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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

Is this the right time to invest in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)?

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ASX shares are cheaper than two months ago. Time to buy?

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Dividend Investing

This blue-chip ASX dividend share is projected to pay a yield of almost 9% by 2029

| Tristan Harrison

The future passive income from this stock looks.

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ETFs

Overinvested in US ETFs? Here are three alternative ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may wish to increase their diversification.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this fund manager is all in on Pro Medicus shares and recently increased his bet

| Tristan Harrison

This high-flying stock has suffered from turbulence.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie put a price target of $2.90 on GQG Partners shares

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A leading expert is very bullish on this stock.

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ETFs

Why this is an excellent ASX ETF for these volatile tariff times

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a great fund to own for downside protection.

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Broker Notes

AGL shares: a potential beneficiary of the Federal Government's proposed household battery subsidy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this plan going to recharge investor excitement about AGL?

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a fan of these two stocks.

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Opinions

3 reasons why it's not too late to invest in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The stock market has jumped. But it's not too late to invest in shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX share bargains I'd buy this week

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have compelling futures, in my view.

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the long-term of these ASX shares. Here’s why…

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Opinions

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are steals right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of buying cheap investments. These two look like bargains to me.

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Opinions

Is it time to be fearful or greedy with ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a volatile time for the stock market. What should investors do?

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Defensive Shares

Why this ASX 200 share could be a top defensive buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this leading fund manager has identified this ASX 200 share as a top buy.

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Bank Shares

I want to buy CBA shares. What price should I pay?

| Tristan Harrison

What would be a good valuation to buy CBA at?

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Dividend Investing

I think it's a fantastic time to buy these brilliant ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer big dividend yields and appealing valuations.

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Industrials Shares

Why this fund manager likes this beaten-up ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

Investors could build good returns with this stock.

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Retail Shares

Battle of the ASX retailers: should I buy Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these stocks is a better buy?

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Opinions

If the RBA cuts rates 5 times in 2025, I'd definitely want to buy these ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Could the central bank need to swoop in to save the economy?

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Defensive Shares

Why these 2 defensive ASX shares are weathering the tariff storm

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 stocks are delivering impressive performance.

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Opinions

Many ASX share prices are falling today. How do I decide what to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

April 2025 has started off roughly. What should we buy?

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Opinions

Why it could be a great time to buy this high-yield ASX stock

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business could be a fertile option for returns.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a good buy amid the stock market tariff sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig in with this iron ore miner?

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Healthcare Shares

1 ASX dividend stock down 43% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business could provide both dividends and growing, defensive earnings.

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ETFs

Is it time to buy Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) following the sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors try to buy this ASX ETF?

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Opinions

I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $1.43

| Tristan Harrison

This small stock could make a big splash.

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF could be the top choice to take advantage of tariff stock market pain

| Tristan Harrison

This fund is getting hit hard. It could be a great buy today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy after the stock market correction

| Tristan Harrison

It could make a lot of sense to buy these income stocks right now.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy amid the global tariff sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA shares now a bargain after some volatility?

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Opinions

I'm going to make this ASX 200 share my next investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share looks like a fantastic opportunity today.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Rio Tinto shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant is seeing major volatility. Is that an opportunity?

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ETFs

Battle of the ASX ETFs: Why has VGS outperformed VTS this year?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s causing a significant difference in performance between these ETF heavyweights?

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Opinions

Why the ASX share market tariff sell-off can accelerate your wealth

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a silver lining to this sell-off.

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Opinions

ASX shares are on sale! What are you buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks are being hit hard. There are opportunities everywhere.

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Warren Buffett
Investing Strategies

What Warren Buffett would say about investing in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some pearls of wisdom from Warren Buffett.

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Share Market News

What does the Barefoot Investor have to say about whether the 'Trump Slump' will last?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how one of Australia’s leading finance experts is thinking about the tariff.

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Opinions

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy after the stock market sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these income stocks offer appealing dividend yields.

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX shares I'd buy now following the tariff stock market pain

| Tristan Harrison

These investments could make excellent buys in the current market sell-off.

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Defensive Shares

ASX defensive stocks to buy now for stability

| Tristan Harrison

Amid a building trade war, these stocks could provide stability.

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Opinions

Why I'll continue investing in ASX shares in 2025 no matter what

| Tristan Harrison

I’m still optimistic about the long-term.

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