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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

£10,000 invested in Shell shares 29 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have remained pretty stable over the past 12 months, but it’s a more interesting story when we look…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100’s largest company could surpass a £200bn market valuation this year

| Dr. James Fox

AstraZeneca is the largest company on the FTSE 100, and it could soon have a more-than-£200bn valuation as the market’s…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £50,000 passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

We’d all love a passive income, but just how can we make that happen? Here, Dr James Fox explains one…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a 1-year-old could enjoy a £50,000 second income at 32 years old

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. But what if we could invest to give our children a passive…

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Investing Articles

This UK stock’s undervalued by 123%, according to analysts… is it a millionaire-maker?

| Dr. James Fox

I haven’t seen many UK stocks that analysts believe are undervalued by 123%. It suggests the market really isn’t appreciating…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how 10% of your salary could become a £1m ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth, but so few of us use it to its fullest potential.…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Jet2 share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Jet2 share price has slumped reflecting the company’s less-than-perfect trading update. Dr James Fox spies a value investment.

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Investing Articles

10k invested in Lloyds’ shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds' shares have almost doubled in value over the past two years, making it one of the best-performing stocks on…

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Investing Articles

Will I see Jet2 shares on the FTSE 100 any time soon?

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares have surged from their lows and could be set to rise higher. That’s what analysts think anyway. Dr…

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Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares have surged over the past 18 months. It’s not such a pretty picture over the…

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Value Shares

These UK industrial stocks could beat Rolls-Royce shares over the next 12 months

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are the new Crown Jewels of the FTSE 100. The stock is a huge UK success story and…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 bank is up 680% over 5 years… the FTSE 100 is in sight

| Dr. James Fox

There aren’t many FTSE 250 stocks that have outperformed this one over the past five years. Dr James Fox explains…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares don’t offer much in the way of share price returns. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Investing Articles

What’s next for the Tesco share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has rebounded over the past three years, demonstrating incredible resilience. Dr James Fox explores what’s next.

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Marks & Spencer shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Marks and Spencer shares have flattened out over the past year after the stock had surged in previous years reflecting…

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Investing Articles

No trust fund? Here’s how to try and give your kids a £20,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

As parents, we want to provide as much as we can for our children. We can’t all create trust funds,…

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Here’s how to start investing in September to aim for £20,000 in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox explains how investors can catch up by starting investing…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m trying to build a £5.7m-£15m SIPP for my daughter

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he’s building a SIPP for his daughter that will hopefully allow her to retire with…

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Investing Articles

5 UK stocks to consider buying in September

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks are looking a little hot in places, but Dr James Fox believes these ones could be undervalued and…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how your kids could have a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA at 30

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth over the long run. Dr James Fox explains…

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Investing Articles

Where next for the Barclays share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price has outperformed the wider FTSE 100 and most of its peers in the financial sector. The…

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Investing Articles

A potentially overlooked small-cap I may buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

This AIM stock could be an interesting addition to my ISA. It's surged in recent years as the business has…

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Investing Articles

These could be among the cheapest FTSE stocks

| Dr. James Fox

Cheap can mean several things, but in this article Dr James Fox explores stocks that appear to be trading at…

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Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs' shares have massively underperformed over the past 18 months. Dr James Fox explores why and asks what might happen…

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Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares have outperformed many a technology stock over the past two years. Dr James Fox looks at the trends…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays' shares have performed extremely well in 2025, adding to a momentum built and sustained throughout 2024. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds' shares have outperformed most investors’ expectations over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explains why this has happened.

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Investing Articles

The simple way to try and build a £27m SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Imagine having £27m in a SIPP. Well, it’s possible, but it typically requires Britons to start early, very early. Dr…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target £4,000 in monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income. Dr James Fox details one stock that could one day help him earn…

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Investing Articles

The stock market may be overheating, but these shares don’t look overvalued

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market might be heating up, but these two UK companies could offer investors a chance to beat the…

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Investing Articles

An undervalued stock with operating momentum… tell me more!

| Dr. James Fox

This undervalued stock could be a real winner for AIM investors. Dr James Fox highlights its earnings progression and strong…

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Investing Articles

Should investors consider Nvidia stock before results day?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock's surged during 2025. Dr James Fox believes next week's earnings report might lead to more volatility as the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how to target a £20,000 annual second income, starting from zero

| Dr. James Fox

Most Britons would love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how that can be possible with a sensible investment…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares haven’t performed too badly over the past year. In fact, investors have seen capital appreciation and…

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Investing Articles

This UK stock might satisfy Warren Buffett’s investment criteria

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is renowned for his focus on quality investments and finding a margin of safety. Dr James Fox knows…

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Investing Articles

Analysts think this AIM stock could be on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

The AIM’s largest stock is undervalued by 32.9% according to analysts. If it were to join the main market, it…

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Here’s why ISA are made to be started at birth

| Dr. James Fox

There's no better Stocks and Shares ISA strategy than to leverage the all-important commodity that is time. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why IAG shares are up 69% since April

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have surged since 3 April, with investors flocking to invest in the European aviation giant. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BT shares 18 months ago is now worth

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares have surged over the past 18 months. Dr James Fox deeply regrets not investing in the telecommunications stock…

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Starting a SIPP or ISA when they’re born can deliver financial freedom for your kids

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an incredibly important tool for any investor trying to prepare an easier retirement for their children. Dr James…

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