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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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Investing Articles

£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a second income of £10k a year

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Our writer thinks the stock market is the best source of second income available. Especially if he's able to leave…

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Investing Articles

If I could buy only 3 FTSE 100 shares for 2024, it would be these

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Pushed to identify which FTSE 100 stocks might outpace the index next year, our writer knows where he'd invest any…

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Investing Articles

1 Warren Buffett rule I won’t be following in 2024

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Warren Buffett has given us lots of wonderful nuggets of wisdom over the years. But our writer thinks following his…

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Investing Articles

Rolls Royce has been one of the best FTSE shares to buy in 2023. Here’s another

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No prizes for guessing which FTSE company will end the year among the market's top performers. But very little fuss…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 investment trust has smashed Scottish Mortgage in 2023. Should I switch?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at a FTSE 250-listed investment trust that's run circles around its better-known peer this…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to aim for decades of passive income

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I think the best passive income stocks are those where demand for a company's products or services endures. Paul Summers…

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Investing Articles

If the UK stock market booms in 2024, I think these shares could lead the charge

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Some shares could bounce back in style in 2024. But which parts of the UK stock market does our think…

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Investing Articles

I’d shun Vodafone’s 11% yield and buy this FTSE 100 stock for passive income in 2024

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The connectivity giant boasts a stonkingly high dividend yield. But Paul Summers would rather get his passive income fix from…

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Investing Articles

Excess savings? I’d buy this dirt cheap FTSE 250 dividend stock for a second income

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As saving rates start to come down and inflation moderates, Paul Summers thinks the stock market remains the best place…

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Investing Articles

3 lessons from Warren Buffett’s right-hand man that I’ll be using in 2024

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Charlie Munger may be gone but the brilliance of Warren Buffett's friend of 60 years will live on. Paul Summers…

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This FTSE 250 stock is having a nightmare December. But I’d buy more in a heartbeat

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A poorly-received trading update has sent this quality FTSE 250 stock reeling. But our writer isn't worried. In fact, he's…

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Value Shares

3 FTSE ‘value’ shares I’m avoiding like the plague in 2024

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Value stocks have been popular with investors in recent times. But it still pays to be picky. Our writer selects…

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Investing Articles

This white-hot UK growth share has rocketed 63% in the last month! Should I buy more?

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This growth share has been in wonderful form over the last few weeks. Having held during the tough times, is…

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Investing Articles

If I could only buy 1 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock in December, it would be this

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There are plenty of top-tier dividend stocks boasting monster yields. Our writer picks out one he'd be willing to buy…

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Investing Articles

£20k in savings?  I’d aim to turn it into £900+ of monthly passive income for retirement

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Making hundreds of pounds in passive income a month need not be a pipe dream, says Paul Summers. But as…

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Investing Articles

Nick Train just bought this struggling FTSE 100 growth stock. Should I buy it too?

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Star UK fund manager Nick Train rarely buys anything new and invests for the long term. This makes his latest…

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Investing Articles

These penny stocks are flying, but I’d only buy one of them now

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Paul Summers highlights two penny stocks that have been rising strongly. One he rates as a potential buy. The other…

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Investing Articles

Cash savings beat inflation but I’d still load up on cheap shares to retire early

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Having an emergency fund still makes great sense, but our writer is investing anything beyond this into the stock market…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock still looks like a horrible value trap to me

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Shares in FTSE 100 DIY giant Kingfisher tumble as the company warns on profit for a second time in three…

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Investing Articles

If I’d bought £1k of Microsoft stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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It's been one of the best blue-chips to hold in recent years and recently set an all-time high. Does Microsoft…

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Investing Articles

Up 32% in 2023, is the easyJet share price just getting started?

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Our writer thinks the easyJet share price could end 2023 on a high note. But will this push him to…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE shares I’d consider buying for a massive market bounce-back in 2024

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A brand new bull market might just be on the horizon. In preparation, Paul Summers is looking for some FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Better index fund buy: the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250?

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The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 have both climbed in the last trading week. Paul Summers considers which index might…

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Investing Articles

The Aviva share price is finally rising. Time to buy?

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The Aviva share price is finally seeing some positive momentum. Paul Summers takes a look at the FTSE 100 giant's…

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Investing Articles

The Burberry share price has tanked. And I’m loving it!

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The Burberry share price has tumbled on news of lower sales. Our writer regards this as a rare opportunity to…

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Dividend Shares

2 terrific dividend stocks in this uncertain world

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The economic headlines may be improving but Paul Summers still thinks there's a place for defensive dividend stocks in his…

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Investing Articles

Rocketing 200%+ in one year, I wish I’d bought these UK shares for my ISA

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Some market minnows have delivered outstanding gains despite the gloomy economic headlines. Is there more upside ahead for these UK…

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Growth Shares

The Diageo share price has crashed. And I’m loving it!

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On Friday, the Diageo share price suffered its steepest fall in 25 years. Paul Summers regards this as an opportunity…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE growth stocks look like hidden gems to me

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These growth stocks have been doing well for investors, but our writer thinks the best is yet to come and…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 stocks I wouldn’t buy with free money

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Many FTSE 250 stocks look like great buys right now. But Paul Summers wouldn't touch these three with a bargepole.

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Investing Articles

If I’d bought £1k of Rolls-Royce shares at their 52-week low, here’s what I’d have now

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Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the best contrarian investments in recent times. Paul Summers looks at how much money…

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Investing Articles

Is the Shell share price just getting started?

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As the Shell share price rises on a positive update, Paul Summers considers whether the stock can continue is stellar…

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Investing Articles

3 ‘nightmare’ FTSE 100 value traps I wouldn’t buy with free money

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Some FTSE 100 firms look great buys in this tricky period for markets. Others look like basket cases. Paul Summers…

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I’d buy these dividend shares for lifelong second income

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Our writer thinks the stock market offers the most convenient way of generating a second income for the rest of…

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Investing Articles

Stock markets are struggling but I’m buying beaten-down shares to retire early

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Dreams of early retirement look dashed as stock markets head lower. But this is just the time to go shopping,…

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Investing Articles

Dare I buy these FTSE 100 value stocks before November?

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Next month brings another flood of updates from FTSE 100 firms. Paul Summers wonders whether three top-tier value stocks are…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 dividend stocks both yield over 8%! But I’d only consider buying one

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Paul Summers names one mid-cap dividend stock he'd be willing to buy and one he wouldn't touch with a bargepole.

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Investing Articles

Will Persimmon shares rally in November?

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Persimmon shares have been walloped out of the FTSE 100. Is all the pain now priced in? Our writer takes…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 stocks that look set to deliver market-beating passive income

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Risks aside, our writer likes the look of these three top-tier companies for making plenty of passive income now and…

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Investing Articles

Tesla stock is almost 50% off its all-time high. Can I resist buying?

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It's been a rollercoaster couple of years for holders of Tesla stock. Does Paul Summers see a struggling share price…

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