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John Fieldsend

John Fieldsend is a global investor and equity analyst, managing his private portfolio since 2015 and writing for The Motley Fool since 2022. Based in Yorkshire, he aims to combine his mathematical background with a qualitative approach to identifying value in the markets and selecting stocks with huge potential. One important quote for investors to take heed of, in his opinion, comes by way of billionaire investor Peter Lynch: "If you're right six times out of ten, you're terrific in this business."

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Growth Shares

Is this FTSE 100 behemoth a no-brainer AI stock?

| John Fieldsend

Some investors bemoan the lack of AI stocks on the FTSE 100. But one surprising Footsie giant is already making…

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4 reasons Lloyds shares might climb to £2

| John Fieldsend

What factors might spark Lloyds shares into surging all the way up to the £2 mark? Our Foolish author sees…

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I asked ChatGPT for the FTSE 100’s once-in-a-decade opportunities

| John Fieldsend

What once-in-a-decade opportunities are hiding on the FTSE 100? Can ChatGPT reveal a few clues to finding such hidden gems?

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Investing Articles

3 dividend shares investors should be aware of in February 2026

| John Fieldsend

Dividend shares are a popular avenue for folks to build passive income. Here are three shares that might be worth…

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Rolls-Royce stock is quietly turning into an AI play

| John Fieldsend

Will the artificial intelligence revolution spur Rolls-Royce stock on to greater things? Our Foolish author looks into AI's impact on…

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Are Marks and Spencer shares a slam-dunk buy with a forward P/E of just 11?

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencers shares have been flying of late, but they still look cheap on certain metrics. Is there opportunity…

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Up 319% in 5 years, can BAE Systems shares keep surging?

| John Fieldsend

Will BAE Systems shares continue to be one of the FTSE 100's leading lights in years to come? Or has…

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ChatGPT just gave me 4 FTSE 100 ‘hidden gems’

| John Fieldsend

What diamonds in the rough are hiding across the FTSE 100? John Fieldsend asked ChatGPT to see if AI could…

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Investing Articles

How much does the average Brit need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

It's somewhat simple to work out how much in an ISA is needed for a passive income. What if we…

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Dividend Shares

10,000 Legal & General shares could net passive income of £8,637 a year!

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General now pays more dividends as a percentage than any other FTSE 100 stock. What kind of passive…

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Time to sell my Rolls-Royce shares in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

After a quite extraordinary few years for Rolls-Royce shares, our Foolish author is wondering if it's time to sell his…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks that could be once-in-a-decade opportunities

| John Fieldsend

Are there many once-in-a-decade buying opportunities across the FTSE 100? Our Foolish author takes a look at some candidates.

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Is the Fresnillo share price headed to £100?

| John Fieldsend

The Fresnillo share price climbed more than any other FTSE 100 stock in 2025. Is it time for investors to…

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Up 20% in a matter of days! Should I sell my BAE Systems shares in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares are rocketing higher in 2026. Our Foolish author is wondering whether it might be time to sell…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 in savings? Here’s 1 way to try and turn it into maximum passive income

| John Fieldsend

What strategies can help an investor grow passive income the most? Our Foolish author delves into a few possibilities to…

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Should I buy Unilever or Magnum Ice Cream shares after the demerger?

| John Fieldsend

What has happened to Unilever shares since the Magnum Ice Cream demerger? Could they be a cheap buy following the…

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What on earth’s going on with Greggs shares?

| John Fieldsend

Why are Greggs shares falling as the company seemingly goes from strength to strength? Our Foolish author looks into the…

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Is £14 a share the next stop for Rolls-Royce?

| John Fieldsend

Why do so many analysts keep upgrading Rolls-Royce shares? Is the rocketing share price set to rise even further from…

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I asked ChatGPT for the date the FTSE 100 hits 20,000

| John Fieldsend

How many years until the FTSE 100 crosses the 20,000 mark? Here's the surprising answer I received from ChatGPT on…

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£10,000 invested 2 years ago in IAG shares is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

IAG shares have taken off since the low point of the pandemic. John Fieldsend looks into how much a stake…

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By January 2027, £1,000 invested in Diageo shares could be worth…

| John Fieldsend

How much might a stake in Diageo shares be worth by next January? Here's what the analysts expect for the…

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Now might be the last chance to buy Lloyds shares at the £1 mark

| John Fieldsend

Could Lloyds shares still be cheap despite breaking through the £1 mark recently? Our Foolish author offers his take on…

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With a P/E ratio of 12 and an 8.55% dividend yield, are Taylor Wimpey shares a no-brainer?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares offer one of the biggest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange. But are they truly worth…

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Starting 2026 with £20k? Here’s how to try and turn that into a second income

| John Fieldsend

How can investors get the most bang for their buck with second income in 2026? Our Foolish author explains one…

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Why don’t Brits like Stocks and Shares ISAs?

| John Fieldsend

Our Foolish author was quite shocked to discover this surprising new statistic about Brits' views on Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Will BAE Systems shares surge after Trump’s trillion-dollar gambit?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares were the FTSE 100's top risers after some big words from President Trump on the direction of…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in FTSE 100 stocks to earn £10,000 passive income a year?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has got off to a strong start in 2026. What kind of passive income might budding investors…

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A £10,000 stake invested in BAE Systems shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a crazy week for defence stocks. But what might a stake in BAE Systems shares have done in…

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Diageo shares just got even cheaper

| John Fieldsend

Diageo shares can't seem to stop falling in value. But have they become too cheap to ignore? Our Foolish author…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks boasting 25+ years of increased dividends

| John Fieldsend

What FTSE 250 dividend stocks could be hidden gems? Our Foolish author takes a look at three that have been…

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Why is Greggs the most shorted UK stock?

| John Fieldsend

Here our Foolish author dives into the reasons why much-loved bakery chain Greggs has recently become the UK's number one…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT which FTSE 100 stocks will surge in 2026

| John Fieldsend

How many FTSE 100 stocks will have a terrific 2026? I consulted ChatGPT for its top 10 picks to surge…

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Are Raspberry Pi shares a brilliant bargain below £3?

| John Fieldsend

Raspberry Pi shares are as cheap as they've ever been. Is it a golden opportunity to stock up with the…

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Get ready for a 2026 stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

What to do if there's a stock market crash in 2026? Here are our Foolish author's thoughts on the possibility…

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I asked ChatGPT to build a ‘monster dividend’ Stocks and Shares ISA for 2026

| John Fieldsend

Can ChatGPT help sniff out the very best in 'monster dividends' for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our Foolish author…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £2,026 passive income a month?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of nest egg would an investor need for £2,026 monthly passive income? Our author crunches the numbers required…

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Will Lloyds shares rise 76% again in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

What needs to go right for Lloyds shares to post another 76% rise? Our Foolish author dives into what might…

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Here’s how Rolls-Royce shares could hit £25 in 2026

| John Fieldsend

If Rolls-Royce shares continue their recent performance, then £25 might be on the cards for 2026. Let's take a look…

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By January 2027, £1,000 invested in Nvidia shares could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

What could £1,000 in Nvidia shares do by 2027? Our Foolish author explores three potential scenarios for the artificial intelligence…

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In 2026, I think the FTSE 100 could pass 12,000

| John Fieldsend

How could FTSE 100 replicate the success of 2025? Our Foolish author examines why the index might pass 12,000 in…

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