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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

Down 15% in 4 weeks: Is now the time to buy Kogan shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan shares have been falling again. Is it time to buy?

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Cheap Shares

I believe these 2 beaten-up ASX shares are too cheap to ignore in April

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these ASX shares could be great value right now.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price zoom higher in March?

| Tristan Harrison

BNPL business Zip outperformed in March. Here’s why.

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Dividend Investing

2 leading ASX 200 dividend shares I'd buy for long-term passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Good dividends could come from these leading players.

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Communication Shares

Why did the Telstra share price beat the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

Despite going ex-dividend, Telstra shares outperformed the market last month.

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Investing Strategies

Are AFIC shares a smart investment for beginner investors?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this listed investment company a fantastic way to start investing?

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Share Market News

For $400 in monthly passive income, buy 28,236 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Investors wanting good dividends may be able to call on this stock for income.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price outperform the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for Wesfarmers.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price see-saw in March?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP dug itself out of a hole in March 2023.

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Dividend Investing

I think these two ASX dividend shares are top buys with $2,000 in April

| Tristan Harrison

I’d want to invest in both of these ASX shares for passive income.

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ETFs

Keen to pocket the next Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF dividend? Read this

| Tristan Harrison

Vanguard ETF investors will soon be getting their payment.

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ETFs

2 amazing ASX ETFs I'd love to buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I love these two ETFs.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock UBS says is the most over-priced right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why one name in the banking sector could be particularly overvalued.

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Growth Shares

I think these 2 ASX growth shares have been heavily oversold. I'd buy them in April

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these former COVID winners could bounce back strongly.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips 230% upside for this ASX All Ords stock you've probably never heard of

| Tristan Harrison

Investors could find strong returns with this hidden ASX share.

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Dividend Investing

$1,600 annual dividend income from a $20,000 ASX share portfolio? Here's how

| Tristan Harrison

These high-yield payers could unlock enormous amounts of passive income.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 shares I'd buy in April (and hold until at least 2030)

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are long-term opportunities.

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Retirement

No savings? Drip-feed $500 a month into ASX shares and aim to retire in comfort

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares could deliver enough growth for a comfortable retirement.

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Opinions

A bull market is coming and I want to buy this high-yield ASX stock while it's still cheap

| Tristan Harrison

I think the current yield offered by this ASX 300 share is too good to miss.

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Dividend Investing

How to make passive income for life with just $5 a day

| Tristan Harrison

Get the dividend snowball rolling with a small amount of money each week.

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Dividend Investing

3 dividend stocks with the biggest ASX 200 yields. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these high-yield dividend payers too good to miss?

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Opinions

Why I think the Qantas share price can keep soaring higher

| Tristan Harrison

This airline business could keep flying higher in my opinion.

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Bank Shares

Is right now a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why some banks could be opportunities at the current price.

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Opinions

Should I use the banking crisis as an opportunity to pounce on Macquarie shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to ‘buy low’?

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Opinions

Will the turmoil among global banks trigger a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there about to be another global financial crisis?

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Gold

These are the ASX gold shares I'd buy amid the banking squeeze

| Tristan Harrison

Could gold be a place to find market stability?

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Bank Shares

Banking crisis 'clearly not over': ANZ

| Tristan Harrison

There could be more pain ahead for the banking sector.

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Technology Shares

I'm planning to buy this heavily discounted ASX tech share next

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share is likely to be one of my next investments.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much passive income Magellan shares could pay to 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could still pay a large yield.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares could be leading picks for dividends and growth

| Tristan Harrison

These are the biggest positions in an investment leader’s large cap portfolio.

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Communication Shares

Is this beaten-up ASX 200 share an underrated passive income opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

After a fall, could this be a good investment to call on for dividends?

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares set to become a dividend machine?

| Tristan Harrison

After its major decline, are AMP shares an opportunity?

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Materials Shares

Could buying Pilbara Minerals shares under $4 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the ASX lithium share charge up returns?

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Retail Shares

Up 30% in 2023, can the Myer share price keep rising?

| Tristan Harrison

Myer has risen this year with strong profit growth.

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ETFs

Why I think the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a buy for any portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF could offer everything that investors may be looking for.

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Dividend Investing

For $1,000 in monthly passive income, buy 18,462 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Shopping for this ASX 200 stock could unlock solid passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income beasts: 3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These income stocks could be top ideas for dividends.

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Share Market News

Is the AFIC share price a standout investment right now?

| Tristan Harrison

The LIC AFIC has dropped – is this a good time to buy?

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Opinions

I'm bullish about these 2 beaten-up ASX 200 shares and I'll tell you why

| Tristan Harrison

I think these lower share prices are appealing to jump on.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend yields over 10%! Cheap ASX shares I'd buy for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Time to go shopping for these stocks with forecasts of massive dividends?

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