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Andrew Mackie

Andrew is a committed value investor who follows the principles of Benjamin Graham in building his portfolio. In particular, he uses macro trends from the wider business environment to build his investment thesis.

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Why investors should pay attention to bond markets

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Andrew Mackie explains how he's using signals from the bond market to help him build and hone his investment strategy.

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Why there’s a place for both ESG and OIL in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Andrew Mackie explains why there is room in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio for both traditional energy producers and…

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Are Barratt Developments shares a falling knife?

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After another disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Barratt Developments' shares are a buy for his ISA portfolio.

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A super safe dividend stock that has been making payments for decades

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Sporting a dividend yield of 5.7%, and with a high degree of visibility on future earnings, this stock is on…

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At 29p, boohoo shares are my top penny stock

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Down 93% from its all-time high, Andrew Mackie makes the case for why investors should consider buying boohoo shares.

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The curse of October: I’m still investing despite growing fears of a stock market crash

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As recessionary indicators abound, this Fool outlines how he’s positioning his portfolio in the event of a stock market crash.

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Is this dividend stock the best 8%-yielder on the FTSE 100?

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A number of stocks in the FTSE 100 offer market-beating dividend returns but this Fool believes investors should consider this…

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Rolls-Royce shares: reasons to buy vs reasons to avoid

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With the Rolls-Royce share price flying through clear skies, Andrew Mackie assesses the case both for and against buying it.

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As its share price surges 6% in early trading, Associated British Foods (ABF) is a buy for my portfolio

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Posting another set of strong numbers, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly bullish on the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price.

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Down 42% in 2023, this FTSE 100 stock is a bargain in plain sight

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Jam-packed with bargains in the FTSE 100, Andrew Mackie explores why he recently added this beaten-down stock to his portfolio.

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A battered FTSE 100 stock I’m buying in August

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Several stocks in the FTSE 100 are trading in bargain territory, but one in particular has caught the attention of…

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Why I remain bullish on the BP share price

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Despite a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie argues that a number of tailwinds will support the BP share price into…

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Yielding 8.5%, Aviva shares are my top stock pick for August

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With the Aviva share price stuck in the doldrums, Andrew Mackie thinks investors should consider buying some for both capital…

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Shell shares can still get their mojo back

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Despite a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie still believes that investors should consider adding Shell shares to their portfolio.

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Why I believe AI mania will result in a stock market crash

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As AI-related excitement likely concludes in a stock market crash, Andrew Mackie is looking to buy cheap shares in forgotten…

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Investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Keen to broaden his knowledge, Andrew Mackie explores two mega trends with the potential to open up investment opportunities for…

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One unmissable FTSE 250 stock on my radar right now

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As this FTSE 250 company’s share price languishes in the doldrums, this Fool believes he has spotted a long-term growth…

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Have no doubt about it: AI stocks are in a bubble

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Almost everyone may want to own AI stocks at the moment, but this Fool sees echoes of the dotcom bubble…

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As interest rates hit 5%, is a stock market crash now inevitable

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As investors begin to wake up to the fact that inflation is here to stay, Andrew Mackie explains how he…

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This week on the stock market: inflation and Nvidia

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Inflation is expected to be the theme that drives a lot of stock market action this week. But investors will…

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The boohoo share price is crashing again! Is now the time to buy?

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As an existing shareholder, I have seen the value of my boohoo holding collapse recently. As its share price languishes…

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What falling interest rates could mean for stock markets

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Andrew Mackie assesses IMF projections that interest rates are expected to fall and considers how to position his portfolio as…

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Down 20%, are Barclays shares a bargain or a value trap?

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The Barclays share price has fallen heavily in response to the recent banking crisis. Does that make it a buy…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Hargreaves Lansdown shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Over the last few years, Hargreaves Lansdown shares have been on a downward trend. Andrew Mackie assesses whether they now…

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Why BP shares are rising today

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The BP share price shot up today in early trading. Andrew Mackie assesses whether the long term fundamentals of the…

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With a market-beating 8% dividend yield, should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares?

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With signs that the housing market could be turning a corner, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects in 2023 for the…

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As the ISA deadline looms, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

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This Fool believes that the Warren Buffett method can help him become rich and retire early. Here, he highlights some…

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Down 57%, will the Scottish Mortgage share price recover in 2023?

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As the Scottish Mortgage share price languishes, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now's the time for him to invest ahead of…

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Is all the hype about a 2023 stock market crash overdone?

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Fears over the health of the banking sector have stoked fears of another 2008-style stock market crash. But this Fool…

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As the ISA deadline looms, here are 3 shares I bought in March

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With the recent pullback in stock markets, Andrew Mackie highlights three shares from his watchlist that he bought for his…

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Why Centamin is my best penny stock

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Seeking out cheap penny stocks to buy, Andrew Mackie explains what a likely rising gold price could mean for the…

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Down 20%, I think Glencore shares are an absolute steal

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This Fool argues that the recent pullback in the Glencore share price has presented savvy long-term investors with a great…

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As the FTSE 100 passes 8,000, is the stock market in La-La Land?

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Breaching 8,000 points this week, the FTSE 100 continues to shrug off recessionary fears. The question this writer's asking is:…

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Earnings: BP shares are a steal at 490p

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After BP reports the highest profits in its 114-year history, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes that its share price…

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Why I remain bullish on the Shell share price

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After Shell reports the highest profits in its 115-year history, this Fool explains why he believes there is a lot…

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Up 50%, ABF shares are still one of the best bargains in the FTSE 100

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Scouring the FTSE 100 for bargains, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes the Associated British Foods share price is a…

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Trading update: is the Taylor Wimpey share price a falling knife?

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Taylor Wimpey is the latest housebuilder to report disappointing figures. Does its falling share price offer an attractive entry point…

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Earnings season: Marks and Spencer sales fizz, but will its share price do so too?

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As M&S Christmas trading figures sparkle, Andrew Mackie explores what it could mean for the recovering Marks and Spencer share…

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Earnings season: down 35% are Barratt shares a no-brainer buy?

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Kicking off earnings season for the housebuilders, Andrew Mackie examines whether Barratt shares are a buy for his portfolio.

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Earnings season: Sainsbury’s figures sparkle, but would I invest?

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The key earnings season for retailers is upon us. As Sainsbury’s posts ‘record’ profits, is it a no-brainer buy for…

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