Member Login
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Dr. James Fox
    3. /

Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is a freelance investment writer for the Fool UK. He also contributes to business and economics publications, having previously worked as a staff writer and editor. James has a PhD in development studies and has contributed to academic work on global supply chains. He also manages his own investment portfolio.

Recent Articles

Investing Articles

A £10,000 investment in Nvidia stock 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock's shown a lot of volatility for a mega-cap company in recent weeks. Dr James Fox explores how an…

Read more »

Happy young plus size woman sitting at kitchen table and watching tv series on tablet computer
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have performed well over 12 months but have broadly disappointed investors over the long run. Dr James Fox…

Read more »

Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how investors can aim for a £4,000 monthly second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of investors use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth and generate a second income.…

Read more »

Investing Articles

This British wine-producing penny stock might just be vastly undervalued

| Dr. James Fox

This penny stock's certainly regained my interest. It's slumped and appears to be trading only at a modest premium to…

Read more »

Investing Articles

This FTSE AIM travel business could absolutely skyrocket in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE AIM stock Jet2 appears to be a bargain in plain sight. I’m desperately searching for reasons not to buy…

Read more »

Fans of Warren Buffett taking his photo
Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT what it thought Warren Buffett’s favourite stock was. Here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is the most successful investor at least in terms of net wealth. So, what is his favourite stock…

Read more »

Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Barclays shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares have vastly outperformed the market over the past 12 months, but it’s a different story over the longer…

Read more »

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been the FTSE 100’s biggest success story in recent years, driving the index higher. Dr James Fox…

Read more »

Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper
Investing Articles

This AIM stock’s delivered 1,463% growth over 5 years! What’s next?

| Dr. James Fox

The AIM index is a great place to find the next big winner. This utility stock’s already delivered for shareholders,…

Read more »

Mature black couple enjoying shopping together in UK high street
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

This one isn’t pretty. Greggs shares have pulled back amid slowing sales growth. Dr James Fox explores what’s gone wrong…

Read more »

Storytelling image of a multiethnic senior couple in love - Elderly married couple dating outdoors, love emotions and feelings
Investing Articles

Here’s what an investor needs in an ISA to earn £5,000 of passive income a month

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks & Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth and generating a tax-free income. Dr James Fox…

Read more »

Young woman working at modern office. Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart and stock trading computer screen background.
Investing Articles

I think this FTSE 250 tech retailer could skyrocket in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 250 stock Currys is already a multibagger, but the stock could push higher given strong business momentum and an…

Read more »

Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgages shares have risen with the resurgent technology sector, driven by supportive trends in artificial intelligence. So what’s next?

Read more »

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen
Investing Articles

What on earth is going on with Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

DeekSeek sent shockwaves through the tech-focused NASDAQ on 27 January, causing a $600bn selloff in Nvidia stock. Dr James Fox…

Read more »

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen
Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 stocks could catapult forward as AI gets cheaper

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 isn’t often associated with artificial intelligence. However, as we move towards the next phase of the revolution,…

Read more »

Value Shares

Why the low price of Lloyds shares is a double-edged sword

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have surged on the Chancellor's potential intervention in its motor dispute, making me feel cautiously optimistic.

Read more »

Value Shares

Can the NatWest share price replicate its 2024 rally in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

The NatWest share price surged 82% in 2024 supported by share buybacks. Can it repeat its strong performance in 2025?

Read more »

Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m trying to build an ISA that gives me £5,000 passive income each month

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons could be generating more wealth and a lot of passive income by effectively using their Stocks and…

Read more »

Young Asian woman holding a cup of takeaway coffee and folders containing paperwork, on her way into the office
Investing Articles

Here’s a handful of cheap stocks that could turn red hot in 2025, according to analysts

| Dr. James Fox

Cheap stocks represent an opportunity to supercharge our portfolios. Dr James Fox details several deemed undervalued by analysts.

Read more »

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen
Investing Articles

I lost £15k on tech stocks on 1 day: here are my key takeaways

| Dr. James Fox

Tech stocks, notably those related to artificial intelligence, slumped on Monday after the DeepSeek grey swan event. Dr James Fox…

Read more »

Playful senior couple in aprons dancing and smiling while preparing healthy dinner at home
Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Raspberry Pi shares 3 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Over the last three months, there would have been few better investments on the FTSE 350 than Raspberry Pi shares.…

Read more »

Investing Articles

I think this FTSE 100 stock could surge in February

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock has massively outpaced the index over the past 12 months, but still looks discounted versus its…

Read more »

Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Tesla stock 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock's surged since Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. However, the bull run appears to be…

Read more »

Playful senior couple in aprons dancing and smiling while preparing healthy dinner at home
Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m trying to build my ISA to earn a £5,000 second income each month

| Dr. James Fox

One of the more enjoyable things in life is a second income, especially a tax-free one. Here’s how Dr James…

Read more »

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BT shares 1 year ago would now be worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The rally in BT shares appears to have lost some steam, but the stock would have represented a great investment…

Read more »

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
Investing Articles

What does DeepSeek mean for the stock market?

| Dr. James Fox

A Chinese company called DeepSeek has caused havoc on the stock market after its R1 AI model topped performance charts…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 investments that could send my Stocks & Shares ISA surging in February

| Dr. James Fox

It’s earnings season and lots of companies will be reporting their quarterly or full-year results in February. How can my…

Read more »

Young black man looking at phone while on the London Overground
Investing Articles

Here’s one exciting alternative to Scottish Mortgage shares

| Dr. James Fox

Investors considering Scottish Mortgage shares may want to consider this peer. Also operated by Baillie Gifford, it offers an even…

Read more »

Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper
Investing Articles

Here’s how Warren Buffett tells investors to use their paycheque

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, but his advice is applicable to all of us.…

Read more »

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.
Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has helped many shareholders build wealth since the start of the AI revolution. Dr James Fox explores some…

Read more »

Investing Articles

ChatGPT says these FTSE 100 stocks could benefit from the Trump presidency

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 stocks aren’t the obvious beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, but artificial intelligence believes there are several that could…

Read more »

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
Investing Articles

8.1x earnings & 0.67 PEG: this growth-focus FTSE bank could skyrocket

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE banks have delivered incredible returns over the past 12 months, buoyed by a recession-free UK and a slow pace…

Read more »

Young mixed-race woman jumping for joy in a park with confetti falling around her
Investing Articles

Here’s how an investor could aim for an ISA that generates £10,000 each month

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but the period in which we grow our investments can take time. Dr…

Read more »

Smiling white woman holding iPhone with Airpods in ear
Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays’ shares have absolutely skyrocketed over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox has several key takeaways and shares his…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Here’s the reason my 1-year old has a SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Many Britons have turned to SIPPs — Self-Invested Personal Pensions — to boost their retirement income. Dr James Fox says…

Read more »

Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in IAG shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have been one of the best performers on the FTSE 100 over the past six months. Dr James…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Nuclear energy is on-trend: are Rolls-Royce shares my best option?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have surged in recent years, but investors are keen to see whether the engineering giant can capitalise on…

Read more »

The flag of the United States of America flying in front of the Capitol building
Investing Articles

2 growth stocks that could surge under the Donald Trump presidency

| Dr. James Fox

The new US President says he'll take the US economy to new heights, and there are plenty of companies that…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Beaten-down FTSE 250: a chance to get rich in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 250 stocks have endured a tough few years, with these typically UK-focused businesses suffering amid broad macroeconomic challenges.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m trying to build up my ISA to earn £5,000 in passive income each month

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use their Stocks and Shares ISAs to build wealth and eventually draw a tax-free passive income. Dr…

Read more »