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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

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!

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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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10%+ dividend yield! I’d snap up this FTSE 100 bargain while it’s still cheap

| John Fieldsend

I take a cautious approach to any stock offering a dividend yield as high as 10%, but this FTSE 100…

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Should I snap up surging Sainsbury’s shares?

| John Fieldsend

Sainsbury’s shares have been surging in recent months and the firm just announced it has increased its market share. Time…

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The best UK stocks are not where you think

| John Fieldsend

UK stocks are trading at lower and lower valuation multiples. But where is the best place to find high-quality, undervalued…

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I’d ignore P/E ratios to find bargain basement value stocks

| John Fieldsend

One popular way to hunt for cheap value stocks is with a price-to-earnings ratio. Here’s a better method, endorsed by…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

This is how I could take £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA and turn it into an £18,134 yearly…

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Why are investors piling into Glencore stock?

| John Fieldsend

Glencore was one of the most bought stocks from investors in the UK last week. Should I buy shares myself…

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Down 72%, is now the perfect time to buy easyJet shares for the recovery?

| John Fieldsend

Airline stocks look attractive now that passenger numbers are recovering. Should I buy easyJet shares now while they’re still cheap?

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Here’s how I’m hunting cheap shares in the New Year

| John Fieldsend

It’s no secret that equities in this country look underpriced right now. Here’s how I’m searching for the best cheap…

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How I’m targeting world-class dividend stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| John Fieldsend

With the economy on shaky ground, here’s how I’m targeting the best of the best in dividend stocks to buy…

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