this year?

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Resources Shares

Here's how rich Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares have made ASX 200 investors over the past 2 years

| Sebastian Bowen

If only we could turn back time...

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Technology Shares

Show me the money! Why Xero (ASX:XRO) shares don't pay a dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Why don't Xero shares pay out?

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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 so far today…

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ETFs

Hot ETF? Here's how the VAS (ASX:VAS) share price has performed in 2022 so far…

| Sebastian Bowen

How has VAS stacked up in 2022 so far?

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Retail Shares

Selling out? Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price slumps amid founder selling rumours

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Cettire shares diving today?

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Bank Shares

Are interest rate rises really good for ASX 200 bank shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

How would inflation affect ASX bank shares?

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Share Market News

Why are Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares such hot property today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sydney Airport shares are proving popular...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Bank Shares

Will NAB shares give investors a dividend raise in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will NAB keep the dividends coming in 2022?

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Resources Shares

Do Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) shares pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do Lynas shares pay a dividend?

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REITs

How are ASX Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) performing in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

How have REITs been performing so far this year?

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Share Market News

Is now the time to rid your ASX share portfolio of COVID losers?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which sectors are these experts tipping in 2022?

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares can beat inflation: expert

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares have been named as potential inflation-beaters...

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ETFs

Why these 2 ASX ETFs are in major correction territory

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX ETFs haven't gained back territory as quickly as the rest of the market.

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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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Financial Shares

Who is Chris Mackay, Magellan's (ASX:MFG) new CIO?

| Sebastian Bowen

Who's going to run Magellan's ship instead of Hamish Douglass?

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ETFs

BetaShares just launched a new ASX ETF. Here's what's under the hood…

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has a brand new ETF to welcome today...

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Cryptocurrencies

Is Bitcoin a good way to diversify an ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

What role can, or should, Bitcoin play in an investing portfolio

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Expert rings the warning bell on ASX ETFs
ETFs

Expert sounds the warning bell on ASX ETFs… Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ETFs are more equal than others...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a gander at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume so far today...

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Investing Strategies

Have your cake and eat it: These ASX shares have been paying regular dividends whilst growing their share prices

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares have been growing in all sorts of ways...

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ETFs

Slick: Here's why the BetaShares Crude Oil Index ETF (ASX:OOO) has surged 18% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has bucked the broader market...

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How to invest

Should you buy or sell in a market crash? Here's what Warren Buffett says

| Sebastian Bowen

What would Buffett do...?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Technology Shares

With Afterpay shares no longer listed, is WAAAX officially dead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to say 'WAAAX off'?

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Dividend Investing

The APA (ASX:APA) dividend has grown every year for 18 years. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

APA's dividend record is almost second to none...

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The VAS ETF is getting a makeover following the Afterpay acquisition and BHP unification of shares
ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (ASX:VAS) just got a major 2022 makeover. Here's what has changed…

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS will be making some major changes to its holdings in its next rebalance.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with grossed-up yields over 8% right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These 2 ASX dividend shares currently offer fully franked yields of over 8%.

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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

What we now know (and don't know) about inflation and interest rates

| Sebastian Bowen

When will interest rates rise?

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ETFs

These 2 ASX ETFs could help your portfolio crush inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about inflation?

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Energy Shares

Oil prices are at an 8-year high, so why isn't the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Woodside shares dragging the chain?

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