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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

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for lifelong passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for passive income. But how can I turn my savings into a portfolio that can deliver…

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£5,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £3,815

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us worldwide invest in stocks for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox picks one stock he thinks…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares double from here?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have hit new heights in recent days with the share price exceeding 400p. But could we ever see…

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £22,795 in annual passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Thousands, if not millions of us, invest for passive income. Dr James Fox explains his strategy for building wealth and…

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This could be the best value FTSE 100 stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Investors often say the FTSE 100 is a great place to find value. However, doing so isn't always straightforward. But…

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Investing Articles

2 stocks to kickstart a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The annual deadline for the Stocks and Shares ISA is 5 April. This means if I want to take advantage…

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Scorpio Tankers: how world events can shape stock market success!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market offers us exposure to a world of companies and opportunities. Today, I'm looking at a stock that's…

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Could Greggs ever gain promotion from the FTSE 250?

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs is a growth-focused company that appears to be excelling despite a tough market and prevailing trends. But could it…

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I’m up 18% on Lloyds shares! Is it time to sell?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have recovered having slumped at the beginning of the year. Now I'm up, is it time to consider…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have surged over the past month on the back of strong earnings and an improving outlook. Dr James…

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£11,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £12,560 annually

| Dr. James Fox

For many of us, a second income is the holy grail of investing. Dr James Fox explains how he’d kick…

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No money in the bank? Here’s how I’d aim for £1,113 of monthly passive income as quickly as possible

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but just how possible is it when we're starting with no money in…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Tesla stock 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has been the worst-performing member of the Magnificent Seven. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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This FTSE 100 stock could be undervalued by 33%!

| Dr. James Fox

There's a host of undervalued stocks on the FTSE 100, but I think this one’s perhaps the clearest example of…

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If I’d invested £1,000 when the Rolls-Royce share price bottomed out, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price bottomed out in October 2022 as political challenges put further pressure on the already struggling stock.

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Will this iconic FTSE 250 carmaker ever gain promotion to the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin now languishes towards the lower end of the FTSE 250, but could there be a recovery on the…

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Up 16.9%, have I missed my chance to buy more Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have staged something of a recovery over the past 12 months, but will it continue? Dr James…

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Is NIO stock the bargain of the century?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock's down 25.5% over 12 months and around 90% from its highs. Dr James Fox wonders if we're looking…

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An 11.9% yield and surging earnings: could this be the best dividend stock?

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend stock's benefitting from a supercycle that's sending its earnings higher. And that bodes well for its mega 11.9%…

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Is Nvidia stock simply too expensive?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock's experienced a meteoric rise over the past 12 months, but might this AI-engendered propulsion have gone too far?

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With the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline approaching, here’s how I’d invest £10,000

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an investment wrapper that allows UK residents to grow wealth and earn money without…

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The stock I’m least likely to sell in my Stocks & Shares ISA is…

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA offers UK residents an excellent opportunity to build wealth and earn a passive income. So,…

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Starting with nothing in 2024? I’d use Warren Buffett’s methods to build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, but even those of us with no savings can…

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Investing Articles

Should I be worried that Lloyds shares might drop again?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are up 15.5% over the past month and still look cheap. But how do I know the stock…

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Saving £200 a month? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £36,469

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us can only dream of a second income. But it’s easier than most of us realise when we…

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Here why Rolls-Royce shares still have plenty of potential!

| Dr. James Fox

When it comes to the FTSE 100, Rolls-Royce shares look to me like the sexiest on the market, having surged…

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£10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £15,040 of passive income annually

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how and why he'd put his savings to work and built passive income streams by investing…

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This FTSE 100 stock has an 11.3% dividend yield! Is it trustworthy?

| Dr. James Fox

Here's a FTSE 100 share that has a very strong dividend, at first glance. But are things really as good…

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Up 394% in 3 years, can this FTSE 250 stock go higher?

| Dr. James Fox

Over the past three years, this stock has surged nearly 400%, putting it among the best performing stocks on the…

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As profits double, is the IAG share price set to rise?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has disappointed since the company announced that earnings had exceeded pre-pandemic levels. So, what's going on?

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Down 26.7% in a year, what’s next for the BT share price?

| Dr. James Fox

Shares in this big dividend payer have fallen drastically over the past 12 months, but is the BT share price…

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At 64 times forward earnings, surely the Tesla share price can’t go higher?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price has sunk since the turn of the year. However, the stock still looks expensive. So why…

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Down 42%, is NIO stock a bargain in plain sight?

| Dr. James Fox

NIO stock's been in freefall since the beginning of the year, but are investors looking at great value or a…

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How I’d aim to transform an empty Stocks & Shares ISA into £1m of wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

There's never a better time to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA than today. Here's how I'd aim…

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Could Nvidia stock be a bargain in plain sight?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has surged 252% over the past 12 months, but that doesn't mean it's expensive. In fact, it may…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 a year and aim for £1,421 of monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Dr James Fox explains how he'd put his money to work…

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Warren Buffett’s latest lesson should be a wake up call for UK investors

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, and his latest letter to shareholders contains another gem.

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This could be a once-in-decade opportunity to earn a second income by investing!

| Dr. James Fox

Markets have been rising in recent weeks, however dividend yields across certain sectors remain attractive, which could be good for…

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The Lloyds share price is 28% below target price! Opportunity beckons?

| Dr. James Fox

It's not been a bad month for this banking giant, with the stock up 9%. However, is the Lloyds share…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a huge 10.2% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 company has one of the strongest dividend yields I've come across, but the share price has been…

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