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Paul Summers

Paul has been teaching in higher education since 2007 and also holds the CFA Society's Investment Management Certificate (IMC). A Terry Smith-influenced quality investor, Paul is a fan of companies boasting seriously high returns on capital. He always reinvests his dividends.

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Which passive income shares give me the most bang for my buck?

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One way to mitigate the damage done by inflation is to own high-yielding passive income shares. Paul Summers looks at…

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FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold during the recession

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Paul Summers highlights two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could provide him with some protection in recessionary times.

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With the State Pension rising, NOW is the time for me to buy great UK growth shares

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As the qualifying age for the State Pension rises earlier than expected, Paul Summers is more committed than ever to…

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I’d buy MORE of these slumping FTSE 250 stocks for value and income

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Why should I look around for new stocks to buy if these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) already offer big dividends…

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Flying near a 52-week low, are easyJet shares a screaming buy?

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Budget airline easyJet (LON: EZJ) shares have almost halved in 12 months. Paul Summers questions whether now is a great…

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3 investment trusts I’m buying for the great stock market recovery

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A stock market recovery will kick in eventually. In the meantime, Paul Summers is busy increasing his exposure to quality-focused…

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I’d buy the dip in these quality growth shares

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This Fool is hunting for top growth shares to buy during this period of temporary market weakness. And he thinks…

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3 secret dividend shares I’d buy to fight inflation

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Inflation hit 9% in April. Paul Summers highlights three dividend shares he'd buy with a view of limiting the damage…

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Is now a good time to buy UK stocks?

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Markets remain volatile but this Fool doesn't care. He's busy buying great UK stocks on the cheap.

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Woodbois shares: should I buy the dip?

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Woodbois Ltd (LON: WBI) shares have backtracked from their recent high. Partial to the odd penny stock, Paul Summers considers…

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10 easy steps to making passive income from the stock market

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Earning passive income from the markets is looking increasingly attractive. Here's how this Fool would try to do it.

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3 recession-proof income stocks to buy today

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Whispers about a recession have now turned to screams. This Fool thinks these three income stocks could offer great protection.

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Aviva shares are in demand. Should I buy too?

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors were piling into Aviva shares last week. This Fool is asking whether he should join the queue.

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Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares before June?

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Paul Summers considers whether he should add these cheap FTSE 100 stocks to his portfolio before their next updates.

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3 growth shares I’m avoiding in June

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Knowing which growth shares to avoid is as important as recognising those worth buying. Paul Summers picks out three of…

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5 UK shares to buy for the looming recession

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Batten down the hatches, the UK economy looks set to enter a recession. Paul Summers highlights five stocks he'd consider…

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These penny stocks have crashed! Should I buy now or keep watching?

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Paul Summers looks at three penny stocks whose share prices have fallen heavily in recent months. Do big profits await…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ passive income stocks to fight 9% inflation

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With prices rising (and the value of cash savings eroding), Paul Summers picks out three stocks he'd buy for passive…

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This stock market sell-off could be my buying opportunity of the decade

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The market sell-off has been brutal, but this Fool thinks it offers him a compelling opportunity to make big money.

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After crashing 30% or more, these growth stocks are now ‘no-brainer’ buys!

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This Fool thinks 2022 has offered him an opportunity to buy some truly great growth stocks.

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3 big dividend shares to buy today

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Paul Summers picks out three second-tier dividend shares to help take the sting out of rising prices.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these cheap FTSE 100 shares. Should I?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at two cheap FTSE 100 stocks that were proving very popular with investors last…

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I’m using Warren Buffett’s wisdom to retire early

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Warren Buffett is unlikely to ever truly 'retire'. But tapping into his strategy could help make this Fool's dream a…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares I’ll be watching in May

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Paul Summers highlights three UK shares trading at low valuations. All report next month.

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage (SMT) stock could soar in value

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Scottish Mortgage stock is struggling for positive momentum. This Fool thinks it's only a matter of time.

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The Frontier Developments share price has crashed. Time to buy?

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The Frontier Developments share price can't stop falling. Is it game over for investors? Not according to this Fool.

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Passive income for life with £100 a month? Here’s how I’d do it

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Generating a solid passive income stream isn't difficult, explains Paul Summers. Just add consistency and patience.

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Here’s a FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy before May

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This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) member has tumbled in value. But this Fool remains bullish on the company's growth prospects.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy before May (and 1 I’d avoid)

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As inflation has consumers tightening their belts, Paul Summers picks out a FTSE 100 retail stock that could perform better…

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The Netflix share price is down 64% in 2022. Time to buy?

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The Netflix share price has crashed (again). But is the fall now overdone?

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Should I buy National Grid shares before May?

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National Grid shares have been in shockingly good form. But has the 'smart money' already been made?

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These cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares will pay me 9.9% a year on average!

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This Fool takes a closer look at three bargain dividend shares offering a mouth-watering income stream.

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Will the Deliveroo share price fall below £1?

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The Deliveroo share price has fallen over 50% in the last year. Does penny stock status await?

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Here’s what could stop me becoming an ISA millionaire

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Becoming an ISA millionaire is as much about managing our very human tendencies as it is to do with picking…

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How I’d build a Stocks and Shares ISA with just one fund and £1,000

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A Fool explains just how easy it is to build a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio around one investment.

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Here’s why the Cineworld share price might NEVER recover

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The Cineworld share price has stabilised, but this Fool thinks a sustained recovery is asking for too much.

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Here’s why the boohoo share price might explode

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This Fool wonders if we could see fireworks from the boohoo share price in May.

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2 top FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Volatile markets have thrown up some compelling opportunities. Paul Summers picks out two examples from the FTSE 100.

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NIO stock has crashed 40% in 2022. There could be worse to come

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The value of NIO stock has tumbled. Paul Summers reckons this news could push the share price even lower.

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This dirt-cheap dividend share is up 30% in one month!

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at a dividend share whose value has soared in recent weeks. What's going on?

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