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Stephen Wright

Stephen has a PhD in Philosophy and teaches at the University of Oxford. He's an enthusiastic Warren Buffett follower and focuses on buying quality businesses at sensible prices. He's also a podcaster with the PlayingFTSE show.

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Investing Articles

With no savings at 50, I’d buy dividend shares to boost my monthly income

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A year ago, a 10% yield might have looked too good to miss. But as Stephen Wright describes, passive income…

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My top 5 shares to buy in April

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What are the best shares to buy in April? Stephen Wright thinks UK building and banking and US tech could…

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Are these FTSE 100 shares ready to bounce back?

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Stephen Wright looks at two of the worst-performing shares from the FTSE 100 over the last five years. Is either…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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How I’d invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 to build long-term wealth

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Building wealth comes down to buying shares that will be worth more in future than they are today. Which FTSE…

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Bricks, banks, and buildings: 5 dividend stocks to buy in April

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Which dividend stocks should investors be looking to buy in April? Stephen Wright sees opportunities in shares on both sides…

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How I’d invest £4,000 today for long-term passive income

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The first thing Stephen Wright would do when investing £k is claim a 25% bonus. After that, it’s a diversified…

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I’m looking for once-in-a-decade opportunities in the stock market recovery

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The stock market is inherently unpredictable. But Stephen Wright has three stocks he’s not expecting to see at these prices…

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Start earning passive income with UK dividend stocks

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Owning stocks can be a great way to earn extra income. But what should investors look for? Stephen Wright outlines…

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Why now is the time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Stephen Wright doesn’t expect to pay tax on capital gains or dividends. So why does he think a Stocks and…

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I’d buy 3,401 shares of this UK stock for £500 in passive income

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Stephen Wright has his eye on a stock with a big yield, a sound balance sheet, and a low P/E…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy before the ISA deadline

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Stephen Wright has a FTSE 100 stock that he thinks can provide great returns over the long term for investors…

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Lloyds shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity at a P/E ratio below 7?

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Shares in Lloyds Banking Group are trading at some of their lowest valuations for a decade. Stephen Wright thinks this…

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How I’d build passive income streams with £5 per day

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What can £5 per day get you? How about a diversified portfolio of high-quality stocks for sustainable passive income stocks?…

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Earnings: after a huge free cash flow boost, is the J D Wetherspoon share price a bargain?

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Shares in J D Wetherspoon are up 37% since the start of the year. But is the share price still…

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Value Shares

Which UK shares are good value right now?

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With interest rates rising, are bonds a good investment? Stephen Wright thinks there’s better value in shares in a FTSE…

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When will UK bank shares recover?

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Stephen Wright thinks that it will take time for UK bank shares to recover as confidence returns. But why does…

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Dividend Shares

How to earn passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Passive income can come from dividends or share buybacks. Stephen Wright explains why a Stocks and Shares ISA can help…

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Approaching retirement with no savings, I’d buy dividend stocks to start earning passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks that dividend income can be a nice boost for those who've finished working. But which stocks are…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Forget gold! I’m buying stocks for long-term passive income

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Investors are looking for safety in gold and gold mining stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks they’re leaving behind great opportunities…

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2 UK stocks to buy for the next bull market

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Stephen Wright sees opportunities in cyclical businesses with good long-term prospects. Two UK stocks in particular stand out to him.

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have now

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Barclays shareholders have done well over the last few years. But is the recent fall in the share price another…

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Is it safe to buy UK bank shares?

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Stephen Wright thinks investors can’t count on regulators, governments, or central banks when thinking about whether or not to buy…

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Investing Articles

How to avoid losing money in a bear market

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Bear markets can be challenging for investors. But Stephen Wright has a plan to avoid investing losses when the stock…

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Why has the stock market dropped and when will it recover?

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Warren Buffett has been using the decline in the stock market to buy shares. Stephen Wright looks at the risks…

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Dividend Shares

Why I’d look for passive income opportunities before the stock market recovers

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Lower share prices mean higher dividend yields. Stephen Wright has a plan for earning passive income from stocks while also…

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Investing Articles

Why a stock market correction could be a golden opportunity to get rich

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Stock market corrections are where investing fortunes can be made. Stephen Wright looks at the opportunities for investors right now.

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares undervalued?

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With strong returns on equity and a price below 50p, are shares in Lloyds Banking Group undervalued? Stephen Wright looks…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain stocks for value investors

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The banking crisis means buying opportunities for value investors seeking bargains. Stephen Wright is eyeing two UK shares as prices…

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Investing For Beginners

I’d use the banking crisis to buy cheap shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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The banking crisis is causing share prices to fall beyond the banking sector. Here’s how Stephen Wright would use his…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy UK bank shares?

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The collapse of a US bank is sending shockwaves through the global banking sector. Is now the time to seize…

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After a 50% dividend hike, is this UK stock a buy?

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Forterra shares are down 11% over the last year, but the company just hiked its dividend by 50%. Does that…

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2 top stocks to buy in a market sell-off

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A stock market sell-off could be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. Stephen Wright is making note of the stocks he’d like…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett bought this stock last week! Should I?

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According to a recent filing, Warren Buffett has been buying Occidental Petroleum shares. With price unmoved, should Stephen Wright do…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks like a value trap

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares are down 51% over the last 5 years. But Stephen Wright thinks the business is facing trouble…

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Forget bonds! I’d buy FTSE 100 shares to get rich over time

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Bonds are great for short-term investments. But Stephen Wright thinks that the FTSE 100 is a much better choice for…

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Why now is a golden opportunity to earn passive income from UK real estate

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Shares in UK REITs have been falling, but rental incomes are still strong. Stephen Wright thinks this provides some great…

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2 dividend shares on my buy list

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Dividend shares Primary Health Properties and Forterra both have yields above 5%. They’re both on Stephen Wright’s list of shares…

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Get ready for a stock market crash

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Stephen Wright thinks that interest rates are likely to rise faster than investors are expecting. Here’s how he’s planning for…

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2 UK shares I like better than Rolls-Royce

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With P/E ratios below 12 and dividend yields above 4%, Stephen Wright looks at the UK shares he thinks are…

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With the share price above £1.50, is it time to offload Rolls-Royce stock?

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A year ago, the Rolls-Royce share price was 91p. Today’s it’s £1.50. Is this the time for investors to lock…

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