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Nathan Marks

Nathan Marks is a freelance investment writer with a degree in Economics. He's worked in London and New York City within Ad Tech. His investment approach is influenced by Peter Lynch and Jack Bogle.

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I’d buy 3,367 shares of this stock for £67 in monthly passive income!

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After falling 18% in 12 months, this British insurance stock yields a very attractive 9.88% and could start generating passive…

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Should I invest in Shell shares as profits soar?

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Fund manager Martin Walker’s largest holdings are in the energy sector and he predicts further upside. Is it about time…

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These 3 stocks could thrive even as interest rates rise

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I’m searching for strong, resilient businesses that could protect my portfolio from rising interest rates and inflation. These three fit…

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Up 23% in a week, is now the time to buy NIO stock?

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Speculation and various headwinds have made NIO stock extremely volatile. However, there’s huge growth potential for the Chinese EV maker.

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Are renewable energy stocks a no-brainer buy?

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Despite a decade of volatility, our writer is optimistic about the long-term future of renewable energy stocks. Should he invest…

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I’m using Warren Buffett’s core principles to protect my portfolio in 2023 and beyond

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Warren Buffett is probably the world's most famous investor. I believe that his teachings and principles can help me to…

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If I’d invested £10k in Alibaba stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Alibaba stock has been incredibly volatile since its 2014 IPO. So, here’s how much I’d have today if I’d bought…

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I’d buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock to generate passive income in 2023 and beyond!

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Many high-quality stocks look cheap today. Here’s one resilient, dividend-paying stock that our writer would buy to start generating passive…

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Is it safe for me to invest in the S&P 500 today?

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Should this Fool invest in the S&P 500? We’re in a bear market with many headwinds but the index has…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy and hold for 10 years

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Nathan Marks is on the lookout for cheap shares. He thinks that these two businesses can ride out this economic…

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Down 51%! Should I sell my Scottish Mortgage shares?

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Despite a gloomy short-term outlook, Nathan Marks tries to find the bull case for his investment in Scottish Mortgage shares.

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Down 85% and heavily shorted but is there still value in boohoo shares?

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boohoo shares have been in freefall. And the cost-of-living crisis is making things worse. But there’s cause for optimism according…

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Down 55% this year, is it time to load up on Nvidia stock?

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Nvidia’s products are now a matter of national security for the US government. Increased regulation has worsened volatility but is…

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Buying the dip! 4 reasons I’m buying this growth stock

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Alphabet has been an unstoppable growth stock since its 2004 IPO. But after a 21% fall in its share price,…

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Is it time to buy Unilever stock?

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Unilever stock has underperformed in the last five years. But with its portfolio of powerful brands, should I buy now…

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This Warren Buffett gamble could return over 20% in the next year

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Warren Buffett has loaded up on Activision Blizzard stock, aiming to make a handsome profit in the next 12 months.

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I’d buy this investment trust, even in a bear market

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We may be in a bear market but I’m searching for long-term growth opportunities. I think I’ve found one in…

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Has Fundsmith Equity Fund bottomed?

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The popular Fundsmith equity fund has had a bad year so far, down 15% in 2022. Will the trend continue…

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Down 50%, is Scottish Mortgage now a bargain?

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has halved in a little over six months. Does it now represent value…

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Why this FTSE 100 stock rose 58% in 2021

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This FTSE 100 constituent saw its share price skyrocket nearly 60% in 2021 despite pandemic created slowdowns and supply chain…

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I want this cheap Warren Buffett stock for Christmas

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Nathan Marks is considering adding a Warren Buffett favourite stock to his portfolio as Covid fears grow again. Is it…

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Here’s why I believe Amazon stock is undervalued

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With a P/E ratio of nearly 70, Amazon stock may not look cheap. However, Nathan Marks sees the potential for…

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2 tumbling Cathie Wood stocks: will they bounce back in 2022?

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Cathie Wood is loading up on these two tumbling stay-at-home stocks. Will they bounce back in 2022 and justify their…

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Stock market crash? Here’s why I’m not worrying

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The FTSE 100 dropped 3.6% on Friday. Is a full-blown stock market crash incoming? I’m using Peter Lynch’s principles to…

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2 discounted UK shares on which JP Morgan is bullish

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UK shares are undervalued and 'overweight'. That's according to a recent research note by JP Morgan. Nathan Marks looks at…

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Will these 3 underperforming FTSE 100 stocks bounce back in 2022?

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FTSE 100 constituents Unilever, Ocado Group and London Stock Exchange Group have all slumped in 2021. Does that present me…

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2 renewable energy stocks that could hold the key to net-zero

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Net-zero emissions pledges are all over our news feeds. Can these two innovative, renewable energy stocks make net-zero a reality?

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The Nvidia share price soared 125% this year. Will it be the next $1trn stock?

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The Nvidia share price continues to soar and Nathan Marks remains excited about the company's future.

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2 no-brainer UK shares for the DIY boom

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Houses are being renovated like never before. There are two UK shares that Nathan Marks believes could continue to soar.

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2 UK trusts to buy now as Indian economic growth explodes

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The Indian economy looks to be outpacing China's. Nathan Marks looks for UK shares with exposure to this explosive growth.

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Will the budget help the Wetherspoon share price get back to 1,700p?

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The Wetherspoon share price has been pummelled by the pandemic but could the autumn budget provide a buying opportunity for…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock too cheap to ignore?

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Inflation has hit Unilever’s profit margin but I now see this as an opportunity to buy the FTSE 100 consumer…

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2 UK stocks to buy now to hedge against inflation

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Warehouse REIT and Tritax Big Box could benefit from booming e-commerce growth, and I see both as stocks to buy…

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This FTSE 100 stock has crashed by 40% in the last 12 months. Here’s why I’d buy it now

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In the past year, while the FTSE 100 index has risen by 20%, Ocado (LSE:OCDO) has crashed by 40%. Here’s…

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Ahead of COP26, I’d buy this top ESG dividend stock

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This dividend stock may play a crucial part in achieving the government’s goal of a net zero carbon economy while…

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With returns of 900% in the last 10 years, is it too late to invest in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT)?

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is approaching all-time highs, but I would still buy it as part of a balanced…

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