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Andrew Mackie

Andrew is a committed value investor who follows the principles of Benjamin Graham in building his portfolio. In particular, he uses macro trends from the wider business environment to build his investment thesis.

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £10,000 in an S&P 500 index tracker in 2009, this is how much I would have today!

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As the S&P 500 continues to make new highs throughout 2024, Andrew Mackie assesses whether he should invest solely in…

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Growth vs value investing: time for value to shine?

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Since the global financial crisis, growth has trounced value investing; but, this Fool argues, this is unlikely to be the…

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At a 20-year low, could this FTSE 250 stock be a value investor’s dream?

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Scouring the FTSE 250 for bargains, Andrew Mackie has his eyes on this consumer goods multinational that has fallen on…

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Yielding 10.6% after a 20% decline, are abrdn shares simply too cheap to ignore?

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Buying a falling knife can be a risky strategy, but Andrew Mackie believes the abrdn share price decline might be…

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BP share price decline is presenting a gift for value investors

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As the BP share price decline accelerates following disappointing earnings, this Fool’s long-term bullish stance has not changed.

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My favourite FTSE 100 stock for passive income right now

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As interest rates on cash savings begin to fall, Andrew Mackie is on the look out for high-yielding stocks in…

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BP share price weakness is presenting a golden opportunity for long-term investors

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As the BP share price continues its recent downward trend, Andrew Mackie explains why he's taking a contrarian stance and…

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Up 25% in 1 month this FTSE 100 stock has explosive potential

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After struggling for traction over the last three years, this FTSE 100 stock is beginning to make a move. This…

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Down 40%, this FTSE 100 stock is my top pick for April

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Markets can be irrational, and as this FTSE 100 stock trades at its Covid lows I’m sniffing out an opportunity…

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Glencore shares: 1 of the best value plays in the FTSE 100

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Andrew Mackie continues to believe that a pivot from coal to copper will be the catalyst that energises the Glencore…

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This little-known FTSE 100 stock is my top AI pick

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The FTSE 100 may not be renowned for its focus on technology businesses, but Andrew Mackie likes the look of…

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BT shares: patient investors could be rewarded

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Andrew Mackie assesses just what it will take to re-ignite the BT share price from a seemingly terminal decline.

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A 140-year history and trading at a 15-year low, this FTSE 250 stock could be a hidden gem

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Down nearly 50% in a year, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now is the time for him to add this FTSE…

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A high risk, high reward FTSE 100 stock?

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The FTSE 100 may not be renowned for huge volatility, but with this stock down 40% in a few months,…

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National Grid shares: debt heavy but with a bright future

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Steady and reliable, National Grid shares provide this writer with a stable stream of income and exposure to the new…

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The Anglo American share price is down 47% and looks in bargain territory

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Despite witnessing a share price collapse, Andrew Mackie continues to focus on the long-term growth story for Anglo American.

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BP shares are simply too cheap to ignore

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After just posting its second-highest profits in the last decade, market sentiment toward BP shares could be about to change.

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Yielding 8.5%, Legal & General shares are my top pick for passive income

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This writer is a huge fan of investing for passive income, and, with its market-beating dividend yield, Legal and General…

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Aviva shares: market-beating dividend yield and strong growth momentum

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Aviva might be viewed as a boring company, but given its pipeline of growth opportunities, Andrew Mackie is looking to…

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Relying on family inheritance for retirement? I’d recommend UK shares instead

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This writer explains why his preferred method for building wealth is through buying UK shares, and offers up a stock…

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As Glencore shares trade at a 52-week low, here’s why I snapped up more

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The Glencore share price may have had a disappointing 2023, but Andrew Mackie remains very bullish for its long-term prospects.

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Up 25%, can the Sainsbury’s share price power higher?

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As Sainsbury’s releases its results for the key Christmas period, Andrew Mackie assesses its prospects in the long term.

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Here’s why the BP share price was highly volatile in 2023

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The BP share price may have struggled in 2023, but this Fool continues to believe that it offers one of…

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What will it take to move the needle on the BP and Shell share prices?

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This Fool highlights what he believes will be the big macro drivers of oil prices and what it means for…

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Here’s why the Glencore share price fell 13% in 2023

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The Glencore share price may have had a disappointing 2023, but Andrew Mackie remains very excited about the stock's long-term…

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2 key investment themes to watch in 2024

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Andrew Mackie discusses two of his highest-conviction investment themes for 2024 and explains how he is positioning his portfolio accordingly.

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Why I don’t think the Magnificent 7 can save the US stock market from crashing

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As valuations among the Magnificent 7 stocks continue their inexorable rise, Andrew Mackie sees echoes with past financial asset bubbles.

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12% dividend yield and trading for pennies, are Vodafone shares a no-brainer buy?

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As the Vodafone share price trades at levels not seen since 1997, this Fool assesses whether now is the time…

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Down 19% in 1 day, is this FTSE 100 blue-chip stock a bargain?

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After witnessing its worst one-day fall since 2008, Andrew Mackie believes this blue-chip stock could be set to soar in…

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2 dirt cheap value stocks I’m buying

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These two FTSE 350 value stocks have performed miserably in 2023. However, Andrew Mackie expects their fortunes to turn in…

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Why investors should pay attention to bond markets

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Andrew Mackie explains how he's using signals from the bond market to help him build and hone his investment strategy.

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Why there’s a place for both ESG and OIL in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Andrew Mackie explains why there is room in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio for both traditional energy producers and…

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Are Barratt Developments shares a falling knife?

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After another disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Barratt Developments' shares are a buy for his ISA portfolio.

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A super safe dividend stock that has been making payments for decades

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Sporting a dividend yield of 5.7%, and with a high degree of visibility on future earnings, this stock is on…

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At 29p, boohoo shares are my top penny stock

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Down 93% from its all-time high, Andrew Mackie makes the case for why investors should consider buying boohoo shares.

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The curse of October: I’m still investing despite growing fears of a stock market crash

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As recessionary indicators abound, this Fool outlines how he’s positioning his portfolio in the event of a stock market crash.

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Is this dividend stock the best 8%-yielder on the FTSE 100?

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A number of stocks in the FTSE 100 offer market-beating dividend returns but this Fool believes investors should consider this…

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Rolls-Royce shares: reasons to buy vs reasons to avoid

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With the Rolls-Royce share price flying through clear skies, Andrew Mackie assesses the case both for and against buying it.

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As its share price surges 6% in early trading, Associated British Foods (ABF) is a buy for my portfolio

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Posting another set of strong numbers, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly bullish on the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price.

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Down 42% in 2023, this FTSE 100 stock is a bargain in plain sight

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Jam-packed with bargains in the FTSE 100, Andrew Mackie explores why he recently added this beaten-down stock to his portfolio.

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