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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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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs to buy for growth

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Both of these funds offer a lot of exposure to technology.

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Share Market News

Aussie Broadband share price rises on 1 million customer-strong merger

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie Broadband wants to link up with Superloop.

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Earnings Results

NIB share price falls despite 19% profit growth in FY24 first-half result

| Tristan Harrison

NIB just revealed healthy profit growth.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 right now in ASX 200 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I would invest in these stocks in a heartbeat.

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these great ASX growth shares in March

| Tristan Harrison

Growth stocks could achieve strong returns.

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Blue Chip Shares

This is the ASX blue-chip share I'd buy for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I love this stock for payouts.

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Technology Shares

Tech treasures: 2 undervalued ASX software stocks to watch in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s a good time to look at these tech names.

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Dividend Investing

Should ASX income investors buy Westpac shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on those dividends?

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

| Tristan Harrison

There are both positives and negatives to this ETF.

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Opinions

I think this ASX small-cap share can soar in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could keep travelling higher over time.

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Resources Shares

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2026

| Tristan Harrison

This miner is committed to paying appealing dividends.

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Resources Shares

Better buy: Fortescue or BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential of these two mining heavyweights.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

I like these stocks as ultra-long term ideas.

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Earnings Results

Australian Ethical share price jumps 6% on strong FY24 half-year result

| Tristan Harrison

The fund manager reported a lot of green numbers in its HY24 result.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 stock is predicted to pay an 8% dividend yield in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

It could be rewarding to own this business.

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Opinions

A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich from ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market is a great wealth-builder.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSR share price jumps again as blockbuster bid confirmed

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are excited about a potential takeover.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized Fortescue dividend

| Tristan Harrison

It’s boom time for Fortescue shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price rises on huge 41% profit growth in FY24 half-year result

| Tristan Harrison

There was huge growth of profit and the dividend in the HY24 report.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Rio Tinto dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting a big dividend.

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Materials Shares

CSR shares rocketed 17% before trading halt on acquisition speculation

| Tristan Harrison

Excitement is building about a potential takeover deal.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is down almost 10% in February, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunistic time to buy the miner?

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a good buy for beginners?

| Tristan Harrison

Should new investors start with the VAS ETF?

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Earnings Results

Santos share price slips on 42% profit drop in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

Profits come back down to Earth in FY23.

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Dividend Investing

How I built $5,000 of passive income starting with $0

| Tristan Harrison

My intake of dividends is continuing to grow.

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Opinions

1 attractive ASX growth stock for 2024 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

This business is building an exciting future.

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Dividend Investing

Owners of Brickworks shares haven't seen a dividend cut for 47 years!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been building its dividend for a long time.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX All Ords shares crashing as much as 24% on results

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a difficult day for shareholders of these stocks.

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Retail Shares

Here's why this ASX small-cap share could be a big winner

| Tristan Harrison

This small business could benefit from a market rerating.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A fund manager is betting on this ASX 300 stock. Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has picked out a compelling stock to buy.

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Retirement

Retirees: Here's how to boost your pension in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’d look to these areas for additional income.

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Bank Shares

High rates, falling profits: Why are ASX bank shares losing out this reporting season?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s happening to banks this reporting season?

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Value Investing

3 Australian value stocks to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are capable of beating the market.

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Opinions

This is the best ASX share buy I've made in my superannuation fund

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been an amazing investment so far.

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Resources Shares

Will Fortescue stock be worth more than CBA by 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

The resources giant has done a wonderful job of growing. Can it keep going?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares under $50 new investors can buy confidently

| Tristan Harrison

I like these stocks for both growth and dividend potential.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share is forecast to pay a 9% yield in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be a cash cow for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 50% to buy in February

| Tristan Harrison

I think it could be time to go shopping for this beaten-up stock.

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ETFs

I'm planning to buy this top ASX ETF for my child

| Tristan Harrison

This investment ticks many of the boxes I’m looking for.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 share is predicted to benefit from AI demand for years

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked out a stock that looks set to be a significant AI winner.

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