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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

Could leasing warehouses be a smart way to earn a second income?

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The buy-to-let sector in the UK has become less attractive recently. But leasing property could still be a smart way…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares that could benefit from a falling pound

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Foreign exchange rates can be a risk for investors who buy shares in UK companies that do business in the…

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Investing Articles

9% yield! Is Legal & General a no-brainer for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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As falling bond prices push the dividend yield to unusually high levels, is Legal & General a good choice for…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what it will take for the Lloyds share price to get to £1

| Stephen Wright

With a potential interest rate cut, a motor loans compensation programme, and a possible interest rate cut, can the Lloyds…

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Investing Articles

Why the stock market often falls in September

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This time of year is often a difficult one for the stock market. But Stephen Wright is on the lookout…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares with outstanding dividend growth records

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Shares in companies with decades of consecutive dividend growth can be great sources of passive income. Stephen Wright outlines two…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares trading at discounts to book value

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Stephen Wright thinks shares in a FTSE 100 bank and FTSE 250 housebuilder could be interesting opportunities for value investors…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s a strategy for trying to turn that into £6,392 a year in passive income

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Stephen Wright outlines how regular investing in the stock market could be a smart long-term way for investors to earn…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what Warren Buffett looks for in stocks to buy

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s investment strategy has shifted over time to focus on quality companies. But how can investors measure something like…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 250 stock I’m excited to be buying in September

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At its lowest P/E ratio in five years, Stephen Wright’s excited by the chance to buy shares in FTSE 250…

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Value Shares

Could ejection from the FTSE 100 be a chance to buy this stock?

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Taylor Wimpey looks set to fall out of the FTSE 100. But with a dividend yield of almost 10%, are…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend stocks that deserve more attention than they get

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Stephen Wright outlines two stocks that dividend investors should take note of in September, despite neither being a household name…

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Investing Articles

2 AI growth stocks analysts rate as Strong Buys for September

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Analysts have Strong Buy ratings on a number of growth stocks for September. But Stephen Wright thinks some could be…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many Diageo shares it takes to earn a £1,000 a year second income

| Stephen Wright

Five years ago, investors needed 1,449 Diageo shares to earn a £1,000 a year second income. But a growing dividend…

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Value Shares

3 beaten-down UK shares on my Buy list for September

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September traditionally isn’t the strongest month for the stock market. But Stephen Wright has his eye on three UK shares…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many Greggs shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Greggs shares are down 43% since the start of the year, but the company is still growing. So is the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn £1,000 a year in dividends

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Despite a strong track record, Stephen Wright is concerned about what a focus on dividends over buybacks means for British…

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Should I hedge my portfolio now to prepare for a stock market crash?

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As inflation emerges as a leading threat to the stock market, Stephen Wright is looking at strategies for protecting his…

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US Stock

Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ for passive income investors

| Stephen Wright

Investors looking for passive income usually have a choice between high yields and strong growth prospects. Here’s what Warren Buffett…

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Investing Articles

Hedge funds are betting against this FTSE 100 stock

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As the short interest in FTSE 100 retailer Sainsbury grows to around 7%, should long-term investors see a buying opportunity,…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett’s firm is still being greedy where others are fearful

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As Warren Buffett’s company loads up on UnitedHealth shares, Stephen Wright thinks there’s a clear theme emerging that’s worth paying…

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Investing Articles

12.5% yield! Should I jump on this FTSE 250 retailer for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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A 12.5% yield is something that doesn’t come around very often. So should Stephen Wright snap up this FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

Would I be mad to buy shares in WH Smith after news of an accounting irregularity?

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As the stock crashes 42% after a profits warning and an uncertain outlook, is it Foolish or foolish to consider…

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Investing Articles

How £10,000 today could become a £1,500-a-year second income by 2035

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The buy-to-let market in the UK might not be in great shape. But Stephen Wright thinks property could still be…

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Investing Articles

These UK shares look like potential takeover targets, but should investors consider buying?

| Stephen Wright

Some UK shares have been boosted by news of takeover offers. But which other names look like possible targets and…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what a £10,000 investment in NatWest shares 5 years ago is now worth

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NatWest's been one of the FTSE 100’s best-performing shares over the last five years. Stephen Wright looks at what's behind…

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Investing Articles

Could this FTSE 250 stock be like buying Rolls-Royce shares back in 2023?

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A strong recovery since 2023 has resulted in Rolls-Royce leading the FTSE 100. Is this FTSE 250 company be set…

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Investing Articles

Meet my number 1 passive income investment

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After a week on the beach in Polzeath, our writer is thinking about passive income. But which stock has he…

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Investing Articles

1 big reason to be bullish on UK shares

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Stephen Wright thinks an emerging trend of UK companies buying back their own shares could be a positive force for…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the average return from the FTSE 100 over the last 5 years

| Stephen Wright

In the last five years, the FTSE 100 has generated better returns than investors might think. And that's not just…

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Investing Articles

2 shares I’m looking to buy if the stock market crashes next month

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With the stock market heading into what's often a seasonal down time, Stephen Wright's getting ready for potential opportunities to…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffet’s brutal — yet brilliant — advice for growth investors

| Stephen Wright

Axon Enterprise has more than tripled its revenues in the last five years. But some simple advice from Warren Buffett…

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Here’s what a £100 monthly investment in an average Stocks and Shares ISA for the last 5 years would be worth today

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Here’s why Stephen Wright thinks regular investing in quality companies over a long period of time is the best strategy…

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Investing Articles

2 growth stocks I own and 2 more I’d like to buy

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Some of the UK’s best growth stocks have the same business model. Using acquisitions to create scale advantages can be…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m still buying my favourite FTSE 250 stock in August

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The competitive landscape is shifting around JD Wetherspoon. That’s why Stephen Wright’s still adding to his investment in the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target £12.21 an hour in passive income?

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Can UK investors earn the National Living Wage without having to work for it? Stephen Wright sets out the road…

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Value Shares

Up 10% in a week, is this FTSE 100 stock set to be the comeback story of 2025?

| Stephen Wright

As Diageo shares jump after the firm forecasts growth in the next 12 months, is now the time to consider…

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Investing Articles

What if the stock market doesn’t crash?

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High valuations can cause investors to start preparing for a stock market crash. But what if it doesn’t happen and…

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Investing Articles

How many Legal & General shares does it take to earn £1,000 a year in dividends?

| Stephen Wright

Dividend investors looking for shares to buy have a number of options available. And one of the most popular from…

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How Warren Buffett avoids losing money

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Warren Buffett’s first rule of investing is to avoid losses. This isn’t always easy, but Berkshire Hathaway has a big…

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