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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

Should you buy AGL shares now for 'a strong recovery in earnings'?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could keep powering returns for investors in FY24.

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Financial Shares

Why a 'turning point' could spark a rise for the IAG share price

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the clouds are lifting for this insurance giant.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 300 shares with 'continued upside': WAM

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has named two tasty opportunities that could grow profit margins.

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Communication Shares

Can the Telstra share price make it to $5 in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Profit growth has returned to the telco but can this power its valuation higher?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy ahead of next week's quarterly update?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this major iron ore miner?

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How to invest

How I'd build a 'best ASX stocks to buy right now' list

| Tristan Harrison

When looking for opportunities, this is how I’d go about it.

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ETFs

Up 19% in 2023, would I be crazy to invest in the S&P 500 right now?

| Tristan Harrison

This is unlikely to be the all-time peak for US valuations.

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How to invest

3 things you should never do in a stock market crash

| Tristan Harrison

Staying positive could make a big difference to our wealth in the long-term.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF has a dividend yield of 6.9% and pays cash every month

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can get monthly passive income from this investment, but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares about to turn into a dividend gold mine?

| Tristan Harrison

A dividend stream could turn into a river in the next few years.

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Value Investing

Here's how I'd invest $2,000 in ASX value shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m going to talk about three different ideas that could be great value.

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Retail Shares

Could the Adore Beauty share price be a bargain hunter's dream?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we make beautiful returns with this beaten-up stock?

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares using AI to help supercharge profits

| Tristan Harrison

Artificial intelligence could be the next trend to boost businesses.

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How to invest

How ASX investors could be destroying their returns

| Tristan Harrison

Selling when there’s a bit of short-term volatility could be terrible for our returns.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares to buy that could benefit strongly from the Internet of Things trend

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are tapping into the growth of technology in homes and businesses.

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ETFs

Investing just $10 a day on ASX shares could dramatically change your life

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how any young Aussie could become a millionaire by 60 years old.

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX uranium share could see energetic returns to 2024 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager thinks this energy stock is an undervalued buy.

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Share Market News

3 reasons to buy founder-led ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Founders being involved could be a winning factor for some stocks.

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Retail Shares

This unloved ASX dividend share could pay an 8% dividend yield in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

The market is uncomfortable with this stock but it could be a dividend opportunity.

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Share Market News

2 ASX small cap shares that could be ready to outperform: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two small companies may have big potential.

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Opinions

Here are 2 ASX finds I'd buy to double my money in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

I think these investment picks can significantly outperform over the next few years.

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Dividend Investing

3 mistakes passive income investors can make when buying ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three things to avoid for investors looking for income.

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Share Market News

How to buy ASX small-cap shares and still be able to sleep at night

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some things to keep in mind when investing in small stocks.

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Dividend Investing

If I buy $10,000 of CSL shares right now, how much passive income will I receive?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we get healthy investment income from CSL shares?

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ETFs

3 reasons the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) could be worth buying today

| Tristan Harrison

Incredible diversification is a big benefit of this ETF.

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ETFs

Why ASX ETF investing has grown by 43% per year since 2001 and could reach $160 billion by Christmas

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs are becoming increasingly popular for investors to utilise.

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How to invest

Turning an empty savings account into a $35,000 yearly second income with ASX shares!

| Tristan Harrison

ASX share investing can unlock appealing investment cash flow.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy Sonic Healthcare shares at $35?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors make healthy profits with this stock?

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Share Market News

I'd follow this piece of Warren Buffett advice when buying ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to make a swing at some ASX shares?

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Materials Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 lithium shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium demand continues to rise thanks to growing electric vehicle production.

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How to invest

3 ASX investing trends to consider right now

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can get ahead of the curve by searching for opportunities exposed to tailwinds.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I think are the safest buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

I'm tipping there will likely be dividend growth from these three stocks.

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Bank Shares

Down 12% from this year's high, why the Westpac share price looks cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a great time to consider the bank.

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Share Market News

How can I maximise my ASX franking credits in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Let's look at the benefits of franking credits and which ASX shares have big, growing yields.

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Industrials Shares

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager thinks are 'significantly undervalued'

| Tristan Harrison

These two industrial companies have been picked out as two opportunities.

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Financial Shares

If I buy $10,000 of Macquarie shares right now, how much passive income will I receive?

| Tristan Harrison

The investment bank could continue to be a cash machine for investors.

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Opinions

Up 30% in a year, is it too late to buy Washington H. Soul Pattinson shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s not cheap any more, but here’s why the future is still bright.

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Resources Shares

'This is very real': Why Fortescue's Forrest is talking batteries with the Brits

| Tristan Harrison

This development could be charging up investor interest.

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Bank Shares

Down 20% in a year, are Bank of Queensland shares a bargain buy?

| Tristan Harrison

An analyst has had their say on whether the bank is an opportunity.

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

After such a strong run, can the airline's share price keep flying?

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