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John Fieldsend

Longtime UK and US investor with a focus on sustainable, long-term stocks of all shapes and sizes.

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How much can I really make from UK stocks?

| John Fieldsend

This Fool was thrilled to discover a fascinating study on the long-term returns of UK stocks. Here's what it had…

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After a 2,342% rise, could this FTSE 250 stock keep going?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 250 stock boasts a highly cash-generative business model and has been flying for years. Is it time to…

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

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen and are now paying a huge dividend. How much might I receive by investing a…

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I’d buy Games Workshop shares before they reach the FTSE 100!

| John Fieldsend

Games Workshop shares look likely to join the FTSE 100 soon. Here’s why I think investors should consider buying the…

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1 AI stock worth considering now Stocks and Shares ISAs are safe!

| John Fieldsend

The Budget brought good news for those of us with Stocks and Shares ISAs! I’ve been looking at this one…

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How cheap is the 72p Vodafone share price?

| John Fieldsend

The Vodafone share price looks very cheap having fallen to a 72p price tag. But is it really the bargain…

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Up 43% in a year and the IAG share price could keep on rising!

| John Fieldsend

One of the FTSE 100’s highest-flying stocks still looks cheap on an earnings basis. Is this a brilliant buy for…

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Why do so few people build a passive income?

| John Fieldsend

For those putting a little money away, far more choose savings accounts over aiming to make a passive income from…

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How much would I need to invest in income shares to earn £300 a month?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of lump sum would be required to earn £300 a month by taking advantage of some of the…

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Is the Stocks and Shares ISA safe?

| John Fieldsend

With public spending in need of a boost, Stocks and Shares ISAs risk being altered. Does this Foolish author think…

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Revealed! The 10 most discounted FTSE 100 shares of 2024

| John Fieldsend

Which FTSE 100 shares are trading cheaper compared to the start of the year? This list shows the top 10,…

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£17k to spare? Here’s one way to try and turn it into a passive income of £1,199 a month

| John Fieldsend

Little decisions can have a big impact. Here’s one that could lead to a rather large passive income some years…

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I’d aim for a million targeting Warren Buffett’s “baffling” stocks

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett’s quote on how stocks can be “baffling” contains wise words for anyone looking to achieve a big goal…

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Here’s the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast from 2024 to 2027

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey now pays the highest yield of any housebuilder on the FTSE 100, but what does the dividend forecast…

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I’d buy 10,204 shares of this dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| John Fieldsend

What dividend stocks are most suitable for a target of £1,000 a year in passive income? Here’s one mining firm…

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How I’d try and build a £10k second income for the cost of an Oasis ticket a month

| John Fieldsend

Hundreds of thousands of Brits were madly trying to buy an Oasis ticket recently, but what if that kind of…

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4 stocks that might power the FTSE 100 towards 10,000

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been flirting with its all-time high again. Could it break through and hit that magical 10,000…

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Are Nvidia shares oversold in September 2024?

| John Fieldsend

Nvidia shares crashed last week despite yet another terrific set of results. Is this a golden buying opportunity for the…

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Starting with £0? Here’s how I’d try and turn £100 a month into a passive income nest egg

| John Fieldsend

If I was looking to build a passive income nest egg starting from nothing, then I’d follow a couple of…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Greggs shares during the pandemic, what would I have now?

| John Fieldsend

Greggs shares have been on a terrific run since the Covid crisis four years ago. How much could I have…

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This FTSE 250 stock doubled this year but still might be 39.8% undervalued

| John Fieldsend

It’s been a good 2024 for this FTSE 250 stock with the shares doubling since the turn of the year.…

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Is BT stock a no-brainer buy at 138p?

| John Fieldsend

BT stock has fallen after shock news that will affect its Openreach division. Is the current 138p share price a…

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Here’s how I’d target a second income without taking on a second job

| John Fieldsend

A second job and all the work that goes along with it is one route to earning a second income.…

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Up 151%! Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock that just reinstated its dividend?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 250 stock has been growing like mad in the last few years. Is it time for me to…

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How I’d drip feed £200 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and turn it into a recurring £15,875 income

| John Fieldsend

The Stocks and Shares ISA could build a long-term passive income even starting with seemingly small sums. Here’s one way…

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Down 51%! Is it time to buy the FTSE 100’s biggest loser of 2024?

| John Fieldsend

In a good year for the FTSE 100, this high-end fashion stock’s halved in value. Is a 51% share price…

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I just bought this FTSE 100 investment trust at a 25.7% discount!

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 investment trust's tripled in value in recent years. Here’s why I took a punt on its currently…

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Earnings leap and dividend hike! Are Admiral shares now the best dividend stock on the FTSE 100?

| John Fieldsend

Admiral shares are flying after a terrific trading update. Is it time to open a position in what might be…

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£7,000 to spare? Here’s how I’d try and turn it into a £500 monthly second income

| John Fieldsend

With a starting point of £7,000, a tasty second income is within reach. Here’s how I might go about targeting…

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Revealed! The 10 top-performing FTSE 100 shares in 2024

| John Fieldsend

With nearly eight months of the year over, which FTSE 100 shares have starred? Here are the top 10 ordered…

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What’s going on with Warren Buffett?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett has been selling shares by the bucketload. Is he planning for major stock market turbulence in the months…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA into a small fortune

| John Fieldsend

How much could a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA build up to? Here are a few tips on how to…

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Here’s how I’d invest my first £500 today for a future filled with passive income

| John Fieldsend

The ups and downs of the stock market can deter those looking for a passive income future. Here’s one strategy…

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Time to sell J D Wetherspoon shares after Tim Martin sells a £10m stake?

| John Fieldsend

Chairman and founder Sir Tim Martin has sold a £10m stake in J D Wetherspoons shares. Could this be a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Marks and Spencer shares one year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencer shares have been quite the investment over the last year. Let’s look at what a £1,000 stake…

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The £20k Stocks and Shares ISA might be one of the better things about living in the UK

| John Fieldsend

The £20k Stocks and Shares ISA doesn't have many equivalents in other countries. Here's why these accounts can help UK…

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£17,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d target a weighty passive income

| John Fieldsend

Funnelling any spare savings towards building a passive income is certainly a smart idea, but how to find the right…

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Unilever shares are flying! Time to buy at a 21% ‘discount’?

| John Fieldsend

Unilever shares have been racing higher this week after a one-two punch of news from the company. Here’s whether I…

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Can I turn £10k into a £1k passive income stream with UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

Everyone talks about the magical 10% mark when it comes to passive income investing, but how realistic is it to…

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Why are Brits ploughing billions of pounds into Stocks and Shares ISAs?

| John Fieldsend

The number of billions of pounds UK residents are stashing in Stocks and Shares ISAs continues to rise. But why…

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