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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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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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

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Here’s how I’d try and turn a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA into a small fortune

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How much could a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA build up to? Here are a few tips on how to…

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Here’s how I’d invest my first £500 today for a future filled with passive income

| John Fieldsend

The ups and downs of the stock market can deter those looking for a passive income future. Here’s one strategy…

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Time to sell J D Wetherspoon shares after Tim Martin sells a £10m stake?

| John Fieldsend

Chairman and founder Sir Tim Martin has sold a £10m stake in J D Wetherspoons shares. Could this be a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Marks and Spencer shares one year ago, here’s what I’d have today

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Marks and Spencer shares have been quite the investment over the last year. Let’s look at what a £1,000 stake…

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The £20k Stocks and Shares ISA might be one of the better things about living in the UK

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The £20k Stocks and Shares ISA doesn't have many equivalents in other countries. Here's why these accounts can help UK…

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£17,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d target a weighty passive income

| John Fieldsend

Funnelling any spare savings towards building a passive income is certainly a smart idea, but how to find the right…

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Unilever shares are flying! Time to buy at a 21% ‘discount’?

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Unilever shares have been racing higher this week after a one-two punch of news from the company. Here’s whether I…

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Can I turn £10k into a £1k passive income stream with UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

Everyone talks about the magical 10% mark when it comes to passive income investing, but how realistic is it to…

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Why are Brits ploughing billions of pounds into Stocks and Shares ISAs?

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The number of billions of pounds UK residents are stashing in Stocks and Shares ISAs continues to rise. But why…

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3 stocks to consider buying before interest rates get slashed

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With interest rate cuts very much on the cards for 2024, I'm tempted to buy these three stocks if they…

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Analysts love this surging FTSE 100 stock!

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This FTSE 100 gambling giant has surged in recent years and analysts expect even brighter things in the near future!

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s most outrageous investing secret

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Warren Buffett loves sharing his investing tips, but his ‘million dollar rule’ might be the most outrageous statement he’s made…

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Forget gold! I’d buy UK shares to try and become a millionaire

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Gold continues to rocket, but this Fool would still prefer to buy UK shares with an eventual goal of a…

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Britain might be the best country to earn a passive income

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Best country for passive income seekers? This Fool makes the case for the UK with its tax advantaged accounts and…

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I’d buy 58,997 Legal & General shares for £1,000 a month passive income

| John Fieldsend

Where to look on the FTSE 100 stock for a £12K yearly passive income target? Our Foolish writer explains why…

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

| John Fieldsend

Despite the Footsie treading water, plenty of FTSE 100 stocks have achieved double-digit returns so far this year. But which…

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Should I sell this FTSE 100 stock before TikTok gets banned?

| John Fieldsend

Very few FTSE 100 stocks will have anything to do with TikTok, but this investment fund might have some cause…

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Gold at £1,700! Time to buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

Gold has surged to record levels in 2024! Is this a time to be looking at FTSE 100 stocks with…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Nvidia shares when ChatGPT came out, here’s how much I’d have now

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ChatGPT was the catalyst for an incredible surge in Nvidia shares. This Fool takes a look at how a £5,000…

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£9,000 saved up? I’d try and turn that into a £6,281 yearly passive income

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If I had £9,000 saved, how much passive income could it turn into? This Fool answers the question and addresses…

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Now might be the last chance to buy Lloyds shares under 50p

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares have been sneaking upwards in March and this Fool suspects we might never see the share price below…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that looks cheap at less than £4

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After a recent correction, the FTSE 250 looks full of hidden gems. Here’s one our Foolish author believes to be…

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What UK shares do ISA millionaires buy?

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What can we learn from the ISA portfolios of millionaires? This Fool takes a sneak peek at the most popular…

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Is this the best FTSE 100 stock under £1?

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Three FTSE 100 stocks currently change hands for pennies rather than pounds. Here’s one newer entrant to the index that…

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3 UK shares to buy for a strong 2024?

| John Fieldsend

UK shares didn't have a stellar year in 2023, but here are three stocks that might benefit from a hopefully…

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Can I double my money with this FTSE 100 growth stock?

| John Fieldsend

The share price of this growth stock has doubled since 2020 and, with several AI-driven applications, has real potential to…

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