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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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Investing Articles

Should I snap up easyJet shares while they’re still under £5?

| John Fieldsend

At less than £5, easyJet shares look cheap compared to their pre-Covid high. With strong signs of a recovery, should…

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BAE Systems shares at record highs! Should I buy in before it’s too late?

| John Fieldsend

The rise and rise of BAE Systems shares has made shareholders a lot of money. Should I pick up a…

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Persimmon stock: a once-in-a-decade chance to pick up cheap shares?

| John Fieldsend

Over a decade ago, Persimmon stock hit a low point before recovering to give its shareholders superb gains. Here's why…

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I’d snap up this fallen FTSE 250 stock before it’s too late

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This FTSE 250 stock has now lost 59% in value. Here’s why I think now could be a fantastic time…

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7.6% dividend yield! Is Aviva’s share price the greatest FTSE 100 bargain?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 is full of fantastic dividend stocks, but I think Aviva and its 7.6% yield might just be…

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I think Facebook owner Meta might be the most exciting stock in the world

| John Fieldsend

A hugely impressive 2023 has left Meta stock – formerly Facebook – in a great spot. Should I pick up…

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My plan to earn £1,000 in passive monthly income

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The reason I invest in stocks and shares is to one day have a passive income source. Here’s how I’m…

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Has the SVB collapse made Lloyds shares seriously undervalued?

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Lloyds shares are down 14% in the last month. While everyone is worried about the impact of the SVB collapse,…

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BP is one of the cheapest stocks on the FTSE 100. Am I buying?

| John Fieldsend

Oil and gas multinational BP's stock looks extremely cheap right now. Is this a rare chance for me to pick…

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I think this is Warren Buffett’s best stock

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett’s incredible track record investing in companies makes his portfolio worth a look. Here’s what I think is his…

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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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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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