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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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Turning an empty ISA into a £3,134 monthly passive income

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Is it possible to go from no savings to a £3,134 passive income per month? With a share investing plan…

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How much could £1,000 in Tesco shares be worth in 3 years?

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I’ve been looking at Tesco shares and their possible future return. How much might a £1,000 stake in the supermarket…

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The Rio Tinto dividend looks too good to ignore!

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Rio Tinto offers one of the FTSE 100’s best dividends. Now that shares in the mining firm are 19% cheaper…

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Will this be the last time we see THG shares below £1?

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THG – formerly The Hut Group – shares are on the up and up. At just below £1, are they…

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10%+ yields! Here are the top 7 highest dividend yield stocks in the FTSE 100

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The FTSE 100 has been sliding lately, which has resulted in some tasty dividend payouts. Here are the seven companies…

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How much passive income would I receive from £10,000 in Lloyds shares?

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Lloyds shares look a better bet for passive income than they have for years. How much could I expect from…

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Renewable energy: should I buy SSE shares today?

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A cut in dividend payments has made SSE shares a very interesting proposition. With a focus on renewable energy, should…

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Below 74p, are Vodafone shares now the bargain of the century?

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Vodafone shares are now at a bargain basement price and offer one of the FTSE 100’s best dividends. Are they…

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Could buying Burberry shares at £21 be like investing in LVMH in 2016?

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LVMH stock is up five times in value since 2016. Could the current price of £21 Burberry shares present a…

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How I’d invest £146 a month in UK shares to target a substantial second income

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If I was looking to earn a second income, then I think drip-feeding £146 monthly into UK shares could get…

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Forget savings! I’d invest in dividend shares for a lifelong passive income

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A problem with savings accounts is that their interest rates still lag inflation. I’d rather buy dividend shares for a…

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My top 3 stocks to buy before August

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A rocky few months for the FTSE 100 has made many stocks look attractively priced, and I've capitalised by buying…

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Down 70%, are Deliveroo shares now a no-brainer buy near £1?

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Deliveroo shares are trading for a little over £1 after a massive fall. Should I add them to my portfolio…

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Should I buy more of this FTSE 100 stock before it’s too late?

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This FTSE 100 stock is the biggest riser on the index in the last month. Should I buy more shares…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Shell shares during the pandemic, here’s how much I’d have now

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Since the start of the pandemic, Shell shares have been on a truly terrific run. Here’s what a £2,000 stake…

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Interest rates at 5%! Is this a rare opportunity to build a lifelong second income?

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It’s been 15 years since interest rates were this high. Should I use this rare opportunity to work towards a…

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Should I buy fallen Diageo shares near their 52-week low?

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British drinks manufacturer Diageo is a global success story, operating in over 180 countries. Should I buy any of its…

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I’d buy 3,343 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

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This FTSE 100 stock is now offering a near 9% annual yield. Here’s how I’d take advantage to bring myself…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m buying UK shares to target a second income

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If I wanted a second income, I’d say that buying UK shares is a better option than owning a buy-to-let…

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20% off! Should I buy more Scottish Mortgage shares?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have been a superb investment in recent years, and are now looking like they might be undervalued…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks dirt cheap

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This year has been a challenging one for firms on the FTSE 100. One stock, though, looks like it might…

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Warren Buffett has $151bn in this stock. Should I buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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A $151bn stake shows just how much Warren Buffet believes in this American company. Should I join him and open…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that look like bargains. Am I buying?

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A middling 2023 for FTSE 100 stocks has made some start to look surprisingly cheap. Here are two that might…

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Turning £3 a day into a £14,829 yearly second income

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With the right investment strategies, £3 a day could lead to a £14,829 yearly second income. Here’s how I’d go…

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Should I snap up ITV stock at under 69p?

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ITV stock is now about as cheap as it’s been for the last 10 years. Is 69p a good entry…

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Rates to 6%? Is Tesco now the best inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stock?

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As interest rates keep rising, I’m on the lookout for quality inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stocks. In my crosshairs today is…

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Down 93%, is UK stock ASOS a cheap buy at under £4?

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Fashion e-tailer ASOS was booted from the FTSE 250 this month after a nightmare couple of years for the UK…

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Interest rates at 5%! Can I now earn more with a Cash ISA than a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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The earnings potential of Cash ISAs got bumped up by the Bank of England recently. How do they now compare…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Nvidia stock 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

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AI hype has caused Nvidia stock to skyrocket in the last three years. How much would a £1,000 stake in…

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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Rolls-Royce: am I buying the shares?

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Rolls-Royce is calling this new project a “once in a lifetime opportunity”. Does it mean now is a great time…

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Is Legal & General stock the best FTSE 100 passive income buy?

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Legal & General has a strong history of excellent payments to shareholders and might be the best passive income stock…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows! Should I snap them up today?

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These three FTSE 100 stocks could prove to be at bargain prices right now. Should I buy them today for…

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I’d drip-feed £327 a month into income shares to try for a million

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Building a million in net worth seems like a distant goal, but could it be possible by investing in income…

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10.1% and 9.4% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks today?

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The FTSE 100 is renowned for its excellent dividend yields. Are these two 9%+ yielding companies slam-dunk passive income buys?

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Are International Distributions Services (IDS) shares a bargain near their 52-week lows?

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IDS shares were among the biggest fallers on the FTSE 250 last month. So is this delivery stock now too…

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How much longer can Lloyds shares stay below 50p?

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A higher dividend and an end to panic around the banking sector might be two reasons why Lloyds shares could…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares soon return to £4?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been surging this year. Could an exciting UK government project take them up to and beyond their…

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If I’d invested £500 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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The last three years have been a surprising boon for Centrica shares. Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested…

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Down 92%, is cheap Rivian stock finally a buy?

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A disastrous couple of years for Rivian stock have seen early shareholders lose nine-tenths of their investment. But is it…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £13,999 yearly second income

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As a UK resident, being able to take advantage of tax-free ISA accounts makes it easy to build towards a…

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