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Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry is an investment management consultant, who has advised the world's largest asset managers, helping articulate investment propositions and solutions to both retail and institutional investors. He has been investing in the equity markets for 15 years, with a specialism in unearthing high-yielding, value oriented stocks, as well as market disrupters with high growth potential.

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested in BAE Systems shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I would have doubled my money with BAE Systems if I’d invested in its shares at the start of the…

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Investing Articles

A second income for life? This fledgling dividend hero could be my saviour

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The cost of living is still rising so I need a second income for life right now. It appears an…

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Investing Articles

Is now a good time to invest in the FTSE 100?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The FTSE 100 has been falling. With rates and inflation even higher, is now really the time for me to…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 banks look cheap after SVB’s failure. Is now the best time to buy?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

After two of the biggest bank failures in recent times, the discount on a particular safe-haven FTSE 100 bank looks…

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Investing Articles

£1 for 60p. Is this the top stock to buy in March?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

ICGT may be an ideal stock to buy amid this unpredictable market. But the widening discount on the shares is…

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Investing Articles

Should I completely avoid growth shares this year?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Value outperformed growth shares last year, and the run could continue. So is it worth me shunning growth purchases altogether…

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Investing Articles

2 UK stocks capable of beating inflation this year

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

High inflation is a bummer to business. But the power to pass on rising costs to the customer has certainly…

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Investing Articles

Record-breaking FTSE 100 still looks cheap. It hasn’t peaked

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Despite breaking new ground, the FTSE 100 looks undervalued compared to other international indexes. I think it’s still a good…

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Dividend Shares

HSBC shares are outperforming the FTSE 100. Should I buy this month?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I think banking giant HSBC Holdings nailed on to outperform the FTSE 100 index this year. And I hope its…

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Investing Articles

Is this stock the FTSE’s biggest bargain right now?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Harbour Energy is either a stonking bargain or a massive value trap. I’ve dug deeper to see if it’s worth…

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Investing Articles

Which has the best stock market returns: the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Diversification could be overrated. Would my returns be higher if I concentrated my portfolio to a particular blue-chip stock market?

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 companies offering the highest dividends

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Which FTSE 100 companies pay the highest dividends right now? The yields among the stocks in this less talked about…

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Investing Articles

Is this the best income stock to buy this month?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This income stock is an anomaly -- it pays higher income, and more regularly, than most bonds in the market.…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 250 has outperformed all blue-chip indexes this century. Should I back it?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

2022 was officially a bear market for the FTSE 250, and the domestic outlook isn't great. Does the index still…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett is investing in oil. Should I?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Warren Buffett recently bought more stock in oil major Chevron. He is rarely wrong. Should I replicate his move with…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 is nearing a record 8,000. Is now the time to invest?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The FTSE 100 is near its all-time high. As a bargain-loving value investor, I wonder if now is the right…

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Investing Articles

How I saw the bull run in JD Sports shares coming

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This Fool was bullish about JD Sport’s shares when the chips were down last May. Can the comeback story continue…

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Investing Articles

Can these next-gen dividend heroes provide a passive income for life?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

With yields of 8% and growing, the passive income from these up-and-coming dividend heroes could have me laughing all the…

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Boom or recession? 2 FTSE 100 shares I think are nailed on to perform regardless

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

What 2023 holds for the stock market is anyone's guess, so I am picking the FTSE 100 shares that can…

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Investing Articles

Is this the best FTSE 100 dividend stock for 2023?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Capital growth is great. But I need dividend stocks that can pay me income today. Here’s one I think is…

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Investing Articles

Can Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust make the biggest comeback of 2023?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The tech bubble burst for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust in 2022. Here's why I believe a bull-run in its shares…

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Investing Articles

Barclays shares look better value than Lloyds over the long run. Here’s why

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The most likely beneficiaries of rising interest rates should be banks. And this Fool believes Barclays shares could offer him…

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Investing Articles

1 monopoly stock I will likely never sell

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

There’s buying for the long term, then there’s buying to hold. The London Stock Exchange Group is certainly the latter…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 could hit 8,000 in 2023. Should I buy these bargains now?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The FTSE 100 outperformed global peers this year. I expect no different throughout 2023, and these are the stocks I’m…

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Investing Articles

This penny stock delivered a 1,650% return in 5 years. I think there’s more to come

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

One of the best performing penny stocks of recent times is capable of another sensational bull run. Here's why I…

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Investing Articles

British American Tobacco shares can yield more than dividends if I buy this month

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Here's why ultra-high yielding British American Tobacco shares can be the gift that keeps on giving over this and the…

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Investing Articles

3 UK stocks more likely to win at World Cup than England. Should I buy?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

England are unlikely to win the FIFA World Cup 2022. No problem. I can still be a winner by adding…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE dividend shares outrunning inflation

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

With UK inflation still rising, this Fool is on the lookout for dividend shares offering returns that can challenge soaring…

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Investing Articles

The Glencore share price can keep rising

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The Glencore share price outperformed amid an abnormal period for its earnings. Here's why I expect the winning run to…

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Investing Articles

1,000%+ over the past decade! 2 stocks I will never sell

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

There are two stocks I will never sell. Both British brands remain at the cutting edge of long-term trends like…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock can defy stagflation

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This Fool is confident about stock picking his way out of the stagflation challenge. He highlights his best FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Buying £1 for 53p? My best FTSE 250 bargains for Christmas

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I’m not waiting for the clearance sales when bargains on quality FTSE 250 investment trusts are to be had in…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 30, this Warren Buffett technique is worth a million!

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I can still be an ISA millionaire if I stick to Warren Buffett’s investment approach and remain disciplined throughout the…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £10k in this FTSE 100 stock 10 years ago, I’d be £100k richer

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

If I'd invested in this FTSE 100 stock when I began investing then I’d be a rich man. Can it…

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Investing Articles

Could I cash in with bargain Barclays shares in October?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Barclays shares are my pick of the FTSE 100 banking stocks to defy a downturn. It helps that the shares…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 oil stocks can outperform in this recession. Here’s how

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

FTSE 100 oil stocks have had a blistering year. I think the top stocks can continue reaping the rewards into…

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3 bargain FTSE 100 stocks with high dividends I’d buy in October

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Financial markets are in turmoil, but this has left some quality FTSE 100 stocks up for grabs at bargain prices.…

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Can Tesco shares beat the recession?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

With its interim results due tomorrow, this Fool assesses whether Tesco shares can be one of the FTSE 100 winners…

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Investing Articles

The boohoo share price is down 60%. Is fast fashion dead?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Concerns around operational challenges have annihilated the boohoo share price this year. Is this a blip, or is fast fashion…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 shares can generate returns in a recession

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Recessionary headwinds abound, so which FTSE 100 shares can best preserve my portfolio value over the coming business cycle?

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