Motley Fool Premium
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Dr. James Fox
    3. /

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.

Recent Articles

Close up view of Electric Car charging and field background
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock was a favourite among growth-oriented investors in 2020 and 2021. But it didn’t deliver. Dr James Fox spies…

Read more »

Young Black man sat in front of laptop while wearing headphones
Investing Articles

Why isn’t everyone aiming for £37m in stocks and shares?

| Dr. James Fox

It’s never too early to start investing in stocks and shares through a SIPP or ISA. Dr James Fox explains…

Read more »

Happy couple showing relief at news
Investing Articles

Here’s how much an investor needs in an ISA to generate a £27,500 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Imagine creating a second income that's the equivalent of the average post-tax salary in the UK. Dr James Fox explains…

Read more »

Business manager working at a pub doing the accountancy and some paperwork using a laptop computer
Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 investment trust to buy… here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

There aren't many FTSE 100-listed investment trusts and according to ChatGPT there’s only one winner. Dr James Fox explores.

Read more »

Businessman hand stacking money coins with virtual percentage icons
Investing Articles

How much should investors put in an ISA to achieve the average UK wage in passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth, but a successful investor can…

Read more »

Mature black woman at home texting on her cell phone while sitting on the couch
Investing Articles

What’s been going on with the Barclays share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The rising Barclays share price reflects confidence in management’s strategy to improve business performance and enhance shareholder returns.

Read more »

Mature black woman at home texting on her cell phone while sitting on the couch
Investing Articles

What’s up with the Lloyds share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price is up 26% in 2025, representing one of the strongest performance on the FTSE 100. Dr…

Read more »

Happy woman commuting on a train and checking her mobile phone while using headphones
Investing Articles

How much would an investor need in an ISA for a £1,999 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest to take a passive income, but millions more don’t. Dr James Fox explains how investing can…

Read more »

Young Black man sat in front of laptop while wearing headphones
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares, unloved for some time, have started to realise their potential. The stock is up over one, two, three,…

Read more »

Playful senior couple in aprons dancing and smiling while preparing healthy dinner at home
Investing Articles

£25,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have soared, driven by strong defence and aviation demand, debt reduction, and aggressive growth targets. A remarkable turnaround.

Read more »

Smiling senior white man talking through telephone while using laptop at desk.
Investing Articles

My latest FTSE stock investment is undervalued by 80%, according to 1 analyst

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE stock has no Sell ratings and just one Hold rating. The consensus opinion is incredibly bullish and I’m…

Read more »

Black woman using smartphone at home, watching stock charts.
Investing Articles

Thank you stock market: a rare chance to consider buying Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Market forces have brought Nvidia stock and many of its peers down as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reach correction…

Read more »

Young Caucasian woman with pink her studying from her laptop screen
Investing Articles

Here’s how much an investor needs in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £5,000 monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA to grow wealth, and used effectively, it can be a vehicle…

Read more »

Young Caucasian man making doubtful face at camera
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Tesla stock a fortnight ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Some retail investors have been trying to catch a falling knife with Tesla stock, but many have had their fingers…

Read more »

Smiling white woman holding iPhone with Airpods in ear
Investing Articles

If a 30-year-old puts £400 a month in the stock market, here’s what they could retire on

| Dr. James Fox

Many Britons don’t leverage the stock market to build wealth, and I think that’s a mistake. Here’s how to do…

Read more »

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
Investing Articles

Stocks to watch ahead of the Formula 1 season opener

| Dr. James Fox

Formula 1 has become big business since its US takeover. Here, Dr James Fox details a handful of stocks to…

Read more »

Black woman using smartphone at home, watching stock charts.
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares have recently reversed their positive trajectory. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at what's been happening and…

Read more »

Young female business analyst looking at a graph chart while working from home
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems shares have gone from strength to strength, but are they worthy of this elevated valuation. Dr James Fox…

Read more »

Black woman using loudspeaker to be heard
Investing Articles

Of all UK stocks, I think this could be the most undervalued…

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks are a great place to look for undervalued investment opportunities, but I feel this one has to be…

Read more »

Departure & Arrival sign, representing selling and buying in a portfolio
Investing Articles

Down 12% in a month, is it time for me to sell my IAG shares?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have massively outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past 12 months, but things have taken a turn for…

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares have shown some weakness in recent months but the long-term performance is truly impressive. Dr James Fox explains.

Read more »

A tram in Manchester's city centre
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in the FTSE 250’s Kier Group 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 250 company Kier Group slumped on Tuesday 11 March after earnings failed to impress. However, the long-term picture remains…

Read more »

British coins and bank notes scattered on a surface
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have rebounded from their post-pandemic lows. Dr James Fox explains what’s behind the surge and where they…

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window
Investing Articles

As US stocks plummet amid Trumpian uncertainty, these could be standout investment opportunities to consider

| Dr. James Fox

US stocks, notably growth-oriented companies and consumer discretionary businesses, have slumped as Trump keeps the market guessing.

Read more »

Mature black woman at home texting on her cell phone while sitting on the couch
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares have continued their path upwards despite coming under some pressure, with several downgrades impacting investor confidence.

Read more »

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
Investing Articles

An incredible buying opportunity? This US stock keeps smashing expectations

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock's experienced a short sell-off, like many of its peers. However, it appears unwarranted, especially when we consider…

Read more »

Happy woman commuting on a train and checking her mobile phone while using headphones
Investing Articles

If a 32-year-old puts £1,000 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how this tax-free wrapper can help compound…

Read more »

UK financial background: share prices and stock graph overlaid on an image of the Union Jack
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 15 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares are a favourite among investors, and quite frankly, I’ve never got it. Dr James Fox explains the company’s…

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

Berkshire Hathaway shares have outperformed many of the company’s peers over the past month. Dr James Fox explains why this…

Read more »

Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have surged over the past two weeks as earnings beat expectations and as investors dived into European defence…

Read more »

Pakistani multi generation family sitting around a table in a garden in Middlesbourgh, North East of England.
Investing Articles

£100k in savings? Here’s how that could be a starting point for £10k of monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox suggests a formula to try and turn a significant…

Read more »

Investor looking at stock graph on a tablet with their finger hovering over the Buy button
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »

Black woman using smartphone at home, watching stock charts.
Investing Articles

Prediction: 5 cheap stocks to bounce back amid crazy volatility

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »

Middle aged businesswoman using laptop while working from home
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »

Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »

Playful senior couple in aprons dancing and smiling while preparing healthy dinner at home
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »

Close-up as a woman counts out modern British banknotes.
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »

Little girl helping her Grandad plant tomatoes in a greenhouse in his garden.
Investing Articles

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

| Dr. James Fox

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

Read more »