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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

Is this UK stock a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or a value trap to avoid?

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Stephen Wright is looking at a UK stock that’s down 75% over the last five years. With demand for its…

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What does a reduced risk of a recession mean for investors?

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The UK economy grew last month, so is a recession off the table? Stephen Wright says that as an investor,…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Diageo shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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A £1,000 investment in Diageo shares 10 years ago would be worth £2,533 today. But is the stock worth buying…

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Alphabet shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to outdo Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett says that he regrets not buying Google shares. Stephen Wright thinks that there’s an opportunity right now to…

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1 Warren Buffett stock I’ve been buying in 2023

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Stephen Wright has been taking a leaf out of the Warren Buffett playbook in 2023. With the price coming down,…

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3 REITs to buy for passive income in 2023

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Are Real Estate Investment Trusts the best way to invest in property? Stephen Wright thinks so and has three REITs…

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1 stock that I think will outperform the FTSE 100 in 2023

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With a recession imminent, Stephen Wright thinks shares in Endeavour Mining can outperform the FTSE 100 as investors look for…

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Down 70%, is the Tesla share price a bargain?

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Stephen Wright think that the Tesla share price got out of hand in 2021. But after a year of coming…

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How I plan to invest like Warren Buffett in 2023

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With Berkshire Hathaway shares outperforming the market this year, Stephen Wright is making a plan to invest like Warren Buffett…

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My plan to generate passive income in 2023, starting with £2 per day

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Stephen Wright is looking for passive income in 2023. But how does he plan to achieve anything meaningful with an…

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How I’m setting up my Stocks and Shares ISA for 2023

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With 2022 featuring high inflation and rising interest rates, what will 2023 bring? Stephen Wright shares his plan for his…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in high yield stocks for passive income in 2023

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With share prices falling in 2022, high yield dividend stocks look attractive. Stephen Wright looks at the kind of return…

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I’m buying cheap shares in 2023 to invest like Warren Buffett

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Stephen Wright is looking for the best cheap shares to buy in 2023. And there’s one that he thinks is…

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With interest rates at 3.5%, I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock

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With no significant debt and low growth costs, Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 100 stock is well protected from the…

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1 dividend stock I’m buying today to hold for the next decade

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Realty Income shares have returned 13% per year over the last decade. Stephen Wright thinks the future looks bright for…

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My top 5 dividend shares to buy for passive income in 2022 and beyond

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Stephen Wright has a list of dividend shares that he thinks can hold up well in a recession. Here’s what’s…

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My 4-step passive income plan for early retirement

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Stephen Wright is looking to use his investments to provide him with passive income. Here’s his plan for building a…

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My top 5 growth stocks to build wealth in 2023 and beyond

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Stephen Wright thinks that a 2023 recession can drive the price of growth stocks even lower. He’s getting ready to…

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Is now a good time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Stephen Wright thinks now is a great time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s why he’s not concerned…

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How I’d invest £1,000 per month in income stocks to aim for a million using the Warren Buffett method

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By investing in strong companies and avoiding risk, Stephen Wright plans to turn £1,000 per month into £1,000,000 while investing…

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4 Warren Buffett investing lessons for 2023

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Stephen Wright thinks investors can learn from the year gone by via two simple Warren Buffett principles. What are they…

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Is the current stock market a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

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Lower share prices mean better opportunities for investors. Stephen Wright sets out his plan to take advantage of stock market…

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My top 5 stocks to buy in 2023 and beyond

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Stephen Wright is expecting a recession in 2023. And he’s getting ready by making a list of stocks to buy…

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Here’s how much a £1,000 investment in Apple shares 5 years ago would be worth today

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Over the last five years, Apple shares have been terrific. But things have been different in 2022. Stephen Wright thinks…

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Why 2023 could be a great year for FTSE 100 stocks

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How does 2023 look for FTSE 100 stocks? Stephen Wright explains why he’s optimistic on the prospects for the UK…

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1 of the best high yield UK stocks to buy today… and 1 to avoid

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Great businesses sometimes make great investments. But not always. Stephen Wright thinks this point is illustrated by considering these two…

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How I’d invest £1,000 today to start earning passive income in 2023 and beyond

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Stephen Wright thinks passive income is the key to bridging the gap between inflation and wage increases. Here’s how he’d…

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How to build wealth with dividend stocks using the Warren Buffett method

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Can dividend stocks make me rich? The answer might be more complicated than it seems. Stephen Wright is looking at…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’ll buy in 2023

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Stephen Wright is looking for FTSE 100 shares to buy in the New Year. But with the index up in…

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Is the IAG share price a bargain? Here’s what I think Warren Buffett would say

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Shares in International Consolidated Airlines Group have been beating the FTSE 100 handily over the last six months. But is…

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Should I cash in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Is now a good time to be in cash rather than stocks? Stephen Wright explains why he’s sticking with the…

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2 growth stocks to buy for passive income in 2023

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With P/E ratios above 20 and dividend yields below 1%, why does Stephen Wright see growth stocks like Apple and…

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1 income stock to buy for passive income in 2023 and beyond

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Stephen Wright is preparing for a recession. He’s found an income stock with a competitive advantage that allows it to…

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1 top FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy in December

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Stephen Wright has a FTSE 250 stock he’s looking to buy. A falling share price and a growing business are…

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1 under-the-radar stock I’d buy to invest like Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett has demanding criteria when he looks for stocks to buy. Here’s one that I think fits the bill,…

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With a spare £100, I’d buy these dividend shares to start building passive income today

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Can I invest with just £100? Absolutely! Stephen Wright details the dividend shares that he’d buy to turn £100 today…

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1 stock to double down on in December

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Amazon.com stock is down 44% since the start of the year. But with the underlying business in good shape, I’m…

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3 cheap shares I’m looking to buy in December

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Inflation and rising interest rates have caused stock market volatility. I’m looking to take advantage by buying cheap shares for…

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Here are all the UK shares I’ve been buying in 2022

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A volatile stock market has been generating buying opportunities for investors this year. Stephen Wright has been seizing the opportunity…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy from the FTSE 100 in December

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Warren Buffett says that a wonderful business provides one of the best defences against rising prices. Here are two from…

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