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Tristan Harrison

Tristan Harrison has been a contributor to The Motley Fool since October 2016. He has an advanced diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians (UK) and is currently studying to be a Chartered Institute Management Accountant. Tristan's goal is to help Australians learn about the great businesses listed on the ASX that will help grow their portfolio, wealth and confidence about investments over the long term. He's a keen tennis fan and can't wait for the next Australian Open to roll around.

Recent Articles

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How to invest

The risks of investing in term deposits over ASX shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term investment returns from ASX shares could be more appealing.

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Opinions

2 contrarian ASX share investment decisions that have paid off big for me

| Tristan Harrison

Iā€™ve made good money with these two unloved picks.

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Bank Shares

What can owners of Westpac shares learn from the CBA result?

| Tristan Harrison

How are arrears and margins going?

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Resources Shares

‘Presents uncertainty’: What’s worrying the Pilbara Minerals CEO this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Western Australian law changes are unsettling the mining sector.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price climbs amid ACCC green light

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is getting closer to bulking up its healthcare division.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the AMP dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders will soon be getting bigger payments.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy Macquarie shares at $175

| Tristan Harrison

It could still be a great buy at the current valuation.

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Share Market News

Top ASX shares wealthy young investors are buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

How are other investors directing their capital?

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the latest AFIC dividend? You’d better hurry

| Tristan Harrison

Itā€™s almost dividend time for the ASXā€™s biggest LIC.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs bear case

| Tristan Harrison

Letā€™s dig into the positives and negatives.

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price trailing the other ASX big four banks today?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ investors are getting important insights into Suncorp Bank today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the FY23 CBA dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Itā€™s getting close to payday for CBA shareholders.

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Opinions

$3,000 to invest? Here are 3 investments Iā€™d make in ASX shares this year

| Tristan Harrison

Iā€™d buy these investments this year while the prices still look really attractive.

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How to invest

Here’s what happens when you invest $50 a month in ASX shares for 40 years

| Tristan Harrison

From little things, big things grow.

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Opinions

Beginner investors: 3 ASX stocks Iā€™d buy right away!

| Tristan Harrison

Hereā€™s why I like these investments for starters.

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Industrials Shares

‘Ideally positioned’: 2 ASX 200 shares quietly undergoing major transformations

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager L1 has picked out two stocks with compelling outlooks.

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Industrials Shares

Which ASX shares could benefit from Australia’s $1 trillion infrastructure boom?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some of the ASX companies that are building modern Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Turning an empty ASX share portfolio into $20,000 of yearly passive incomeā€¦ in just 15 years

| Tristan Harrison

Hereā€™s how an investor could unlock an impressive flow of dividends.

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Travel Shares

Thinking about buying Flight Centre shares? Here are 3 things to know

| Tristan Harrison

Are the skies getting cloudy for travel demand?

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares worth buying before the airline reports this month?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this as high as Qantas is going to fly?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is this ASX 300 healthcare share charging 9% higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

Todayā€™s a big deal for Estia shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ on China. What does it mean for ASX iron ore shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is demand going to stay strong for iron?

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares that are tapping into strong growth tailwinds

| Tristan Harrison

Iā€™m expecting a lot more growth from these two names.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I rate as buys for stable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks have been steadily growing their payments.

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Opinions

The Kogan share price has soared 70% in 2023. Here’s why it could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is it still a good time to go shopping for Kogan shares?

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Technology Shares

The pros and cons of investing in WiseTech shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a smart decision to look at this ASX tech share?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why I own this ASX 300 share for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I like the cash this stock is providing every quarter.

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ETFs

Why the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) looks to me like a great long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

Letā€™s go global with an investment portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Could the blocked ANZ-Suncorp deal be a boost for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Letā€™s look at some of the positives and negatives.

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Retirement

With inflation near 30-year highs, how long can $1 million last me in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Is $1 million enough for a comfortable retirement?

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords share leaping 25% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to love this strategic move.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Block share price falling?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a painful morning for Block shareholders after its latest quarterly update.

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ETFs

What’s the dividend yield of the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be an excellent option for diversification.

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about the US Government debt downgrade?

| Tristan Harrison

Hereā€™s why a major ratings agency is more pessimistic about the US.

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Materials Shares

‘Pretty neat’: Is Pilbara Minerals’ new lithium product all it’s cracked up to be?

| Tristan Harrison

Hereā€™s how Pilbara Minerals could soon change the lithium export game.

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Energy Shares

2 reasons the Woodside share price is diving today

| Tristan Harrison

Itā€™s a bad news double for the energy giant.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Hereā€™s what to watch for in the result next week

| Tristan Harrison

There are several areas to consider when assessing the wealth management company's earnings.

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Retail Shares

Why the Wesfarmers share price looks attractive to me ahead of its FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

Iā€™m expecting more profit growth in the FY23 result.

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52-Week Highs

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) hits all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Itā€™s never too late to invest in some of the best businesses in the world.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this fundie sold Woolworths shares and bought this ASX 200 stock instead

| Tristan Harrison

Why it could be time to go shopping for this retail share.

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