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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 Articles

A beaten-down tech stock at just 10.8x earnings… an ISA pick for February?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one US technology stock that has vastly underperformed the rest of his…

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Is it time to consider stone-cold Greggs shares?

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Greggs shares have experienced a well-publicised decline over the past two years and Dr James Fox isn't surprised. But have…

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How much does the average Briton need in an ISA for £5,000 of monthly passive income?

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Millions of us invest for a passive income. One popular route is buy-to-let investing, but Dr James Fox believes more…

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2 ISA-boosting stocks that still look cheap in February

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Dr James Fox explores a couple of stocks that appear undervalued as we move into February. He believes they should…

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What’s going on with Tesla stock now?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of the most intriguing publicly listed companies after Tesla stock jumped…

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£10,000 invested in Microsoft stock 1 month ago is now worth…

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Microsoft stock took a huge tumble after delivering its earnings for the second quarter, triggering wider panic across the tech…

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Up 100% in 3 months, this US stock may be undervalued by around 173%

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This US stock has been good to Dr James Fox. He bought the shares at around $9 and they've since…

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Looking for stocks to buy? At 4.1x earnings, here’s the most clearly-discounted share on my radar

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Dr James Fox is always on the lookout for stocks to buy. Here, he details one UK company that looks…

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How much money do you need in an ISA to earn a passive income worth £30k a year?

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Millions of us invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox explains how UK investors can leverage the Stocks and…

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Are investors missing a golden opportunity to buy Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has been treading water for the past few months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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Could already-expensive Rolls-Royce shares reach £20?

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Dr James Fox explores whether there's any chance Rolls-Royce shares could seriously appreciate from their already lofty heights and push…

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Diageo shares aren’t worth considering unless this happens…

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Dr James Fox explains why beaten-down Diageo shares may remain at these levels unless the business makes significant changes to…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to grow rich?

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Dr James Fox explores a handful of UK shares that are trading at deep discounts to their perceived intrinsic value…

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At £1, can the Lloyds share price be justified?

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Lloyds' share price has reached highs not seen for over 15 years. But it was a very different business back…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £20,000 second income?

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Dr James Fox details how investors can use a Stocks and Shares ISA to build a second income. It's not…

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Prediction: the Diageo share price won’t rebound significantly in 2026

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Dr James Fox explains why he's still underwhelmed by the prospects of this drinks giant. He doesn't see the Diageo…

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£10,000 invested when the Rolls-Royce share price bottomed out is now worth…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is still red hot, having surpassed everybody's expectations over the past three years. Dr James Fox…

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Prediction: analysts think the AstraZeneca share price will do this in 2026

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The AstraZeneca share price has risen to all-time highs over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox wishes he had…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE stocks to buy at the end of January! Here’s what it said…

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The FTSE is still a great place to pick up bargain shares, but what does ChatGPT think? Dr James Fox…

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Prediction: analysts think the IAG share price should be worth this much…

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The IAG share price has pulled back since the beginning of the year as geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices towards…

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Prediction: in 2026 the rather sad Greggs’ share price could turn £20,000 into…

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The Greggs share price continues to suffer. Dr James Fox thinks this was inevitable with little love for the company…

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Move over FTSE 100 banks, there’s value in smaller lenders

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Dr James Fox has been a big bull on FTSE 100-listed banks in recent years, but now believes investors can…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best income stocks to buy in 2026 and here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are popular among investors seeking to build a dividend-focused portfolio that supports their investment goals and lifestyle.

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Prediction: analysts reckon the Marks and Spencer share price could soar 25% in 2026

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The Marks and Spencer share price lost all of its momentum in 2025 after a cyberattack crippled online sales. Now,…

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Prediction: here’s how much analysts think Rolls-Royce shares will be worth in 2026

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Rolls-Royce shares surged in 2025, compounding growth experienced in previous years. Dr James Fox explores expectations for 2026.

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Here’s the forecast for the BAE share price and dividend in 2026

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The BAE share price has risen in recent weeks as geopolitical tensions have risen on the US capture of Venezuela's…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £5,000 monthly second income?

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth and earning a passive income. Dr James Fox…

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Are Lloyds shares still a bargain at £1?

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Lloyds shares have crossed the £1 mark for the first time in 15 years. Dr James Fox explores whether the…

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Prediction: in 2026 red-hot Tesla stock could turn £10,000 into…

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Tesla stock is up 44% over the past six months, but it's a notoriously choppy investment. Dr James Fox takes…

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Prediction: analysts think the BT share price will increase by 7% this year, but it’s not simple…

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has jumped around a lot in recent years with investors uncertain as to where fair value…

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Here’s how to try and build a £2k-per month SIPP to boost the State Pension

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The State Pension is pretty pitiful, leaving many retirees reliant on personal savings or additional pensions to maintain a reasonable…

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I’d back these FTSE stocks will deliver double-digit growth in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has reached all-time highs above 10,000, but that doesn't mean there aren't once-in-a-decade bargains to pick up…

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Here’s the forecast for the HSBC share price and dividends in 2026!

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HSBC's share price was a big riser in 2025 as investors became increasingly bullish about an earnings super-cycle within the…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Marks and Spencer shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Marks and Spencer shares endured a selloff after a cyberattack punches a hole in the company's sales and earnings. A…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £1,618 of monthly passive income?

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Dr James Fox explains how Britons could use the Stocks and Shares ISA to build a portfolio that can deliver…

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£2,000 in a SIPP at birth could be worth £849k in 65 years!

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Dr James Fox explains how an investment into a SIPP at birth could compound into a nice retirement pot even…

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£10,000 invested in AMD stock 6 months ago is now worth…

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AMD stock's rocketed over the past six months with the company now emerging as a formidable competitor to the AI…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,333 monthly second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income, but just how much do we need to make a real change…

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Prediction: in 2026 the red-hot Alphabet share price could turn £20,000 into…

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The Alphabet share price has surged over the past six months. Dr James Fox loves the company but doesn't see…

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FTSE 100 tips 10,000, finally! But this stock still looks dirt cheap

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Dr James Fox believes there are still plenty of undervalued stocks on the FTSE 100 despite the blue-chip index hitting…

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