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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

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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I’d buy 10,228 shares of Legal & General stock for £2,000 in yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General is looking better than ever as a dividend stock. Here’s how I’d target a £2,000 passive income…

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How I’d try and turn £50k in savings into a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Thousands of people have reached the million mark in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Is it possible to join them…

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1 Warren Buffett tip that’s helped me build wealth

| John Fieldsend

People travel across the world to hear Warren Buffett give out tips on investing at his company’s meetings. Here’s perhaps…

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4,000 ISA millionaires! Here’s how I’d target a £1.4m Stocks and Shares ISA today

| John Fieldsend

The number of UK citizens who have reached £1m in ISA accounts now stands at 4,000! Here’s how I’d aim…

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How much could I earn from £1,000 from Lloyds shares over 3 years?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares look like one of the biggest dividend payers for the next three years. How much could I earn…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £17,423 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

If I was starting from scratch with an ISA account, I think I'd aim to turn it into a useful…

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BAE Systems shares look dirt cheap!

| John Fieldsend

After its first-half update last week, BAE Systems shares got a small boost. Despite this, I think they’re still looking…

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Up 61% in 2023, are Marks and Spencer shares about to rejoin the FTSE 100?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been a terrific year for Marks and Spencer shares and they're now closing in on the FTSE 100. Is…

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1 multimillion pound reason to open a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

This one reason is why a Stocks and Shares ISA can help average savers build wealth, possibly even into the…

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1 no-brainer reason to buy Scottish Mortgage shares

| John Fieldsend

Here’s why I bought Scottish Mortgage shares, and why I think the future might be very bright for this growth-oriented…

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£50k in savings? I’d invest in dividend stocks to build wealth and retire early

| John Fieldsend

A lump sum can be a great place to start building wealth. Here’s how I’d go about it by building…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy today and it’s not Lloyds or Rolls-Royce

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds and Rolls-Royce get more attention than most FTSE 100 stocks, but they’re not the first place I’d look to…

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NatWest shares look cheap after the Nigel Farage debacle

| John Fieldsend

NatWest shares are near a 52-week low after recent events have hit the bank’s share price. Here’s whether I’m buying…

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Interest rates at 5.25%! Can I now earn more in a Cash ISA than in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

Interest rates have gone up yet again. Now at 5.25%, is a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Is it possible to aim for a million from minimum wage?

| John Fieldsend

A million pounds is a dream target for a lot of investors. Here are some strategies to aim for a…

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Income shares: a once-in-10-years chance to get rich?

| John Fieldsend

Income shares in this country look like an excellent place to grow wealth and to get richer. Here’s why now…

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If I’d invested £5,117 in this FTSE 100 stock 15 years ago I’d have £1m today

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has had some big winners in recent years. This one stock in particular has seen a nearly…

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Is RC365 stock the next Nvidia?

| John Fieldsend

Will RC365 stock follow in the footsteps of tech giant Nvidia and become the next $1trn company? Here’s what our…

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How I’d invest a £1,000 lump sum in the best shares to buy now

| John Fieldsend

The best shares to buy right now might be able to offer me market-beating returns. Here’s exactly what I’d do…

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At 193p, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been a big past week for Rolls-Royce shares. Now up to 193p, does the momentum in the company mean…

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Is this really a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy cheap UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

UK shares might be the cheapest they’ve been in decades. Is now a great time to invest in British companies…

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Turning an empty ISA into a £3,134 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

Is it possible to go from no savings to a £3,134 passive income per month? With a share investing plan…

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