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Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is a freelance investment writer for the Fool UK. He also contributes to business and economics publications, having previously worked as a staff writer and editor. James has a PhD in development studies and has contributed to academic work on global supply chains. He also manages his own investment portfolio.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in HSBC shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

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Bank shares have demonstrated considerable volatility this year. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look HSBC shares. Can they…

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At 155p, Rolls-Royce shares are stuck! But for how long?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been going sideways for the past four months. Dr James Fox explores what it will take to…

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3 steps to a second income worth £1,000 a month!

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Many of us invest to generate a second income. Here, Dr James Fox details how he'd start investing today for…

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3 stocks I’d buy for dividends in July!

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The market isn't strong, but that's not a bad things for buyers. Here, Dr James Fox details three stocks he's…

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At just 4.7 times earnings, are Barclays shares the top FTSE 100 pick?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Barclays after the share price pushed downwards following Thursday's interest rate rise.

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Building a £500k retirement nest egg with a Stocks & Shares ISA!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd use a Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to generate wealth for the…

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Is it time to buy Vodafone shares at 72p?

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Vodafone shares certainly look attractive with a 10% yield and discounted price. Dr James Fox explores whether it's a risk…

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No savings? I’d follow the Warren Buffett method to build wealth in 2023!

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So many of us in the UK have no savings, or haven't put money aside for later life. Dr James…

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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lock in high yields?

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Dr James Fox explains why this could be a very rare chance to find high yields. And he's looking to…

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Hargreaves Lansdown, a stock to buy for sticky inflation?

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Dr James Fox details how his favourite investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown, can prosper in a higher interest rate environment.

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy one of the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

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Dr James Fox explains why now could represent a rare opportunity to buy a beaten-down FTSE 100 stock that historically…

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A rare opportunity to create a supercharged second income! Here’s how

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Dr James Fox thinks the current state of the stock market has created a unique opportunity to generate a huge…

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7-10% supercharged dividend yields: how to get them!

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Many of us look for passive income -- the holy grail of investing. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he's…

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7% forward yield and strong coverage! I think Lloyds shares are a steal

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Dr James Fox explains why he sees Lloyds shares as one of his key holdings, noting a strong forward yield…

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6.4% forward yield and strong coverage! I’m buying Barclays shares

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Dr James Fox explains why he thinks Barclays could be one of the best dividend stocks on the FTSE 100,…

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Transforming my Stocks & Shares ISA into a passive income machine!

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Dr James Fox details how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be transformed into a second income, or a passive…

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3 dividend stocks, 8% yields, and an early retirement plan!

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Dr James Fox details three of his favourite dividend stocks, each with yields in excess of 8%, that could provide…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Vodafone shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Vodafone shares offer the biggest dividend yield on the FTSE 100. But would it have been enough to make up…

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Turning my £20k savings into £20k a year in passive income!

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Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Here, Dr James Fox details his investment strategy for generating £20k…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method and starting investing now!

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Warren Buffett is the go-to guy when we need investment inspiration. Here, Dr James Fox explores how his wisdom could…

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Down 58%, is this an unmissable opportunity to buy NIO shares?

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NIO shares have tanked since their pandemic-era high. Here, Dr James Fox explains why this EV stock could be a…

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An unmissable chance to lock in high yields before prices spike?

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Dr James Fox explains why now is the time to focus on locking in high yields before the next bull…

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How to try and turn an ISA into £20k of passive income a year!

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Dr James Fox details how a long-term investing approach using an ISA could be a great way to generate passive…

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Turning a Stocks and Shares ISA into £496k of passive income a year!

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£496k as passive annual income... Is this a dream figure? Here, Dr James Fox explains how it's theoretically achievable using…

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‘Be greedy when others are fearful’: why now’s the time to buy UK shares!

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Dr James Fox explains why right now could represent a rare chance to supercharge his portfolio by focusing on discounted…

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Why buying FTSE 100 stocks today could help me retire early!

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We all want to retire early! Here, Dr James Fox explains why kicking off that retirement portfolio with FTSE 100…

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How many Barclays shares would I need to quit work and live off the passive income?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Barclays shares and explores whether the stock could aid him in his…

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It’s time to lock in these high dividend yields before prices surge!

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Dr James Fox details some of his top income stocks and explains why now is the time to lock in…

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Forget buy-to-let, here’s how to earn a second income!

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We'd all love a second income. Especially if we don't have to do much for it. Here, Dr James Fox…

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How I could quit work and live off dividend income alone!

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Most of us dream of quitting work and enjoying a more relaxed life. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in AstraZeneca shares one year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the biggest stock, by market cap, on the FTSE 100 and asked…

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7% forward dividend yield and strong coverage! I’m buying Lloyds shares

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Dr James Fox explains why he's continuing to buy Lloyds shares as the stock price falls. Will the banking giant…

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I’d drip-feed £400 a month into dividend stocks to aim for millionaire status!

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Investing regularly and using established dividend stocks can help us transform our portfolios. Dr James Fox explains how he'd target…

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How I’d aim to turn my second income into my only income!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd build a portfolio that provides him with a substantial second income, one that could…

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How I’d aim to build a £1.4m pension pot starting at the age of 30

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It's never too late to start contributing to a pension. Certainly not at the age of 30. Dr James Fox…

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Turning a £20k ISA into £1,000 of passive income a month!

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We'd all love to earn passive income, right? Here, Dr James Fox details his strategy for turning an ISA allowance…

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Turning a £10k Stocks & Shares ISA into a second income of £500 a month!

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We'd all love to have a second income. Here, Dr James Fox takes a look at how he could use…

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I’d buy 3,558 Phoenix Group shares for £1,800 in dividends!

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Dr James Fox details why he believes Phoenix Group shares represent a good investment. The insurer offers one of the…

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How I could live off dividend income alone!

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Dr James Fox explores whether it would could be possible to generate enough dividend income to live comfortably and stop…

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Legal & General shares, and the 8.5% yield, are an unmissable bargain!

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Dr James Fox details his interest in Legal & General shares after the stock dropped. After all, when the share…

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