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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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Retirement

3 boring but beautiful ASX 200 shares to add to a retirement portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these three stocks would seamlessly slot into a retirement portfolio.

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ETFs

Three top ASX ETFs I'd buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these three ETFs to any ASX investor today...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares ran out of steam this Tuesday and finished lower...

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Bank Shares

Would you be crazy to buy ASX 200 bank shares at current prices?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert weighs in on the record bank share prices we've seen in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares after a 16% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on BHP's current share price.

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to take some profits on NAB shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what I'm thinking about my NAB shares today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX opened the trading week with a blaze of optimism today.

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Travel Shares

What on earth is going on with the Rex share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This airline's shares haven't gotten off the ground this week...

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 stock is falling 5% after a costly failure

| Sebastian Bowen

Fletcher investors woke up to some bad news this morning...

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying Westpac shares today.

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Opinions

Still relying on bank shares to grow your net worth? I'd pick these investments instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd pick these three shares over a bank any day.

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Opinions

The ultimate ASX stock to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this stock leads the ASX, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX actually finished its week on a high note today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a dire day on the ASX boards this Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Top investment bank downgrades ASX 200 oil stock following trading update

| Sebastian Bowen

This big oil stock is being punished by investors...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing multi-year highs while the market dives

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords stocks are burning bright on the ASX today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether Buffett would buy Woolies today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre hump day for ASX shares today...

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking on a $9 billion outflow

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down ten times more than the broader market today...

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IPOs

ASX rare earths IPO stock crashes 42% on trading debut

| Sebastian Bowen

This IPO has been a rough ride for investors...

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Investing Strategies

Magellan just bought 3 million more shares of this beaten-up ASX 200 stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This fundie has been 'buying the dip' with a vengeance.

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Bank Shares

6% yield: Are ANZ shares a no-brainer buy for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my thoughts on buying the 6%-yielding ANZ right now.

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Technology Shares

Can WiseTech shares crack the $100 mark again?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX broker expects WiseTech to return to a three-digit share price...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield-eque start to the trading week this Monday.

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Gold

Safe haven? Here's why ASX gold shares are beating the market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are selling other stocks to buy gold shares today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX pharmaceuticals stock a year ago, you'd have $34,711 now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how lucky have investors been with this stock?

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Share Market News

This ASX lithium stock is down 79% in 2024, and a director just bought 300,000 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium director just bought the dip in a big way.

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Best Shares

The ASX bosses getting richer on the back of soaring ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These founders and CEOs made money hand over fist last financial year...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a horrible end to its trading week this Friday.

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares still fundamentally expensive now?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares still look expensive, but the growth is there...

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Dividend Investing

One ASX dividend machine I'd buy over Fortescue shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to dividends, growth can be better than a high yield.

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Opinions

Here are my top 4 ASX shares to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the four ASX shares I would buy today if I won the lottery.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors once again pulled back from record highs today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Have ASX investors missed their chance to buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a sharp recovery, Woolworths shares might not be on sale anymore...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another record high for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Record Highs

Here's why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) just hit an all-time ASX high

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own this ETF, you've had a great day.

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Share Fallers

What's next for Droneshield stock after Tuesday's 22% drop

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares crashed yesterday. What's next for the company?

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Dividend Investing

Is the 9.2% dividend yield on Fortescue shares too tempting to pass up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 9.2% dividend yield too good to be true? Here's what I think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to earth for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here's how much you'll get paid today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's VAS paycheque might disappoint some investors.

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