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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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Retirement

Tired of stressing about retirement? 3 moves that could help you sleep easy

| Tristan Harrison

Approaching the golden years can be an exciting time for a retiree’s finances.

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Bank Shares

What caused the NAB share price to sink 10% in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result from NAB disappointed the market last month.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price significantly underperform the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner’s shares fell into a hole last month.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for sizable passive income growth? Look no further than this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this business could deliver sparkling dividend growth.

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Bank Shares

Better ASX buy: Bendigo Bank or Bank of Queensland shares?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ shares are suffering amid regulator attention, but are they great value?

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Share Market News

Want to emulate Warren Buffett's investment portfolio? Here's which ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could fit right into Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Buying ASX lithium shares? Iron batteries could be an 'absolute game-changer'

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a lot of demand for batteries, but will it always be lithium?

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Technology Shares

Worried Nvidia shares are too expensive? Here are 3 ASX tech stocks asking for less

| Tristan Harrison

The market is going mad for AI companies. But could there be cheaper ASX tech shares to pick from?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy while they are on sale

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these three beaten-up businesses to be rebound contenders over the next two or three years.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Telstra shares today for my future retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra is starting to pay growing dividends to shareholders again.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Coles shares deliver 11% growth AND a juicy dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation and new distribution centres could drive Coles higher.

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Investing Strategies

How much do I need to invest in ASX 200 shares to quit work and live off dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how ASX 200 shares could be the ticket to a comfortable life.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could further healthcare acquisitions boost Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers may be interested in a digital healthcare business.

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Bank Shares

2 reasons to buy NAB shares right now (and 2 reasons to sell)

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares are now a lot cheaper so is it a good time to invest?

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Share Market News

'Honeymoon over' but Wesfarmers share price lifts on healthy news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has revealed the progress it has made with its various businesses.

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How to invest

Got $80 per week? How investing in the stock market could turn it into $1 million

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how investing and compounding might create incredible wealth.

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Communication Shares

Why Wilson is backing this ASX All Ords share for repeatable success

| Tristan Harrison

Calling all growth investors: here’s an international growth story worth knowing about.

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Technology Shares

Want to grow richer? These ASX shares have doubled in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have grown strongly and are expecting to become much more profitable.

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Dividend Investing

2 dividend income beasts I'd buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why both of these stocks could be strong passive income contenders.

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Small Cap Shares

Strong potential: Why I'd buy these 2 ASX small-cap shares

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks could grow revenue and profit significantly in the next few years.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons why this ASX 200 share could be the highest quality in Australia

| Tristan Harrison

This healthcare business has incredibly strong margins and growth prospects.

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Industrials Shares

Down 39% in a year, why this ASX 200 share could be a turnaround story in the making

| Tristan Harrison

This beaten-up ASX share could rebound strongly.

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price is down over 10% in a decade. Are dividends enough for shareholders?

| Tristan Harrison

Do banks only need to pay dividends to achieve good returns?

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Opinions

One ASX share I'm holding to build wealth AND passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s one investment where the returns could flow in the coming years.

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Opinions

This is my #1 ASX growth share to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this ASX healthcare share as an exciting opportunity.

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Real Estate Shares

Investing for deglobalisation: The ASX 200 company ready to cash in

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a fund manager thinks this ASX global leader has a strong future.

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Bank Shares

As safe as… houses? Why this analyst is wary of ASX bank shares

| Tristan Harrison

Higher interest rates are causing disruptions to growth of banks, as well as possible bad debt dangers.

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Retail Shares

Down 28% in just 1 month, is it time to run with Accent shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a great opportunity to jump on?

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Dividend Investing

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

| Tristan Harrison

Can we dig up big dividends with Fortescue?

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Share Market News

Left at the altar: What's next for Tyro shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Both Westpac and Potentia have walked away from a deal for Tyro.

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Dividend Investing

Could Pilbara Minerals stock be a future dividend heavyweight?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX lithium share has started paying dividends.

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares near 52-week highs that still look cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why two of 2023’s strong performers could keep rising.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's why the bank is being ordered to open its books

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX bank share is facing court action over alleged pay discrimination.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 23% in 2023, why is the Soul Patts share price smashing the ASX 200 again today?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the latest cash splash be driving this investment business higher?

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Bank Shares

Here's the Bank of Queensland dividend forecast for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Are BOQ shareholders in line for a payment cut over the next two years?

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Opinions

One ASX 200 share I plan to hold forever!

| Tristan Harrison

This business could unlock a whole new industry, which is why I like its future.

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons the Coles share price could still be great value

| Tristan Harrison

It could be a good time to put this supermarket’s shares in the shopping basket.

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Energy Shares

Why Santos shares could be a takeover target

| Tristan Harrison

Are the acquisitions cogs being oiled up for Santos?

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Share Market News

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a top buy today for the next 10 years

| Tristan Harrison

The Bunnings owner could be a top business to invest in.

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Share Market News

Should I ever sell ASX shares at a loss?

| Tristan Harrison

Losses can feel more painful than the joy of gains, but it could make sense to move on.

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