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John Fieldsend

Longtime UK and US investor with a focus on sustainable, long-term stocks of all shapes and sizes.

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£1,000 invested in Persimmon shares before the UK election is worth this much now

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The last few months have been a wild ride for Persimmon shares. Here's how our Foolish writer sees the state…

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Are cheap shares better?

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Do cheap shares make a better option for investors compared to higher valuation alternatives? Here are the findings of a…

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How much would I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £300 a month?

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is looking even better for passive income. What kind of outlay could be needed to…

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Are these 2 US growth stocks worth their insane valuations?

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Growth stocks across the pond are trading at some pretty prices these days. Are these two stocks worth the plunge…

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1 FTSE 250 stock analysts are calling a ‘Strong Buy’!

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This FTSE 250 stock has a fair amount going for it, but is the soft drink manufacturer a screaming buy…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares before the US election is worth this much now

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It will comes as no surprise that Tesla shares got a lift in the aftermath of the US election, but…

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3 ISA mistakes I made

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Learning from others’ mistakes is one way to make sure you don’t make the same ones. Here are three ISA-related…

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Here’s how saving £5.40 a day could net me £1,971 yearly passive income for life

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The price of a cup of coffee seems to have broken the £5 mark. Is it time to put that…

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£2k in savings? Consider putting it here for maximum passive income

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Where’s the best place to park a £2k lump sum for maximum passive income? This Fool knows exactly where his…

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How much can I really make from UK stocks?

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This Fool was thrilled to discover a fascinating study on the long-term returns of UK stocks. Here's what it had…

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After a 2,342% rise, could this FTSE 250 stock keep going?

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This FTSE 250 stock boasts a highly cash-generative business model and has been flying for years. Is it time to…

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If I invest £10,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares, how much passive income will I receive?

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Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen and are now paying a huge dividend. How much might I receive by investing a…

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I’d buy Games Workshop shares before they reach the FTSE 100!

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Games Workshop shares look likely to join the FTSE 100 soon. Here’s why I think investors should consider buying the…

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1 AI stock worth considering now Stocks and Shares ISAs are safe!

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The Budget brought good news for those of us with Stocks and Shares ISAs! I’ve been looking at this one…

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How cheap is the 72p Vodafone share price?

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The Vodafone share price looks very cheap having fallen to a 72p price tag. But is it really the bargain…

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Up 43% in a year and the IAG share price could keep on rising!

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One of the FTSE 100’s highest-flying stocks still looks cheap on an earnings basis. Is this a brilliant buy for…

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Why do so few people build a passive income?

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For those putting a little money away, far more choose savings accounts over aiming to make a passive income from…

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How much would I need to invest in income shares to earn £300 a month?

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What kind of lump sum would be required to earn £300 a month by taking advantage of some of the…

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Is the Stocks and Shares ISA safe?

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With public spending in need of a boost, Stocks and Shares ISAs risk being altered. Does this Foolish author think…

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Revealed! The 10 most discounted FTSE 100 shares of 2024

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Which FTSE 100 shares are trading cheaper compared to the start of the year? This list shows the top 10,…

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£17k to spare? Here’s one way to try and turn it into a passive income of £1,199 a month

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Little decisions can have a big impact. Here’s one that could lead to a rather large passive income some years…

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I’d aim for a million targeting Warren Buffett’s “baffling” stocks

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Warren Buffett’s quote on how stocks can be “baffling” contains wise words for anyone looking to achieve a big goal…

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Here’s the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast from 2024 to 2027

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Taylor Wimpey now pays the highest yield of any housebuilder on the FTSE 100, but what does the dividend forecast…

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I’d buy 10,204 shares of this dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

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What dividend stocks are most suitable for a target of £1,000 a year in passive income? Here’s one mining firm…

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How I’d try and build a £10k second income for the cost of an Oasis ticket a month

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Hundreds of thousands of Brits were madly trying to buy an Oasis ticket recently, but what if that kind of…

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4 stocks that might power the FTSE 100 towards 10,000

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The FTSE 100 has been flirting with its all-time high again. Could it break through and hit that magical 10,000…

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Are Nvidia shares oversold in September 2024?

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Nvidia shares crashed last week despite yet another terrific set of results. Is this a golden buying opportunity for the…

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Starting with £0? Here’s how I’d try and turn £100 a month into a passive income nest egg

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If I was looking to build a passive income nest egg starting from nothing, then I’d follow a couple of…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Greggs shares during the pandemic, what would I have now?

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Greggs shares have been on a terrific run since the Covid crisis four years ago. How much could I have…

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This FTSE 250 stock doubled this year but still might be 39.8% undervalued

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It’s been a good 2024 for this FTSE 250 stock with the shares doubling since the turn of the year.…

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Is BT stock a no-brainer buy at 138p?

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BT stock has fallen after shock news that will affect its Openreach division. Is the current 138p share price a…

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Here’s how I’d target a second income without taking on a second job

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A second job and all the work that goes along with it is one route to earning a second income.…

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Up 151%! Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock that just reinstated its dividend?

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This FTSE 250 stock has been growing like mad in the last few years. Is it time for me to…

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How I’d drip feed £200 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and turn it into a recurring £15,875 income

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The Stocks and Shares ISA could build a long-term passive income even starting with seemingly small sums. Here’s one way…

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Down 51%! Is it time to buy the FTSE 100’s biggest loser of 2024?

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In a good year for the FTSE 100, this high-end fashion stock’s halved in value. Is a 51% share price…

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I just bought this FTSE 100 investment trust at a 25.7% discount!

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This FTSE 100 investment trust's tripled in value in recent years. Here’s why I took a punt on its currently…

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Earnings leap and dividend hike! Are Admiral shares now the best dividend stock on the FTSE 100?

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Admiral shares are flying after a terrific trading update. Is it time to open a position in what might be…

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£7,000 to spare? Here’s how I’d try and turn it into a £500 monthly second income

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With a starting point of £7,000, a tasty second income is within reach. Here’s how I might go about targeting…

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Revealed! The 10 top-performing FTSE 100 shares in 2024

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With nearly eight months of the year over, which FTSE 100 shares have starred? Here are the top 10 ordered…

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What’s going on with Warren Buffett?

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Warren Buffett has been selling shares by the bucketload. Is he planning for major stock market turbulence in the months…

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