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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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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

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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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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?

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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!

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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

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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!

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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?

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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?

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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

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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!

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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?

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

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Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast through to 2026

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The Tesco dividend forecast looks set to rise through to 2026, but are the payouts attractive enough for our writer…

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Here’s the Vodafone dividend forecast through to 2026

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A 12% dividend yield has attracted investors to Vodafone shares for the passive income potential. But what might we expect…

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Will the ARM share price triple again?

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Let’s run through three potential scenarios for the ARM share price over the next year and whether the stock can…

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10.8% yield! I’d buy British American Tobacco shares and hold for 30 years

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British American Tobacco shares offer one of the biggest yields on the FTSE 100. But are they worth buying as…

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£12,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £2,000 monthly passive income

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This FTSE 100 stalwart shows that big passive income can be created from even a modest starting stake. Here’s how…

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Barratt buys Redrow: is this a once-in-a-decade chance to buy cheap shares?

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Barratt shares are down and Redrow shares are up following the news of a takeover. Is this a chance to…

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HSBC shares look ridiculously cheap to me

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HSBC shares are looking more and more underpriced. Is it time to buy in? Or are there too many risks…

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Persimmon: a once-in-a-decade chance to pick up cheap shares?

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We might be looking at a rare chance to pick up undervalued stocks in the housing sector. Should I buy…

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15% dividend increase! Shell shares could be the FTSE 100’s best passive income play

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Looking across the many big dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks, Shell shares look like they might be the best income option.

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Up 1,373% in two weeks! What’s going on with the Helium One share price?

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It’s been an extraordinary couple of weeks for the Helium One share price. Here’s what happened, along with whether I…

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Did Lloyds shares just get even cheaper?

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Lloyds got into a spot of bother with the FCA recently that pushed the shares downwards, but I see this…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares before they break £1.50?

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House prices are up in January! Is this a golden opportunity to buy Taylor Wimpey shares while the housing sector…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to target a £12,323 second income

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I’d take advantage of this rare opportunity right now in the UK markets to target a sizeable and lifelong second…

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