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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

Trading at 3.5x net income, I think Jet2 could lead the next stock market recovery

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The stock market recovery is on... well, not so much in the UK. Dr James Fox explains why Jet2 could…

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A millionaire maker? Introducing the 1 speculative pick in my Stocks & Shares ISA

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Dr James Fox believes his Stocks and Shares ISA could receive a boost from this pre-revenue company that is making…

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This penny stock could be one of the best defence plays on the AIM

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Dr James Fox takes a look at a penny stock that's just crossed the £50m market-cap milestone. He believes it…

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The next Rolls-Royce? This FTSE 100 turnaround story appears overlooked

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Dr James Fox believes that FTSE 100 industrial stock Melrose Industries has huge potential, with the market under-appreciating its moat.

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Consider these 2 dirt-cheap stocks to buy if the Straits of Hormuz permanently reopen

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Dr James Fox believes these are stocks to consider buying in the coming weeks -- if certain circumstances are met.…

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A SIPP opened at birth could be worth £10m in 55 years

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is an incredible vehicle for building wealth and saving for retirement. Many Britons just don't realise how early…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of the year is now worth…

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Rolls-Royce shares have been the darling of the UK stock market in recent years but how have they fared in…

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Your best second income stock may not pay a dividend yet!

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Dr James Fox explains why second income investors may want to think carefully about their timelines, but predicting the future…

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What’s going on with the Greggs share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a look at the Greggs share price which has suffered more than most over the past…

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Is this the beginning of a stock market recovery?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether a stock market recovery is truly on the cards after the US struck a deal…

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Up just 1%: what’s going on with Tesco shares now?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesco shares after the stock rose less than the rest of the…

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Up 8%: what’s going on with Lloyds shares today?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of the stock market's biggest gainers on Wednesday 8 April after…

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Barclays shares surge: stick or twist?

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares surged on Wednesday after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire agreement for two weeks. But there's more…

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How much would someone need in an ISA to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how a novice investor could leverage an empty ISA to target a passive income in excess…

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£10,000 invested in Micron stock six months ago is now worth…

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Dr James Fox talks about Micron stock -- one of his best investments over the past six months. Does he…

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5 steps towards a Stocks & Shares ISA worth £1m

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Millions of Britons are missing out on wealth creation because they're not following these steps. Dr James Fox details how…

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What’s going on with the AstraZeneca share price now?

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Dr James Fox explores the recent movements in the AstraZeneca share price and evaluates whether it's still a good long-term…

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Tesla stock just got a little cheaper, but why? And should anyone care?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock's phenomenally expensive, but that hasn't stopped retail investors from piling in over the past year. Dr James Fox…

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Here’s how to try and create a £10,000 second income portfolio

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Millions of UK investors use the Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth and eventually take a second income. Dr…

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2 shares that could surge in a stock market recovery…

| Dr. James Fox

We could experience a stock market recovery in Q2 with predictions markets pointing to an end to hostilities in the…

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It’s down another 13%! Analysts were dead wrong about the Greggs share price

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The Greggs share price continues to fall and analysts have been revising their share price targets down further. Dr James…

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Down 20% in 5 weeks: what’s going on with the IAG share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has bounced around over the past five weeks. Dr James Fox explains why the stock is…

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Could the Scottish Mortgage share price hit £15 this year?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price hasn't traded as high as £15 since the end of the pandemic. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesla stock with the incredibly volatile mega-cap company surging and pulling back…

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I like Rolls-Royce shares but not the price tag. Here are 2 cheaper alternatives

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce is an incredible company but its shares are richly valued. So are there alternative stocks offering exposure to its…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares before the ISA deadline?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds' shares with the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline fast approaching. The…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock isn't just important for its shareholders. It's the bellwether for the technology sector and AI. Dr James Fox…

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Prediction: this FTSE AIM stock could soon be one of the top-rated according to these models

| Dr. James Fox

What makes for a well-rated stock? In this article, Dr James Fox explains and details why he believes this FTSE…

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5 ways to try and build a £1m SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons have failed to utilise their SIPPs to build wealth and possibly create a better standard of living…

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Elon Musk could give Scottish Mortgage shares a huge boost!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why Scottish Mortgage shares could benefit massively as Elon Musk looks to take SpaceX public later…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Barclays' shares. Once one of his favourites, he's now a little more…

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2 income stocks that could offer serious growth too as the ISA deadline approaches

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Dr James Fox details two income stocks that offer investors above-average dividend yields but also the potential for share price…

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I like BAE shares, but they aren’t cheap! Here are 2 potentially-better-value alternatives

| Dr. James Fox

BAE shares have rocketed in recent years and continue to benefit from a wealth of supportive trends in defence. But…

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These 2 UK stocks look cheap ahead of the ISA deadline

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UK stocks have been caught up in a global market sell-off following the start of conflict in Iran. But that…

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Are Greggs shares worth buying? Here’s why I’m not so sure…

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Dr James Fox has been bearish on Greggs' shares for some time. But now they're trading way off their highs,…

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5 April is almost here: is now the perfect time to start investing?

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For some people, now never seems like the right time to start investing. However, Dr James Fox believes they really…

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Want a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA? Step 1 starts before 5 April

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Dr James Fox explains why the Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle, and why investors may want to…

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Stock market correction: time to create that £1,000-a-month passive income portfolio?

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Millions of Britons invest for passive income. Dr James Fox believes they should always look to do so when others…

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Correction territory: the FTSE 100’s best bargain right now could be…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has entered correction territory and that could mean it's a good opportunity to buy our favourite stocks…

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Be greedy when others are fearful! Is now a passive income opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is why many people invest. And get the timing right, investors can make a meaningful impact to the…

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