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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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Investing Articles

I just bought this FTSE 100 investment trust at a 25.7% discount!

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 investment trust's tripled in value in recent years. Here’s why I took a punt on its currently…

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Earnings leap and dividend hike! Are Admiral shares now the best dividend stock on the FTSE 100?

| John Fieldsend

Admiral shares are flying after a terrific trading update. Is it time to open a position in what might be…

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£7,000 to spare? Here’s how I’d try and turn it into a £500 monthly second income

| John Fieldsend

With a starting point of £7,000, a tasty second income is within reach. Here’s how I might go about targeting…

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Revealed! The 10 top-performing FTSE 100 shares in 2024

| John Fieldsend

With nearly eight months of the year over, which FTSE 100 shares have starred? Here are the top 10 ordered…

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What’s going on with Warren Buffett?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett has been selling shares by the bucketload. Is he planning for major stock market turbulence in the months…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA into a small fortune

| John Fieldsend

How much could a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA build up to? Here are a few tips on how to…

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Here’s how I’d invest my first £500 today for a future filled with passive income

| John Fieldsend

The ups and downs of the stock market can deter those looking for a passive income future. Here’s one strategy…

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Time to sell J D Wetherspoon shares after Tim Martin sells a £10m stake?

| John Fieldsend

Chairman and founder Sir Tim Martin has sold a £10m stake in J D Wetherspoons shares. Could this be a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Marks and Spencer shares one year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencer shares have been quite the investment over the last year. Let’s look at what a £1,000 stake…

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The £20k Stocks and Shares ISA might be one of the better things about living in the UK

| John Fieldsend

The £20k Stocks and Shares ISA doesn't have many equivalents in other countries. Here's why these accounts can help UK…

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£17,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d target a weighty passive income

| John Fieldsend

Funnelling any spare savings towards building a passive income is certainly a smart idea, but how to find the right…

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Unilever shares are flying! Time to buy at a 21% ‘discount’?

| John Fieldsend

Unilever shares have been racing higher this week after a one-two punch of news from the company. Here’s whether I…

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Can I turn £10k into a £1k passive income stream with UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

Everyone talks about the magical 10% mark when it comes to passive income investing, but how realistic is it to…

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Why are Brits ploughing billions of pounds into Stocks and Shares ISAs?

| John Fieldsend

The number of billions of pounds UK residents are stashing in Stocks and Shares ISAs continues to rise. But why…

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3 stocks to consider buying before interest rates get slashed

| John Fieldsend

With interest rate cuts very much on the cards for 2024, I'm tempted to buy these three stocks if they…

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Investing Articles

Analysts love this surging FTSE 100 stock!

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 gambling giant has surged in recent years and analysts expect even brighter things in the near future!

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s most outrageous investing secret

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett loves sharing his investing tips, but his ‘million dollar rule’ might be the most outrageous statement he’s made…

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Forget gold! I’d buy UK shares to try and become a millionaire

| John Fieldsend

Gold continues to rocket, but this Fool would still prefer to buy UK shares with an eventual goal of a…

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Britain might be the best country to earn a passive income

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

Where to look on the FTSE 100 stock for a £12K yearly passive income target? Our Foolish writer explains why…

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Investing Articles

Revealed! The 10 best-performing FTSE 100 shares in 2024

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| 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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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!

| John Fieldsend

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’

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

One firm is hoping now is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity for UK nuclear companies. Our writer reveals whether…

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