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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

What will happen to my AstraZeneca shares if it moves its listing?

| Dr. James Fox

Reports are circulating that AstraZeneca shares could be moving off the London exchange with its CEO favouring a US market…

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How investors can target £1,000 of monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

For many of us investing in stocks and shares, the long-term goal is passive income. Dr James Fox explains how…

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Move over gold! Here’s how investors can hunt fallen FTSE shares and aim for an early retirement

| Dr. James Fox

UK investors can leverage the low valuations and strong dividends of FTSE shares to help bring their retirement closer. Dr…

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How to invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £42,050 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Let’s face it, all of us would probably benefit from a second income, especially a tax-free one. Dr James Fox…

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Here’s how I use an ISA so my daughter can buy a house at 31 with £1.8m

| Dr. James Fox

By starting investing in an ISA at a young age, my daughter can thoroughly leverage the power of compounding. Here’s…

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£5 a day invested in cheap shares could create a passive income worth £20,000

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons could be investing their way to a life-changing passive income. Dr James Fox explains how it can…

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Burford Capital shares jump 20%! What’s going on?

| Dr. James Fox

Burford Capital shares are soaring after the firm received two very positive pieces of news. Dr James Fox explores these…

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Zero savings? Here’s how an investor could use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Many Britons don’t have any savings and don’t know how to start investing. Here’s what they can learn from stocks…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has whipsawed like a young growth company in 2025. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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2 UK stocks I think could beat the index average in the second half of the year

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks haven’t performed badly in 2025 and Dr James Fox believes these two companies could be standout performers in…

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Has the NatWest share price peaked?

| Dr. James Fox

The NatWest share price has surged, outperforming most of its peers over the past year. Dr James Fox wonders whether…

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£10,000 invested in Salesforce stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Salesforce stock could really make headlines over the coming months. The company’s a leader in agentic artificial intelligence.

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

I’m under no illusion that some long-term investors in Palantir stock will be considering an early retirement. The stock has…

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How to invest £500 a month in a Stocks & Shares ISA and aim for £1m

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox details how investors can leverage…

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Is it time to pass on Lloyds shares and look elsewhere?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have gone from being overlooked to a barometer for Britain’s improving economic credentials. But is there better value…

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What happened to NIO stock and is it still worth considering?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox once owned NIO stock but the company failed to deliver on the expected growth plan. Is it…

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Here’s how I use a SIPP so my daughter can retire at 51 with £8m

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an excellent tool for investors who want to take hold of their retirement planning. Dr James Fox explains…

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I’m backing this FTSE 100 industrial stock to outperform Rolls-Royce

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes this FTSE 100 stock's overlooked and thinks it may deliver the type of growth we’ve seen…

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Is this a rare opportunity to buy cheap small-cap UK shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Small-cap UK shares have been a little overlooked in the recent rally. Dr James Fox wonders whether there may be…

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2 potentially overlooked high-dividend stocks for a second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle for investing and earning a second income. Here…

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A 6% dividend yield and 6.2x forward earnings… what’s the catch?

| Dr. James Fox

This stock looks really appealing on paper. It trades with a price-to-earnings ratio far below the sector average and offers…

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Where will the Scottish Mortgage share price end 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been quite volatile in 2025, reflecting broader movements with the US technology sector.

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As oil prices tick upwards, should investors buy BP shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at BP shares as oil prices push higher on the back of heightened…

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I love this grocer… so, should I buy Ocado shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Ocado shares are not looking healthy. The stock has truly been through the mill in recent years but is there…

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£10,000 invested in Raspberry Pi shares 1 year ago are now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The Raspberry Pi share price has been rather volatile over the past 12 months with investors trying to figure out…

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2 US stocks to consider buying in July!

| Dr. James Fox

US stocks offer UK investors greater exposure to growth-oriented companies. Dr James Fox believes these two deserve consideration in July.

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Here’s where the Greggs share price could end the year

| Dr. James Fox

Many British retail investors like to keep an eye on the Greggs share price. It’s no longer steadily tracking upwards.…

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2 cheap stocks that have really caught my eye!

| Dr. James Fox

Regardless of your definition, investors are always on the lookout for 'cheap stocks'. Dr James Fox lists two he’s been…

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Here’s what I wish I knew about passive income when I was 22!

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of people in the UK are investing so that one day they can retire early on a nice juicy…

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Does the Arbuthnot or the NatWest share price offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

The NatWest share price has surged. Dr James Fox wonders whether there may be better investment opportunities elsewhere on the…

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Value stocks in aerospace… yes, please!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at two value stocks operating in the aerospace and defence sector. He thinks…

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Does BYD or Tesla stock offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has been fundamentally disconnected from its valuation metrics for some time. Would BYD offer investors better value?

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Lloyds, Legal & General, and Aviva: here’s what FTSE 100 investors were buying last week

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 still excites investors with excellent value and dividend stocks. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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This FTSE 250 stock has a PEGY ratio of just 0.62, but there are some reasons to be cautious

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 bank is remarkably cheap, but investors should approach it with caution. Banks are typically cyclical and there’s…

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Investors should consider this growth stock… it’s SpaceX’s competition

| Dr. James Fox

There are few cooler places to find a growth stock than in space industries. Sadly, Elon Musk’s SpaceX isn’t publicly…

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Up 82% in 12 months, this dividend stock still has a 5.5% yield!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend stock has given investors growth and a strong yield in recent years. Dr James Fox explores whether there’s…

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The BAE Systems share price is at an all-time high… is it too expensive to buy now?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox certainly hadn’t expected the BAE Systems share price to push this high. Now he’s wondering whether it…

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£8,800 in savings? Here’s how investors could turn that into a £20,000 second income… with time

| Dr. James Fox

Millions invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how an investor can generate a life-changing figure from…

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Warren Buffett’s stock is getting cheaper! Is this an opportunity for investors?

| Dr. James Fox

Shares of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway have fallen in value since the legendary investor announced his retirement plans.

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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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