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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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I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘million dollar’ rule to build wealth and try to get rich

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Here’s one of my favourite Warren Buffett quotes where he talks about how much he could earn with a smaller…

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How I’d build a second income to target a 20-year retirement date

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What might the process look like to start from scratch and build a second income that might allow me to…

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£1,000 to spare? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a yearly £500 passive income

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Turning £1,000 into a regular passive income of £500 or more isn’t a simple task, but here’s the strategy I’d…

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Here’s how the FTSE 100 breaks 9,000 in 2024

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What does 2024 have in store for the FTSE 100? Could the index break 9,000 next year? Here’s how a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares at 35p, here’s how much I’d have now

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Not long ago, Rolls Royce shares fell to a 20-year low of just 35p. What would have happened if I…

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£0 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d target a £300k nest egg

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is one the best investing vehicles on the planet. Here’s a rough outline of how…

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Get ready for a stock market crash in 2024

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A 20% drop in 2024? Here’s why we might be looking at a stock market crash next year and what…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d target dividends of £1,903 a year from income shares

| John Fieldsend

Income shares might be the best option for those looking to lower risk while still getting regular dividend payments. Here’s…

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Why are ARM shares so expensive?

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ARM shares rose even further this week. Why are they so expensive? And could the inflated $71 share price still…

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£9,999 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £10,000 or more

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Is it possible to earn a five figure income starting from a small amount in savings? The correct investment strategy…

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Start investing today? Here’s where I’d put my first £3,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Can £3,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA turn into £52,000? Let’s look at how I’d invest that amount today…

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

| John Fieldsend

Centrica shares have been surging since the pandemic. Here’s how much a £1,000 stake would be worth now and how…

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What’s the FTSE 100’s best 10% dividend yield?

| John Fieldsend

Depressed prices have thrown up some golden opportunities on the FTSE 100. Which of these 10%-yielding Footsie stocks should I…

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BP shares look dirt cheap

| John Fieldsend

Are BP shares a brilliant bargain? The financials look excellent and it’s hard not to call them anything other than…

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I’m targeting huge dividends like Warren Buffett

| John Fieldsend

One of Warren Buffett’s investments earns over 50% in dividends on his original stake. Here’s how I’m targeting similar cash…

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How average savers can turn £180 a month into a lifelong second income

| John Fieldsend

A lifelong second income might seem unattainable, but here’s how average savers could achieve it even if saving only £180…

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Lloyds shares could reach £1.50 in 2024

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares rising from 43p to £1.50 in 2024 sounds like a tall order, but here is how the unloved…

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£3 a day vs £30 a day passive income plan

| John Fieldsend

What’s the difference between a £3 a day and £30 a day passive income plan? More to the point, how…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks whose dividend yields just passed 7%!

| John Fieldsend

These FTSE 100 stocks just passed the 7% dividend yield mark! Is it time to take advantage of depressed prices?…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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With no savings at 40, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

One of Warren Buffett’s favourite tips for building wealth is sometimes called his ‘golden rule’. Here’s how he uses it…

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How I’d invest my first £100 today to target an £11,687 passive income

| John Fieldsend

If I were to invest my first £100 again, I’d avoid common pitfalls and target an £11,687 passive income with…

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Fireworks display in the shape of willow at Newcastle, Co. Down , Northern Ireland at Halloween.
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£50k in savings? Here’s what I could earn from a Cash ISA and a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

If I was starting with £50k to invest, here’s how much I could earn by leaving it in a tax-efficient…

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The Hotel Chocolat deal reveals just how cheap UK stocks are

| John Fieldsend

Mars just bought Hotel Chocolat for nearly three times its market value. How many more bargain basement UK stocks are…

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Up 189%, but are Rolls-Royce shares still cheap?

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares have surged 189% and are the FTSE 100’s biggest winner this year, but are the shares still good…

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Up 23%, will Tesco shares keep climbing?

| John Fieldsend

With surging shares and an upgraded dividend forecast, could Tesco shares be the best defensive option on the FTSE 100…

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More bad news for IDS stock! Is the Royal Mail owner now an opportunity for a cheap buy?

| John Fieldsend

Management claims two separate issues are behind the latest loss for IDS stock. If the firm can overcome them, is…

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How much do I need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 looks terrific for dividends right now, here’s how I’d build a chunky monthly income while conditions are…

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I’d drip-feed £200 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £16,634 second income

| John Fieldsend

This quick calculation is all that’s needed to show how small, consistent, and shrewd investments can lead to a sizable…

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How I’d target a £10,600 second income in lieu of a State Pension

| John Fieldsend

A new Hargreaves Lansdown report reveals worrying opinions about the future of the State Pension. Is it time to build…

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I bought this FTSE 100 stock then it crashed 15% in a day

| John Fieldsend

I thought this might be the cheapest FTSE 100 stock around, but then it crashed 15% in a day. Is…

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If I’d invested £2,500 in Tesla stock at the start of the year, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

Tesla stock has had another year full of ups and downs. Here’s what I could have earned from an example…

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I’m buying world-class dividend shares now for passive income in 2024

| John Fieldsend

If 2024 brings us an economic downturn or even a recession, I might be very pleased with buying the most…

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If I opened a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA today, here’s what I’d do

| John Fieldsend

The first step to investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be scary, so here’s what I think is…

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£20k second income? Here’s my £5 a day strategy to get there

| John Fieldsend

£5 doesn’t go as far as it used to, yet with the right investment strategy I think it could build…

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11% yield! This passive income FTSE 100 share might not be cheap for long

| John Fieldsend

The biggest FTSE 100 yield now stands at over 11%. Is this a no-brainer buy? Or is there danger lurking…

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Did Rishi Sunak just kill tobacco stocks?

| John Fieldsend

Rishi Sunak’s latest move might ruin tobacco stocks, or it might present a precious opportunity to pick up bargain basement…

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I’d invest £4.47 a day to earn passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

Could I build lifelong passive income for the cost of one pint of beer a day? Let’s look at how…

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How I’d invest my first £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| John Fieldsend

If I had £5,000 to invest in an ISA today, I’d follow a smart, low-risk strategy to earn big returns…

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7.9% yield! Did I just buy the best FTSE 100 bargain?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 miner looks like an excellent value play. With a weighty dividend and fallen share price, here’s why…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA without losing money

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to build net worth or a passive income without losing money, I’d plan my strategy around investing…

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