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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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Financial Shares

Down 20% this year, are AMP shares ripe for a rebound?

| Tristan Harrison

After a difficult start to 2025, can the financial stock bounce back?

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying Westpac shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

The bank has fallen in price. Is it now great value?

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ETFs

Why I think this ASX ETF ticks all the boxes for most investors

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has a lot going for it.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares are trailing the other big 4 banks in 2025. Why?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s going on with NAB shares this year?

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue shares were just upgraded by UBS

| Tristan Harrison

UBS thinks Fortescue’s sell-off has been overdone.

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Opinions

Brickworks shares approach a 2-year low. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this building product ASX 200 stock be one of the most underrated buy ideas?

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Opinions

I'd buy this exciting ASX small-cap stock which plans to double in size by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

This growth stock has major plans.

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Opinions

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy to try to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

Growth is usually a great way to achieve returns.

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Opinions

3 reasons why this leading ASX 200 stock with a 5% dividend yield looks appealing

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an industry-leading stock idea, in my view.

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Defensive Shares

Overinvested in Coles shares? Here are two alternative defensive ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors add other stocks to their basket?

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Financial Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

How much profit growth can the global investment bank achieve in the coming years?

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock down 23% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers both value and big dividends.

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Technology Shares

Wisetech shares have dropped nearly 40% from their peak. Time to jump back in?

| Tristan Harrison

Is now a good time to invest in this ASX tech share?

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BNPL shares

Down almost 40% this year, can Zip shares turn around?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to buy now or wait until later?

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ETFs

Buying this ASX ETF could pay off big time over the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of this ASX ETF. Here’s why.

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Opinions

Is this the best ASX dividend share to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an impressive dividend payer.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks look to me like top buys with good yields

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses offer investors an impressive level of income.

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Opinions

Navigating stock market volatility: Should I stay fully invested?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to stick or twist with our holdings?

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) a buy after the stock market sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Are high-yield stocks the answer after the volatility?

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ETFs

See a big future for cybersecurity? Check out this ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

This fund could offer investors both defensive earnings and growth.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares that are screaming buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two stocks have a compelling future.

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Opinions

Is the Trump trade over?

| Tristan Harrison

Has the excitement over the US President’s policies died out?

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Share Market News

Is it time to jump back into the ASX stock market? This fund manager thinks so

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors wait or invest following the market sell-off?

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ETFs

Why I think this ASX ETF makes more sense to buy than ever

| Tristan Harrison

I’m more optimistic this fund is a top buy today.

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Real Estate Shares

20% cheaper: Bet on data centres with this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business is tapping into major growth trends.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto warns share price could slump 11% if this happens

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may need to think twice about this proposed idea.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share offers an income yield of 7.4%

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a very fashionable dividend stock to own for income.

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Value Investing

2 ASX value shares for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks seem too cheap to ignore.

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Opinions

Undervalued ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could have strong return potential.

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Opinions

I think these ASX shares are top buys right now after the market correction

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these investments. Here's why.

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ETFs

Down 7%, is it time to invest in the iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ)?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market is looking cheaper.

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I rate as great buys today

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have been pushed too low, in my view.

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus shares are down 20%. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

One of the ASX’s best companies is now materially cheaper.

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Opinions

3 things about AFIC stock every smart investor knows 

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC is a popular long-term investment. There are some great things about it.

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ETFs

Overinvested in the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)? Here are two ideas for diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification is an important strategy to utilise.

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Opinions

Is this a good time to buy Guzman y Gomez shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Has this stock become too cheap?

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price jumps 8% as UBS calls it a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the opportunity the broker sees with the ASX mining share.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 45% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This is a business offering investors fertile returns.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares after the sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining stock a buy?

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Retail Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

How strong could the profit be in the coming years?

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