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Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is ranked as the UK’s no.1 independent stock picker, according to Stockomendation. He holds a PhD in development economics and is a regular contributor to a range of business and economics publications. James specialises in identifying growth-oriented investments backed by great metrics.

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Investing for a future second income? Dr James Fox likes these wealth-building stocks

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Many of us want a second income, but our portfolios just aren't big enough yet. Dr James Fox details some…

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£20,000 invested in Tesco shares 1 year ago is now worth £25,600! What’s next?

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Tesco shares have performed really well in 2025, outpacing the FTSE 100 and its peers in the grocery segment. Dr…

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Here’s how much money you need in an ISA to target £628 of passive income per week

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at how an investor can build a wealth in a Stocks and Shares…

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What’s going on with the Nvidia share price? Bubble fears or 41% undervalued?

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Nvidia reported another set of strong earnings last week, but the market turned on the stock. What on earth’s going…

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£20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now worth £220,000! What’s next?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rolls-Royce shares with the stock surging 999.8% over the past five years.…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock! Here’s what it said…

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The FTSE 100 is full of interesting and attractive investment opportunities. Dr James Fox explores what AI considers to be…

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I asked ChatGPT to give me the perfect US stock! Here’s what it said…

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If there was such a thing as the perfect US stock, we'd all own it by now. But what does…

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I asked ChatGPT to describe the perfect growth stock! Here’s what it said…

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Dr James Fox's portfolio is packed full of high-potential companies with strong metrics, but what does ChatGPT think makes the…

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Here’s why my 2-year-old has a £5.5k SIPP!

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The SIPP's an incredibly useful vehicle for building wealth and creating a nest egg for younger members of the family.…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is now worth £24,600! What’s next?

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Lloyds' shares have surged over the past five years with most of that growth coming in the past 24 months.…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 5 years ago is now worth £95,000! What’s next?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Palantir stock. The company has made some investors very rich over the…

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These are some of the cheapest UK stocks in November

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Cheap UK stocks arguably have less room to fall and more potential to rise. Dr James Fox details some of…

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I asked ChatGPT to describe the perfect passive income stock. Here’s what it said…

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Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at what we should be…

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2 hidden gems on Dr James Fox’s Stocks & Shares ISA watchlist in November

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth. However, knowing exactly where to invest can be…

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Here’s how much you need in an ISA for a £4,400 second income per month

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Dr James Fox explains how investors can earn a second income by leveraging the incredible opportunities of the stock market…

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How much do you need in an ISA to take £46,000 per year as a passive income?

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Millions of us use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a way to build wealth and eventually take a second…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio and it said…

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ChatGPT is an incredibly impressive piece of technology, but is it any good at building a passive income portfolio? Dr…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to try turning £20,000 savings into a second income

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Millions of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how we can invest to build wealth…

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As the Lloyds share price skyrockets, what are the alternatives?

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The Lloyds share price is up 66% over 12 months and 232% over five years. Dr James Fox assesses whether…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stocks for a rotation out of tech! Here’s what it said

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ChatGPT certainly has some uses when it comes to stock picking, but it’s far from being an expert. Dr James…

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Rotating out of technology? Consider the Jet2 share price

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The Jet2 share price has pulled right back in recent months while technology stocks have pushed to new highs. Dr…

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£20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 1 year ago is currently worth…

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rolls-Royce shares after another incredible year of growth for the British aerospace…

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Down 21% in 24 hours, what’s happening to Pinterest stock?

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Pinterest stock's slumped as investors worry about the company’s weaker guidance following another impressive quarter of user growth.

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£20,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 year ago is currently worth…

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Greggs' shares with stock in the sausage roll-maker continuing to underperform the…

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Should I follow Michael Burry’s lead and sell my red-hot Nvidia stock?

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Nvidia stock is the best performing mega-cap in my portfolio. However, Michael Burry — a market-moving fund manager — has…

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What’s going on with the Palantir share price?

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The Palantir share price is the among the top five performing stocks on the S&P 500 in 2025. However, that…

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Could the Autumn Budget cause a stock market meltdown?

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The Chancellor’s upcoming Budget can unquestionably sway the stock market. Sadly, if all the rumours are to be believed, the…

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Are Lloyds shares really worth £1?

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Lloyds shares have surged over the past two years. It’s another great turnaround story, and one that was forecast by…

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Down 13% and 30%, these US stocks could dominate AI delivery

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US stocks in the technology sector have massively outperformed in recent years. However, these ones are potentially overlooked.

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No savings at 40? Here’s how to try and build a £500k SIPP

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The SIPP is an incredible vehicle for building a more comfortable retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to target a £1,963 passive income

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Dr James Fox details a tried and tested method for building a significant portfolio of stocks before eventually taking a…

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The Alphabet share price has doubled over 6 months… here’s why

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The Alphabet share price pushed even higher on Thursday after the company smashed earnings expectations once again.

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Down 29%, are Diageo shares — and their 4.4% dividend yield — worth the risk?

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Diageo shares continue to pull back. The multinational beverage company now trades at palatable multiples but doesn’t offer much growth…

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Up to 79% returns! Analysts say these are some of the cheapest UK shares

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at some of the UK shares that analysts believe are the most undervalued.…

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I asked ChatGPT how much Tesla stock could be worth in 1 year! Here’s what it said…

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A little over six months ago, Commerce Secretary Harold Lutnick said that Tesla stock would never be as cheap again.…

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I asked ChatGPT where Nvidia stock would be in 1 year. Here’s what it said…

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Nvidia stock has performed extraordinarily well in recent years and is now knocking on the door of a $5trn valuation.…

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Late to investing? I’m not relying on Aston Martin shares to beat the market

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Dr James Fox once believed Aston Martin shares would recover, but now he’s not so sure. Instead, he thinks investors…

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Down 8%, are FTSE 100 investors overlooking Auto Trader?

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Auto Trader's potentially one of the highest quality investments on the FTSE 100, offering top-tier margins and a strong balance…

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Investing for a second income? This overlooked bank offers a 6% dividend yield

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Dr James Fox believes this bank is one of the best dividend-paying stocks to consider on AIM. It could complement…

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Want to beat the market? Nvidia stock may be looking cheap again

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Dr James Fox explains why Nvidia stock may look cheaper than it did a few months ago even though the…

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