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John Fieldsend

John Fieldsend is a global investor and equity analyst, managing his private portfolio since 2015 and writing for The Motley Fool since 2022. Based in Yorkshire, he aims to combine his mathematical background with a qualitative approach to identifying value in the markets and selecting stocks with huge potential. One important quote for investors to take heed of, in his opinion, comes by way of billionaire investor Peter Lynch: "If you're right six times out of ten, you're terrific in this business."

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

What the heck is going on with FTSE 100?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been exhibiting some odd behaviour of late. What's going on here? And are there any ways…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to earn £700 passive income a month?

| John Fieldsend

A passive income of £700 sounds alright, doesn't it? But what kind of investment in an ISA is needed to…

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Growth Shares

£25,000 invested in Greggs shares 18 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

You might think the explosion in the number of Greggs stores means great things for the shares – but the…

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Investing Articles

Up 20% in 2026! Is it too late to invest in BAE Systems shares?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares have trounced the FTSE 100 average over the last year. But has the right time to invest…

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Investing Articles

£15,000 invested in Barclays shares 24 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Things really kicked into gear for Barclays shares two years ago. How much would an example stake have turned into…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for its top 5 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for March 2026

| John Fieldsend

What FTSE 100 stocks are set to surge as we approach the third month of the year? ChatGPT has a…

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Investing Articles

Is £20,000 enough in an ISA to earn a £600 monthly second income?

| John Fieldsend

The ISA is a popular place to build a second income. But is the £20k deposit limit enough to build…

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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 tip anyone can use to invest £237 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

There's lots of high-level advice out there for investing in Stocks and Shares ISAs, but here's a simple tip that…

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Investing Articles

Over 50? Here’s 1 way to invest £42,600 for a £7,758 passive income

| John Fieldsend

What kind of passive income could those over 50 be aiming for? Here is one strategy based on the average…

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Investing Articles

Why does the FTSE 100 keep outperforming the S&P 500?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025 and in the early days of 2026. What's happening here?…

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Investing Articles

What on earth’s going on with RELX shares?

| John Fieldsend

A 49% drop for RELX shares in the space of a single year! Is there opportunity here for one of…

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Investing Articles

Has the 2026 stock market crash already begun?

| John Fieldsend

Many predictions have been made about a stock market crash this year. But are these early warning signs pointing to…

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Investing Articles

How much does a 43-year-old need in an ISA to earn £30,000 yearly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

ISAs are one of the best options to store spare cash with an eye on building a passive income. But…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Rightmove shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a wild six months for Rightmove shares. How much would an example stake have made or lost? And…

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Investing Articles

What on earth is going on with Ceres Power shares?

| John Fieldsend

After years in the doldrums, Ceres Power shares are bursting with energy, up over five times in the last year…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the new “50-year growth opportunity” for Rolls-Royce shares?

| John Fieldsend

Exciting news for Rolls-Royce shares! The CEO is talking of a growth opportunity that could boost the company for decades…

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Investing Articles

Is 2026 a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy autonomous vehicles growth stocks?

| John Fieldsend

The introduction of driverless autonomous vehicles is starting to hot up! Are these growth stocks a great chance to invest…

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Investing Articles

Is it last call for sub-£5 Barclays shares?

| John Fieldsend

Barclays shares are inching towards the big £5 mark. Could this be the last time to buy a share in…

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Investing Articles

How much does a newbie investor need in an ISA for an instant £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of cash would be needed in an ISA to earn £100 a month in passive income? And what…

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Investing Articles

Was ‘Damp January’ the turning point for Diageo shares?

| John Fieldsend

News of a 'Damp January' is suggesting alcohol producers like Diageo might have a brighter outlook for the shares. Time…

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Investing Articles

Is the S&P 500 really that much better than the FTSE 100?

| John Fieldsend

Many believe the S&P 500 will outperform the FTSE 100 in years and decades to come. But is the US…

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Growth Shares

Is this FTSE 100 behemoth a no-brainer AI stock?

| John Fieldsend

Some investors bemoan the lack of AI stocks on the FTSE 100. But one surprising Footsie giant is already making…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons Lloyds shares might climb to £2

| John Fieldsend

What factors might spark Lloyds shares into surging all the way up to the £2 mark? Our Foolish author sees…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the FTSE 100’s once-in-a-decade opportunities

| John Fieldsend

What once-in-a-decade opportunities are hiding on the FTSE 100? Can ChatGPT reveal a few clues to finding such hidden gems?

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Investing Articles

3 dividend shares investors should be aware of in February 2026

| John Fieldsend

Dividend shares are a popular avenue for folks to build passive income. Here are three shares that might be worth…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce stock is quietly turning into an AI play

| John Fieldsend

Will the artificial intelligence revolution spur Rolls-Royce stock on to greater things? Our Foolish author looks into AI's impact on…

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Investing Articles

Are Marks and Spencer shares a slam-dunk buy with a forward P/E of just 11?

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencers shares have been flying of late, but they still look cheap on certain metrics. Is there opportunity…

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Investing Articles

Up 319% in 5 years, can BAE Systems shares keep surging?

| John Fieldsend

Will BAE Systems shares continue to be one of the FTSE 100's leading lights in years to come? Or has…

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Investing Articles

ChatGPT just gave me 4 FTSE 100 ‘hidden gems’

| John Fieldsend

What diamonds in the rough are hiding across the FTSE 100? John Fieldsend asked ChatGPT to see if AI could…

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Investing Articles

How much does the average Brit need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

It's somewhat simple to work out how much in an ISA is needed for a passive income. What if we…

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Dividend Shares

10,000 Legal & General shares could net passive income of £8,637 a year!

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General now pays more dividends as a percentage than any other FTSE 100 stock. What kind of passive…

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Investing Articles

Time to sell my Rolls-Royce shares in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

After a quite extraordinary few years for Rolls-Royce shares, our Foolish author is wondering if it's time to sell his…

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Investing Articles

4 FTSE 100 stocks that could be once-in-a-decade opportunities

| John Fieldsend

Are there many once-in-a-decade buying opportunities across the FTSE 100? Our Foolish author takes a look at some candidates.

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Investing Articles

Is the Fresnillo share price headed to £100?

| John Fieldsend

The Fresnillo share price climbed more than any other FTSE 100 stock in 2025. Is it time for investors to…

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Investing Articles

Up 20% in a matter of days! Should I sell my BAE Systems shares in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares are rocketing higher in 2026. Our Foolish author is wondering whether it might be time to sell…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 in savings? Here’s 1 way to try and turn it into maximum passive income

| John Fieldsend

What strategies can help an investor grow passive income the most? Our Foolish author delves into a few possibilities to…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Unilever or Magnum Ice Cream shares after the demerger?

| John Fieldsend

What has happened to Unilever shares since the Magnum Ice Cream demerger? Could they be a cheap buy following the…

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Investing Articles

What on earth’s going on with Greggs shares?

| John Fieldsend

Why are Greggs shares falling as the company seemingly goes from strength to strength? Our Foolish author looks into the…

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Investing Articles

Is £14 a share the next stop for Rolls-Royce?

| John Fieldsend

Why do so many analysts keep upgrading Rolls-Royce shares? Is the rocketing share price set to rise even further from…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the date the FTSE 100 hits 20,000

| John Fieldsend

How many years until the FTSE 100 crosses the 20,000 mark? Here's the surprising answer I received from ChatGPT on…

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