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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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£10k in a SIPP today could be worth £1.33m in 30 years — with a bit of help

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage their SIPPs to build a retirement nest egg. The formula is simpler…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price may have a turbulent few months

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Dr James Fox has been very bullish on the Lloyds share price over the past few years. However, investors are…

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Up 20% in a month, 5.9x earnings and a 5.9% yield, this stock may one day be heading for the FTSE 100

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Dr James Fox believes it's only a matter of time before this UK-listed bank progresses to the FTSE 100. It's…

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The super simple way to try and create a £8.6m SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension)

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The SIPP is an incredibly powerful way to save for retirement. Dr James Fox explains that you can start things…

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£50,000 in an ISA? Here’s how it could become a £20,000 passive income

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The ISA’s an incredible vehicle for building wealth and eventually taking a passive income. Dr James Fox explains one path…

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£10,000 invested? Here’s how to aim for £10,000 of passive income

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Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage the power of compounding and shrewd stock picking to create a new…

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Robots on the Moon: will this kick Tesla stock forward?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has actually lacked direction over the past five years with the shares now trading marginally above the 2021…

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Stock market volatility: where can I hide from AI disruption?

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Dr James Fox, like many other investors, is concerned about the impact of AI on the stock market. Here, he…

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This one event could send NatWest shares into free fall

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's getting increasingly concerned about an AI-engendered slew of layoffs that could smash NatWest shares.

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Here’s one massive reason to be cautious of Lloyds shares

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Dr James Fox is still bullish on Lloyds’ shares but believes investors need to be wary of a possible AI-engendered…

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Be prepared: Greggs shares may never recover from here

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Dr James Fox is concerned about the prospects for Greggs shares with growth stalling and dietary preferences changing in the…

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This one holding could send the Scottish Mortgage share price into the stratosphere

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is increasingly tied to the fortunes of one particular holding. Thankfully, it's one I'm optimistic…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £500 a month?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredibly important vehicle for building wealth and eventually drawing a passive income. Here's…

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Could the IAG share price hit £5 any time soon?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has surged over the past few years, outpacing the expectations of analysts and investors alike. Dr…

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It’s not quite the next Nvidia, but could this US stock double my money in 2026?

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Dr James Fox gives us one of his favourite US stocks for the year ahead with the signs pointing to…

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Why I think £6 for Barclays shares isn’t out of the question

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Dr James Fox believes Barclays shares could still be overlooked despite delivering incredible returns for shareholders in recent years.

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Up 3,659%, can Tesla stock still be a millionaire-maker?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock's up 3,659% over the past decade. It's almost definitely turned some long-term holders into millionaires during the period.

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Tesco shares are up 16% over 1 month… what’s going on?

| Dr. James Fox

Last month, I explicitly said I thought there were better options available to investors than Tesco shares. So what on…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock last month is now worth…

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Nvidia stock with the company remaining an absolutely pivotal part of the…

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Want a £3,000 a month passive income, but don’t have an ISA yet? Follow these steps…

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Millions of us want to invest for a passive income but don't have an ISA anywhere near the size required.…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £600 monthly second income?

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Millions of Britons invest for a second income. Dr James Fox details the tried-and-tested strategy to build wealth and reap…

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Worried about retirement? Here’s the recipe for a £1m SIPP

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Dr James Fox gives us the recipe for building a SIPP that can protect your standard of living as you…

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Prediction: this company could become a FTSE 100 stalwart

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Dr James Fox believes this airline's vastly overlooked and if management elected to move to the Main Market, it could…

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Return to reality: here’s why Lloyds shares won’t hit £2 anytime soon

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Dr James Fox is still bullish on Lloyds shares but believes the current exuberance needs to be cooled somewhat as…

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Prediction: Rolls-Royce shares could one day be the most valuable on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes there's cause for long-term bullishness on Rolls-Royce shares, but thinks investors should exercise caution.

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build a sizeable portfolio and to eventually…

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How much does the average Briton need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how much an investor would typically need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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Where could the Scottish Mortgage share price finish 2026?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of his favourite trusts, with the Scottish Mortgage share price pushing…

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These stocks have the best margins on the FTSE 100, but they’re down 42% on average

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at classifieds stocks on the FTSE 100. These businesses have phenomenal margins, but…

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The best time to open a SIPP is at birth… and here’s a stock to consider

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes one of the best long-term compounders is sitting in plain sight, and it could be the…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 2 weeks ago is now worth…

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesla stock as the company's fortunes are increasingly tied to Elon Musk's…

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Not been paying attention? Nvidia stock’s looking very cheap

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Nvidia stock, which has been moving sideways in recent months. He believes…

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A beaten-down tech stock at just 10.8x earnings… an ISA pick for February?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one US technology stock that has vastly underperformed the rest of his…

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Is it time to consider stone-cold Greggs shares?

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Greggs shares have experienced a well-publicised decline over the past two years and Dr James Fox isn't surprised. But have…

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How much does the average Briton need in an ISA for £5,000 of monthly passive income?

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Millions of us invest for a passive income. One popular route is buy-to-let investing, but Dr James Fox believes more…

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2 ISA-boosting stocks that still look cheap in February

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Dr James Fox explores a couple of stocks that appear undervalued as we move into February. He believes they should…

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What’s going on with Tesla stock now?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of the most intriguing publicly listed companies after Tesla stock jumped…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Microsoft stock took a huge tumble after delivering its earnings for the second quarter, triggering wider panic across the tech…

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Up 100% in 3 months, this US stock may be undervalued by around 173%

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock has been good to Dr James Fox. He bought the shares at around $9 and they've since…

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Looking for stocks to buy? At 4.1x earnings, here’s the most clearly-discounted share on my radar

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is always on the lookout for stocks to buy. Here, he details one UK company that looks…

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