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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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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd buy small-cap shares over ASX blue chips in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of small stocks.

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Opinions

Why I'd put Wesfarmers shares in my ultimate ASX dividend income portfolio in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

There are some wonderful brands within this business.

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Technology Shares

Buying Altium shares amid blockbuster takeover deal? What you need to know

| Tristan Harrison

It’s an exciting time to own Altium shares.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 shares trading at a 'deep discount to their deserved valuation'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager spies a bargain with these two stocks.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 energy stock is predicted to pay a dividend yield of almost 8%!

| Tristan Harrison

This under-the-radar stock is forecast to pay a large yield.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Lovisa shares? Here's the results preview you need to see

| Tristan Harrison

Is it going to be a sparkling report?

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Earnings Results

Magellan share price rises as profit jumps 24%

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan’s recovery initiatives are exciting investors.

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Dividend Investing

Beyond ASX 200 bank shares: 3 insurance plays with nice dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Lots of different industries can be a good source of income. I think insurance could be a good place to…

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Opinions

What all-time high chocolate prices can tell us about the ASX share market

| Tristan Harrison

It may be the day of love, but record cocoa prices aren’t helping quell signs of inflation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How price cuts on the shelves could hurt Coles shares

| Tristan Harrison

Will falling food prices lead to pain for shareholders?

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the CBA dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend ahoy! We now know how big the payout is going to be.

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Personal Finance

How does investing in a term deposit compare with buying ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Term deposits look attractive for income, but do they beat ASX shares?

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Financial Shares

What can owners of GQG shares expect in the upcoming FY23 result?

| Tristan Harrison

The upcoming report could be solid.

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Energy Shares

How another acquisition could boost Woodside shares following the collapse of the Santos deal

| Tristan Harrison

Could another takeover energise Woodside shares?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized CSL dividend

| Tristan Harrison

A very healthy payout is headed to shareholders.

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Dividend Investing

Beginners: Here are 2 ASX dividend stocks to get your portfolio started!

| Tristan Harrison

I’d put these 2 stocks in the share shopping basket.

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Dividend Investing

With a 12% yield, I think this potentially undervalued ASX dividend stock is amazing

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been very rewarding when it comes to dividends.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rinehart's next move: Why Liontown shares could be on the menu

| Tristan Harrison

Is Rinehart charging up a takeover bid?

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Share Gainers

How big cost-cutting is hoisting the Appen share price 10% today

| Tristan Harrison

Can reduced spending save Appen’s profit goals?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these two resilient ASX dividend shares for big income

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for large and growing income? These are two contenders.

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs I'd buy for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification and growth could be exactly what retirees need.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy for my child and hold 'til the 2030s

| Tristan Harrison

I like these simple, growth-orientated picks.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares this fund manager thinks are compelling buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be exciting picks.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a good long-term buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is now still a good time to back this giant?

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Share Market News

1 ASX dividend stock down 60% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think future dividends could be big from this company.

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Opinions

I think this ONE factor gives ASX shares a huge chance to make big returns

| Tristan Harrison

Want strong returns? I’d look for this characteristic to help.

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Opinions

I've made 40% in 3 months on this ASX 200 stock, I still think it's a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Things are looking up for this business.

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ETFs

Want to invest in global winners? I'd buy this ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

I like this international diversified investment a lot.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying ANZ shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in a banking giant?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could soar thanks to the RBA

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to have a stronger FY25.

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Energy Shares

What this Warren Buffett-linked CEO's prediction could mean for Woodside shares

| Tristan Harrison

This CEO thinks there’s a very promising outlook for Woodside’s commodity.

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Retirement

Should I still be buying ASX shares in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Does retirement mean no more ASX investing? Not necessarily.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to double up on right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could be an appealing source of dividends.

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Industrials Shares

Could this defensive ASX 200 share be set to soar when interest rates fall?

| Tristan Harrison

Falling interest rates could drive this stock higher according to one broker.

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Bank Shares

What is the outlook for NAB shares under new CEO Irvine?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good performance continuing.

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Dividend Investing

Is Flight Centre about to regain ASX dividend share status?

| Tristan Harrison

The dividend payouts could soar from this ASX dividend share.

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ETFs

5 reasons to buy an ASX index fund today

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some great factors that make index funds attractive.

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Dividend Investing

Want a large and growing dividend? Medibank shares might be the answer

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the place for healthy dividends.

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Resources Shares

3 things about BHP stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what investors should know about this behemoth.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I think you can make a predictable 5% in passive income in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to continue strong payouts.

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