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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.

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With the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline approaching, here’s how I’d invest £10,000

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is an investment wrapper that allows UK residents to grow wealth and earn money without…

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The stock I’m least likely to sell in my Stocks & Shares ISA is…

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The Stocks and Shares ISA offers UK residents an excellent opportunity to build wealth and earn a passive income. So,…

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Starting with nothing in 2024? I’d use Warren Buffett’s methods to build wealth

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Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, but even those of us with no savings can…

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Should I be worried that Lloyds shares might drop again?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are up 15.5% over the past month and still look cheap. But how do I know the stock…

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Saving £200 a month? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £36,469

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us can only dream of a second income. But it’s easier than most of us realise when we…

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Here why Rolls-Royce shares still have plenty of potential!

| Dr. James Fox

When it comes to the FTSE 100, Rolls-Royce shares look to me like the sexiest on the market, having surged…

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£10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £15,040 of passive income annually

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Dr James Fox details how and why he'd put his savings to work and built passive income streams by investing…

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This FTSE 100 stock has an 11.3% dividend yield! Is it trustworthy?

| Dr. James Fox

Here's a FTSE 100 share that has a very strong dividend, at first glance. But are things really as good…

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Up 394% in 3 years, can this FTSE 250 stock go higher?

| Dr. James Fox

Over the past three years, this stock has surged nearly 400%, putting it among the best performing stocks on the…

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As profits double, is the IAG share price set to rise?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has disappointed since the company announced that earnings had exceeded pre-pandemic levels. So, what's going on?

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Down 26.7% in a year, what’s next for the BT share price?

| Dr. James Fox

Shares in this big dividend payer have fallen drastically over the past 12 months, but is the BT share price…

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At 64 times forward earnings, surely the Tesla share price can’t go higher?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price has sunk since the turn of the year. However, the stock still looks expensive. So why…

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Down 42%, is NIO stock a bargain in plain sight?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock's been in freefall since the beginning of the year, but are investors looking at great value or a…

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How I’d aim to transform an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £1m of wealth!

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There's never a better time to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA than today. Here's how I'd aim…

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Could Nvidia stock be a bargain in plain sight?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has surged 252% over the past 12 months, but that doesn't mean it's expensive. In fact, it may…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 a year and aim for £1,421 of monthly passive income

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Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Dr James Fox explains how he'd put his money to work…

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Warren Buffett’s latest lesson should be a wake up call for UK investors

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, and his latest letter to shareholders contains another gem.

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This could be a once-in-decade opportunity to earn a second income by investing!

| Dr. James Fox

Markets have been rising in recent weeks, however dividend yields across certain sectors remain attractive, which could be good for…

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The Lloyds share price is 28% below target price! Opportunity beckons?

| Dr. James Fox

It's not been a bad month for this banking giant, with the stock up 9%. However, is the Lloyds share…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a huge 10.2% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 company has one of the strongest dividend yields I've come across, but the share price has been…

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Up 6 times, why does the Rolls-Royce share price keep gaining?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has just kept on rising from its lows 18 months ago. Dr James Fox explains why…

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This FTSE 250 stock has a 9.1% dividend yield! Can I trust it?

| Dr. James Fox

This stock is one of the best dividend-paying stocks on the FTSE 250. But down 23.4% over 12 months, can…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

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Many investors look to Warren Buffett -- the Oracle of Omaha -- for investing guidance. Here's how he could held…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £20k in passive income

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Many of us invest for a passive income. However, not all of us have enough capital to generate a significant…

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Investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA for lifelong passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can use the Stocks and Shares ISA to shield their investment gains from tax. It's also a great…

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Are Lloyds shares a bargain in plain sight?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are among the worst-performing UK stocks in 2024. Maybe this is an opportune moment to pick up this…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a 10.2% dividend yield

| Dr. James Fox

This is one of the best paying dividend stocks on the FTSE 100. So, should I consider investing again as…

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Up 235%, this FTSE 250 stock pays a 6.1% dividend yield

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock has massively outperformed the index over the past three years. Dr James Fox explores whether this…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price rally end?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price surged 220% in 2023. Now some brokerages are saying the engineering giant's bull run has gone…

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Here’s how I’d aim to double my second income!

| Dr. James Fox

For many of us, investing is a way to earn a second income, and it can be one of the…

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How I’d aim to double my money using the Stocks and Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can harness the power of the Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth tax-free. Here’s how I’d aim…

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I’d aim to turn a £20,000 ISA into £28,133 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Investing can certainly be daunting for those with no experience. So here's how I'd invest £20,000 and aim for a…

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Savings wiped out? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to rebuild wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time. So here's how his teachings can help us build…

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This super stock could pay a 15.5% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

This company operates in a sector where earnings are surging amid geopolitical upheaval, and pays one excellent dividend yield.

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Can I bank on Lloyds shares recovering or is it dead money?

| Dr. James Fox

Investors are clearly wary of UK banks and Lloyds shares are testament to that. However, it has some great metrics…

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Here’s how I’d invest £200 a month and target a £12,251 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest so that one day we can take a second income. Dr James Fox underlines his strategy,…

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Up 197%, has the Rolls-Royce share price gone too far?

| Dr. James Fox

Having tripled in value over the past 12 months, should investors be cautious as the Rolls-Royce share price keeps pushing…

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Down 37.6%, this FTSE 250 stock pays a 12.3% dividend yield! Tempting?

| Dr. James Fox

On paper, this FTSE 250 stock looks like one of the strongest dividend-paying companies I've come across. Should I be…

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Down 27%, this FTSE 100 stock pays a 12.4% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

At first glance, this FTSE 100 stock has one of the strongest dividend yields. But is this big dividend just…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 7%+ dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

Discover which companies pay a 7%+ dividend yield and what to consider before investing a considerable sum of money in…

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