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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 much could £1,000 in Tesco shares be worth in 3 years?

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I’ve been looking at Tesco shares and their possible future return. How much might a £1,000 stake in the supermarket…

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The Rio Tinto dividend looks too good to ignore!

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Rio Tinto offers one of the FTSE 100’s best dividends. Now that shares in the mining firm are 19% cheaper…

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Will this be the last time we see THG shares below £1?

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THG – formerly The Hut Group – shares are on the up and up. At just below £1, are they…

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10%+ yields! Here are the top 7 highest dividend yield stocks in the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been sliding lately, which has resulted in some tasty dividend payouts. Here are the seven companies…

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How much passive income would I receive from £10,000 in Lloyds shares?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares look a better bet for passive income than they have for years. How much could I expect from…

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Renewable energy: should I buy SSE shares today?

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A cut in dividend payments has made SSE shares a very interesting proposition. With a focus on renewable energy, should…

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Below 74p, are Vodafone shares now the bargain of the century?

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Vodafone shares are now at a bargain basement price and offer one of the FTSE 100’s best dividends. Are they…

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Could buying Burberry shares at £21 be like investing in LVMH in 2016?

| John Fieldsend

LVMH stock is up five times in value since 2016. Could the current price of £21 Burberry shares present a…

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How I’d invest £146 a month in UK shares to target a substantial second income

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If I was looking to earn a second income, then I think drip-feeding £146 monthly into UK shares could get…

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Forget savings! I’d invest in dividend shares for a lifelong passive income

| John Fieldsend

A problem with savings accounts is that their interest rates still lag inflation. I’d rather buy dividend shares for a…

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My top 3 stocks to buy before August

| John Fieldsend

A rocky few months for the FTSE 100 has made many stocks look attractively priced, and I've capitalised by buying…

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Down 70%, are Deliveroo shares now a no-brainer buy near £1?

| John Fieldsend

Deliveroo shares are trading for a little over £1 after a massive fall. Should I add them to my portfolio…

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Should I buy more of this FTSE 100 stock before it’s too late?

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This FTSE 100 stock is the biggest riser on the index in the last month. Should I buy more shares…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Shell shares during the pandemic, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

Since the start of the pandemic, Shell shares have been on a truly terrific run. Here’s what a £2,000 stake…

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Interest rates at 5%! Is this a rare opportunity to build a lifelong second income?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been 15 years since interest rates were this high. Should I use this rare opportunity to work towards a…

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Should I buy fallen Diageo shares near their 52-week low?

| John Fieldsend

British drinks manufacturer Diageo is a global success story, operating in over 180 countries. Should I buy any of its…

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I’d buy 3,343 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock is now offering a near 9% annual yield. Here’s how I’d take advantage to bring myself…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m buying UK shares to target a second income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a second income, I’d say that buying UK shares is a better option than owning a buy-to-let…

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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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