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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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Earnings Results

Challenger share price drops 5% despite record annuity sales in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

The company's report showed both profit and dividend growth.

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Broker Notes

'Upcoming catalysts': Fund manager names 2 ASX shares that are in line for analyst upgrades

| Tristan Harrison

An ASX travel share and UK bank could be two opportunities.

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Small Cap Shares

This fund manager is excited by possible takeovers with these 2 ASX small-cap shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors can get excited about these stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

A challenger appears: Could this new entrant threaten the CSL share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Is CSL going to lose its market dominance?

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy share price dives 8% as profit sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The oil and gas producer's profit powered down in FY23.

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi share price rises on strong $525 million profit

| Tristan Harrison

Profit held up during FY23, despite the cost-of-living impacts.

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Dividend Investing

How big could the dividend from Fortescue shares be in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be another rewarding result for shareholders.

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Opinions

3 reasons why I would consider buying IAG shares now

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a stronger environment for insurers these days.

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How to invest

Should you sell your ASX stock if everyone else is?

| Tristan Harrison

Sell-offs don’t necessarily mean we have to exit the market too.

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Growth Shares

The power (and risks) of buying 'outlier' stocks for your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

The most promising opportunities could make the biggest returns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares a strong buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors put Woolworths shares in their shopping basket?

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Opinions

3 unloved ASX shares I think have been mispriced by the market

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these fallen stars can rise again.

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Opinions

Opinion: These will be the 5 biggest ASX 200 shares by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

The top of the ASX 200 could look quite different in seven years.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $200 per month in ASX shares to target a $51,000 second income

| Tristan Harrison

This is how I’d unlock huge cash flow.

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Energy Shares

Up 40% in 2023, is it too late to make money from AGL shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Will AGL be able to power its profit even higher?

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Financial Shares

Is it time to jump back into AMP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this unloved stock get back into investors’ good books?

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How to invest

The risks of investing in term deposits over ASX shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term investment returns from ASX shares could be more appealing.

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Opinions

2 contrarian ASX share investment decisions that have paid off big for me

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve made good money with these two unloved picks.

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Bank Shares

What can owners of Westpac shares learn from the CBA result?

| Tristan Harrison

How are arrears and margins going?

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Resources Shares

'Presents uncertainty': What's worrying the Pilbara Minerals CEO this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Western Australian law changes are unsettling the mining sector.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price climbs amid ACCC green light

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is getting closer to bulking up its healthcare division.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the AMP dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders will soon be getting bigger payments.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy Macquarie shares at $175

| Tristan Harrison

It could still be a great buy at the current valuation.

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Share Market News

Top ASX shares wealthy young investors are buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

How are other investors directing their capital?

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the latest AFIC dividend? You'd better hurry

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time for the ASX’s biggest LIC.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs bear case

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the positives and negatives.

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price trailing the other ASX big four banks today?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ investors are getting important insights into Suncorp Bank today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the FY23 CBA dividend

| Tristan Harrison

It’s getting close to payday for CBA shareholders.

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Opinions

$3,000 to invest? Here are 3 investments I'd make in ASX shares this year

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy these investments this year while the prices still look really attractive.

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How to invest

Here's what happens when you invest $50 a month in ASX shares for 40 years

| Tristan Harrison

From little things, big things grow.

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Opinions

Beginner investors: 3 ASX stocks I'd buy right away!

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I like these investments for starters.

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Industrials Shares

'Ideally positioned': 2 ASX 200 shares quietly undergoing major transformations

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager L1 has picked out two stocks with compelling outlooks.

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Industrials Shares

Which ASX shares could benefit from Australia's $1 trillion infrastructure boom?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some of the ASX companies that are building modern Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Turning an empty ASX share portfolio into $20,000 of yearly passive income… in just 15 years

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how an investor could unlock an impressive flow of dividends.

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Travel Shares

Thinking about buying Flight Centre shares? Here are 3 things to know

| Tristan Harrison

Are the skies getting cloudy for travel demand?

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares worth buying before the airline reports this month?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this as high as Qantas is going to fly?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is this ASX 300 healthcare share charging 9% higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

Today’s a big deal for Estia shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto boss 'cautiously optimistic' on China. What does it mean for ASX iron ore shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is demand going to stay strong for iron?

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares that are tapping into strong growth tailwinds

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting a lot more growth from these two names.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I rate as buys for stable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks have been steadily growing their payments.

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