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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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Retail Shares

'Glimmers of hope': Why the latest Westpac consumer sentiment could spell good news for ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

There could be a silver lining for the stock market.

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Retirement

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a good option to buy for retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at whether an ETF can work for retirees.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Pilbara Minerals share price is a buy with 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has the potential to charge up investor returns.

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Opinions

Prediction: Why I think these 3 ASX shares could double by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

I rate these stocks as buys because of their compelling outlooks.

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares could outperform if interest rates stay higher for longer?

| Tristan Harrison

High interest rates won’t necessarily hurt all businesses equally.

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Share Market News

Why are young investors so obsessed with passive income right now?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of reasons to like dividends.

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Opinions

I think these two cheap ASX shares are too good to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

I’m loving the look of these two stocks.

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ETFs

3 reasons why I'd rate the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) as a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the best ETFs to buy today.

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ETFs

Why I love investing in ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification is a very powerful tool.

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Opinions

I'm backing these 2 undervalued ASX growth shares to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

It seems like a great time to invest in compelling companies.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares I believe can achieve big things

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a great time to be looking at small businesses.

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Opinions

Why I'd be willing to bet on this ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business is growing in a number of compelling ways.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with a strong track record of dividend growth

| Tristan Harrison

COVID did not stop these two stocks giving investors a pay rise.

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ETFs

I think the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a good buy for every portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This Vanguard ETF has something for everyone.

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Opinions

Why I just invested my tax refund in this ASX 300 share

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock will be a solid long-term choice.

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Dividend Investing

Both of these ASX dividend shares are predicted to pay yields of over 10%!

| Tristan Harrison

The dividends from these two stocks could be huge.

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Resources Shares

How big could the BHP dividend be in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Will FY24 be another bountiful year for investors?

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Opinions

Is the Wesfarmers share price too expensive at $51?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers undervalued or overvalued?

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Dividend Investing

Dividends incoming! These ASX All Ords shares go ex-dividend next week

| Tristan Harrison

Investors better be quick if they want these dividends.

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Energy Shares

This ASX lithium share just hit a 52-week low. Is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors being too pessimistic about lithium?

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Defensive Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Is inflation becoming a headwind for earnings?

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Share Market News

Here's my favourite ASX 200 bank stock for October

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for a couple of key reasons.

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Materials Shares

Down 15% in a month, should I buy the dip on Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity too good to miss?

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Resources Shares

Why did Rio Tinto shares outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for the diversified miner.

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Opinions

Soul Pattinson shares are my favourite long-term pick for strong ASX dividends

| Tristan Harrison

It pays dividends to own this stock.

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Opinions

Why I just invested $6,000 into the ASX share market

| Tristan Harrison

The opportunities were too good to ignore this week.

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Bank Shares

Did this factor help the ANZ share price outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for the bank.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened to the miner.

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Opinions

Are Telstra shares worth buying in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to call in some cash to invest in this stock?

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price fell in September, but there was a silver lining

| Tristan Harrison

It wasn’t all bad for this major bank.

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Materials Shares

Why was September a bad month for the Pilbara Minerals share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Returns were powered down for the lithium stock.

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Retail Shares

What happened to the Wesfarmers share price in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a mixed month for the company.

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Resources Shares

What happened to the BHP share price in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was an eventful month for the miner last month.

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Resources Shares

What's coming up for Fortescue shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into Fortescue shares this month?

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) struggling on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

The Vanguard ETF is in the red, what’s going on?

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ETFs

Pros and cons of owning the Vaneck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF right now

| Tristan Harrison

This is what everyone should know about one of the ASX’s strongest ETFs.

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Small Cap Shares

I think these ASX small-cap shares look too good to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

Investors need to hear about these little-known stocks.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think the Brickworks share price is cheap right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock can help build an investor’s wealth.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 stock just hit a multi-year low. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to go shopping for this stock?

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share looks like a bargain buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a recovery candidate.

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