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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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I’d buy 12,700 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

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Despite enduring an awful 2022, our writer thinks this blue-chip stock is worth him backing for the passive income it…

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I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares today to earn a second income during the recession

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Our writer picks out five FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares he'd buy for the passive income they should throw off, even…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt cheap right now

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Paul Summers picks out two dividend stocks that look great value for his portfolio, given recent trading momentum.

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2 growth stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

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They might be expensive to buy but our writer thinks these growth stocks have excellent long-term outlooks so they're on…

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Does this news mean I should sell Fundsmith shares?

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Holders of Fundsmith Equity shares have endured an awful 2022. But this isn't why our writer is considering selling his…

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Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested £1,000 in ASOS shares at the start of 2022

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ASOS shares have had a horrible 2022. So will our writer be selling his position, or does he see value…

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Interest rates are going higher but I’m still buying shares for passive income

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Galloping interest rates make cash saving accounts more attractive, right? Our writer completely disagrees.

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Should I buy this investment trust over more Scottish Mortgage shares?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have lagged one of its tech-focused rivals. Paul Summers considers whether it's time for him to buy…

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2 dividend stocks to buy and hold for the next 10 years

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Dividend stocks can cushion the blow of a market being stuck in reverse gear. Our writer picks out two examples…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could be set for big moves in November

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Many FTSE 100 stocks are down to report to the market next month. Our writer picks out three he'll be…

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Are Persimmon shares a brilliant bargain buy?

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Persimmon shares have been walloped in 2022. But are they worth me buying now or should I steer clear of…

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These FTSE stocks might crash again in November

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Things could be about to go from bad to worse for some FTSE stocks, thinks Paul Summers. So which companies…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’m backing to boom in 2023

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These FTSE 250-listed stocks have plummeted in value. But our writer is ready to buy more of them for his…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BT shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

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BT shares have had a tricky year so far. Our writer takes a look at the merits (and drawbacks) of…

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With nothing in the bank, I’d use these Warren Buffett tips to help me retire early

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Still going strong at 92, Warren Buffett is no poster child for early retirement. But his advice may help our…

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UK stocks have tanked. Here’s what I’m doing about it

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It's grim out there and our writer's portfolio is suffering. But he's not about to throw in the towel.

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2 top shares to buy during a market sell-off

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The time to be optimistic is when everyone else is selling. And our writer thinks he's found two great shares…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks prospering from the plunging pound

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Sterling has been hit hard and many FTSE 100 stocks have fallen in price. But Paul Summers thinks there may…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that could have a nightmare October

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Things might be about to get even worse for some FTSE 100 shares. Our writer casts his eye over three…

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Forget crashing share prices. I’m holding these passive funds for the next 30 years

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It pays to be patient in the markets. Our writer highlights two funds he's intending to hold until retirement.

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Forget cash savings. I’ll stick to buying dividend shares for passive income

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Cash savings rates are finally on the up. However, our writer would prefer to take on a bit more risk…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll never buy, even with free money

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Despite tumbling in value, you couldn't pay our writer to snap up these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks.

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3 growth stocks on my buy list

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As a long-term investor, Paul Summers has been busy compiling a list of growth stocks to buy in these troubled…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy to earn a second income

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Our writer highlights two defensive, top-tier stocks he'd buy for passive income in these difficult economic times.

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Are these in-demand FTSE 100 shares actually value traps?

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Lots of popular FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares look temptingly cheap today. But Paul Summers thinks quality matters most.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

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Rolls-Royce shares continue to be popular despite performing poorly in 2022. Our writer takes a fresh look at the stock.

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I’d fight 18% inflation with these 2 chunky income shares

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As prices look set to keep rising, our writer picks out two income shares he'd buy to ease the pain.

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These battered UK shares could explode when the stock market recovers

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Many quality UK shares are in the doldrums. And that's when it's time for him to accumulate, says Paul Summers.

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BBBY stock: should I buy the dip?

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The Bed Bath and Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) share price is all over the place. Would Paul Summers invest in BBBY stock…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could explode in September

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Paul Summers picks out a couple of FTSE 100 stocks whose updates could make for compelling reading next month.

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt-cheap right now

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Paul Summers picks out two dividend stocks trading at 'bargain' prices. However, he'd only buy one of them.

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Should I stop listening to Warren Buffett?

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Warren Buffett is one of the world's richest people. But it could have been so different, so should I be…

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2 growth shares I’d buy now without any hesitation

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Paul Summers picks out two growth shares he thinks could prove to be fantastic contrarian buys.

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Is now the perfect time to start buying AIM stocks?

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Might it be worth taking on extra risk and buying AIM stocks for the recovery? One of our writers, though…

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I’d start buying shares for passive income with this pair

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Our writer is looking to earn passive income via investing, and here are two leading stocks he might buy.

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I’d start investing in the FTSE 250 with these 2 stocks

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Were our writer completely new to the FTSE 250, he’d buy shares in these two companies today.

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I’d start buying shares with this FTSE 100 pair

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Were our writer completely new to stock market investing, he'd be buying shares in these two FTSE 100 companies.

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If I’d invested in Centrica shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Centrica shares have performed brilliantly in recent times. Is there still time for this Fool to buy or should he…

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No contest! Here’s my stock of the week

| Paul Summers

An update from this company offered some relief from the economic gloom. It's this Fool's stock of the week.

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3 of the best shares to buy for the recession

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Things are looking bleak for the UK economy. Paul Summers picks out three shares to buy for the looming recession.

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