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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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Blue Chip Shares

4 reasons why ASX blue-chip shares can make better buys than growth shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I like ASX blue-chip shares.

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ETFs

Would Warren Buffett buy VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) units?

| Tristan Harrison

Both this ETF and Warren Buffett love economic moats.

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Growth Shares

Overinvested in CSL shares? Here are two alternative ASX growth stocks

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer a lot of growth potential.

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Dividend Investing

If I were 65 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could make solid additions for a retiree’s portfolio.

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ETFs

Is this a top ASX ETF to buy for capital growth?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF offers diversification and a number of other benefits.

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Resources Shares

If I invest $10,000 in BHP shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant has delivered significant dividend payouts for years.

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Opinions

Are Telstra or Westpac shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is telecommunications or banking a more appealing industry?

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ETFs

Want exposure to Nvidia shares? I'd buy this ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the best ASX ETFs, in my opinion.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX dividend shares I'd buy for their payouts

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a fan of these stocks for their passive income.

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Opinions

2 unmissable All Ords shares if hard times are ahead

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks can excel in recessions and good times.

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Share Market News

24 years of data says this is the best month to buy ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to send cash to the brokerage account?

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Share Market News

3 fallen ASX All Ord shares insiders are buying this month

| Tristan Harrison

Significant declines have led to insiders seeing an opportunity to grow their holding.

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Dividend Investing

My favourite passive income stock is as cheap as chips, and I'd consider buying it now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks too good to ignore for income investors.

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ETFs

Is this a good time to invest in the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)?

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market is suffering from volatility. Is it time to pounce?

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Retail Shares

Is this ASX retail share next on the chopping block of Blundy's billions?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this time to buy or sell shares of this high-performing retailer?

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Opinions

2 appetising ASX shares to buy today while the market panics

| Tristan Harrison

Volatility is throwing up opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX lithium share is mining profitably in Australia right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Which is the lone lithium miner still making profit?

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Opinions

Why this unloved ASX 200 share could turn $5,000 into at least $10,000

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a compelling opportunity to me.

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Opinions

3 top ASX stocks trading at insane discounts… for now

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are real opportunities in this sector.

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Industrials Shares

I think this is the best investment inside the ASX 200 index off the back of earnings

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock is a strong option to build wealth.

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ETFs

Guess which ASX ETF provider is making a splash into superannuation

| Tristan Harrison

BetaShares has a super idea to grow its business.

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Financial Shares

Own Macquarie shares? This is the next big push for growth

| Tristan Harrison

The big banks need to watch out for a growing challenger.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good time to buy the ASX iron ore miner?

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Bank Shares

What every owner of ASX bank shares should know before making a move

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a challenging period for ASX banks.

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Resources Shares

Would I buy BHP shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity worth unearthing?

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Share Market News

5 powerful post-earnings lessons every ASX investor should know

| Tristan Harrison

These five factors explain a lot about what’s going on in the ASX share market.

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Opinions

Down 15% in a week, but I'm backing this ASX 200 share to fly like the Coles share price

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share is a sparkling opportunity.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 12,659 shares of this top ASX dividend stock for $250 per month in passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is delivering significant annual passive income.

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Opinions

1 ASX 200 share to set yourself up for life

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is a compelling investment in my opinion.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'm looking to buy after a tough reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be great value ideas.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs I'd buy for a $1 million portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of my favourite ASX ETFs.

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Opinions

Why I'm even more bullish on Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m confident about the future of this stock.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these 2 ASX dividend shares for big yields in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could pay huge passive income in FY25.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) or Global X Fang+ ETF a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these two popular ETFs is a better buy?

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Share Market News

Why the Star Entertainment share price is taking a time-out today

| Tristan Harrison

Star shares aren’t moving today. Here's why.

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Opinions

Is it time to buy Wesfarmers shares after the company's subdued earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has been a top performer. Here’s my take on the business.

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Share Market News

Lendlease share price slips on latest step in $4.5 billion plan

| Tristan Harrison

Lendlease continues to make progress on its asset sale plans.

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Resources Shares

Everything you need to know about the 89 cents Fortescue dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the details of the next payment.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the US 69 cents Woodside dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are receiving another generous dividend.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here's why the ASX energy share is down today

| Tristan Harrison

Why is the share price losing power?

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