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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

Which 'high conviction' ASX 200 shares is this fundie backing to beat the market?

| Tristan Harrison

These are the ASX shares to back, according to a top fund manager.

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Resources Shares

Could more FFI spending be a saviour or stumbling block for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has major investment plans.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) still a dirt-cheap buy in April?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors grab a slice of the VAS ETF today?

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ETFs

Up 20% in 2023 so far, is it too late to buy Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) units?

| Tristan Harrison

US tech shares are performing well, here’s why it could still be a good time to invest.

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Dividend Investing

Best ASX dividend share to buy now: Rio Tinto vs. Macquarie Group

| Tristan Harrison

Is a miner or financials business the better income choice?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I've bought to capture long-term passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These are two of my favourite ideas for dividends.

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Resources Shares

Does the Pilbara Minerals share price fall finally make it a no-brainer buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to jump on Pilbara Minerals shares?

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Opinions

After big falls, these ASX 300 shares look dirt-cheap!

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares could be opportunities too good to ignore.

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Dividend Investing

Qantas shares: Future dividend darlings?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the dividend cash start flowing to shareholders?

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 share could pay an 11% dividend yield in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the biggest dividend payers next year.

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Bank Shares

3 good reasons I'm avoiding ANZ shares at all costs!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not banking on ANZ to be a great investment.

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Opinions

Could buying Zip shares be a classic ASX beginner's error?

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the heavy fall, buying Zip shares may still not be the right call.

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ETFs

3 reasons why I rate the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) as a buy today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why most investors should consider this ETF.

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Energy Shares

Best ASX energy share to buy now: Woodside vs. Santos

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these energy heavyweights could charge up returns for investors?

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Dividend Investing

For $750 in monthly passive income, buy 56,250 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This industrial powerhouse could be a dividend machine.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two top names to consider for growth.

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Bank Shares

Mortgage competition has never been hotter, so are NAB shares worth buying right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX bank share now too cheap to ignore?

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Dividend Investing

I think this little-known ASX ETF could be a buy for passive income investors

| Tristan Harrison

This is a diversified passive income option that could deliver growth and a decent yield.

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Dividend Investing

Need passive income? Turn $5,000 into $140 every month

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to unlock strong income from ASX shares.

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Opinions

Down 60% in 12 months, I'd buy these 2 ASX All Ords shares for the turnaround

| Tristan Harrison

I’d jump on these 2 beaten-up opportunities.

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Defensive Shares

Is Woolworths 'the granddaddy of recession-proof stocks'?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this supermarket business provide investors with earnings amid the current economic uncertainty?

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 share could pay a dividend yield of almost 7% by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This business could pay very healthy dividends in the next few years.

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Defensive Shares

Is Wesfarmers a good defensive ASX 200 stock to buy in the current climate?

| Tristan Harrison

How defensive is Wesfarmers and should investors invest?

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Travel Shares

The Webjet share price has soared 50% in 6 months: Why I think it's still a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think this ASX travel share can keep rising higher.

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Financial Shares

Could buying Macquarie shares at under $180 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Financial giant Macquarie has suffered. Is this the right time to pounce?

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Dividend Investing

How much do you need to invest to give up work and live only off dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Living off dividends sounds like a wonderful life to me.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price outperform the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares managed to dig out outperformance.

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Opinions

This ASX All Ords share has soared 70% in 6 months. Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX stock keep running higher?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $5,000 today for long-term passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for investment income? I’d buy these three.

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Energy Shares

24% yield! Should I buy New Hope shares before they go ex-dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this coal miner be appealing for dividends?

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Dividend Investing

3 big dividend-paying ASX shares for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three ASX shares that could provide huge passive income.

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Opinions

After a brutal quarter, I think these ASX 200 shares are a steal!

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could be excellent picks for the long term.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price smash the ASX 200 in the first quarter of 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Coles has done very well since the start of the year.

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Healthcare Shares

Where will NIB shares be in five years?

| Tristan Harrison

Is NIB a healthy opportunity right now?

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Bank Shares

Could buying Westpac shares at under $22 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on Westpac to achieve good returns?

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Opinions

A bull market is coming: One ASX growth stock down over 50% to buy and hold

| Tristan Harrison

I think this fallen market darling can soar again.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much to invest to get $800 per month

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend yields are key to decide how much people need to invest.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price smash the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares performed well last month. What’s going on?

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Dividend Investing

Buying South32 shares for the dividends? Read this first

| Tristan Harrison

Are South32 shares a good choice for dividend income?

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Dividend Investing

This ASX All Ords share could pay a 16% dividend yield by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the biggest dividend payers in the coming years.

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