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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 invest my first £100 for a lifelong passive income

| John Fieldsend

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

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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

| John Fieldsend

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

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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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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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With no savings at 35, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

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Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be the best tip to build wealth even if I was starting with no savings…

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I’d aim to turn a £20k ISA into passive income of £13,959 a year

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Let’s say I had no savings and no experience of investing. How would I invest a £20k Stocks and Shares…

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I’m racing to buy cheap income stocks before it’s too late

| John Fieldsend

After a couple of years of volatile share prices, many income stocks are paying inflated yields. Here’s how I’m finding…

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I’d buy 2,055 National Grid shares to target £100 a month in passive income

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A recent pullback has left National Grid shares looking cheap. Here’s why I think this might be one of the…

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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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How I’d invest £200 a month in shares to target a £2,495 monthly passive income

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Make money without lifting a finger? Sounds pretty good to me. Here’s one way to earn passive income even starting…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to build a second income of £10,653 a year

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Starting at 40 years old makes investing tricker, but it’s still more than possible to reach a sizable second income…

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Is following Warren Buffett’s investing tip to Jeff Bezos a chance to get rich?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett is famous for his investing tips and one he gave in a conversation with Jeff Bezos might be…

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Down $14! I’d buy fallen Apple shares and hold for a decade!

| John Fieldsend

US tech firms enjoyed a terrific 2023 and their dominance looks set to continue. Here’s why I think Apple shares…

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I’m trying for a million from value stocks starting January

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Is January the perfect time to target a million-pound portfolio from value stocks? Our writer explains the reasons it might…

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If I’d bought £1,495 JD Sports shares 1 month ago, here’s what I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

JD Sports shares have ridden the wave of athleisure in recent years, but 2024 has delivered previously happy investors a…

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Here’s how I’m hunting a £5k passive income with the best stocks to buy

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Big income goals are normal for anyone looking to invest, but finding the best stocks to buy is sometimes easier…

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I think Warren Buffett might love this FTSE 250 stock

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Warren Buffett doesn’t invest in companies in the FTSE 250, but if he did, I think he’d take a liking…

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£5,000 in excess savings? Here’s one trap to avoid on the way to a lifelong second income

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Anyone with £5,000 in excess savings might want to turn it into a lifelong second income, but here’s one dangerous…

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