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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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Dividend Investing

Almost ready to retire? I'd buy cheap ASX dividend shares for income

| Tristan Harrison

Retirees can boost their cash flow with dividend stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend yields up to 8%! Which of these cheap ASX 300 shares should I buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Owning these stocks could be rewarding for dividends.

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Personal Finance

3 personal finance tips to help anyone grow richer

| Tristan Harrison

Our portfolios can do better with the right financial foundations.

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Opinions

3 star ASX shares to buy for the rest of 2024

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of my top picks right now.

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Opinions

3 great ASX shares I want to buy in the next bear market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks would be too good to miss, in my opinion.

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Opinions

Telstra is paying 18 cents per share in dividends: Time to buy the stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we call on this business for good returns?

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ETFs

2 rewarding ASX ETFs I'd buy to build a second income

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few different ETFs that can provide good dividends. Here are two.

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Travel Shares

A 'once in a lifetime' opportunity for Qantas shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock fly higher?

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Financial Shares

3 things about AFIC stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

These are underrated factors about the LIC.

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Retirement

How much would I need invested in the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) for a comfortable retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good option for retirement income?

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Opinions

If I were Warren Buffett, I'd buy these ASX shares in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very optimistic about these three stocks.

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Dividend Investing

These are my top high-yield ASX dividend share buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

I like these stocks which have big yields with the potential for a lot more growth.

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Opinions

This ASX stock has jumped 32% this year, I think it can keep soaring

| Tristan Harrison

I rate this stock as a very good long-term buy.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 dividend stock looks like a top buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors can build good wealth with this ASX share.

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Opinions

Where should I invest in ASX shares when the stock market is at an all-time high?

| Tristan Harrison

We can still find opportunities at high stock market valuations.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) right now

| Tristan Harrison

It’s important to ask the question of whether it’s a good time to buy.

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Bank Shares

Better buy: CBA or Westpac stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which ASX bank share is a better buy?

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 80 in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

The average balance for an 80-year-old might shock you.

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Dividend Investing

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth how much profit this miner could make.

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IPOs

Reddit stock soars 48% on debut! Will the ASX IPO market heat up again?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a great first day for Reddit.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in NAB shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

How rewarding has NAB been for shareholders this year?

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Dividend Investing

Soul Patts dividend creates new 24-year record!

| Tristan Harrison

It was yet another dividend increase from the investment house.

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Dividend Investing

How many Wesfarmers shares must I buy to get $100 in monthly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a great stock for dividends, in my view.

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Opinions

Why I'm changing my mind about Challenger shares

| Tristan Harrison

Three reasons why Challenger is a more compelling stock to invest in now.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for exposure to the booming international AI sector

| Tristan Harrison

These are three of the most exciting funds on the ASX.

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ETFs

How I'd invest my first $1,000 in ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think this first pick could be a great choice.

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Retail Shares

2 'very high-quality' ASX retail shares with significant inside ownership

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has named two appealing stocks to own.

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Opinions

I just invested $3,000 into this top ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of this business.

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Healthcare Shares

1 ASX healthcare stock that looks severely undervalued

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock looks too cheap to miss.

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Healthcare Shares

Own Medibank shares? Here's why it's a rewarding day for you

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting a healthy boost today.

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Dividend Investing

Here is the South32 dividend forecast to 2026

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential payouts.

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ETFs

2 great ASX ETFs I'd buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

These investments could make excellent long-term picks in my opinion.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $30,000 in ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I think stocks are all strong ideas for dividends.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This new catalyst could make A2 Milk shares a buy

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager says A2 Milk shares are an exciting prospect.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares to buy that are 'catalyst rich'

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager is a fan of both of these stocks.

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Opinions

2 ASX growth stocks I'd buy for rapidly rising profit

| Tristan Harrison

These two are exciting opportunities.

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Opinions

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks have very promising futures.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 30% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share could pipe in some attractive returns.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares predicted to pay yields of 10%

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting big things from these ASX shares.

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Bank Shares

Why Westpac shares could suffer from a 'significant reset'

| Tristan Harrison

Are big costs incoming? One expert thinks so.

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