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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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Investing Articles

Aston Martin shares are now only 41p!

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Aston Martin shares just dropped to around the 41p mark! Is this a brilliant buying opportunity or a stock that…

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Up 325% in 5 years! But are BAE System shares still a no-brainer buy?

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BAE Systems shares would have been a brilliant buy five years ago. But could they still offer excellent returns if…

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Is Rolls-Royce stock quietly turning into a green energy play?

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A recent deal announced by Rolls-Royce has underscored the firm's green energy credentials, but is the stock worth considering today?

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£5,000 invested in Wizz Air shares 2 days ago is now worth…

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This week has been a rather good one for beaten-down Wizz Air shares. What would have happened to a £5,000…

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Is Elon Musk about to send this FTSE 100 stock into orbit?

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This year is shaping up to be a big one for this FTSE 100 stock and part of the reason…

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Is April 2026 a great time to buy Lloyds shares?

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Lloyds shares have been flying over the last two years. And there's one factor that could mean the bank continues…

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How are Diageo shares looking in April 2026?

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It's been an eventful year so far, but what has the impact been for Diageo shares, and where might they…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to reach a £2,027 monthly passive income?

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The new financial year is under way and that means new allowances for the Stocks and Shares ISA! How much…

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How did Rolls-Royce shares add £5bn in market cap in one day?

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Rolls-Royce shares have just had a brilliant day. Is this a sign the share price is about to go on…

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Is BAE Systems the FTSE 100’s newest AI stock?

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Defence stock BAE Systems has proved a good buy for investors of late, but could it get a further boost…

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By April 2027, £2,630 invested in Barclays shares could be worth…

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Barclays shares have been flying. But what might happen to a chunk of money invested in the bank's stock over…

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Why is everyone selling BP shares?

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BP shares have been some of the most sold in the last week. What's going on here? And could this…

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A 2026 stock market crash could be a rare passive income opportunity

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If a stock market crash comes our way then it might throw up plentiful opportunities for investors to secure a…

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£100 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA today could be worth…

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A Stocks and Shares ISA is a proven way of building wealth. But how much could a smaller stake of…

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Are 76% off Vistry shares a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| John Fieldsend

Vistry shares are looking dirt-cheap on some metrics. Is this the kind of rare buying opportunity that only comes around…

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£3,000 invested in Greggs shares 2 weeks ago is now worth…

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The last few weeks have been another wild ride for Greggs' shares! Let's take a look at how they've been…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares go up by 51% in the next year?

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If predictions are accurate, Rolls-Royce shares may rise by anything from 26% to 51% in the next 12 months. Time…

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£10,000 invested in easyJet shares 4 weeks ago is now worth…

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It's been a crazy month for easyJet shares. Here's what would have happened to an investor's £10,000 stake put to…

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Are ‘66% off’ Diageo shares a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

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Diageo shares have taken another hit in the early weeks of 2026. Are we looking at a massive bargain or…

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6 FTSE 100 shares that look cheap after the 2026 stock market correction

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Falling stock markets often present bargain opportunities. Let's take a look at some of the cheapest FTSE 100 shares at…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago could now be worth…

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The last five years have been something of a roller coaster for the markets. How would £20k in a Stocks…

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What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?

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Barratt Redrow shares are the FTSE 100's biggest faller over the last month. What has been going on with the…

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£7,500 invested in BP shares 6 months ago is now worth…

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The surging price of oil has had a serious impact on BP shares. Let's take a look at how an…

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Are Barclays shares trading at a 50% discount?

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On some metrics, Barclays shares could be looked at as half price. Is this a fair way to look at…

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I asked ChatGPT when the Taylor Wimpey shares turnaround is coming and it said…

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen a long way from all-time highs. Might a stunning recovery be on the cards for…

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How are Lloyds shares looking in March 2026?

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Lloyds shares have taken a tumble in the last month. What has happened? And could this be a golden opportunity…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price might be headed to £24

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price double from around £12 to closer to £24? Here are a few reasons why it…

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How on earth is this FTSE 100 household name trading at 6 times earnings?

| John Fieldsend

A recent downturn has made some FTSE 100 stocks look bizarrely cheap, perhaps none more so than this well-known airline…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £100 monthly passive income?

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ISA season has come round again! What kind of total might budding Stocks and Shares ISA investors need for a…

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£15,000 invested in Diageo shares 3 weeks ago is now worth…

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Bad times for Diageo shares! The last three weeks have seen yet another drop, but is this a time to…

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I’m preparing for a violent stock market crash

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Warning signs are there for a possible stock market crash. But our Foolish author isn't worried. Here's what he's thinking…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 12,000 before 2027

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Is the 12,000 mark possible for the FTSE 100 in 2026? Let's take a quick look at what ChatGPT has…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £6,751 passive income a year in 2046?

| John Fieldsend

Let's say an investor wanted a passive income in 20 years' time. How much cash would need be built up…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 monthly from UK shares?

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UK shares are getting more and more popular to help investors reach passive income goals. Here are a few possibilities…

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A £6,000 stake in IAG shares a week ago has now fallen all the way to…

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The mass cancellation of flights has not been great for IAG shares. Our Foolish author takes a look at how…

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More great news for Rolls-Royce shares!

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Rolls-Royce shares got a boost this week after some intriguing developments in the process of creating Europe's new fighter aircraft.

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£7,500 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares 18 months ago is now worth…

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A raft of issues have been plaguing the housebuilding sector in the last year-and-a-half. How bad was the damage for…

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How to target a 14%+ dividend yield by investing £10,000

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There are many strategies for the average investor targeting a 14% dividend yield or higher. Our Foolish author explores one…

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How are Rolls-Royce shares looking in March 2026?

| John Fieldsend

March promises to be an interesting time for Rolls-Royce shares, but should investors be worried or calm about developments?

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By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Natwest shares could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

NatWest shares have been on a tear in recent years. What might the next 12 months have in store for…

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