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Tristan Harrison

Tristan Harrison is one of the longest-serving writers at The Motley Fool Australia. Tristan has been contributing ASX news and stock analysis articles since 2016. His aim is to help Australians learn about great ASX shares, with a focus on ASX dividend shares and undervalued ASX growth shares. He holds an advanced diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians and is enrolled in the Chartered Institute Management Accountant (CIMA) qualification program.

Recent Articles

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Best Shares

Is it too late to buy May's best-performing ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the best performers from last month.

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Bank Shares

Prediction: What's the outlook for the CBA share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Interest rates have gone up again. What does this mean for the biggest bank?

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Share Market News

Own Soul Pattinson shares? Here's the latest from the investment portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

It was another promising update of new investments and outperformance.

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Financial Shares

Here are 2 reasons why the Magellan share price could start outperforming

| Tristan Harrison

There’s potential for the fund manager to start doing well.

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Opinions

Why I'm backing this beaten-up ASX All Ords share for a big 3-year turnaround

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs has suffered a huge drop recently. Here’s why I think it’s going to rebound in the medium term.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of investing in the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

Are ASX blue-chip shares a good place to be invested?

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Bank Shares

What went wrong for Bank of Queensland shares in May?

| Tristan Harrison

We check why the regional bank experienced such a marked drop in its share price.

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Healthcare Shares

Why I think the CSL share price can keep rising in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

CSL’s product pipeline and research spending is impressive in my view.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Outpacing the index: The ASX share catching the interest of a $65 billion auto giant

| Tristan Harrison

Is a US suitor driving towards Bapcor?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares I'd buy in June for decarbonisation exposure

| Tristan Harrison

These two copper miners are compelling stocks worth digging into.

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Dividend Investing

Turning a $5,000 ASX investment into a second income worth $4,000 a year

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how investing a relatively small amount could unlock lots of dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

2 dividend income beasts I'd buy with yields of at least 9%

| Tristan Harrison

Over the next two years, these specialist retail companies could turn into major income payers.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 growth shares I would love to own in my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These two could be among the most promising ASX 200 businesses.

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ETFs

I'd rate these 2 ASX ETFs as strong options for diversification and growth

| Tristan Harrison

Going global with gaming and cybersecurity could be a smart move.

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Technology Shares

Why profitable ASX tech shares could have an edge if inflation sticks

| Tristan Harrison

Technology businesses with a small cost base could have an advantage if inflation proves hard to shake.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price lag the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX mining share dropped by almost 4% last month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price beat the ASX 200 in May, why?

| Tristan Harrison

It was another month of outperformance for the supermarket company.

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Share Market News

Why did AMP shares drop more than the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a month of underperformance for the diversified financial business.

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Opinions

Got $2,000? These 2 ASX shares could be bargain buys for 2023 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these two picks to deliver good growth over the long term.

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Retirement

Tired of stressing about retirement? 3 moves that could help you sleep easy

| Tristan Harrison

Approaching the golden years can be an exciting time for a retiree’s finances.

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Bank Shares

What caused the NAB share price to sink 10% in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result from NAB disappointed the market last month.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price significantly underperform the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner’s shares fell into a hole last month.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for sizable passive income growth? Look no further than this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this business could deliver sparkling dividend growth.

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Bank Shares

Better ASX buy: Bendigo Bank or Bank of Queensland shares?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ shares are suffering amid regulator attention, but are they great value?

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Share Market News

Want to emulate Warren Buffett's investment portfolio? Here's which ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could fit right into Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Buying ASX lithium shares? Iron batteries could be an 'absolute game-changer'

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a lot of demand for batteries, but will it always be lithium?

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Technology Shares

Worried Nvidia shares are too expensive? Here are 3 ASX tech stocks asking for less

| Tristan Harrison

The market is going mad for AI companies. But could there be cheaper ASX tech shares to pick from?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy while they are on sale

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these three beaten-up businesses to be rebound contenders over the next two or three years.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Telstra shares today for my future retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra is starting to pay growing dividends to shareholders again.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Coles shares deliver 11% growth AND a juicy dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation and new distribution centres could drive Coles higher.

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Investing Strategies

How much do I need to invest in ASX 200 shares to quit work and live off dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how ASX 200 shares could be the ticket to a comfortable life.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could further healthcare acquisitions boost Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers may be interested in a digital healthcare business.

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Bank Shares

2 reasons to buy NAB shares right now (and 2 reasons to sell)

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares are now a lot cheaper so is it a good time to invest?

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Share Market News

'Honeymoon over' but Wesfarmers share price lifts on healthy news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has revealed the progress it has made with its various businesses.

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How to invest

Got $80 per week? How investing in the stock market could turn it into $1 million

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how investing and compounding might create incredible wealth.

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Communication Shares

Why Wilson is backing this ASX All Ords share for repeatable success

| Tristan Harrison

Calling all growth investors: here’s an international growth story worth knowing about.

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Technology Shares

Want to grow richer? These ASX shares have doubled in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have grown strongly and are expecting to become much more profitable.

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Dividend Investing

2 dividend income beasts I'd buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why both of these stocks could be strong passive income contenders.

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Small Cap Shares

Strong potential: Why I'd buy these 2 ASX small-cap shares

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks could grow revenue and profit significantly in the next few years.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons why this ASX 200 share could be the highest quality in Australia

| Tristan Harrison

This healthcare business has incredibly strong margins and growth prospects.

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