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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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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

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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?

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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

| John Fieldsend

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

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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?

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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?

| John Fieldsend

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!

| John Fieldsend

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

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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?

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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?

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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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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Now might be the last chance to buy Lloyds shares under 50p

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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?

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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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Here’s how I’d invest my first £100 for a lifelong passive income

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If I had just £100 to start my investing journey today, I’d look no further than this option to target…

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I’d buy this unique FTSE 250 stock today!

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 250 is home to some interesting stocks to invest in, perhaps none more so than the following financial…

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easyJet back on the FTSE 100! Time to consider buying?

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The FTSE 100 will welcome easyJet back after a few excellent months for the airline. It it time to consider…

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How I’d try and turn a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a recurring £16,634 income

| John Fieldsend

The tax benefits of saving in a Stocks and Shares ISA opens up the possibility of earning a recurring income…

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1 FTSE 100 passive income stock to help me retire early even without a state pension

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Passive income could be the key to retiring early even with no state pension. Here’s one big-yielding FTSE 100 stock…

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Only 1 FTSE 250 stock pays a 31% yield!

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 250 stock offer a 31% yield with little sign of slashing payouts. Could this be a slam-dunk buy…

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Nvidia shares could reach $1,000 in 2024

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Up 100 times since 2016 and yet Nvidia shares still might be cheap! Read on to find out whether our…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying for a ‘technical recession’

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Not all stocks are well suited to a recessionary environment, but here are two FTSE 100 titans that our writer…

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A “once in a lifetime” opportunity for Rolls-Royce shares?

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One firm is hoping now is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity for UK nuclear companies. Our writer reveals whether…

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How many dirt-cheap Lloyds shares must I buy for a £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares look on the cheap side to me! How many must I buy for a £100 passive income? And…

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How many Aviva shares do I need to collect a £100 monthly income?

| John Fieldsend

Aviva shares are well suited for passive income purposes. Our writer works out how many would be needed for a…

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I’d target an ‘autopilot’ second income without investing in the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

A second income that runs like clockwork – that’s why many of us invest. But one problem rears its ugly…

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BAE Systems shares still look dirt cheap to me!

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares look undervalued with defence spending across the globe set to rise. Discover below whether our writer is…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares to snap up today?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 is rallying, but many shares still look super cheap on fundamentals. Is our writer buying these three…

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