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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

Why I look at past performance of ASX shares to help think about the future performance outlook

| Tristan Harrison

Past performance may well be helpful for judging how future performance will go.

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Opinions

Is this the perfect place to start investing in ASX shares with $500?

| Tristan Harrison

This investment has a lot to offer investors.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer defensive earnings, a good yield and growing payout.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for reliable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer income investors a lot of positives.

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Communication Shares

$20,000 of Telstra shares can net me a $1,774 passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

This business is projected to deliver major income…

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Opinions

1 ASX blue-chip share and one small-cap share to buy in 2026: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be compelling opportunities.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares to buy in January

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have enormous long-term potential, in my view.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 41% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is down but it could be a great time to buy.

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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Bendigo Bank shares

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on earnings growth for this company?

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares these experts rate as a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Experts think these stocks are underrated buys.

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Energy Shares

PLS Group shares: After a year of outperformance, is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This business has charged higher. Is the ASX lithium share still attractive?

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Personal Finance

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can improve financial security by using ASX shares to generate passive income.

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Opinions

This is a great place to invest $1,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

This is the right time to invest $1,000 into ASX shares.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Dividend Investing

This is the ASX 200 share offering a 6.25% dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks undervalued and offers a big dividend yield.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.55

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks eggcellent value to me.

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Bank Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2028 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX bank share is expected to see bigger payouts…

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Broker Notes

Experts rate these 2 ASX shares as buys this month!

| Tristan Harrison

Leading analysts say these stocks are a buy.

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ETFs

Why I'm betting on this ASX ETF to help me become a millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

I think this fund could help accelerate my wealth-building significantly.

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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I can think of a few options I’d prefer over the mining giant.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buying

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers everything an income-focused investor could want.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer a strong level of payouts. Here’s why…

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Cheap Shares

2 unmissable ASX 300 shares that look too cheap to ignore!

| Tristan Harrison

I strongly believe these businesses are substantially undervalued.

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Growth Shares

These 2 ASX growth shares are ideal for Australians!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be much bigger in a decade!

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have great potential to deliver good returns…

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Communication Shares

Forecast: Here's what $10,000 invested in Telstra shares could be worth next year

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at the potential of Telstra shares rising.

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Dividend Investing

Why APA shares are a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers retiree investors a lot of positives.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $2,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are some of the best that Australians can buy.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with yields above 7%!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer investors significant potential income.

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Personal Finance

Getting your personal finances on track in 2026? Here are three steps to take

| Tristan Harrison

Taking these actions could make 2026 a great year for our money.

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Resources Shares

How much could the Fortescue share price rise in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the iron ore miner gain higher ground this year?

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Financial Shares

Why these brokers are bullish on the Suncorp share price

| Tristan Harrison

The insurance giant could be a compelling investment, according to experts.

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Cheap Shares

Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys in January

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these unknown names could be good buys this month.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend share buys for passive income in January 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot to offer for income-focused investors.

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Dividend Investing

Is Wesfarmers stock a buy for its 3.6% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this business a strong pick for passive income?

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Dividend Investing

Here's my number 1 passive income stock for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

I'm planning to buy a lot more of this stock in 2026.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 in 2026 in ASX shares aiming to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like very appealing buys today.

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Bank Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Westpac shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good dividend income from Westpac in 2026?

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Zip shares in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

There are positive and negative aspects about Zip shares right now…

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are undervalued opportunities according to analysts.

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