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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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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price underperform the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

What caused Woodside’s share price to power down last month?

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Share Market News

Why uranium could be the next boost for Soul Pattinson shares

| Tristan Harrison

Nuclear energy may be the next focus for the investment house.

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Dividend Investing

Are ASX lithium shares the new rainmakers for dividend investors?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners are charging up the cash returns for investors.

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Resources Shares

How to pick ASX gold shares like a top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Which gold investments can glitter?

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ETFs

The pros and cons of the Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF (VDGR)

| Tristan Harrison

This fund gives a good mixture of shares and bonds.

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Dividend Investing

Want more income? Here are 3 ultra-high-yielding ASX dividend shares to consider

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are building a reputation for good dividends.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's what's coming up for the miner in September

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what could happen this month.

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Bank Shares

Why did Bank of Queensland shares underperform the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a difficult month for the regional bank.

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Energy Shares

Are Whitehaven Coal shares too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why contrarian investors may like this ASX coal share.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have doubled in a year

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered huge capital growth in 12 months.

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Opinions

Insurance profits increased 400% in FY23. Here are the ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This sector is seeing a big jump in profitability.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I changed my mind about this earnings season

| Tristan Harrison

It was another interesting August for many companies.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Coles share price falling on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a good reason why the supermarket business is facing selling pressure.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's what's coming up in September

| Tristan Harrison

Let's check what the highlights may be for the telco giant this month.

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Share Market News

Could lithium sales provide financial padding for Wesfarmers shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Mt Holland be transformative for the company’s profitability?

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Energy Shares

Down 10%, should I buy the August dip on AGL shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Do analysts like the look of the ASX energy share right now?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors who each sold more than $3 million in company shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be worried about these selldowns

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Earnings Results

Healthia share price skyrockets 80% amid takeover bid and soaring profits

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are seeing very healthy returns today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Woodside share price being thumped on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a very good reason why the market doesn’t value Woodside as highly today.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of investing in an ASX 200 ETF

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in ASX 200 ETFs are an effective way to diversify your portfolio, but are they the best long-term investments?

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Opinions

Would I buy Telstra shares after its FY23 report?

| Tristan Harrison

The telco reported a number of positive things.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Boral share price dived 8% on Seven sell-down today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors headed for the exit.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy Rio Tinto shares? Here's what's coming up in September

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend day for this miner.

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares I think are top buys following their results

| Tristan Harrison

International growth makes these attractive opportunities to me

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's what you have to look forward to in September

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time for the ASX financial share.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to add the latest Coles dividend to your trolley? Here's what you need to know

| Tristan Harrison

Investors will need to hurry if they want access to the supermarket company’s payout.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to pocket the pint-sized Woodside dividend? Here's how

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time for the energy giant.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price falls after dividend drop, profit down 23% in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

There is yet another leadership change at Fortescue.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with impressive yields and growth

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks that could keep rewarding investors with good cash payments.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd turn a $20k ASX share portfolio into world-class passive income of $23,040 a year

| Tristan Harrison

Investment income could snowball by seeking out wealth-building stocks.

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Opinions

This ASX All Ords share is up 37% in six months. I think it's still a solid buy

| Tristan Harrison

Contrary to its name, investors certainly haven't been rejecting this stock this year.

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Energy Shares

Why I'd buy this ASX 200 share to capture Australia's energy transition

| Tristan Harrison

Get exposure to renewable energy, transmission assets, and income with this stock.

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Opinions

Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy following its FY23 result?

| Tristan Harrison

Bunnings and Kmart have continued to perform.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX retail shares I'd rate as buys after seeing their results

| Tristan Harrison

I believe it’s time to go shopping for these stocks.

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Technology Shares

Down 17%, is now a good time to buy WiseTech shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this company now too cheap to ignore?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Wesfarmers dividend

| Tristan Harrison

This is what shareholders are going to get.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers share price on watch after 82% cash flow growth in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

Growth was solid, but it’s slowing.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's what the ASX mining share could report

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what could be coming up.

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Dividend Investing

Why is Qantas not resuming dividend payments?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the airline being miserly with its profit?

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying NAB shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on this stock to provide good dividends?

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