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G A Chester

G A Chester has a business perspective investing philosophy. He aims to identify businesses that are priced at a discount to their intrinsic value, whether on assets, growth prospects, or quality of their dividend streams. He began contributing to the Fool in 2010.

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Two FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for 2018

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Should you be buying stocks when the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is making all-time highs? Yes, says G A Chester.

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2 Neil Woodford high-yield stocks I’d buy for 2018

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These two Neil Woodford high-yield picks could be great stocks for 2018, says G A Chester.

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One FTSE SmallCap Index growth stock I’d buy, and one I’d sell

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G A Chester's calls on these two FTSE SmallCap Index (INDEXFTSE:SMX) growth stocks could be controversial.

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Could the ‘Dogs of the Footsie’ outperform in 2018?

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G A Chester runs an eye over this year's ten FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) 'dogs'. Is there a big 2018 winner…

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Is Versarien plc a millionaire-maker stock?

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Could Versarien plc (LON:VRS) deliver untold riches for investors?

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One growth stock on the FTSE AIM All-Share Index I’d buy, and one I’d sell

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G A Chester discusses the valuations of two FTSE AIM All-Share Index (INDEXFTSE:AXX) growth stocks.

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Could this year’s biggest FTSE 100 fallers be 2018’s biggest winners?

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) duds have stunning recovery potential. I've got my eye on two in particular.

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Can investors profit from the new Brexit ‘High 50/Low 50’ indexes?

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We don't know whether Brexit will deliver rewards for UK-focused stocks or those that look beyond the UK, but we…

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2 secret growth stocks to watch in 2018

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G A Chester discusses two under-the-radar growth stocks to keep an eye on in 2018.

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Why these 2 investment trusts are primed to outperform

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G A Chester discusses two investment trusts that could be big winners for buyers today.

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Why I’d buy this small-cap safety stock alongside National Grid plc

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If you're keen on National Grid plc (LON:NG), this little-known smaller company is also worth considering, says G A Chester.

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This Neil Woodford favourite isn’t the only stock I’d sell today

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G A Chester discusses two stocks that could be set to disappoint.

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Why I’d avoid Interserve plc and buy this brilliant growth stock instead

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G A Chester discusses why he's steering clear of Interserve plc (LON:IRV) but would buy this rising growth star.

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3 stocks that could be crushed by Christmas

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Christmas trading could determine the fortunes of these three retail sector stocks.

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Two investment trusts I’d buy and hold for 25 years

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These two investment trusts have long records of lower-risk, market-beating returns.

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One 10-bagger growth stock I’d sell to buy Tullow Oil plc

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Why I'd sell this spectacular growth stock to buy Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW).

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Too late to buy this stock that’s turned £1,000 into £20,000?

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Could this stock continue to deliver extraordinary profits for investors today?

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Better buy: Boohoo.Com plc vs Topps Tiles plc

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G A Chester weighs up the valuations and prospects of Boohoo.Com plc (LON:BOO) and Topps Tiles plc (LON:TPT).

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Centrica plc isn’t the only stock I’m avoiding

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G A Chester explains why he's steering clear of Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and a small-cap stock in the news today.

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3 companies set to be ejected from the FTSE 100

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Three or four companies could be kicked out of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in the last index reshuffle of 2017…

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Why I’d sell this FTSE 250 flop and buy AstraZeneca plc instead

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G A Chester sees a much stronger investment case for AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) than this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock.

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Better buy: Tesco plc vs Biffa plc

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G A Chester weighs up the valuations and prospects of Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) and Biffa plc (LON:BIFF).

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QUIZ plc & Macfarlane Group plc: 2 high-growth stocks you could regret not buying

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Are QUIZ plc (LON:QUIZ) and Macfarlane Group plc (LON:QUIZ) unmissable bargains?

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Why Johnson Matthey plc is set to be a millionaire-maker stock

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G A Chester discusses the huge potential of Footsie giant Johnson Matthey plc (LON:JMAT) and a smaller growth stock.

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Two FTSE 250 stocks offering 8%+ dividend growth per annum

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These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks have huge appeal, says G A Chester.

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Hurricane Energy plc isn’t the only small-cap with huge potential

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G A Chester discusses Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR) and another small-cap that could be a big winner for investors today.

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2 turnaround stocks I’d consider buying before 2018

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Could these two turnaround stocks beat the market in 2018 and beyond?

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Why I’ve turned bearish on Lloyds Banking Group plc

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G A Chester discusses the outlook for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY).

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Rolls-Royce Holding plc isn’t the only ‘expensive’ stock I’d buy today

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G A Chester discusses why he'd buy Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR) and another stock at seemingly high valuations.

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Last chance to buy IWG plc under £2?

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Time to get greedy with IWG plc (LON:IWG) or is there a better stock to buy today?

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Why UK Oil & Gas Investments plc isn’t the only stock I’m avoiding

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G A Chester discusses why UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) and another small-cap are on his list of…

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2 growth stocks I’d buy and hold until 2020 or beyond

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G A Chester reveals two growth stocks set to deliver nice returns for investors over the next few years.

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Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc isn’t the only new stock Neil Woodford has bought

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Neil Woodford ups his bet on the UK economy with Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) among his latest…

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These small-cap growth stocks could still make you incredibly rich

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These growth stocks remain bargain buys, says G A Chester.

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Why I’d sell Taylor Wimpey plc before the Budget

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G A Chester discusses why he'd dump Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) today and a stock he'd buy.

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Why I’d dump these 2 Neil Woodford stocks

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G A Chester explains how he disagrees with Neil Woodford on the valuation and prospects of two popular stocks.

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Could this stock better Imperial Brands plc for growth and income?

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Is there a better stock than Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB) for growth and income?

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Fevertree Drinks plc isn’t the only growth stock I’d sell today

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Why G A Chester has put Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR) and another growth stock on his 'sell' list.

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Why I’d buy this turnaround stock ahead of Provident Financial plc

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Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) has turnaround potential but G A Chester prefers another stock.

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One multibagging FTSE AIM All-Share Index stock I’d buy, and one I’d sell

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G A Chester discusses one growth stock he'd buy and one he'd sell on the FTSE AIM All-Share Index (INDEXFTSE:AXX).

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