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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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Share Market News

These 2 ASX 300 shares were just upgraded by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers are expecting good things from these stocks.

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Opinions

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and loading up on cheap ASX shares in March

| Tristan Harrison

I love the look of these stocks at these prices.

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Resources Shares

How global job cuts could boost the BHP share price

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant is planning cost-cutting to help its profits.

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ETFs

What's the best way to invest in ASX shares without any experience? Start with this ETF

| Tristan Harrison

This is a great starter investment in my opinion.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX All Ords stock is predicted to pay a 9% dividend yield in 2025!

| Tristan Harrison

Huge cash flow is predicted to keep flowing from this investment.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 11,923 shares of this super ASX dividend stock for $3,100 per year in passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock is a strong choice for dividends.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Coles share price could keep rising after the result

| Tristan Harrison

An expert has predicted more share price gains for Coles.

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Dividend Investing

The ASX shares I'm buying for a stress-free retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I’m confident about the future of these stocks.

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Record Highs

How did the Brickworks share price just hit an all-time high?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is building up investor excitement.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

I'd use the Warren Buffett method and buy this ASX stock

| Tristan Harrison

This investment is sparkling.

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Retirement

How much would I need to invest in ASX shares for a retirement income of $80,000 per year?

| Tristan Harrison

How big does the nest egg need to be?

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Communication Shares

Better buy: TPG or Telstra shares?

| Tristan Harrison

I know which one I’d rather call on.

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs to buy for growth

| Tristan Harrison

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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