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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 Fallers

Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price slips amid completed Milton merger

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX investment icon is having a lacklustre day on the market so far.

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Resources Shares

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 resources in September

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at how some ASX resources shares bucked the negative trend last month...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What happened for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price in the FY22 first quarter?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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BNPL shares

These were the best performing ASX BNPL shares in September

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at how the ASX's BNPL shares fared last month...

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Bank Shares

Here's what happened to the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price in September

| Sebastian Bowen

The CBA share price did better than the ASX 200 index but it was a bumpy ride.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields of more than 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Savings accounts and term deposits can't offer anywhere near the returns of ASX dividend shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most active ASX 200 shares this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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ETFs

Why did the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) struggle in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

This tech-focused ETF has struggled recently...

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ETFs

Can you buy a lithium ETF on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you get a lithium ETF on the ASX?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares topping the volume charts so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price up another 3% in second day of trading

| Sebastian Bowen

How are Li-S Energy shares going on their second day of ASX trading?

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Share Fallers

Why is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price down almost 4% on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares so far this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price falls 2% after investor warning

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Magellan shares falling today?

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52-Week Highs

WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price hits new high on proposed takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

A new merger might be on the cards...

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IPOs

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price explodes 200% higher after ASX IPO

| Sebastian Bowen

Get ready for a rocket IPO story...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is down 12% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Appen shares lately?

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How to invest

Invest with Buffett? 3 ways to buy Berkshire Hathaway on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to have Uncle Warren in your corner?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay share price is starting the week off in the red...

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Dividend Investing

These 5 ASX shares are going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the shares that may be affected by trading without the prospect of an upcoming dividend…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping trading volumes today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is up 11% in 2 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Zip shares been on fire this week?

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price struggles amid latest takeover blow

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Sydney Airport shares failing to fly today?

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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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ETFs

New ESG ETF targets booming ethical shares market

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ethical ETF...

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ETFs

Own the ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX:ACDC)? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a closer look at this electric battery and lithium ETF.

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Share Market News

How does the AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price compare to its net tangible assets?

| Sebastian Bowen

How is AFIC's ASX share portfolio stacking up right now?

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Share Market News

Here are the ASX 200's most active shares this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Own WAM (ASX:WAM) Capital shares? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

What's WAM Capital hiding under its hood these days?

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Cryptocurrencies

How could a share market correction impact cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?

| Sebastian Bowen

How will Bitcoin fare in the next market correction or crash?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price underperforming Coles today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's with Woolies shares today?

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Communication Shares

Why this broker loves the current Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

What's not to love about the current Telstra share price?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Coles (ASX:COL) shares defying the ASX 200 selloff today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Coles today?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most popular ASX 200 shares by volume today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Financial Shares

Just when you thought the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price couldn't sink any lower…

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares have just hit another all-time low...

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Index investing

Why is the ASX All Ordinaries (ASX:XAO) struggling lately?

| Sebastian Bowen

We have BHP and plummeting iron ore prices to blame for most of the ASX All Ordinaries' disappointing performance over…

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Dividend Investing

These 5 ASX 200 shares are going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

These 5 ASX shares might be in for a bumpy ride this week...

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BNPL shares

What percentage of Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares are owned by insiders?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much of Afterpay is still owned by its founders?

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