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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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I’d aim to turn a £20k ISA into passive income of £13,959 a year

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Let’s say I had no savings and no experience of investing. How would I invest a £20k Stocks and Shares…

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I’m racing to buy cheap income stocks before it’s too late

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After a couple of years of volatile share prices, many income stocks are paying inflated yields. Here’s how I’m finding…

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I’d buy 2,055 National Grid shares to target £100 a month in passive income

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A recent pullback has left National Grid shares looking cheap. Here’s why I think this might be one of the…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in shares to target a £2,495 monthly passive income

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Make money without lifting a finger? Sounds pretty good to me. Here’s one way to earn passive income even starting…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to build a second income of £10,653 a year

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Starting at 40 years old makes investing tricker, but it’s still more than possible to reach a sizable second income…

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Is following Warren Buffett’s investing tip to Jeff Bezos a chance to get rich?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett is famous for his investing tips and one he gave in a conversation with Jeff Bezos might be…

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Down $14! I’d buy fallen Apple shares and hold for a decade!

| John Fieldsend

US tech firms enjoyed a terrific 2023 and their dominance looks set to continue. Here’s why I think Apple shares…

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I’m trying for a million from value stocks starting January

| John Fieldsend

Is January the perfect time to target a million-pound portfolio from value stocks? Our writer explains the reasons it might…

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If I’d bought £1,495 JD Sports shares 1 month ago, here’s what I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

JD Sports shares have ridden the wave of athleisure in recent years, but 2024 has delivered previously happy investors a…

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Here’s how I’m hunting a £5k passive income with the best stocks to buy

| John Fieldsend

Big income goals are normal for anyone looking to invest, but finding the best stocks to buy is sometimes easier…

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I think Warren Buffett might love this FTSE 250 stock

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett doesn’t invest in companies in the FTSE 250, but if he did, I think he’d take a liking…

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£5,000 in excess savings? Here’s one trap to avoid on the way to a lifelong second income

| John Fieldsend

Anyone with £5,000 in excess savings might want to turn it into a lifelong second income, but here’s one dangerous…

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10%+ dividend yield! I’d snap up this FTSE 100 bargain while it’s still cheap

| John Fieldsend

I take a cautious approach to any stock offering a dividend yield as high as 10%, but this FTSE 100…

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Should I snap up surging Sainsbury’s shares?

| John Fieldsend

Sainsbury’s shares have been surging in recent months and the firm just announced it has increased its market share. Time…

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The best UK stocks are not where you think

| John Fieldsend

UK stocks are trading at lower and lower valuation multiples. But where is the best place to find high-quality, undervalued…

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I’d ignore P/E ratios to find bargain basement value stocks

| John Fieldsend

One popular way to hunt for cheap value stocks is with a price-to-earnings ratio. Here’s a better method, endorsed by…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get passive income for life

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This is how I could take £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA and turn it into an £18,134 yearly…

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Why are investors piling into Glencore stock?

| John Fieldsend

Glencore was one of the most bought stocks from investors in the UK last week. Should I buy shares myself…

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Down 72%, is now the perfect time to buy easyJet shares for the recovery?

| John Fieldsend

Airline stocks look attractive now that passenger numbers are recovering. Should I buy easyJet shares now while they’re still cheap?

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Here’s how I’m hunting cheap shares in the New Year

| John Fieldsend

It’s no secret that equities in this country look underpriced right now. Here’s how I’m searching for the best cheap…

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How I’m targeting world-class dividend stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| John Fieldsend

With the economy on shaky ground, here’s how I’m targeting the best of the best in dividend stocks to buy…

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I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘million dollar’ rule to build wealth and try to get rich

| John Fieldsend

Here’s one of my favourite Warren Buffett quotes where he talks about how much he could earn with a smaller…

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How I’d build a second income to target a 20-year retirement date

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What might the process look like to start from scratch and build a second income that might allow me to…

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£1,000 to spare? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a yearly £500 passive income

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Turning £1,000 into a regular passive income of £500 or more isn’t a simple task, but here’s the strategy I’d…

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Here’s how the FTSE 100 breaks 9,000 in 2024

| John Fieldsend

What does 2024 have in store for the FTSE 100? Could the index break 9,000 next year? Here’s how a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares at 35p, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

Not long ago, Rolls Royce shares fell to a 20-year low of just 35p. What would have happened if I…

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£0 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d target a £300k nest egg

| John Fieldsend

The Stocks and Shares ISA is one the best investing vehicles on the planet. Here’s a rough outline of how…

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Get ready for a stock market crash in 2024

| John Fieldsend

A 20% drop in 2024? Here’s why we might be looking at a stock market crash next year and what…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d target dividends of £1,903 a year from income shares

| John Fieldsend

Income shares might be the best option for those looking to lower risk while still getting regular dividend payments. Here’s…

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Why are ARM shares so expensive?

| John Fieldsend

ARM shares rose even further this week. Why are they so expensive? And could the inflated $71 share price still…

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£9,999 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £10,000 or more

| John Fieldsend

Is it possible to earn a five figure income starting from a small amount in savings? The correct investment strategy…

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Start investing today? Here’s where I’d put my first £3,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Can £3,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA turn into £52,000? Let’s look at how I’d invest that amount today…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Centrica shares at the start of the pandemic, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

Centrica shares have been surging since the pandemic. Here’s how much a £1,000 stake would be worth now and how…

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What’s the FTSE 100’s best 10% dividend yield?

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Depressed prices have thrown up some golden opportunities on the FTSE 100. Which of these 10%-yielding Footsie stocks should I…

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BP shares look dirt cheap

| John Fieldsend

Are BP shares a brilliant bargain? The financials look excellent and it’s hard not to call them anything other than…

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I’m targeting huge dividends like Warren Buffett

| John Fieldsend

One of Warren Buffett’s investments earns over 50% in dividends on his original stake. Here’s how I’m targeting similar cash…

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How average savers can turn £180 a month into a lifelong second income

| John Fieldsend

A lifelong second income might seem unattainable, but here’s how average savers could achieve it even if saving only £180…

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Lloyds shares could reach £1.50 in 2024

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares rising from 43p to £1.50 in 2024 sounds like a tall order, but here is how the unloved…

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£3 a day vs £30 a day passive income plan

| John Fieldsend

What’s the difference between a £3 a day and £30 a day passive income plan? More to the point, how…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks whose dividend yields just passed 7%!

| John Fieldsend

These FTSE 100 stocks just passed the 7% dividend yield mark! Is it time to take advantage of depressed prices?…

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