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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

£10,000 invested in IAG shares 1 month ago is now worth…

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IAG shares are a FTSE 100 winner. The stock had gone from strength to strength but has recently experienced some…

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Prediction: 5 cheap stocks to bounce back amid crazy volatility

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Dr James Fox believes the current volatility may represent an opportunity for eagle-eyed investors to snap up some cheap shares.…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock after inauguration day is now worth…

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Tesla stock exploded following Donald Trump’s election victory but has plummeted since inauguration day. Dr James Fox explains.

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

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IAG shares are among the FTSE 100’s best performers over 12 months, and I’m not surprised. This great firm stood…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 2 years ago is now worth…

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The appeal of BT shares is among the most heavily debated in the UK. The stock's broadly considered undervalued but…

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£10,000 invested in Greatland Gold shares 1 year ago is now worth

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Greatland Gold shares have caught my eye in recent months, partially because of the trade volume, but also the recent…

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£100,000 invested in Tesla shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Tesla stock has made many investors millionaires, but it appears to be at a crossroads as the valuation becomes detached…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect second income portfolio and here’s what it said

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Millions of Britons invest to earn a second income, but with artificial intelligence getting better by the day, this Fool…

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Investing Articles

How much money would investors need to target a £10,000 monthly passive income?

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Millions of us invest for passive income, but many simply don’t know what we can achieve. Dr James Fox lays…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 10 years ago is now worth…

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Greggs shares have performed well over the long run, but recently performance isn’t impressive. Dr James Fox explores the waning…

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Investing Articles

I asked DeepSeek AI for the best UK stocks to buy! Here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

DeepSeek has been causing shockwaves around the world of artificial intelligence, but can it pick UK stocks? Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Wars and global tensions have resulted in renewed interest in European defence stocks. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Rolls-Royce shares have made a lot of investors very rich as they push to new heights. Dr James Fox explores…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock is remarkably volatile for a mega-cap company. While this presents some opportunities for investors, it’s also inherently risky.

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Investing Articles

How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £10,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

A £10,000 monthly passive income from a tax-free ISA would definitely be life-changing. Dr James Fox explores a formula for…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have surged over the past year, albeit while underperforming against some of its peers. Dr James Fox looks…

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Move over buy-to-let: here’s how to target a 6-figure passive income from a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing investments and earning a tax-free passive income. Dr James…

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£20k invested in Barclays shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares looked like a great investment for growth and dividends. However, after the stock surged, the value proposition isn’t…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Investors flocked to Greggs shares for an appealing mix of growth prospects and passive income following the pandemic. But things…

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Investing Articles

I asked DeepSeek AI to build me the perfect Stocks & Shares ISA, and here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

Building a great Stocks and Shares ISA can be challenging, so I asked AI upstart DeepSeek to design the ideal…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in an ISA for a £2k monthly second income

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

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This boring FTSE 250 stock has an incredible earnings forecast!

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This FTSE 250 stock has moved sideways for years. It certainly hasn’t rewarded shareholders. However, things could change in the…

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Investing Articles

Investing £3.33 into an ISA every day from 22 could result in a £60,000 passive income

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Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a way to build wealth and generate an income. However,…

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2 resurgent cheap shares that could skyrocket in 2025

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Cheap shares can take our portfolios to the next level. Here, Dr James Fox highlights two stocks that appear to…

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A £10,000 investment in Nvidia stock 6 months ago is now worth…

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Nvidia stock's shown a lot of volatility for a mega-cap company in recent weeks. Dr James Fox explores how an…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 6 months ago is now worth…

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Lloyds shares have performed well over 12 months but have broadly disappointed investors over the long run. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how investors can aim for a £4,000 monthly second income

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Millions of investors use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth and generate a second income.…

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Investing Articles

This British wine-producing penny stock might just be vastly undervalued

| Dr. James Fox

This penny stock's certainly regained my interest. It's slumped and appears to be trading only at a modest premium to…

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This FTSE AIM travel business could absolutely skyrocket in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE AIM stock Jet2 appears to be a bargain in plain sight. I’m desperately searching for reasons not to buy…

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I asked ChatGPT what it thought Warren Buffett’s favourite stock was. Here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is the most successful investor at least in terms of net wealth. So, what is his favourite stock…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares have vastly outperformed the market over the past 12 months, but it’s a different story over the longer…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been the FTSE 100’s biggest success story in recent years, driving the index higher. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

This AIM stock’s delivered 1,463% growth over 5 years! What’s next?

| Dr. James Fox

The AIM index is a great place to find the next big winner. This utility stock’s already delivered for shareholders,…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 3 months ago is now worth…

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This one isn’t pretty. Greggs shares have pulled back amid slowing sales growth. Dr James Fox explores what’s gone wrong…

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Here’s what an investor needs in an ISA to earn £5,000 of passive income a month

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The Stocks & Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth and generating a tax-free income. Dr James Fox…

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I think this FTSE 250 tech retailer could skyrocket in 2025

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FTSE 250 stock Currys is already a multibagger, but the stock could push higher given strong business momentum and an…

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£5,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgages shares have risen with the resurgent technology sector, driven by supportive trends in artificial intelligence. So what’s next?

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What on earth is going on with Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

DeekSeek sent shockwaves through the tech-focused NASDAQ on 27 January, causing a $600bn selloff in Nvidia stock. Dr James Fox…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could catapult forward as AI gets cheaper

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The FTSE 100 isn’t often associated with artificial intelligence. However, as we move towards the next phase of the revolution,…

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Value Shares

Why the low price of Lloyds shares is a double-edged sword

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have surged on the Chancellor's potential intervention in its motor dispute, making me feel cautiously optimistic.

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