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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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Dividend Investing

Want to collect BIG dividends every month? Buy these 3 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Quarterly dividend payers could provide a pleasing and consistent source of investment income.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that are great-value buys right now: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These lesser-known ASX shares could be leading picks, according to Ophir.

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Travel Shares

What is the outlook for ASX travel shares for the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

COVID-19 impacts are lifting. How helpful will that be for this troubled industry?

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Resources Shares

Why has the iron ore price taken a hit this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Iron ore has fallen in value. What's going on?

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ETFs

If I'd invested $5,000 in Vanguard's VAS ETF at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

How much would $5,000 be worth now if it had been invested in ASX blue chips?

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Opinions

Building a share portfolio as a young investor? Here's where I'd start

| Tristan Harrison

I think investing in ASX shares is a great idea. But where to begin?

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy Bendigo Bank shares? Here's how the bank compares with peers on one key metric

| Tristan Harrison

We check which regional bank is the most profitable.

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Dividend Investing

How can investors prepare their share portfolio for retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

It can be tricky knowing how long a portfolio needs to last.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the upsized Bank of Queensland dividend

| Tristan Harrison

More investment income is headed to investors in the regional bank.

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF might help investors sleep better at night

| Tristan Harrison

The businesses in this portfolio could give investors peace during these uncertain times.

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Technology Shares

Down 47% so far in 2022, expert says this ASX tech share is a potential 10-bagger buy

| Tristan Harrison

Investors looking for a beaten-up opportunity could find treasure with this idea.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's what to watch at tomorrow's AGM

| Tristan Harrison

This year’s annual shareholder meeting could be very illuminating.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA? Here's why you should also buy NAB shares: expert

| Tristan Harrison

The biggest bank may not be the largest opportunity in the sector.

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Opinions

Could ASX 200 shares represent a 'phenomenal opportunity' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a once-in-a-generation chance to buy discounted shares?

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Opinions

Which ASX shares I'd buy with $5,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a great time to go shopping for shares.

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Dividend Investing

What's the outlook for ASX dividend shares for the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look to high-yielding ASX shares for resilience and returns?

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Resources Shares

Can ASX lithium shares charge higher over the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Is lithium the place to look for opportunities this year? Or will miners lose their spark?

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Opinions

Even amid inflation, we all have to buy food. So why is the Woolworths share price struggling?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors buy the dip with this major supermarket business?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the outlook for A2 Milk shares in the second quarter?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things improving or souring for A2 Milk’s future?

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Share Market News

Can you buy Bunnings Warehouse shares on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

How can we get exposure to one of Australia’s leading retailers?

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Opinions

Share market sell-off: 3 top ASX shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

Businesses that are now cheaper after this volatility could be a bargain.

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Energy Shares

How bad was the first quarter for the Woodside share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Have investors been pushing this oil and gas giant’s valuation up or down?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares proving they can handle inflation

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is helping boost the revenue of these businesses.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX shares hold top spot as my favourite dividend deliverers

| Tristan Harrison

I went looking for income from shares. These are my preferred picks.

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Opinions

3 beaten-up ASX shares this fund manager thinks are 'compelling' buys

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager L1 Capital has picked out some names it thinks are bargains.

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Resources Shares

It was a rocky quarter for Rio Tinto shares. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors get digging into Rio Tinto shares?

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Communication Shares

Have Telstra shares been a good investment so far this financial year?

| Tristan Harrison

We check whether investing in the telco giant has been as defensive as some investors think it is.

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Resources Shares

Amid the doom and gloom, Pilbara Minerals shares delivered 100% gains in Q1. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

This lithium miner has been charging up investor returns.

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Retail Shares

Have ASX 200 retail shares been worth buying so far in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go bargain hunting in the retail space?

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ETFs

Has the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF been a good buy so far in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Have Aussies been better off owning US tech shares than the ASX 200?

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Retail Shares

Where is the Wesfarmers share price headed in October and beyond?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX retail giant be a bargain buy?

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Bank Shares

Is CBA the best ASX 200 bank share to buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking at CBA for investment income? Let's investigate.

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Resources Shares

Is the October outlook brightening for the Fortescue share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have enjoyed a positive start to the month. Can it keep going?

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Resources Shares

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price keep charging higher in October

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX lithium share be a strong performer again this month?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $500

| Tristan Harrison

Looking to invest a small amount? These shares could be a good place to start.

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Dividend Investing

Why dividends matter

| Tristan Harrison

Investment income may not sound exciting, but there are multiple reasons to like it.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price has just capped off a disappointing quarter. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a volatile few months for this miner. Are things going to get better?

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price held up surprisingly well in September. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

One of the ASX’s biggest miners managed to produce big outperformance last month.

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Bank Shares

How did the Westpac share price manage to beat the ASX 200 in September?

| Tristan Harrison

This big bank was more resilient than the overall share market last month.

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Energy Shares

Where is the Woodside share price headed in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Will this oil and gas giant be able to outperform in October?

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