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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

Why a leading fund manager rates these 2 ASX 200 mining shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager thinks that these ASX shares are worth digging into.

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How to invest

Why making your first purchase of ASX shares can be scary

| Tristan Harrison

I think investing in shares is an important part of building wealth, and I'll explain why it doesn’t need to…

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Opinions

I think this exciting ASX 300 share is a buy in the sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think the Temple & Webster share price is a buy.

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Share Market News

Why did the WAM Capital share price outperform its sector today?

| Tristan Harrison

It seems investors are supporting WAM Capital over other LICs.

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Share Fallers

The Lynas share price is sinking 5% amid market mayhem

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a rough day for the share market, including this miner.

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Opinions

Why I'm seriously considering buying these ASX shares following today's market crash

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to go hunting for opportunities.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are selling out of many ASX shares today, including Fortescue.

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Communication Shares

Why the Telstra share price could actually be a growth opportunity: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australia’s largest telco actually a big blue chip opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

I think these 2 high-yield All Ords ASX dividend shares are buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Good value and dividends could make these ASX shares solid buys.

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Bank Shares

Why this fund manager is not banking on CBA shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Australia's biggest bank is this fund’s biggest underweight position.

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Opinions

The Magellan share price has fallen over 10% in a month: Is it time to buy the dip?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m going to share my view on the fund manager.

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Opinions

Is it time to buy these 2 beaten-up ASX shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX retail share sector could be a fruitful place to find bargains.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just upgrade its target for the ANZ share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has become more optimistic about one of the biggest banks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 6% in a month, is September a good time to buy Woolworths shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Woolworths shares now in the bargain bucket?

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Technology Shares

Tyro share price dips amid Potentia pressure rumours

| Tristan Harrison

It was a negative day for takeover target Tyro today.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips lithium price to surge 86% over next 2 years

| Tristan Harrison

Full charge ahead? One broker is very optimistic about lithium.

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Resources Shares

Down 20% in 2022, is the Lynas share price too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a decline of this resource business actually an opportunity?

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Share Market News

Steady compounders: 3 ASX 200 shares that have delivered over a decade

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that have generated strong profit growth over the long term.

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Opinions

Why this fundie sees 'considerable upside' for ASX shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why next year could be a good year for shares.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares if I were saving for a house

| Tristan Harrison

I’d try to find ASX shares that offered a mixture of stability and growth.

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Resources Shares

Here's how long I plan to hold my Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is one of the larger positions in my portfolio.

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Opinions

Guess which one of my ASX shares has delivered me the most gains this year

| Tristan Harrison

Water entitlements have continued to perform in 2022.

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Bank Shares

'It's a bit like a home renovation': What does the future look like for ANZ shares?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ is working hard to modernise its technology. Will investors like the refurbishing?

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Technology Shares

Down 15% this year, why I'm not selling out of this ASX 200 tech share

| Tristan Harrison

Altium has been one of my best investments. I’m holding for the long-term.

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Growth Shares

I rate these top ASX growth shares as buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty is one of the growth stocks I’d buy this month.

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Technology Shares

2 tech ETFs I think are smart buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Want tech exposure but not sure where to invest? Try these two funds…

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Retail Shares

Buying Wesfarmers shares? Here's why the company says Bunnings can continue to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

Can Wesfarmers’ crown jewel Bunnings keep performing well?

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Resources Shares

Do Sayona Mining shares pay dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this fast-growing miner an option for dividends?

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF leaping ahead on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

The ETF that tracks the NASDAQ is having a strong day.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FBR share price climbs amid Brickworks takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two businesses about to build a closer partnership?

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Bank Shares

Could this help give the CBA share price an even bigger jump on its ASX counterparts?

| Tristan Harrison

A new member of the leadership team could help unlock more potential.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend beasts: 3 ASX shares forecasting higher dividends in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Bigger dividends could be very attractive in 2023.

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Opinions

How I'd invest my very first $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share ticks all the boxes as a beginner investment, which is why I'd be happy to…

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Share Market News

Could these 'little' businesses be a secret weapon for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is growing in many different ways.

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ETFs

Down 25% this year, is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) cheap?

| Tristan Harrison

Should the Asian tech sector be at the top of investor watchlists right now?

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Retail Shares

Are 'cracks starting to show' for ASX 200 retail shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Will price rises or volume growth drive retailer revenue in 2022?

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Retirement

How I'd invest for retirement using just 3 ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

Investing for retirement can be tricky. These three ETFs could make things simple.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX 200 share could be a great way to indirectly profit from booming coal prices

| Tristan Harrison

Want exposure to coal without buying a coal miner? Have a look at this ASX share.

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Opinions

Should all ASX investors be buying defensive shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Emma Fisher of Airlie Funds Management gives her views on defensive ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

Why broker JP Morgan just upgraded the Pilbara Minerals share price

| Tristan Harrison

Is a broker’s call the reason for the lithium miner’s strong rise?

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