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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rises amid latest push for API

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares are in the green today...

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ETFs

Think 2021 was the ASX year of the ETF? 2022 might blow it out of the water

| Sebastian Bowen

ETFs continued to boom in 2021...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 Index could be set for a huge makeover in 2022. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 could be feeling all brand new in 2022...

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Financial Shares

Invested in WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

What does WAM Capital have in store for 2022?

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Financial Shares

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price just got halted. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares won't be trading until Monday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volumes today.

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BNPL shares

BNPL whacked! Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is down 7% to a new 52-week low today

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay investors aren't 'buying now' today...

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ETFs

Invested in VAS shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 2022 hold in store for VAS?

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Share Market News

Here's why EML (ASX:EML) shareholders are suing their own company

| Sebastian Bowen

EML shareholders are suing their own company...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares topping ASX trading volume today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price having such a lousy month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium shares haven't had a great month...

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Technology Shares

Why has the WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price popped 6% to a new all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech shares are on fire today...

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ETFs

Meet DRIV (ASX:DRIV), the electric vehicle ETF that just listed on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ETF!

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REITs

Here's the latest on the Stockland (ASX:SGP) dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Stockland's got a brand new dividend...

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Bank Shares

Here's why Westpac (ASX:WBC) just copped a grilling from angry shareholders

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac shareholders have sent the bank a message...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volume today.

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ETFs

How has the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX:QUAL) returned 30% in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has had a ripper year so far.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Property ETF (ASX:VAP)? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX REITs you'd be invested in if you do...

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Financial Shares

Move over Magellan (ASX:MFG). This global equities manager is gunning for pole position

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager wants to be the next Magellan...

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Resources Shares

What will happen to BHP (ASX:BHP) shares after the dual listing is axed?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are coming home...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volume today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price having a day to forget?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's wrong with Wesfarmers shares today?

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Financial Shares

Why is the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price surging 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's causing Australian Ethical shares to rocket higher today?

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How to invest

What to look for when investing in ASX microcap shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Are microcaps worth another look?

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ETFs

Could 2022 be a good year for the Vanguard International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the key factors to consider in gauging the ETF's prospects for the new year.

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Share Market News

Experts tip 2 beaten up ASX shares for gains in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Could AGL and A2 Milk really be buys for 2022?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volume today.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares? Why the 'when' is just as crucial as the 'which': expert

| Sebastian Bowen

How much does 'when' matter with ASX shares?

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How to invest

What might trading volume tell us about the potential of an ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

What is trading volume really all about?

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ETFs

Why are ASX ETFs getting so much attention today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ETFs are in the news again...

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Financial Shares

Invested in AFIC (ASX:AFI) shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 2022 hold in store for AFIC?

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) shareholders will vote on the Square takeover next week. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

When will Afterpay become Square?

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Energy Shares

What will happen to Oil Search (ASX:OSH) shares following the Santos merger?

| Sebastian Bowen

What happens to Oil Search shares after today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volume today.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price rocketing 42% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Laybuy share price has exploded higher today. What's going on?

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ETFs

Which ASX dividend ETF offers the highest income yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX dividend ETF comes out on top?

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Technology Shares

Why did the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price have such a lousy month in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

November wasn't kind to Xero...

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Share Market News

Why did Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) shares jump 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund just hit a new all-time high...

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price outperform the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL shares beat the market in a big way today...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX 200 shares are dominating trading volume today.

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