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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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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to build wealth with stocks starting with no savings at 30, Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be…

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4.9%, 8.6% and 10.5% yields! One UK stock I’d avoid and two I’d buy

| John Fieldsend

It’s not hard to find big yields among UK stocks right now. The challenge is finding good stocks that can…

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If I’d invested £5k in Marks and Spencer stock while it was on the FTSE 250, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencer stock is on the up and rejoined the FTSE 100 last month. Here’s what I could have…

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Building a £27,756 second income from scratch

| John Fieldsend

Investing in stocks never looks more difficult than when you’re starting from scratch, so let’s see how I might target…

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One multi-billion dollar reason to buy Tesla shares

| John Fieldsend

What will the future be like for Tesla shares? I see one multibillion dollar reason that it might be very…

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Can I get rich by listening to Warren Buffett?

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Warren Buffett has spent a lifetime giving out simple yet thoughtful advice on investing. Could I use it to build…

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash

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The signs are a stock market crash might be heading our way. But I'm not worried. Here’s how I’ll be…

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Forget cash and buy-to-let! I’d target big passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

If I was seeking major passive income payouts, I’d look to invest via a Stocks and Shares ISA as perhaps…

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7 FTSE 100 stocks that increased dividends for 10 years or more!

| John Fieldsend

An increasing dividend is one way to quickly judge a share. Here are seven FTSE 100 stocks with a history…

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I’d buy world-class FTSE 100 shares to target a £24,697 yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a passive income as high as £24,697 per year, then I’d look to buy world-class FTSE 100…

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New to investing? I’d follow these 5 steps to target a £20,628 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

If I was new to investing, here are the five steps I’d follow to earn a second income, one that…

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£5 could be the turning point for TUI shares

| John Fieldsend

Even though TUI shares keep falling, forecasts suggest that the current share price of less than £5, might be a…

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Fundsmith looks like a no-brainer buy

| John Fieldsend

Fundsmith has offered outstanding returns in the last few years. Here’s why I think it’s a great buy for the…

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How I’d aim for a £40k second income using the Warren Buffett method

| John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett method is a tried and tested way to build wealth in the stock market. Here’s how I’d…

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The Lloyds share price doesn’t make sense

| John Fieldsend

The Lloyds share price has fallen yet further. What is going on here? And is there an opportunity to buy…

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Should I buy this surging FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

Among stocks on the FTSE 100, this hospitality firm looks like it might have excellent momentum and be an attractive…

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If I’d invested £5k in Tesla shares during the pandemic, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Tesla stock started to kick into gear just as the pandemic hit. How good would the returns have been if…

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I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into £3,057 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

An empty ISA? If that was my starting point, I’d look to invest in stocks to create a superb passive…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares?

| John Fieldsend

FTSE 100 shares are undeniably at a low ebb right now. Is it time to take this opportunity to buy…

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I’d buy 10,228 shares of Legal & General stock for £2,000 in yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General is looking better than ever as a dividend stock. Here’s how I’d target a £2,000 passive income…

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How I’d try and turn £50k in savings into a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Thousands of people have reached the million mark in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Is it possible to join them…

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1 Warren Buffett tip that’s helped me build wealth

| John Fieldsend

People travel across the world to hear Warren Buffett give out tips on investing at his company’s meetings. Here’s perhaps…

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4,000 ISA millionaires! Here’s how I’d target a £1.4m Stocks and Shares ISA today

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The number of UK citizens who have reached £1m in ISA accounts now stands at 4,000! Here’s how I’d aim…

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How much could I earn from £1,000 from Lloyds shares over 3 years?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares look like one of the biggest dividend payers for the next three years. How much could I earn…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £17,423 yearly second income

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If I was starting from scratch with an ISA account, I think I'd aim to turn it into a useful…

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BAE Systems shares look dirt cheap!

| John Fieldsend

After its first-half update last week, BAE Systems shares got a small boost. Despite this, I think they’re still looking…

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Up 61% in 2023, are Marks and Spencer shares about to rejoin the FTSE 100?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been a terrific year for Marks and Spencer shares and they're now closing in on the FTSE 100. Is…

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1 multimillion pound reason to open a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

This one reason is why a Stocks and Shares ISA can help average savers build wealth, possibly even into the…

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1 no-brainer reason to buy Scottish Mortgage shares

| John Fieldsend

Here’s why I bought Scottish Mortgage shares, and why I think the future might be very bright for this growth-oriented…

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£50k in savings? I’d invest in dividend stocks to build wealth and retire early

| John Fieldsend

A lump sum can be a great place to start building wealth. Here’s how I’d go about it by building…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy today and it’s not Lloyds or Rolls-Royce

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Lloyds and Rolls-Royce get more attention than most FTSE 100 stocks, but they’re not the first place I’d look to…

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NatWest shares look cheap after the Nigel Farage debacle

| John Fieldsend

NatWest shares are near a 52-week low after recent events have hit the bank’s share price. Here’s whether I’m buying…

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Interest rates at 5.25%! Can I now earn more in a Cash ISA than in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

Interest rates have gone up yet again. Now at 5.25%, is a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Is it possible to aim for a million from minimum wage?

| John Fieldsend

A million pounds is a dream target for a lot of investors. Here are some strategies to aim for a…

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Income shares: a once-in-10-years chance to get rich?

| John Fieldsend

Income shares in this country look like an excellent place to grow wealth and to get richer. Here’s why now…

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If I’d invested £5,117 in this FTSE 100 stock 15 years ago I’d have £1m today

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has had some big winners in recent years. This one stock in particular has seen a nearly…

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Is RC365 stock the next Nvidia?

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Will RC365 stock follow in the footsteps of tech giant Nvidia and become the next $1trn company? Here’s what our…

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How I’d invest a £1,000 lump sum in the best shares to buy now

| John Fieldsend

The best shares to buy right now might be able to offer me market-beating returns. Here’s exactly what I’d do…

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At 193p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been a big past week for Rolls-Royce shares. Now up to 193p, does the momentum in the company mean…

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Is this really a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy cheap UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

UK shares might be the cheapest they’ve been in decades. Is now a great time to invest in British companies…

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