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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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Here’s how ChatGPT might affect the Alphabet share price

| John Fieldsend

Microsoft just invested $10bn so it can use ChatGPT in its Bing search engine. Here’s what I think that will…

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How much would I need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn £500 a month?

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If I was looking for a second income source, then I think FTSE 100 shares offer me a surprisingly simple…

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Down 95%, is Aston Martin’s share price too cheap to miss?

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The Aston Martin share price has fallen disastrously since its IPO. But does recent success make the stock look like…

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This penny stock under 5p looks like a bargain!

| John Fieldsend

This oil and gas penny stock has had recent success drilling in the Rocky Mountains. At its low price, is…

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Should I invest in IAG shares today?

| John Fieldsend

With passenger numbers getting back to 2019 levels, IAG shares have soared in recent months. Should I pick up a…

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I’d buy 2,115 shares of this stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to earn £1,000 a year in passive income, I could achieve that figure through owning shares in…

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Should I buy NIO shares under $9 for the massive discount?

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NIO shares are down 85% in only a couple of years. Is this a rare chance for me to buy…

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At less than £7, are Scottish Mortgage shares no-brainer buys?

| John Fieldsend

After falling a further 8% in value, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares seems like a bargain. But are they, and…

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How I’d use £4 a day to earn passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a lifelong ‘set and forget’ passive income, I think the best way is to earn from stocks.…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

If I had a £20,000 sum to invest, I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is a far better option…

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HSBC just bought SVB for £1. Should I invest in the FTSE 100 bank?

| John Fieldsend

HSBC just acquired Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm for a single pound. Is now a great time for me to…

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Down 84%, this growth stock is a ‘no-brainer’ buy for me

| John Fieldsend

This growth stock has lost more value than any other firm on the FTSE 100 in the last three years.…

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At £1.54, can the Rolls-Royce share price go any higher?

| John Fieldsend

A 121% rise in the Rolls-Royce share price in less than six months has been nothing short of breathtaking. Can…

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Down 87%, should I snap up this UK fashion stock for only 53p?

| John Fieldsend

After falling 87% in three years, a pound coin just about gets me two shares in this UK fashion stock.…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Unilever shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

A stock market correction and a cost-of-living crisis made 2022 a rough year for many stocks. How would £1,000 in…

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Does the BT stock fall make it a no-brainer buy now?

| John Fieldsend

A further 4% fall in recent days puts BT stock down 86% from all-time highs. Is now finally the time…

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Could I double my money with Dr Martens shares?

| John Fieldsend

A battered stock price yet increasing revenues make Dr Martens shares an intriguing proposition. If I opened a position, do…

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How much would I need to invest in income shares to earn £400 a month?

| John Fieldsend

Holding income shares is one way I can earn passive income. How much would I need to invest if I…

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Should I buy abrdn shares just for the 6.3% dividend?

| John Fieldsend

abrdn shares offer one of the highest dividend payouts to shareholders on the FTSE 100. Should I buy in just…

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8% yield! Is this FTSE 100 stalwart a top passive income buy?

| John Fieldsend

This British housebuilder is currently offering an 8% dividend payment to its shareholders. Should I buy it for passive income?

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares! Should I buy them today?

| John Fieldsend

FTSE 100 shares are at their lowest valuations for years. Here are a couple that I’ve been thinking about investing…

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With no savings at 36, I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

Investing in stocks can be a brilliant way to build long-term wealth, and I think Warren Buffett has the best…

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I’d aim for a million buying blue-chip shares

| John Fieldsend

If I focus on investments to help me in my aim for a million-pound nest egg, I think buying blue-chip…

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At £14.44, can the GSK share price go any higher?

| John Fieldsend

The GSK share price has remained fairly static of late, despite the pharma giant's record revenues. Should I snap up…

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Here’s how I’d invest my £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a supercharged second income

| John Fieldsend

By following a few simple steps, I think I could use the tax benefits of a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Is penny stock Cineworld a cheap buy at under 4p?

| John Fieldsend

The Cineworld share price has been in freefall since the pandemic decimated the cinema sector. Is this penny stock now…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Tesco shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

Investors in Tesco shares have enjoyed outstanding dividend payouts in the last five years, but there may be trouble on…

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Why I’m loading up on UK shares in 2023

| John Fieldsend

The Footsie soared to record levels in January despite threats of a recession and cost-of-living. Here’s why I’m bullish on…

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I’d buy 6,477 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

This stock has one of the highest dividend payouts on the entire FTSE 100. Here’s how I’d take advantage and…

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As the FTSE breaks 8,000, here’s how I’m sniffing out cheap shares

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 hitting its all-time high doesn’t mean shares are overvalued. Here’s how I’m looking for cheap shares to…

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This controversial UK stock now yields 7.6%! Time to buy?

| John Fieldsend

This controversial UK stock offers a fantastic 7.6% yield, the fifth-highest annual payout on the entire FTSE 100 index. Is…

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The Meta share price is soaring! Time to pile in?

| John Fieldsend

The Meta share price rose sharply last week on the back of surprising full year results. Is now a great…

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Warren Buffett holds a single FTSE 100 stock. Should I buy it?

| John Fieldsend

When it comes to investing in companies, Warren Buffet has an incredible track record. So should I open a position…

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I’d drip-feed £417 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

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How long would it take to get to a million pounds saving £417 a month? With a Stocks and Shares…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this the greatest FTSE 100 bargain?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest dividend yields going. Am I looking at a fantastic bargain or…

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My top 3 growth stocks to build wealth in 2023 and beyond

| John Fieldsend

After a barnstorming January for the markets, these three growth stocks look like super buys for outsized returns in 2023…

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Income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich

| John Fieldsend

The 2022 market correction was the longest since 2008. So, with stocks looking cheap, are income stocks my best bet…

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Forget property! I’d aim for a million buying UK stocks

| John Fieldsend

The housing market is crazy in this country, so here’s why I see UK stocks as a much easier and…

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 7.9% dividend yield

| John Fieldsend

A strong few months for the FTSE 250 may mean now is the perfect time to pick up dirt-cheap shares.…

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Down 89%, are Lloyds shares finally a buy in February 2023?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares have been among the FTSE 100’s worst performers in recent years. But do tailwinds make now a great…

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