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Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is ranked as the UK’s no.1 independent stock picker, according to Stockomendation. He holds a PhD in development economics and is a regular contributor to a range of business and economics publications. James specialises in identifying growth-oriented investments backed by great metrics.

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares have surged… this stock could be next

| Dr. James Fox

With Rolls-Royce shares up 1,000% over the past two-and-a-half years, investors are on the lookout for the next stock to…

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A PEG ratio of 1.15 and tonnes of IP: here’s why Nvidia stock still looks cheap

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock is trading near its highs once again, and while it’s not as cheap as it was, Dr James…

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£10,000 invested in IAG shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

International Consolidated Airlines Gruop (IAG) shares have experienced plenty of turbulence in 2025 thanks to geopolitical events.

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £1m portfolio? Here’s how

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Dr James Fox explains the strategy many investors employ when trying to turn their ISA into a life-changing pot of…

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£10,000 invested in Aston Martin shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares have collapsed since they were once touted as FTSE 100 contenders. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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With Lloyds shares red hot, investors should consider this AIM alternative

| Dr. James Fox

I’ve been a big fan of Lloyds shares for some time, but they’re clearly closer to fair value than they…

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Could this overlooked FTSE 100 stock be the next Rolls-Royce?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce's market cap was similar to this FTSE 100 firm just two-and-a-half years ago. Now it’s flying high. Could Melrose…

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This could be one of the cheapest UK stocks I’ve seen

| Dr. James Fox

There are plenty of cheap UK stocks even in a rising market and here's one in the software sector that…

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When will Rolls-Royce shares hit £10?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a truly exceptional run. Dr James Fox ask whether £10 a share is in sight…

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£10,000 invested in Greatland Gold shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greatland Gold shares have more than doubled in value over the past six months. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Here’s how an investor could target a £5,543 second income from the bond market

| Dr. James Fox

Bond yields are elevated versus where they've been over the past 10 years. Dr James Fox explains how an investor…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares 2 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares shone in 2024 with the stock almost doubling within the calendar year. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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£1,000 invested in Greggs shares when Dan Burn was born is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares have been a favourite with retail investors for some time. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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Agentic AI is coming: these growth stocks could be the next big winners

| Dr. James Fox

Investing in growth stocks is often about recognising and acting on trends. Dr James Fox looks at a few companies…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be the start of a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an ultra-valuable tool for investors, allowing us to generate tax-free returns that compound more…

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This bank trades at 7.3 times earnings and has a 5.6% dividend yield… I’m interested

| Dr. James Fox

The dividend yield isn’t always the first metric I look at. However, this stock, with its 5.5% return, looks like…

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£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have demonstrated robust growth in recent years. Dr James Fox asked whether the stock could still push higher…

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£10,000 invested in this heavily discounted FTSE 250 stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greencoat UK Wind's a FTSE 250 stock I used to own. I sold it when purchasing our home, but I’m…

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The bond market: a great opportunity to lock in passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Many will be aware that bond yields are currently high, but what's the easiest way to get exposure? Dr Fox…

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Strong pound, weak dollar: an unmissable opportunity to buy US stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox discusses whether he should be investing more of his money in US stocks given the current weakness…

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Are Lloyds shares still undervalued?

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market can be quite efficient at times. And Dr James Fox says that UK banks are now broadly…

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£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 3 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have endured a fairly turbulent three months, but so has the rest of the market. Dr James Fox…

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Worried about a stock market crash? The Big Short’s Michael Burry was…

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The stock market has surged following Liberation Day, but Dr James Fox isn’t sure whether the current optimism is justifiable.…

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£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Standard Chartered shares have surged over the past 24 months. While Dr James Fox likes the stock, he believes it’s…

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Are these the best American stocks for my ISA?

| Dr. James Fox

Geographic diversification is really important when investing. Here, Dr James Fox takes a look at some American stocks that are…

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The Tesla share price could skyrocket next week!

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price is always extremely volatile for a company with such an enormous market cap. This volatility could…

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£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 2 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage's shares typically reflect the price movements of the companies it holds within its portfolio. Dr James Fox takes…

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Building a second income portfolio? Here’s why it pays to factor in forex

| Dr. James Fox

Exchange rates are often the last thing that investors look at when building a second income portfolio. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares when I was born is now worth…

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Greggs shares have slumped over the past year. Dr James Fox believes the pullback was warranted with the sausage-roll maker…

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£10,000 invested in Pinterest shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Pinterest shares have performed really well over the past month, vastly outperforming the US average. Dr James Fox believes they…

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Massively overlooked: are these the next companies to lift my Stocks & Shares ISA?

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Dr Fox believes investors need to look harder to find undervalued stocks in the current market. Here are two he’s…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes HSBC hasn’t been getting that much attention in recent months. It remains an interesting prospect for…

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The NatWest share price is at a 10-year high… should I buy the stock?

| Dr. James Fox

The growth of NatWest's share price has undoubtedly taken many investors by surprise. Dr James Fox explores whether there’s still…

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The BT share price jumps again… have investors missed their chance?

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The BT share price has surged since Dr James Fox added it to his watchlist. He explores whether there’s still…

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The Jet2 share price has surged 63% since April…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox said the Jet2 share price would surged in 2025, and it has. After US trade policy pushed…

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Here’s where the Persimmon share price could be at the end of 2025

| Dr. James Fox

The Persimmon share price has disappointed investors over the past couple of years. Dr James Fox explores whether a recovery…

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Here’s why Tesla stock surged 20.6% in May

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock jumped in May as investors renewed their optimism in the company’s autonomous ventures. The 'TACO trade' likely aided…

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Move over Nvidia, this could be one of the most exciting US stocks to consider buying

| Dr. James Fox

US stocks have rebounded from their lows in April. As such, it’s becoming harder, but not impossible, to find bargain…

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This artificial intelligence AIM stock trades with an EV-to-EBITDA of just 4x!

| Dr. James Fox

Look at US markets and we’ll see artificial intelligence stocks trading with huge earnings multiples. So why is this AIM…

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Up 1,300% over 5 years, this still has to be one of the cheapest stocks in the UK

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox suggests this could be one of the cheapest stocks listed on British exchanges. But surely there’s got…

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