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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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20% off! Should I buy more Scottish Mortgage shares?

| John Fieldsend

Scottish Mortgage shares have been a superb investment in recent years, and are now looking like they might be undervalued…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks dirt cheap

| John Fieldsend

This year has been a challenging one for firms on the FTSE 100. One stock, though, looks like it might…

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Warren Buffett has $151bn in this stock. Should I buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

A $151bn stake shows just how much Warren Buffet believes in this American company. Should I join him and open…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that look like bargains. Am I buying?

| John Fieldsend

A middling 2023 for FTSE 100 stocks has made some start to look surprisingly cheap. Here are two that might…

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Turning £3 a day into a £14,829 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

With the right investment strategies, £3 a day could lead to a £14,829 yearly second income. Here’s how I’d go…

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Should I snap up ITV stock at under 69p?

| John Fieldsend

ITV stock is now about as cheap as it’s been for the last 10 years. Is 69p a good entry…

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Rates to 6%? Is Tesco now the best inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

As interest rates keep rising, I’m on the lookout for quality inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stocks. In my crosshairs today is…

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Down 93%, is UK stock ASOS a cheap buy at under £4?

| John Fieldsend

Fashion e-tailer ASOS was booted from the FTSE 250 this month after a nightmare couple of years for the UK…

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Interest rates at 5%! Can I now earn more with a Cash ISA than a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

The earnings potential of Cash ISAs got bumped up by the Bank of England recently. How do they now compare…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Nvidia stock 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

AI hype has caused Nvidia stock to skyrocket in the last three years. How much would a £1,000 stake in…

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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Rolls-Royce: am I buying the shares?

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce is calling this new project a “once in a lifetime opportunity”. Does it mean now is a great time…

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Is Legal & General stock the best FTSE 100 passive income buy?

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General has a strong history of excellent payments to shareholders and might be the best passive income stock…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows! Should I snap them up today?

| John Fieldsend

These three FTSE 100 stocks could prove to be at bargain prices right now. Should I buy them today for…

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I’d drip-feed £327 a month into income shares to try for a million

| John Fieldsend

Building a million in net worth seems like a distant goal, but could it be possible by investing in income…

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10.1% and 9.4% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks today?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 is renowned for its excellent dividend yields. Are these two 9%+ yielding companies slam-dunk passive income buys?

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Are International Distributions Services (IDS) shares a bargain near their 52-week lows?

| John Fieldsend

IDS shares were among the biggest fallers on the FTSE 250 last month. So is this delivery stock now too…

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How much longer can Lloyds shares stay below 50p?

| John Fieldsend

A higher dividend and an end to panic around the banking sector might be two reasons why Lloyds shares could…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares soon return to £4?

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares have been surging this year. Could an exciting UK government project take them up to and beyond their…

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If I’d invested £500 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

The last three years have been a surprising boon for Centrica shares. Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested…

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Down 92%, is cheap Rivian stock finally a buy?

| John Fieldsend

A disastrous couple of years for Rivian stock have seen early shareholders lose nine-tenths of their investment. But is it…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £13,999 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

As a UK resident, being able to take advantage of tax-free ISA accounts makes it easy to build towards a…

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage shares jumped 11% in May

| John Fieldsend

Scottish Mortgage shares looked like a bargain after their recent slide. Here’s why an 11% rise in May could be…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s 3 tips to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett made billions using his simple, easy-to-follow investing tips. These three can help build wealth even starting with no…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to target big passive income

| John Fieldsend

A rocky few months for the FTSE 100 has bumped dividend payouts up. Can these three stocks give me big…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now

| John Fieldsend

The cost-of-living crisis could be a disaster for restaurant chains, but this FTSE 250 stock might have a trick up…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks that look too cheap to miss

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 250 is a fantastic place to find cheap UK stocks. Here are three that I think could turn…

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Up 32%, are Haleon shares the best FTSE 100 buy in June?

| John Fieldsend

After a fairly weak start to life as a stock exchange-listed company, could Haleon shares be a screaming buy at…

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I’d buy Marks and Spencer shares before it returns to the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencer shares ripped higher after its earnings last week. Is this a stock that I could buy and…

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Here’s how I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn a £1,000 second income

| John Fieldsend

Huge FTSE 100 firms post billions in profit every year, so here’s how I can own these shares to hopefully…

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4 AI stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

| John Fieldsend

AI is set to grow from a $100bn industry to $2trn+ by 2030. Here are four stocks to buy that…

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Renewable energy: are ITM Power shares an unmissable buy at 69p?

| John Fieldsend

After the energy crisis, the world seems desperate for green energy alternatives. ITM Power could be a key player and…

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I’d put my first £100 into income shares for a lifelong passive income

| John Fieldsend

Income shares offer anyone an easy and simple way to receive a passive income stream. Here’s how I’d start with…

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If I invest £10,000 in Glencore shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| John Fieldsend

Glencore offers one of the highest payouts to shareholders on the FTSE 100. What kind of passive income could £10,000…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to target a £12,208 yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

Relative to their earnings, UK shares look very cheap right now. Here’s how I’d take advantage to build a passive…

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A 73% upside? Here’s why I just bought Barclays stock

| John Fieldsend

Barclays stock seems undervalued at its current price. Analysts like the look of it, and I’ve just snapped up a…

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Is £8 the turning point for Hargreaves Lansdown shares?

| John Fieldsend

An excellent May trading update has boosted Hargreaves Lansdown shares. Is it enough for me to buy a few myself…

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Down to only 1p, what hope is left for Cineworld shares?

| John Fieldsend

Cineworld shares are down over 99% in value, but its cinemas are making strong revenues. Here's what might be in…

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Sainsbury’s shares are up 61% in recent months. Are they still undervalued?

| John Fieldsend

Over the last few months, Sainsbury’s shares have been one the FTSE 100’s biggest risers. Here’s what happened, and whether…

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Should I buy fallen Darktrace shares before it’s too late?

| John Fieldsend

Demand for cybersecurity solutions is set to grow massively in coming years. Should I pick up some Darktrace shares now…

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Interest rates at 4.5%! Can I now earn more with a Cash ISA than a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

Interest rates have just been raised to their highest level in 15 years. Is a Cash ISA now a better…

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