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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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This FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat is on sale now

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Stephen Wright thinks Croda International’s impressive dividend record means it could be the best FTSE 100 stock to add to…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d buy 532 shares of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a £10,100 second income

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Stephen Wright thinks an unusually high dividend yield means Unilever shares could be a great opportunity for investors looking to…

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Investor warning: I’d listen to Warren Buffett before buying Lloyds shares

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Lloyds shares look like a bargain, especially compared to their US counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there might be a…

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2 dividend growth shares I’ve just bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Stephen Wright's been looking beyond the UK for dividend shares in the last couple of weeks. Here are the opportunities…

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Is this FTSE 100 stalwart the perfect buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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As Shell considers leaving London for a New York listing. Stephen Wright wonders whether there’s an undervalued opportunity for his…

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With no savings, I’d listen to Warren Buffett to aim for long-term wealth

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Warren Buffett looks for "1-foot bars" to step over, not "7-foot bars" to jump. Stephen Wright looks at what this…

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With 10 years to retirement, here’s what I’d do to start earning passive income

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The ability to earn passive income during retirement can be extremely valuable. But the best stocks to buy depend on…

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2 shares I’d buy to try and double my money in 10 years

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Stephen Wright thinks there are still opportunities to to buy UK shares that can double in value over the next…

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2 UK shares into which I’d put 100% of my money for passive income

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Stephen Wright’s been thinking about the best way to balance quality and diversification in an investment portfolio… and which UK…

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Could Lloyds shares offer reliable passive income?

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Lloyds shares have an inconsistent track record when it comes to dividends. But Stephen Wright thinks the bank could be…

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1 ‘unstoppable’ stock at a bargain price I’m looking to buy right now

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Stephen Wright thinks an under-the-radar industrial company could be a great stock to buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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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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With no savings, here’s how I’d invest £16,000 in an ISA to aim for a £34,970 second income

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Earning a second income from the stock market doesn’t require huge savings. Stephen Wright shows how he’d start from scratch…

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I bought this income stock at £1.84. So why am I not buying it at £1.57?

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Stephen Wright’s concerned that rising debt suddenly makes Forterra shares risky, despite the stock looking stable from a passive income…

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1 potential takeover target from the FTSE 100

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With the shares down 53% over the last 12 months, Stephen Wright is wondering whether Burberry could be leaving the…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £2,494 in passive income

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There’s more than one way to earn long-term passive income. But Stephen Wright outlines how he’d go about investing £20,000…

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1 potential takeover target from the FTSE 250

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A large Dr. Martens shareholder has urged the FTSE 250 firm to consider a sale. Stephen Wright – a much…

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Tesla: not profitable enough to justify its share price

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With the company producing 46,000 more cars than it is selling, Stephen Wright thinks the Tesla share price is too…

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2 ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA from a top UK investor

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Stephen Wright takes a look at some ideas from Charlie Huggins, manager of the Quality Shares Portfolio at Wealth Club,…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and maximise my returns

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Is it best to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA as soon as possible, or buy shares gradually throughout…

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At £4, is there still a margin of safety in the Rolls-Royce share price?

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Stephen Wright thought the Rolls-Royce share price was an obvious bargain back in January. But with the stock up another…

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Should I buy NatWest shares today or wait for a government sale?

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NatWest shares are up 22% since the start of the year. But with a sale by the government on the…

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Up more than 20% since January, I think these FTSE 100 shares have more to give

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Rolls-Royce and Barclays are two of the best-performing FTSE 100 shares so far this year. Stephen Wright thinks there might…

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£10,000 in savings? This dividend growth stock could return £1,000 a year in passive income

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Consistent dividend growth makes Diageo an attractive stock. Stephen Wright looks at what investors might hope to earn – and…

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The market loves these UK stocks! I think investors can do better

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High capital requirements, intense competition, and external events mean Stephen Wright thinks UK investors can do better than buying airline…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s better value than it looks

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Games Workshop shares trade at a P/E ratio of 24. But the company’s low capital requirements mean the stock's better…

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I’m a UK investor – what are the best shares for me to buy right now?

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Despite trading at a P/E ratio of 38, Stephen Wright thinks FTSE 100 conglomerate Halma belongs on the list of…

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Will the stock market crash in 2024?

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Stephen Wright thinks AI optimism and potential interest rate cuts put the stock market in a vulnerable position today. So…

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2 income stocks I’d buy in an ISA before 5 April

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With the end of the financial year approaching, Stephen Wright thinks now is the time to load up on dividend…

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A forgotten growth stock I’m considering buying in April

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With MercadoLibre’s revenues having tripled since 2020, Stephen Wright sees an opportunity in a growth stock investors seem to have…

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The 1 stock I’m buying for my Lifetime ISA to try and beat the stock market in 2024

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Stephen Wright thinks the advantages of a Lifetime ISA are too good to pass up. And there’s one stock in…

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With £10,000 to invest in April, I’d buy 70 shares in this Warren Buffett stock

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According to Warren Buffett, Apple is a better business than any Berkshire Hathaway owns. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity with…

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6.75% yield! This UK REIT is my top passive income stock for April

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Stephen Wright is looking at the real estate sector for passive income in April. And a stock with a strong…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying in April

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Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 has some strong businesses that could offer great long-term returns for investors who might…

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At 50p, are Lloyds shares still undervalued?

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Lloyds shares are up 13% over the last month. But Stephen Wright thinks the bank’s returns on equity mean it…

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1 unstoppable FTSE 100 stock to consider buying before 5 April

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As its latest acquisition takes the stock to an all-time high, Stephen Wright thinks investors should seriously consider buying Diploma…

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Dividend investors should consider buying shares in this FTSE 100 housebuilder

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With interest rates set to fall, could shares in Taylor Wimpey be a lucrative choice for dividend investors seeking long-term…

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Why I think Rolls-Royce shares will pay a dividend in 2024

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Stephen Wright thinks Rolls-Royce shares are about to pay a dividend again. But he isn’t convinced this is something investors…

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1 of the best UK shares to consider buying in April

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Higher gold prices and a falling share price have put this FTSE 250 stock on Stephen Wright's list of UK…

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The market is wrong about this FTSE 250 stock. I’m buying it in April

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Stephen Wright thinks investors should look past a 49% decline in earnings per share and consider investing in a FTSE…

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I’d buy 823 Unilever shares for £100 a month in passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks the UK’s largest consumer products company could be a great source of passive income, even without some…

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