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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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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

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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

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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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Are these the best dividend stocks to battle inflation?

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Inflation is wreaking havoc on stock markets. This Fool picks out two dividend stocks he'd buy to ease the pain.

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2 bargain stocks to buy today

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A nasty year so far for markets means there are bargain stocks aplenty. Paul Summers picks out two he'd be…

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2 irresistible FTSE 250 investment trusts to buy before the market recovers

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Paul Summers picks out two investment trusts from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) he'd buy before markets start firing again.

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3 of the safest real estate investment trusts (REITs) to buy now

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Real estate investment trusts can be a great source of dividends. This Fool highlights what he considers to be three…

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3 steps to passive income of £333 per month

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This Fool explains how he'd set about earnings hundreds of pounds in passive income from the stock market.

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No savings at 40? Here’s why I’d buy stocks

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Age is just a number. This Fool would always opt to buy stocks over accumulating cash.

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1 irresistible FTSE growth stock I’ve been buying in July

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This Fool has been keeping his powder dry in 2022. But he simply couldn't resist buying this quality growth stock.

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2 penny stocks I’d buy before the market recovers

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The long-term outlook is positive for these two penny stocks, thinks Paul Summers.

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE income stocks to buy before August

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Paul Summers picks out three high-yielding income stocks he'd be prepared to buy before the month is out.

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Can these FTSE 100 stocks keep winning for the rest of 2022?

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Not all FTSE 100 stocks have struggled in 2022 so far. But can a winning streak keep going?

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3 top dividend-payers from the FTSE 350

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Consistency is what I look with dividend stocks. These three FTSE companies have that in spades.

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After tumbling over 20%, is the FTSE 250 a dead duck?

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The FTSE 250 has had an awful few months. So why should I consider investing now?

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method BEFORE the stock market recovers

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This Fool thinks Warren Buffett's wisdom could make him richer... but only if he acts now.

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Are Lloyds shares screamingly good value?

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Lloyds shares trade on a low valuation and look cheap on paper. But will this Fool be buying them now?

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

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Nowhere near retirement, but not a spring chicken, Paul Summers explains where he'd invest his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance…

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5 simple steps for a lifetime of passive income

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This Fool explains how holding dividend-paying shares could be the key to generating long-term passive income.

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

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Dividend stocks can turn a good retirement into a great one. Paul Summers highlights two shares he'd buy ahead of…

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3 reasons Rolls Royce shares could surge back above £1

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Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies. Will this always be the case? Paul Summers doesn't think so. But will he buy?

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3 simple stocks to buy with £3,000 right now

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What's easy to understand can also be profitable. Paul Summers highlights three 'simple' stocks to buy during this market's sticky…

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3 ‘irresistible’ FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the market rebounds

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Some members of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) are starting to trade on attractive valuations. Paul Summers highlights three he'd…

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Netflix stock has crashed nearly 70%! Are Amazon, Apple and Disney next?

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Netflix stock (NASDAQ:NFLX) has been a major casualty of 2022. What does this mean for its rivals?

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3 AIM stocks I’d buy in July

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Having all fallen in recent months, Paul Summers highlights a trio of AIM stocks he'd snap up this month.

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2 cheap income shares I’d buy hand over fist today

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Paul Summers picks out a couple of income shares he'd buy for the delicious dividends on offer.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for the stock market recovery

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) has tanked in value this year. Paul Summers views this as a great opportunity to load…

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I’m buying Scottish Mortgage shares for the stock market recovery

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Scottish Mortgage (LON: SMT) shares are down over 40% in 2022. But Paul Summers is planning to add to his…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before July

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Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 stock he'd be comfortable buying today (and ahead of their trading updates next…

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3 big income stocks hiding in plain sight

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There are plenty of high-paying income stocks flying under the radar right now. Paul Summers offers three examples he likes.

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3 easy actions that could boost my stock market returns

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The UK stock market is going through a sticky patch so this Fool is looking for ways to improve his…

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Boohoo shares: time for me to admit defeat?

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This Fool is nursing heavy losses from his Boohoo Group (LON: BOO) shares. Should he sell up and move on?

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Has the Deliveroo share price bottomed?

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The Deliveroo share price (LON:ROO) is down nearly 60% in 2022. Paul Summers asks whether it's now hit bargain territory.

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IG’s top 3 resilient stocks to buy

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Inflation is rising at its fastest rate for 40 years. Paul Summers looks at three of IG's stock ideas to…

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