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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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Investing Articles

How much should I invest in UK shares to stop working and live off dividends?

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Dr James Fox investigates how much money he'd need to invest in UK shares to live comfortably off dividend income…

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How much must I invest in these 3 dividend stocks to stop working?

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Dr James Fox details how three dividend stocks could help him transform his portfolio into a second income stream and…

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2 fantastic value stocks for FTSE 100 bargain hunters!

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Dr James Fox details why these two banking giants could be the best value stocks on the UK's blue-chip index.…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could turn a £10k starting investment into a £5k annual income

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We'd all love a second income, right? Here, our writer looks at how he could use FTSE 100 stocks to…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares ever reach £10?

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Dr James Fox asks whether Rolls-Royce shares could see huge growth in the coming years. The stock trades for a…

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If I’d invested £1k in CRISPR Therapeutics shares on January 3, here’s what I’d have now!

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This could be the most exciting growth stock out there. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at CRISPR Therapeutics…

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Here’s why Aston Martin shares may trade on the FTSE 100!

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Many of us in the UK would love to see this iconic brand succeed. Our writer believes Aston Martin shares…

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Can I generate enough passive income to take the summer off work?

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We'd all love to take a summer off right? Our writer explains how he could turn his investments into a…

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

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at surging Nvidia shares. The tech giant highlighted booming demand for AI processors…

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Turning a £5k investment into a second income worth £4k a year!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd look to transform £5,000 into a regular income with the potential to positively impact…

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£1 of Scottish Mortgage shares for 78p! An unmissable value trade?

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We all love a bargain, but is this one worth buying? Dr James Fox explores why Scottish Mortgage is trading…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Polymetal shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

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Dr James Fox explores whether investing in sanctions-hit Polymetal shares would have been worthwhile a year ago, just after the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in M&G shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the no.1 dividend stock on the FTSE 100. M&G shares might have…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3 step plan for £2,000 of passive income a month!

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Many of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he'd target £24,000 a year in later…

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Warren Buffett’s Gen Re owns Diageo shares! Should I follow?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Warren Buffett's recent activity on the stock market, notably his apparent decision…

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How many FTSE 100 stocks have 8%+ yields?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE 100 stocks with big dividend yields. But just how many of…

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Should I buy 20,000 more Lloyds shares for £620 of passive income in 2024?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares and explores whether the FTSE 100 banking giant would represent…

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How much must I invest in UK stocks to take the summer off?

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Fancy taking a break from work for the summer months? Our writer certainly wouldn't say no. But how much would…

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Turning a £10k ISA into a second income worth £8k a year!

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Dr James Fox details his plans for transforming an ISA allowance into a second income to help fund his lifestyle.…

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Here are the stocks to buy to try and turn £20k into £1,200 of passive income!

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Dr James Fox details the stocks to buy in order to generate passive income this year. He thinks these safe…

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How quickly could I become a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire?

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Dr James Fox examines how an investor could become a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire and explores how long it…

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How much should I invest in dividend stocks to enable me to stop working?

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Dr James Fox explores how much money he'd need to invest in dividend stocks to allow him to comfortably stop…

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3 magnificent FTSE stocks to help me beat the index!

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We all want to beat the index, otherwise we'd just invest in tracker funds. Our writer details three FTSE stocks…

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3 phenomenal value stocks for UK investors!

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Dr James Fox details three of the most undervalued stocks on the FTSE 350. But what makes these British value…

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Should I sell Aston Martin shares after they soared 15% on Thursday?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Aston Martin shares. The stock jumped after Geely increased its stake in…

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3 unmissable FTSE value stocks to buy in May

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Dr James Fox goes hunting for value on the UK index. He contends that the unpopularity of the FTSE can…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares: a rare chance to boost passive income!

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Dr James Fox details how he'd transform his portfolio's income-generating capacity by investing in discounted, high-yielding FTSE 100 shares.

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I think investors should be piling into housebuilder stocks! Here’s why

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Dr James Fox explains why he's continuing to up his positions in certain housebuilder stocks as the macroeconomic climate shows…

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My take: I’d ignore the doomsayers and invest in Lloyds shares!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares after the recent volatility. The stock plummeted despite another strong…

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A FTSE 100 bargain!  I think investors should buy Barclays shares under 160p

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Dr James Fox explains why FTSE 100 stalwart Barclays represents great value, despite concerns about the health of the global…

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

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Direct Line Group shares after the insurer warned that rising claims will…

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Another Warren Buffett warning! What should I do?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Warren Buffett's recent comments and Berkshire Hathaway's dumping of billions of dollars…

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I’d target an 8.5% dividend yield with these UK shares!

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Dr James Fox details two of his favourite UK shares that can help him achieve a huge 8.5% dividend yield…

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Here’s why NIO shares could rebound soon!

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Dr James Fox explains why he's continuing to invest in NIO as the share price pushes downwards. So what makes…

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Have Rolls-Royce shares peaked? Price targets remain high!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rolls-Royce shares after the engineering giant reported results in line with earlier…

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How I’d aim to turn a £20k ISA into lifelong passive income!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd use a compound returns strategy and the FTSE's wealth of dividend stocks to generate…

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3 magnificent dividend shares to try to turn £5k into £50k!

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Dr James Fox details three dividend shares he'd use to try and turn a £5k investment into a sizeable nest…

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How to generate a second income worth £2,000 a month!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at how he'd could go about generating a sizeable second income worth £24,000…

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Will self-driving vehicles send Tesla shares into hyperdrive?

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Dr James Fox explores what's next for Tesla shares after the EV giant's price pushed down below $170. Perhaps this…

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If I’d invested £500 in Airtel Africa shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Airtel Africa shares dipped on Thursday after the company announced its first-quarter results. Dr James Fox explores what's next for…

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