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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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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the BHP share price in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things about to turn around for the mining giant?

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Dividend Investing

Own Magellan shares? Here's some news on your dividends

| Tristan Harrison

It’s dividend day for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Can you buy shares in Fortescue Future Industries?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it possible to buy a piece of Fortescue’s green energy division?

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ETFs

What are the main holdings in the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Tristan Harrison

The VGS ETF could be one of the easiest ways to invest in global shares.

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Resources Shares

The Whitehaven share price has surged 36% in a month. Why Morgans predicts more 'supercharged returns'

| Tristan Harrison

This coal miner shone in August. What's going to happen next?

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Share Market News

Are AFIC shares outperforming the ASX 200 this year?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC is the ASX’s biggest LIC. But is it justifying the premium?

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Opinions

Down 20% so far this year, is the Wesfarmers share price a screaming bargain?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to weigh up Wesfarmers shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price surging ahead on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are putting energy into Woodside’s share price today.

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Lovisa share price leapt 8% on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

Lovisa is moving up (and out) in the world.

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How to invest

3 fundamental lessons on ASX shares following reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

What can investors learn from the reporting season just gone?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $50,000 in ASX dividend shares for retirement, if I had to start from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend shares could be the answer for funding retirement.

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Opinions

Financial powerhouse: Why I think these stats make Xero shares irresistible

| Tristan Harrison

This tech share is one of the strongest performers on the ASX.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price smash the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shareholders received some positive news last month.

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Opinions

Up 75% since mid-June, is it too late to invest in Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Pilbara Minerals shares have been charging up. Is the valuation now too electric?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price have such a rough trot in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Coles was sold off at the end of August. What happened?

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares the answer for investors wanting dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks are known for paying dividends but is Westpac the best option?

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Broker Notes

Down 15% in a month – is the AGL share price good value yet?

| Tristan Harrison

Can AGL power up shareholder returns from here?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares worth buying in September?

| Tristan Harrison

After a strong run of the big bank’s shares, is it still an opportunity?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Fortescue shares amid a struggling Chinese economy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Fortescue’s outlook going downhill amid economic difficulties in China?

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Bank Shares

Is this why the Macquarie share price was 'steaming ahead' on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie shares beat the broader ASX share market return today.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Kogan share price smashing the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are shopping for Kogan shares today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling again on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a rough start to September for BHP.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price go backwards in August?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ underperformed the ASX 200 last month. Why?

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Communication Shares

Why did the Telstra share price outperform the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for Australia’s telco giant in August.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price rocket 17% in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors wanted to get on board with Qantas shares last month.

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ETFs

Is the VAS ETF a good way to get started with investing?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX-focused ETF be a smart investment for beginners?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 diving 2% on Tuesday?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a tough day for Aussie investors. What’s going on?

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Resources Shares

When will Fortescue's hydrogen business produce revenue?

| Tristan Harrison

Green hydrogen is a major part of Fortescue’s plans. But when will it start paying off?

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Healthcare Shares

How do CSL shares stack up against Cochlear following earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

Two of the biggest ASX healthcare shares are potential opportunities.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares today if I had to start from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

Starting a new portfolio is an exciting opportunity. Here’s what I’d pick.

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Share Gainers

Why did the Tyro share price surge 12% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors were flocking to the payments company today. What’s going on?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on some good returns next month?

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Resources Shares

Is the Woodside share price a buy following the oil giant's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the ASX's biggest oil and gas business be a strong idea right now?

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Financial Shares

Why has the Suncorp share price been struggling in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Suncorp shares have gone backwards. Why?

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Bank Shares

Will this build value for NAB shareholders or alienate the bank's customers?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB is making a move to try to maintain and grow its home loan market share.

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Bank Shares

Why this analyst ranks ANZ shares at the bottom of the big-four-bank pile

| Tristan Harrison

Find out why ANZ is not attractive to some investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are A2 Milk shares 'turning a corner' on the daigou debacle?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Chinese challenges over for A2 Milk? Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Can Twiggy really build Fortescue into a 'green global energy and metals machine'?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX iron mining share has big green energy goals.

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Resources Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares better value than Allkem right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these lithium heavyweights represents better investor value?

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Travel Shares

Is the $400m buyback a good thing for Qantas shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Qantas is doing a big buyback. How will this help shareholders?

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