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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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How I’d invest my first £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| John Fieldsend

If I had £5,000 to invest in an ISA today, I’d follow a smart, low-risk strategy to earn big returns…

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7.9% yield! Did I just buy the best FTSE 100 bargain?

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This FTSE 100 miner looks like an excellent value play. With a weighty dividend and fallen share price, here’s why…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA without losing money

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to build net worth or a passive income without losing money, I’d plan my strategy around investing…

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Down 95%, are battered ASOS shares an oversold bargain?

| John Fieldsend

ASOS shares at a 95% discount? That’s how much they’ve dropped in a shocking two years for the firm. Is…

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I’d buy 2,617 shares of Aviva stock for a £1,169 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

Aviva stock might have world-beating second income potential. Here’s how I plan to take advantage of its excellent 8% yield.

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I’d aim for a million targeting Peter Lynch ’10-baggers’

| John Fieldsend

Could I aim for a million following the investment strategy of Peter Lynch? By taking on a higher risk, higher…

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3 FTSE 100 shares whose dividends keep growing

| John Fieldsend

A recent study shows that an increasing dividend is a sign a stock could beat the average handsomely. Here are…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £1,011 monthly passive income might be easier than it looks

| John Fieldsend

Could I turn a £20k ISA into £1,011 passive income a month without adding anything extra? Here’s my plan to…

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Should I rush to buy these fallen FTSE 100 giants currently at 52-week lows?

| John Fieldsend

The latest stock market moves have caused three FTSE 100 powerhouses to fall to 52-week lows. Should I buy in…

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If I’d invested £2,155 with Warren Buffett 40 years ago, I’d have £1m today

| John Fieldsend

I can invest along with Warren Buffett by owning shares in his company Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s how the last 40…

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Up 14%! Are GSK shares set to soar?

| John Fieldsend

Does a price jump in the last month signal good things for GSK shares? They might be ready to soar…

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Interest rates stay at 5.25%! Is it time to move money from cash to a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

The Bank of England opted not to raise interest rates last week. The decision may have big implications for those…

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No state pension? I’d drip-feed £100 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £20,793 second income

| John Fieldsend

A State Pension is looking less and less likely in the future. Here’s how to replace the income with the…

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7 steps to earn serious passive income from high-yielding FTSE 100 shares

| John Fieldsend

FTSE 100 shares offer big yields and a chance for serious passive income. Here are seven steps I’d follow if…

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If I buy £1,000 of Legal & General shares today, how much could I have in 3 years?

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General shares still look like a great buy with a tasty dividend. What kind of cash return could…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £4?

| John Fieldsend

The Rolls-Royce share price has flown past the £1 and £2 mark this year. Is the previous high of over…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £3 a day in an ISA for passive income of £7,925 a year

| John Fieldsend

A weighty passive income is one reason to invest in an ISA account. Here’s what £3 a day might lead…

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Down 16%, are Arm Holdings shares a no-brainer buy?

| John Fieldsend

Arm Holdings shares are on the market once again. Are they a no-brainer buy? Or should investors steer well clear…

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How I’d invest £200 a month for an £11,268 second income

| John Fieldsend

Could a £200 a month saving rate lead to a £11,268 second income? I think it’s more than possible, and…

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10.5% yield! Here’s what the charts say for the Vodafone dividend

| John Fieldsend

The Vodafone dividend looks huge right now after passing the 10% mark. Do these four charts make it look like…

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Down 19%, is British American Tobacco’s share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| John Fieldsend

The British American Tobacco share price is down 19% year-to-date. Could this be a brilliant FTSE 100 bargain? Or am…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to build wealth with stocks starting with no savings at 30, Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be…

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4.9%, 8.6% and 10.5% yields! One UK stock I’d avoid and two I’d buy

| John Fieldsend

It’s not hard to find big yields among UK stocks right now. The challenge is finding good stocks that can…

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If I’d invested £5k in Marks and Spencer stock while it was on the FTSE 250, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencer stock is on the up and rejoined the FTSE 100 last month. Here’s what I could have…

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Building a £27,756 second income from scratch

| John Fieldsend

Investing in stocks never looks more difficult than when you’re starting from scratch, so let’s see how I might target…

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One multi-billion dollar reason to buy Tesla shares

| John Fieldsend

What will the future be like for Tesla shares? I see one multibillion dollar reason that it might be very…

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Can I get rich by listening to Warren Buffett?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett has spent a lifetime giving out simple yet thoughtful advice on investing. Could I use it to build…

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The signs are a stock market crash might be heading our way. But I'm not worried. Here’s how I’ll be…

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Forget cash and buy-to-let! I’d target big passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

If I was seeking major passive income payouts, I’d look to invest via a Stocks and Shares ISA as perhaps…

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7 FTSE 100 stocks that increased dividends for 10 years or more!

| John Fieldsend

An increasing dividend is one way to quickly judge a share. Here are seven FTSE 100 stocks with a history…

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I’d buy world-class FTSE 100 shares to target a £24,697 yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a passive income as high as £24,697 per year, then I’d look to buy world-class FTSE 100…

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New to investing? I’d follow these 5 steps to target a £20,628 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

If I was new to investing, here are the five steps I’d follow to earn a second income, one that…

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£5 could be the turning point for TUI shares

| John Fieldsend

Even though TUI shares keep falling, forecasts suggest that the current share price of less than £5, might be a…

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Fundsmith looks like a no-brainer buy

| John Fieldsend

Fundsmith has offered outstanding returns in the last few years. Here’s why I think it’s a great buy for the…

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How I’d aim for a £40k second income using the Warren Buffett method

| John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett method is a tried and tested way to build wealth in the stock market. Here’s how I’d…

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The Lloyds share price doesn’t make sense

| John Fieldsend

The Lloyds share price has fallen yet further. What is going on here? And is there an opportunity to buy…

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Should I buy this surging FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

Among stocks on the FTSE 100, this hospitality firm looks like it might have excellent momentum and be an attractive…

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If I’d invested £5k in Tesla shares during the pandemic, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Tesla stock started to kick into gear just as the pandemic hit. How good would the returns have been if…

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I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into £3,057 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

An empty ISA? If that was my starting point, I’d look to invest in stocks to create a superb passive…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares?

| John Fieldsend

FTSE 100 shares are undeniably at a low ebb right now. Is it time to take this opportunity to buy…

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