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John Fieldsend

John Fieldsend is a global investor and equity analyst, managing his private portfolio since 2015 and writing for The Motley Fool since 2022. Based in Yorkshire, he aims to combine his mathematical background with a qualitative approach to identifying value in the markets and selecting stocks with huge potential. One important quote for investors to take heed of, in his opinion, comes by way of billionaire investor Peter Lynch: "If you're right six times out of ten, you're terrific in this business."

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£5k in savings? Here is how an investor might target a £354 monthly passive income

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What kind of strategies are there to maximise passive income from £5,000? Here is one possible plan focused on a…

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Up 68%! Here’s 1 FTSE 100 high-flyer with an eye on the future

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The FTSE 100 isn't renowned for its growth stocks, but following a 68% climb, this might be one for investors…

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How much would an investor need in UK shares to earn an £833 monthly passive income?

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For any investors hoping to make a passive income, UK shares might be one path towards the goal. Let’s take…

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Up 7%! Here’s 1 AI growth stock that had a surprisingly good week!

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As the world of AI has been rocked by a small startup in China, one former growth stock might have…

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8.01% yield! Is the 3rd largest dividend on the FTSE 100 one to consider snapping up today?

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The FTSE 100 is filled with fabulous dividend shares, but is this one to think about buying today? Our Foolish…

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£10,000 invested in Sainsbury’s shares 2 years ago is now worth…

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How have Sainsbury’s shares performed over the last two years? Are they worth considering today? Our writer gives his take…

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£1,000 invested in Persimmon shares before the UK election is worth this much now

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The last few months have been a wild ride for Persimmon shares. Here's how our Foolish writer sees the state…

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Are cheap shares better?

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Do cheap shares make a better option for investors compared to higher valuation alternatives? Here are the findings of a…

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How much would I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £300 a month?

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is looking even better for passive income. What kind of outlay could be needed to…

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Are these 2 US growth stocks worth their insane valuations?

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Growth stocks across the pond are trading at some pretty prices these days. Are these two stocks worth the plunge…

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1 FTSE 250 stock analysts are calling a ‘Strong Buy’!

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This FTSE 250 stock has a fair amount going for it, but is the soft drink manufacturer a screaming buy…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares before the US election is worth this much now

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It will comes as no surprise that Tesla shares got a lift in the aftermath of the US election, but…

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3 ISA mistakes I made

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Learning from others’ mistakes is one way to make sure you don’t make the same ones. Here are three ISA-related…

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Here’s how saving £5.40 a day could net me £1,971 yearly passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

The price of a cup of coffee seems to have broken the £5 mark. Is it time to put that…

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£2k in savings? Consider putting it here for maximum passive income

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Where’s the best place to park a £2k lump sum for maximum passive income? This Fool knows exactly where his…

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How much can I really make from UK stocks?

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This Fool was thrilled to discover a fascinating study on the long-term returns of UK stocks. Here's what it had…

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After a 2,342% rise, could this FTSE 250 stock keep going?

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This FTSE 250 stock boasts a highly cash-generative business model and has been flying for years. Is it time to…

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If I invest £10,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares, how much passive income will I receive?

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Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen and are now paying a huge dividend. How much might I receive by investing a…

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I’d buy Games Workshop shares before they reach the FTSE 100!

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Games Workshop shares look likely to join the FTSE 100 soon. Here’s why I think investors should consider buying the…

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1 AI stock worth considering now Stocks and Shares ISAs are safe!

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The Budget brought good news for those of us with Stocks and Shares ISAs! I’ve been looking at this one…

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How cheap is the 72p Vodafone share price?

| John Fieldsend

The Vodafone share price looks very cheap having fallen to a 72p price tag. But is it really the bargain…

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Up 43% in a year and the IAG share price could keep on rising!

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One of the FTSE 100’s highest-flying stocks still looks cheap on an earnings basis. Is this a brilliant buy for…

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Why do so few people build a passive income?

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For those putting a little money away, far more choose savings accounts over aiming to make a passive income from…

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How much would I need to invest in income shares to earn £300 a month?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of lump sum would be required to earn £300 a month by taking advantage of some of the…

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Is the Stocks and Shares ISA safe?

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With public spending in need of a boost, Stocks and Shares ISAs risk being altered. Does this Foolish author think…

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Revealed! The 10 most discounted FTSE 100 shares of 2024

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Which FTSE 100 shares are trading cheaper compared to the start of the year? This list shows the top 10,…

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£17k to spare? Here’s one way to try and turn it into a passive income of £1,199 a month

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Little decisions can have a big impact. Here’s one that could lead to a rather large passive income some years…

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I’d aim for a million targeting Warren Buffett’s “baffling” stocks

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett’s quote on how stocks can be “baffling” contains wise words for anyone looking to achieve a big goal…

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Here’s the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast from 2024 to 2027

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey now pays the highest yield of any housebuilder on the FTSE 100, but what does the dividend forecast…

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I’d buy 10,204 shares of this dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| John Fieldsend

What dividend stocks are most suitable for a target of £1,000 a year in passive income? Here’s one mining firm…

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How I’d try and build a £10k second income for the cost of an Oasis ticket a month

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Hundreds of thousands of Brits were madly trying to buy an Oasis ticket recently, but what if that kind of…

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4 stocks that might power the FTSE 100 towards 10,000

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The FTSE 100 has been flirting with its all-time high again. Could it break through and hit that magical 10,000…

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Are Nvidia shares oversold in September 2024?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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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