1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Tristan Harrison
    3. /

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

A couple sits in their lounge room with a large piggy bank on the coffee table. They smile while the male partner feeds some money into the slot while the female partner looks on with an iPad style device in her hands as though they are budgeting.
Dividend Investing

Are we entering a new era for passive income? Here are 2 ASX stocks to get started

| Tristan Harrison

I think this could be a great time to invest in these ASX stocks.

Read more »

Cheerful businessman with a mining hat on the table sitting back with his arms behind his head while looking at his laptop's screen.
Energy Shares

With the 8% dividend yield, is the Woodside share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors get energised about this stock’s passive income potential?

Read more »

An ASX 200 market analyst holds his hand to his chin and looks closely at his computer screens watching share price movements
Opinions

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 stocks instead

| Tristan Harrison

I think ASX stocks could make a much better investment than term deposits.

Read more »

A young couple sits at their kitchen table looking at documents with a laptop open in front of them.
ETFs

3 reasons why the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a strong long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ETF is an excellent investment for a few different reasons.

Read more »

Happy couple looking at a phone and waiting for their flight at an airport.
Cheap Shares

2 ASX 300 shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be leading opportunities according to one expert.

Read more »

A senior investor wearing glasses sits at his desk and works on his ASX shares portfolio on his laptop2
Cheap Shares

Is this beaten-up stock the best value buy in the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

An expert has outlined why this stock is an attractive opportunity.

Read more »

A woman standing in a blue shirt smiles as she uses her mobile phone.
Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares that I think are excellent long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

I think these blue-chip shares are impressive players.

Read more »

A woman smiles as she sits on the bus using her phone and listening to music through headphones.
Cheap Shares

2 compelling ASX shares on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like low-priced opportunities.

Read more »

Senior man wearing glasses and a leather jacket works on his laptop in a cafe.
Dividend Investing

Overinvested in BHP shares? Here are two alternative ASX dividend stocks

| Tristan Harrison

There are other businesses worth owning for passive income.

Read more »

A woman sits in a cafe wearing a polka dotted shirt and holding a latte in one hand while reading something on a laptop that is sitting on the table in front of her
Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much earnings could CBA generate in the coming years?

Read more »

A woman wearing a black and white striped t-shirt looks to the sky with her hand to her chin contemplating buying ASX shares today as the market rebounds
Share Market News

Where could the RBA interest rate go in the next 12 months?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what one expert thinks could happen with interest rates by early 2026.

Read more »

Male hands holding Australian dollar banknotes, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy ASX dividend shares now before it's too late

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the right time to look at ASX dividend stocks.

Read more »

a man sits at his desk wearing a business shirt and tie and has a hearty laugh at something on his mobile phone.
Technology Shares

Up 87% in 12 months: Why this ASX tech share is still a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

This technology business still has loads of potential, according to a fund manager.

Read more »

man thinking about whether to invest in bitcoin
Bank Shares

Is this the right time to invest in Westpac shares after the interest rate cut?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors bank on rate cuts helping Westpac?

Read more »

A man and woman sit next to each other looking at each other and feeling excited and surprised after reading good news about their shares on a laptop.
Opinions

Where I'd invest in ASX shares after the RBA interest rate cut

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look really attractive to me. Here’s why…

Read more »

A young bank customer wearing a yellow jumper smiles as she checks her bank balance on her phone.
Defensive Shares

Why Telstra shares are an appealing ASX defensive pick

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors call on this telco stock for resilient returns?

Read more »

A pink piggybank sits in a pile of autumn leaves.
Bank Shares

How much higher can the CBA share price rise?

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager has given their view on the biggest bank.

Read more »

A businessman compares the growth trajectory of property versus shares.
Growth Shares

Are these 2 top ASX growth shares buys?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX growth shares can deliver strong results. Should these stocks be in your portfolio?

Read more »

Close-up of a business man's hand stacking gold coins into piles on a desktop.
Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX income stocks with yields above 7%

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer excellent dividends for income-seekers.

Read more »

Miner looking at a tablet.
Opinions

3 reasons why the Fortescue share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why this mining giant could be a solid buy.

Read more »

A young woman wearing a red and white striped t-shirt puts her hand to her chin and looks sideways as she wonders whether to buy ASX shares
Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares in May

| Tristan Harrison

Is this retail giant an appealing opportunity?

Read more »

Woman with spyglass looking toward ocean at sunset.
Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for NAB shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at what experts are predicting for the bank.

Read more »

Two plants grow in jars filled with coins.
Technology Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy with $5,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks with compelling growth potential.

Read more »

A senior couple discusses a share trade they are making on a laptop computer
Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 27% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this sold-off stock is a really appealing idea to me.

Read more »

A young woman looks at here phone as she strides out in an airport dragging her wheelie bag behind her and smiling widely.
Travel Shares

Would I buy Qantas shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX travel share has flown higher. Is it a buy?

Read more »

Woman laying with $100 notes around her, symbolising dividends.
Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could make it rain dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are primed to deliver significant dividends.

Read more »

A woman on a green background points a finger at graphic images of molecules, a rocket, light bulbs and scientific symbols as she smiles.
Technology Shares

Growth investors should put these 2 top ASX tech shares on the watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

I think growth stocks from the tech sector could be exciting options.

Read more »

A man wearing a red jacket and mountain hiking clothes stands at the top of a mountain peak and looks out over countless mountain ranges.
ETFs

3 reasons why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) is a good buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

The VAS ETF has a number of pleasing characteristics.

Read more »

Smiling man sits in front of a graph on computer while using his mobile phone.
Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares that I think are still bargains after the market rally

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like attractive opportunities. Here’s why…

Read more »

a young boy dressed in a business suit and wearing thick black glasses peers straight ahead while sitting at a heavy wooden desk with an old-fashioned calculator and adding machine while holding a pen over a large ledger book.
Bank Shares

Which big 4 ASX bank shares does Macquarie expect to cut their dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Not every bank is likely to continue paying the same dividend.

Read more »

A male investor sits at his desk looking at his laptop screen holding his hand to his chin pondering whether to buy Macquarie shares
ETFs

I think this ASX ETF is an unmissable buy

| Tristan Harrison

This fund offers everything that I’m looking for.

Read more »

A woman sits in her home with chin resting on her hand and looking at her laptop computer with some reflection with an assortment of books and documents on her table.
Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The big bank has delivered great returns. Is it still a buy?

Read more »

A woman in a hammock on her laptop and drinking a smoothie
Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses are attractively defensive.

Read more »

A young African mine worker is standing with a smile in front of a large haul dump truck wearing his personal protective wear.
Resources Shares

BHP shares last traded at $50 in 2023. When will they get back there?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential for BHP shares to rise.

Read more »

A young woman looks at something on her laptop, wondering what will come next.
Opinions

Worried about another stock market sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Market declines don’t need to be too scary.

Read more »

Smiling man sits in front of a graph on computer while using his mobile phone.
Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares that I rate as cheap buys after the market rally

| Tristan Harrison

I still rate these stocks as bargain buys after shares recovered from April’s sell-off.

Read more »

A happy family of four on holidays stand on a jetty and cheer.
Personal Finance

Where should you invest your dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few things we can direct our cash payouts towards.

Read more »

An evening shot of a busy Times Square in New York.
Opinions

The pros and cons of buying US-focused ASX ETFs in the current environment

| Tristan Harrison

In a short amount of time, the US share market has erased the declines that it went through at the…

Read more »

A farmer uses a digital device in a green field.
Dividend Investing

Why I think it's a great time to buy this top ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

This business has an incredibly attractive outlook, in my view.

Read more »

A woman standing on the street looks through binoculars.
Bank Shares

Here's the latest earnings forecast out to 2029 for ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what the major bank is predicted to achieve.

Read more »