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Andrew Mackie

Andrew started out on his journey as a private investor in late 2019, just months before the Covid crash. He has expertise across several different industries, including: banking, energy, materials, consumer goods, precious metals and technology. Andrew is a value investor who primarily looks for opportunities in industries and businesses that have been shunned by the Market. He applies a thematic approach to investing and does not invest in fads. His minimum holding period for any stock is five years. Andrew’s vast work experience across banking, insurance, energy, renewables, communications and public sector enables him to bring a unique perspective and insight into his investment analysis. Education: Degrees in law and management

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Investing Articles

With over two-thirds of £103bn stashed in Cash ISAs, are savers missing a trick?

| Andrew Mackie

Using the power of compounding, Andrew Mackie illustrates the potential difference in returns between a Cash ISA and Stocks and…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £30,000 passive income at retirement?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie crunches the number and constructs a tiered-increase in ISA contributions, starting with a yearly contribution of £5,000.

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Investing Articles

These 2 FTSE 100 heavyweights could be the ultimate beneficiaries of the AI arms race

| Andrew Mackie

With the AI arms race heating up, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes these FTSE 100 mining giants will turn…

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Investing Articles

Is sticky inflation good or bad for the Lloyds share price?

| Andrew Mackie

After ONS figures highlight that inflation is not coming down, Andrew Mackie assesses the likely impact on the Lloyds Bank…

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Investing Articles

A 9.7% dividend yield, but I’m avoiding Taylor Wimpey shares like the plague

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie examines some of the challenges facing Taylor Wimpey and why he's giving its shares a wide berth at…

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Investing Articles

Will an expected interest rate cut lead to a melt-up in the stock market?

| Andrew Mackie

With the US stock market at record highs and with investors so complacent, this Fool explains why he is not…

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Investing Articles

Are BP shares fairly priced in a world of increasing instability and deglobalisation?

| Andrew Mackie

BP shares have been a perennial underperformer, but with a new strategy and robust future energy demand, this Fool remains…

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Investing Articles

How to target a £1m SIPP by growing contributions over time

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie crunches the number and constructs a tiered-increase in SIPP contributions over a working career, starting with just £10…

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Investing Articles

8.6% dividend yield! See how much a £10,000 investment in Phoenix shares could potentially grow to

| Andrew Mackie

In search of high-yielding dividend stocks, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Phoenix shares would be a good addition to his Stocks…

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Investing Articles

Up 261% in 2025, this FTSE 100 stock has left Rolls-Royce in the dust

| Andrew Mackie

After a run that has seen this FTSE 100 stock more than quadruple in 18 months, this Fool explains why…

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Investing Articles

7.9% dividend yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 250 stocks for passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

Constructing a portfolio of high-yielding, passive income-generating stocks remains this writer’s preferred way of building wealth. Here's one of his…

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Investing Articles

Does a falling Associated British Foods share price signal an incoming recession?

| Andrew Mackie

After a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie assesses the most important drivers for the Associated British Foods share price.

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Investing Articles

Up 9% after a mega-merger announcement, is the Anglo American share price set to go gangbusters?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses the potential long-term drivers for the Anglo American share price, following its planned merger with Teck Resources.

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £30,000 annual passive income at retirement?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie whips out his calculator and crunches the number to demonstrate how pensions tax relief can help supercharge a…

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Investing Articles

Down 75%, could this FTSE 100 stock be akin to Rolls-Royce in 2020?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why he is becoming increasingly optimistic for the prospects of this little-known FTSE 100 stock, operating in…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a yearly passive income of £100,000 at retirement?

| Andrew Mackie

It is time to whip out the calculator and demonstrate how the power of compounding can supercharge any Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

As Burberry reclaims a spot in the FTSE 100, where next for the share price?

| Andrew Mackie

With the Burberry share price having doubled in a year, this writer examines the likelihood of further gains after readmittance…

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Investing Articles

Do frothy valuations in the S&P 500 make the FTSE 100 a more compelling choice?

| Andrew Mackie

Which makes for a better investment today, the S&P 500 or FTSE 100? This writer argues there is value in…

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Investing Articles

As the Fresnillo share price hits an all-time high, could the stock still be a bargain?

| Andrew Mackie

Up 365% since March 2024, this writer believes that the Fresnillo share price can continue to outperform the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Has Taylor Swift’s engagement just given a boost to this flailing FTSE stock?

| Andrew Mackie

Down 58% from its all-time high, has Taylor Swift just provided a tonic to the diamond market and the fortunes…

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Investing Articles

Down 29%, can the Glencore share price get its mojo back?

| Andrew Mackie

After a disappointing last couple of years, Andrew Mackie assesses both the short and long term drivers for the Glencore…

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Investing Articles

As silver tops $40, this FTSE 100 stock looks set to continue to outperform Rolls-Royce

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks into the future prospects of this precious metals FTSE 100 stock that's up an astonishing 180% in…

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Investing Articles

The BP share price is slowly rising but still yields 5.7%

| Andrew Mackie

BP remains a laggard, but after a major new discovery and renewed investor optimism, how much longer can its share…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 buys me 515 shares in this 7.5%-yielding FTSE 250 income stock!

| Andrew Mackie

Any investor can turn a modest investment into a nest egg through picking high-quality dividend-paying income stocks. This writer looks…

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Investing Articles

The Prudential share price falls despite a growth in profit. Time to buy?

| Andrew Mackie

After posting a solid set of numbers, this writer investigates the long-term growth drivers that could help push the Prudential…

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Investing Articles

Nvidia stock is in a bubble, full stop

| Andrew Mackie

Over the past few years, Nvidia stock has become the poster child of the AI revolution. But what happens when…

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Investing Articles

How many Aviva shares do I need to buy to aim for a £1,000 passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

Up 40% in 2025, and offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, can Aviva shares continue…

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Investing Articles

Meet the FTSE 100 stock that’s crushing the Magnificent 7

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks into the long-term prospects of this precious metals stock, up 284% in 18 months, that’s the talk…

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Investing Articles

After a stonking set of results, can the Aviva share price continue to power higher?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie examines the potential drivers for future growth in the Aviva share price, which is up 135% in five…

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Investing Articles

At a 17-year high, can the Barclays share price continue to outperform?

| Andrew Mackie

As the Barclays share price continues its inexorable rise, Andrew Mackie assesses the importance of its investment bank division in…

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Investing Articles

Up 28% in 5 years, can the National Grid share price keep rising?

| Andrew Mackie

As National Grid embarks on the biggest infrastructure investment programme in its history, can its share price keep the momentum…

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Investing Articles

Legal & General shares look like a passive income-generating machine

| Andrew Mackie

This writer’s investment philosophy is really simple: earn passive income through smart share investments and retire early.

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Investing Articles

The Glencore share price falls on disappointing earnings. Is it now a buy?

| Andrew Mackie

With the Glencore share price down over a quarter in a year, Andrew Mackie assesses just what it will take…

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Investing Articles

Up 134% in 2025, is this FTSE stock the new Rolls-Royce?

| Andrew Mackie

With gold prices shooting to the moon, Andrew Mackie examines whether this cash cow of a FTSE 100 stock can…

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Investing Articles

Up 25% from April lows, are BP shares about to sparkle?

| Andrew Mackie

With its strategy reset in full swing and with improving financials, Andrew Mackie examines the case for investing in BP…

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Investing Articles

Could investing in Diageo shares be akin to Warren Buffett’s 1980s Coca-Cola bet?

| Andrew Mackie

With the recent departure of its CEO and its shares at a 10-year low, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Diageo has…

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Investing Articles

The secret sauce of ISA millionaires: buy high-yielding stocks

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why his stocks and shares ISA is predominantly composed of value-orientated high-yielding income shares.

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Investing Articles

Could this FTSE 100 stock be at the centre of the AI revolution?

| Andrew Mackie

After both revenue and profit increase at this FTSE 100 stock, Andrew Mackie foresees a bright future for this behind-the-scenes…

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Investing Articles

After Shell announced another huge buyback, are its shares undervalued?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at the long-term case for owning Shell shares, which are up 150% in 5 years and accelerating…

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The Anglo American share price falls in response to a huge dividend cut. Is it time to sell out?

| Andrew Mackie

After a disappointing set of results, Andrew Mackie assesses whether a new streamlined business can help rejuvenate the Anglo American…

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