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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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Opinions

3 areas of the Aussie stock market I think could outperform this year

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve picked out three sectors that could do well over the rest of 2023.

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Opinions

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares I don't think will stay cheap for long

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I’m backing these three compelling companies.

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ETFs

Why I'd be happy with Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) to be my only ETF investment

| Tristan Harrison

There are many reasons to fall in love with this ETF.

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Resources Shares

'Undervalued' ASX 200 mining stock 'will generate earnings per share in excess of $10' over the next 2 years

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked out a miner which could be about to see a huge profit uplift.

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Dividend Investing

Are Rio Tinto shares a strong ASX 200 option for dividends in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the passive income potential for this ASX mining share.

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Technology Shares

Up 59% this year, I think the Xero share price can keep climbing in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this ASX tech share to keep outperforming the ASX 200.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price drops as Silk takeover competition heats up

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a new challenger for the aesthetics clinic operator.

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Energy Shares

'The real struggle': Can an ASX investment in hydrogen really pay off?

| Tristan Harrison

Some energy experts have suggested there are major hurdles for the hydrogen sector.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 director has been stocking up on company shares before they trade ex-dividend tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

The company will trade ex-dividend tomorrow.

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Opinions

No savings? Here's how I'd target a second income of $1,000 per month from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

These are the areas I’d think about to create a stream of passive income.

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Growth Shares

I think these 2 ASX growth shares are a buy for 2025 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I’m looking at these two ideas as global growth picks.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares I'd buy to target outsized returns

| Tristan Harrison

From small things, big things can grow.

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Bank Shares

Could CBA shares be the best source of banking dividends in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Income-seekers may like to know which bank is going to pay the biggest yield.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager believes could zoom higher

| Tristan Harrison

Could these two stocks be the best ASX 200 performers over the rest of 2023?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

These diversified portfolios could provide an attractive and growing source of income.

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Opinions

This is my no. 1 ASX mining share to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Copper could be one of the most attractive commodities to get exposure to.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The market has soured 20% on the A2 Milk share price. Is it a turnaround buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this former ASX darling be a contrarian opportunity?

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Opinions

Is the Webjet share price a buy before it reports this week?

| Tristan Harrison

The online travel company's share price is on the rise. Can it keep ascending?

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Energy Shares

'Technically feasible': This ASX energy giant is preparing to be a hydrogen highway

| Tristan Harrison

APA has taken one step closer to hydrogen success.

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Real Estate Shares

One ASX 200 stock 'trading at a historically low price to book value' right now

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has picked out Lendlease as an opportunity.

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Opinions

Down 10% in a month, are Bank of Queensland shares in for a material re-rating?

| Tristan Harrison

The market was pessimistic about the bank’s recent result.

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Resources Shares

Could this 'further strengthening' boost the Fortescue share price moving forward?

| Tristan Harrison

Paying off debt could be a useful thing for Fortescue to do.

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Materials Shares

Why are young ASX investors so in love with Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium is exposed to the mighty tailwind of electric vehicles.

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Communication Shares

Better buy: Telstra shares or TPG?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these would be a better telco stock to call on for returns?

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ETFs

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) just hit a new 52-week high. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are flooding back to US-based big tech companies.

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Investing Strategies

No savings at 40? Here's my 3-step plan for $1,500 of passive income a month

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend shares can be a great way to build growing investment cash flow.

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Resources Shares

Could Fortescue be the next ASX 200 miner on the lithium M&A trail?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is considering jump-starting its lithium ambitions with an acquisition.

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Opinions

Could buying the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at under $90 help me retire early?

| Tristan Harrison

The VAS ETF delivers investors a strong level of dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd invest $3,000 each in these ASX dividend shares for almost $1,000 in annual income

| Tristan Harrison

All of these ASX dividend shares are projected to pay bucketloads of cash in FY25.

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How to invest

Could ASX shares turn a $10,000 investment into $2,000,000?

| Tristan Harrison

Compounding is a very powerful financial force which can help grow wealth.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 shares I'd buy for long-term dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

I think passive income will be coming from these two stocks for multiple decades.

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Financial Shares

Why one fund manager is backing this ASX share after 76% revenue growth

| Tristan Harrison

Is Smartpay a smart buy? This fund manager is loving the rapid growth.

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Bank Shares

Warren Buffett is dumping bank stocks. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Berkshire Hathaway has made some big moves with its bank holdings. What does this mean for ASX bank shares?

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 directors buying and selling their company shares in the past week

| Tristan Harrison

Find out what moves leadership figures are making with their companies' shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares aiming to give investors a payrise every year

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two businesses that try to provide investors with increasing payouts.

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Dividend Investing

Are AGL shares going to become a dividend machine?

| Tristan Harrison

The last few years have been painful for AGL shareholders. Are things about to turn around?

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Dividend Investing

2 dividend income beasts with big growth ideas

| Tristan Harrison

These two dividend champions have expansion plans in the works.

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares that are 'mispriced opportunities': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

This leading fund manager explains why it believes these two ASX shares have good futures.

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Share Market News

Why I'd buy companies with pricing power to comfortably beat the ASX index

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation can enable improved profit margins for ASX shares that increase prices.

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Dividend Investing

How does $50,000 of annual passive income sound? Buy 78,100 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

People can build impressive dividend cash flow with this market leader.

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