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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

Move over premium bonds: here’s how to earn passive income on the stock market

| Dr. James Fox

Premium bonds may have been good to some Britons, but the average yield is far below what most passive income…

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Here’s a high-potential stock to consider buying in July!

| Dr. James Fox

This company's undergoing a transition in order to make it a leaner and more focused business. Dr James Fox explores…

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VT Holland Advisors just made this growth stock its largest holding

| Dr. James Fox

Investors may have been intrigued to see VT Holland Advisors Equity Fund take a large stake in UK-listed growth stock…

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Here’s where the Lloyds share price would be trading if it was a US bank

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged from its lows a few years ago. However, it still trades at a discount…

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Want an early retirement for your child? Here’s how a SIPP can help

| Dr. James Fox

None of us want our children to be worrying about the future. Dr James Fox explains how a SIPP started…

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7.5x earnings, £80.2m in net cash, and a big yield… what’s not to like about this UK stock?

| Dr. James Fox

This UK stock has a really strong net cash position relative to its size and its other metrics are very…

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Investing For Beginners

My daughter could earn a £75,000 second income because we started an ISA at birth

| Dr. James Fox

Earning a second income is a dream for many Britons. By leveraging time, investors could make it a reality for…

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Could this trigger a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at an alarming trend in the Far East that could have consequences for…

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What’s happening with the Jet2 share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Jet2 share price has lost momentum after the tour operator said that customers were leaving their bookings to the…

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I expect this stock to grow faster than the Rolls-Royce share price over the next 5 years

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged but I don’t believe it will grow as fast as this FTSE 100 peer…

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3 investments to consider when starting a Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an invaluable tool for investing as it allows us to build wealth and take…

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This US stock could change the face of artificial intelligence

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock is a leader in agentic artificial intelligence and could dramatically change the way companies work in the…

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Up 185% in 3 years, why does the market love this FTSE 250 stock

| Dr. James Fox

Over the past three years, this stock has vastly outperformed the FTSE 250. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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How much passive income can Legal & General shares generate over 10 years?

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares offer very sizeable dividend payouts. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the dividend forecast…

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Could the Lloyds share price come crashing down?

| Dr. James Fox

In 2025, the Lloyds share price has hit heights not seen for a decade. Dr James Fox explores where the…

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Here’s how an investor could start a Stocks & Shares ISA tomorrow and aim for £2.1m by 2055

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains the strategy to go…

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Here’s how to try and build a £2m ISA with £30 a day

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how £30 a day…

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Here’s how I started a SIPP for my daughter! Now I’m targeting £10m

| Dr. James Fox

Starting a SIPP for a son, daughter or family member can be one of the best gifts to give them.…

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How an investor could target £2,000 of monthly passive income by starting to invest in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income’s the end goal or holy grail for most investors. Dr James Fox explains how a new investor can…

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This S&P 500 stock has become one of my largest holdings… here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

With valuations on the S&P 500 reaching new heights, I’ve been increasingly cautious about where I’m putting my money in…

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Selling this FTSE 250 gem was a bad choice… but it made sense

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox sold shares in one of his best performing stocks in 2024, but they’ve kept going up and…

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Investing Articles

Has the Barclays share price hit a peak?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price erupted in 2024, but it was arguably overdue. Now the banking giant's trading with a more…

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Here are 3 of the largest dividend yields on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

For investors seeking passive income, finding strong and sustainable dividend yields is incredibly important. Dr James Fox highlights three stocks.

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Is this an unmissable opportunity to buy Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock appears to be nearing a pivotal moment as its autonomous ambitions either become reality or fail to impress.

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Is there a good reason to consider Greggs shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs' shares have been in a state of decline over the past 12 months. However, Dr James Fox remains concerned…

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

| Dr. James Fox

The Jet2 share price pulled back after its preliminary results were released on Wednesday. Dr James Fox explains why this…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Palantir stock's exceeded the expectations of probably the most bullish analysts. But Dr James Fox isn’t convinced by the current…

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Simple truths about starting an ISA

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can open a Stocks and Shares ISA and aim for long-term wealth generation. Getting…

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£10,000 invested in Jet2 shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares have surged in recent months and finally appear to be pushing towards fair value. Dr James Fox shares…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares reflect the value of their holdings, and over the past three years the trust has performed rather…

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I can’t find a FTSE 100 stock I like more than this one

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why this FTSE 100 aerospace and defence company could be vastly undervalued versus its stock market…

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Will the Tesla share price go up or down? It’s pure speculation

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price is simply disconnected from the fundamental principles for valuing a stock. Dr James Fox explains.

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Rolls-Royce shares could still go higher!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why Rolls-Royce shares may still have room for growth, noting the relative discount the stock offers…

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Here’s why Nvidia stock could still be cheap

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has surged again, reaching all-time highs and making it one of the most highly valued companies in history.…

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Here’s how investors can use an ISA to replace their salary with passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, Dr James Fox shows investors how they can truly get…

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Do I regret selling my IAG shares?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares are back at a five-year high following a recent period of volatility. I’d sold my shares noting their…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares would deliver this much passive income…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Greggs' shares. He hasn't been a fan of the sausage roll maker…

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Here’s how my 1 year-old daughter’s SIPP could be worth almost £19m in 60 years

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP provides Britons with a way to manage their retirement planning. Plus, you can open a SIPP at any…

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How investors can aim to get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is an exceptionally successful investor, who has leveraged his knowledge and the power of compounding to create great…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Santander shares have gained over the past week following news that the Spanish bank would acquire TSB from Sabadell for…

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