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John Fieldsend

Longtime UK and US investor with a focus on sustainable, long-term stocks of all shapes and sizes.

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Investing Articles

A Santa rally could take the FTSE 100 to 10,000 and beyond!

| John Fieldsend

If the FTSE 100 enjoys yet another big Santa rally then the long-awaited and tantalisingly close 10,000 mark could be…

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A £1,847 monthly passive income needs this much in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

| John Fieldsend

How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to deliver reliable passive income for years and decades? Our…

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Near a 13-year low, are 103p Taylor Wimpey shares as cheap as it gets?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares are changing hands near their lowest value since 2012. Here are three reasons why a turnaround might…

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I asked ChatGPT when Diageo shares would recover from their 57% fall

| John Fieldsend

When might Diageo shares recover from their large fall of recent years? Our Foolish author consults a large language model…

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Down 22%, is the BAE Systems share price a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| John Fieldsend

The BAE Systems share price has taken a 22% hit in recent months. Here's why our Foolish author thinks this…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest anything in Aston Martin shares at IPO

| John Fieldsend

Aston Martin shares haven't exactly set the world alight since the company's IPO. But is there a bargain to be…

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Up 22% this year and with a forward P/E ratio of 13, is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant buy for 2026?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock is having a rip-roaring year already, and its forecast earnings for 2026 make it look on…

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How many Aviva shares must I buy for a £1,000 yearly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

Insurance giant Aviva is offering a very attractive dividend at the moment. What kind of outlay is needed to aim…

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Was the Autumn Budget a Rachel Reeves ‘disasterclass’ for UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

The Autumn Budget has been released! What kind of impact might the changes have on British businesses in the years…

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By November 2026, £1,000 invested in Lloyds could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

What might the next year look like for Lloyds shares? Here's one prediction of what a stake could be worth…

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At 12.54%, no FTSE 250 stock has a higher dividend yield than this one!

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 250 is well known for some bumper dividend yields. The number one stock at the moment is in…

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This AI-adjacent FTSE 100 stock could be good to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Which picks could fuel growth in an ISA? I think this FTSE 100 stock might do the trick as it…

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Nvidia smashes Q3 earnings! Were the rumours of a stock market crash greatly exaggerated?

| John Fieldsend

The hubbub around a possible stock market crash continues to grow, but has a great earnings from Nvidia put a…

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How much do you need in an ISA to take £23,184 per year as a passive income?

| John Fieldsend

Many ISA investors target a passive income high enough to work as a sort of second income. But how much…

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How on earth are Rolls-Royce shares up 1,556% since 2022?

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a generational run in the last three years. Could this outrageous streak continue in the…

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Up to 10.23%! Meet 7 of the FTSE 100’s largest dividend yields

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 is renowned worldwide for its huge dividend yields. Here are the seven biggest yielding stocks on the…

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Up to 12.2%! Meet 3 of the FTSE 250’s largest dividend yields

| John Fieldsend

What are the biggest and best dividend yields on the FTSE 250? Here are three that our Foolish author thinks…

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Will the stock market crash before Christmas?

| John Fieldsend

Christmas is fast approaching. Could the uncertainty in the markets lead to a stock market crash before presents get opened?

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I asked ChatGPT what the Autumn Budget might mean for the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

The Autumn Budget is now only days away. What does ChatGPT think its impact might be on the various companies…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that might surge after a December rates cut

| John Fieldsend

A cut in interest rates in December grows ever more likely. Here are three FTSE 100 stock poised to benefit…

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This Welsh island could give a nuclear-powered boost to Rolls-Royce shares

| John Fieldsend

The next step in the introduction of the Rolls-Royce SMRs has been taken in what may eventually boost the shares.…

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How big must my ISA be before it pays out £2,000 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

A longlasting second income is the end goal for many an investor. But how big does an ISA need to…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares while they’re still under £1?

| John Fieldsend

The Vodafone share price has risen almost to the one pound mark. Is our Foolish author getting in on the…

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3 Warren Buffett tips to get ready for a stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The talk of a stock market crash grows and grows. Here are some wise words from Warren Buffett on how…

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Prediction: analysts think Diageo shares are set to climb 56%

| John Fieldsend

What does the future have in store for Diageo shares? Our Foolish author takes a look at some of the…

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I can’t believe what £10,000 invested in Games Workshop shares 10 years ago is now worth

| John Fieldsend

Games Workshop shares have had a pretty interesting run since 2015. Here's what a £10,000 stake would have turned into…

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Is it last call for below-£1 Lloyds shares?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares are on the up and up. Is this the last time we're going to see the bank's shares…

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I asked ChatGPT how much I’d need in an ISA to target a £2,000 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

An ISA is an ideal place to start setting up a steady passive income. Can ChatGPT help us in figuring…

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This FTSE 100 fund holds half of the world’s 10 most valuable ‘unicorns’

| John Fieldsend

'Unicorn' stocks aren't straightforward for the average investor to get exposure to. But this FTSE 100 fund offers one way…

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Michael Burry just made another ‘Big Short’ against AI growth stocks

| John Fieldsend

Are AI growth stocks going to crash? One of the investors who predicted the 2008 recession seems to think so…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks paying 7%+ yields in November 2025!

| John Fieldsend

Big dividend yields abound on the FTSE 250 as autumn arrives. Here are three stocks to consider as the leaves…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 ISA return?

| John Fieldsend

The tax-advantaged benefits of an ISA make it a prime place to target a meaty passive income. But what kind…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC and NatWest to 2028!

| John Fieldsend

Dividends from FTSE 100 banks are rising! Our Foolish author takes a look at the forecast dividend yields for the…

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Revealed! The FTSE 100’s top dividend yields for November 2025

| John Fieldsend

With the FTSE 100 at record highs, many investors might be wondering what the best dividends are on the index.…

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I asked ChatGPT for the date of the AI stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The talking heads are bemoaning the stretched nature of valuations. Can ChatGPT help us find when a stock market crash…

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Here’s what I’m taking from the £8bn Türkiye deal for BAE Systems shares

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares just got a boost from a huge international defence order. Here's what our Foolish author is taking…

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Buying 777 Legal & General shares now returns passive income of…

| John Fieldsend

A dividend yield above 8% is sometimes an ominous warning sign. Not so with Legal & General shares argues our…

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Here’s why the P/E ratio of Tesla stock looks ridiculous

| John Fieldsend

Tesla stock currently trades at an astronomical valuation. Our Foolish author explores the reason why and whether it's a good…

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Is an Autumn Budget crisis coming for these FTSE 100 stocks?

| John Fieldsend

The Autumn Budget will be revealed at the end of November. What problems might it cause for these well-known FTSE…

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Compared: £3 a day vs £30 a day passive income plan!

| John Fieldsend

What kind of differences are there between passive income plans for big savers and those who can only squirrel away…

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