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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

Starting 2026 with £20k? Here’s how to try and turn that into a second income

| John Fieldsend

How can investors get the most bang for their buck with second income in 2026? Our Foolish author explains one…

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Investing Articles

Why don’t Brits like Stocks and Shares ISAs?

| John Fieldsend

Our Foolish author was quite shocked to discover this surprising new statistic about Brits' views on Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Investing Articles

Will BAE Systems shares surge after Trump’s trillion-dollar gambit?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares were the FTSE 100's top risers after some big words from President Trump on the direction of…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in FTSE 100 stocks to earn £10,000 passive income a year?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has got off to a strong start in 2026. What kind of passive income might budding investors…

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Investing Articles

A £10,000 stake invested in BAE Systems shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a crazy week for defence stocks. But what might a stake in BAE Systems shares have done in…

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Investing Articles

Diageo shares just got even cheaper

| John Fieldsend

Diageo shares can't seem to stop falling in value. But have they become too cheap to ignore? Our Foolish author…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 stocks boasting 25+ years of increased dividends

| John Fieldsend

What FTSE 250 dividend stocks could be hidden gems? Our Foolish author takes a look at three that have been…

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Investing Articles

Why is Greggs the most shorted UK stock?

| John Fieldsend

Here our Foolish author dives into the reasons why much-loved bakery chain Greggs has recently become the UK's number one…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT which FTSE 100 stocks will surge in 2026

| John Fieldsend

How many FTSE 100 stocks will have a terrific 2026? I consulted ChatGPT for its top 10 picks to surge…

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Investing Articles

Are Raspberry Pi shares a brilliant bargain below £3?

| John Fieldsend

Raspberry Pi shares are as cheap as they've ever been. Is it a golden opportunity to stock up with the…

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Investing Articles

Get ready for a 2026 stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

What to do if there's a stock market crash in 2026? Here are our Foolish author's thoughts on the possibility…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to build a ‘monster dividend’ Stocks and Shares ISA for 2026

| John Fieldsend

Can ChatGPT help sniff out the very best in 'monster dividends' for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our Foolish author…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for £2,026 passive income a month?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of nest egg would an investor need for £2,026 monthly passive income? Our author crunches the numbers required…

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Investing Articles

Will Lloyds shares rise 76% again in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

What needs to go right for Lloyds shares to post another 76% rise? Our Foolish author dives into what might…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how Rolls-Royce shares could hit £25 in 2026

| John Fieldsend

If Rolls-Royce shares continue their recent performance, then £25 might be on the cards for 2026. Let's take a look…

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Investing Articles

By January 2027, £1,000 invested in Nvidia shares could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

What could £1,000 in Nvidia shares do by 2027? Our Foolish author explores three potential scenarios for the artificial intelligence…

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Investing Articles

In 2026, I think the FTSE 100 could pass 12,000

| John Fieldsend

How could FTSE 100 replicate the success of 2025? Our Foolish author examines why the index might pass 12,000 in…

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Investing Articles

Have a £20,000 lump sum? Here’s how to target a £8,667 yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

How to turn £20,000 into a £8,667 passive income? Our Foolish author explains one counterintuitive strategy to build such an…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares at the beginning of 2025 is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a banner year for Lloyds shares! Here is what a £10,000 stake would have returned over the course…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire in 2025. Here is how much a ten grand stake could have turned into…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you can use that to target a £5,755 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

It might sound farfetched to turn £20k in savings into a £5k second income I can rely on come rain…

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Investing Articles

Is the 102p Taylor Wimpey share price a generational bargain?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares are now just 102p! Is the housebuilder stock a bargain hiding in plain sight or one to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’m bullish on the FTSE 100 for 2026

| John Fieldsend

There's every chance the FTSE 100 will set new record highs next year. In this article, our Foolish author takes…

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Growth Shares

Will the SpaceX IPO send this FTSE 100 stock into orbit?

| John Fieldsend

How can British investors get exposure to SpaceX? Here is one FTSE 100 stock that might be perfect for those…

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Investing Articles

How much does one need in an ISA for £2,056 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The passive income potential of the Stocks and Shares ISA is higher than perhaps all other investments. Here's how the…

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Investing Articles

By December 2026, £1,000 invested in BAE Systems shares could be worth…

| John Fieldsend

Where will BAE Systems shares be in a year's time? Here is our Foolish author's review of the latest analyst…

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Growth Shares

Here is the Rolls-Royce share price performance for 2023, 2024, and 2025

| John Fieldsend

Where will the Rolls-Royce share price be at the end of 2026? Looking at previous years might help us find…

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Investing Articles

Why are investors flooding into IAG shares this week?

| John Fieldsend

In the last week, investors have been snapping up IAG shares like there's no tomorrow. What could have sparked the…

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Investing Articles

With single-digit P/E ratios, here are 3 of the FTSE 100’s cheapest-looking shares!

| John Fieldsend

Only a few FTSE 100 shares are trading at single digit-multiples of earnings! And our Foolish author has highlighted what…

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Investing Articles

How on earth is this FTSE 100 stock up 319% in 2025?

| John Fieldsend

It's been a barnstormer of a year for FTSE 100 stocks, but one unheralded mining firm is massively outperforming the…

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Investing Articles

What on earth is going on with ITM Power shares?

| John Fieldsend

ITM Power shares have had an extraordinary few months. Our Foolish author looks at what's been going on and whether…

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Investing Articles

How many BP shares do I need for a £1,000-a-month passive income?

| John Fieldsend

BP shares are now paying one of the highest FTSE 100 dividend yields. Are they they perfect ticket to a…

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Investing Articles

A Santa rally could take the FTSE 100 to 10,000 and beyond!

| John Fieldsend

If the FTSE 100 enjoys yet another big Santa rally then the long-awaited and tantalisingly close 10,000 mark could be…

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Investing Articles

A £1,847 monthly passive income needs this much in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

| John Fieldsend

How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to deliver reliable passive income for years and decades? Our…

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Investing Articles

Near a 13-year low, are 103p Taylor Wimpey shares as cheap as it gets?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares are changing hands near their lowest value since 2012. Here are three reasons why a turnaround might…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT when Diageo shares would recover from their 57% fall

| John Fieldsend

When might Diageo shares recover from their large fall of recent years? Our Foolish author consults a large language model…

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Investing Articles

Down 22%, is the BAE Systems share price a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| John Fieldsend

The BAE Systems share price has taken a 22% hit in recent months. Here's why our Foolish author thinks this…

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Investing Articles

Thank goodness I didn’t invest anything in Aston Martin shares at IPO

| John Fieldsend

Aston Martin shares haven't exactly set the world alight since the company's IPO. But is there a bargain to be…

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Investing Articles

Up 22% this year and with a forward P/E ratio of 13, is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant buy for 2026?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock is having a rip-roaring year already, and its forecast earnings for 2026 make it look on…

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Investing Articles

How many Aviva shares must I buy for a £1,000 yearly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

Insurance giant Aviva is offering a very attractive dividend at the moment. What kind of outlay is needed to aim…

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