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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

If I’d invested £1,000 in NIO shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have demonstrated pretty extreme volatility over the past five years. But what does the future look like for…

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These dividend stocks pay huge 10-20% yields! But can I trust them?

| Dr. James Fox

Share prices in the housebuilding sector have collapsed since the mini-budget. So should I be giving these dividend stocks a…

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3 unmissable FTSE 100 stocks to buy as the pound crashes!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at these three FTSE 100 stocks after the pound sunk to its lowest level against the dollar in…

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2 passive income stocks trading at bargain prices after FTSE train wreck!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail of investing, for many, including myself. And right now, several juicy income stocks are…

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Forget saving. This stock market correction is a once-in-a-decade opportunity!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market hasn't been good to UK investors in recent weeks. In fact, more than £500bn has been wiped…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Burberry shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Burberry shares have bounced up and down over the past year. But this week, the share price shot up after…

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A FTSE 100 stalwart with an 11% yield and P/E of just 3.9! Is this for real?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 dividend stock has an impressive 11% yield and trades with an attractive P/E ratio. But maybe it's…

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2 shares to buy at massive discounts after UK market tanks!

| Dr. James Fox

With the UK market pushing downwards over the past two weeks, I'm looking for discounted shares to buy for my…

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Should I buy BP shares after the FTSE correction, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have pushed upwards throughout the year before falling last week. So should I buy the shares, or have…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Aston Martin shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares just keep falling. I had thought the worst might be behind it, but recent events have pushed…

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Can I trust this FTSE 100 stock with its whopping 17.5% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

This housebuilder has the largest dividend yield on the FTSE 100. But it's so big, can it really be trusted…

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If I bought £1,000 of Lloyds shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

2022 has been a good year for banks, with higher interest rates pushing up margins. But Lloyds shares aren't up…

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2 battered FTSE 100 stocks that could explode when the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index is pretty volatile right now, but that's only half the story. Today, I'm looking at two depressed…

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2 UK shares with an average dividend yield of 12.5%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

These two UK shares are offering huge dividend yields, but are they right for my portfolio? Let's take a closer…

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3 passive income stocks trading at knockdown prices!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is a core objective of my investment strategy. But with areas of the market down, I'm looking at…

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Do I need to ready my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a pretty volatile few weeks for the stock market. But what's going to happen next? And should I…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

It’s been a tough year for owners of Rolls-Royce stock. The share price had gained from its pandemic lows, but…

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Could these two growth stocks be the next big winners?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks are certainly more volatile than value or dividend stocks. But if I pick them right, they can offer…

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Down 38%, Scottish Mortgage shares are in bargain territory!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed over the past year, and there are several reasons for this. But right now, the…

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3 simple stock to buy with £1,000 right now

| Dr. James Fox

We're going through some testing economic times right now. And that's why I'm looking at three simple stocks to buy…

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2 simple dividend stocks to fight back against raging inflation!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form the core part of my portfolio, and right now I want as much income as possible. So…

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A 9.3% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stalwart! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stalwart has demonstrated plenty of volatility in recent weeks. But I think the dividend big-hitter is a…

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3 steps to passive income for just £40 a week!

| Dr. James Fox

For me, passive income is the Holy Grail of investing. I want to maximise my income and it's even better…

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Forget saving. I’m buying Rolls-Royce shares to build wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have continued downwards in recent months despite several positive indicators for the business. Here's why I'm buying.

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2 growth stocks that could be big winners in the next decade and beyond!

| Dr. James Fox

I think these two growth stocks could be solid additions to my portfolio over the next decade and even further…

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The Lloyds share price could end the year way up and here’s why!

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has been pretty volatile over the past month. But I'm backing the stock to keep rising…

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Top dividend stocks: how I’d invest for £500 income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form the core part of my portfolio. But how can I use them to deliver £500 or more…

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Down 47% over the year, Hargreaves Lansdown shares are looking very attractive!

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have performed poorly over the past year, but the company has registered some impressive results in 2022.

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A 16.5% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stock! Surely this can’t be right?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock has a huge dividend yield. But is it really sustainable? Maybe I should be giving it…

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How I’d start investing today to retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

Everyone wants to retire early, right? Or at least have less need to work into later years. So here's what…

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Should I prepare for more volatility in UK stocks as a new prime minister takes office?

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks fell on Monday morning following weekend news concerning gas flows into Europe. But there's something else that's moving…

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3 juicy income stocks I’m using to create a second revenue stream!

| Dr. James Fox

We all want a second revenue stream, right? Especially when it requires minimal input. Well, that's why I'm buying these…

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2 dirt-cheap Chinese growth stocks I’d buy in a heartbeat!

| Dr. James Fox

These two Chinese growth stocks have demonstrated extreme volatility over the past year. But that isn't putting me off.

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At 780p, Scottish Mortgage shares are an unmissable bargain!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have demonstrated considerable volatility over the past year. But at 780p, I think this stock is dirt-cheap.

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Should I prepare my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Stock markets have pushed downwards in recent weeks amid concerns about recession, inflation and hawkish central bank policy.

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A 12% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stock with a P/E of 4.1! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE mining giant is the biggest dividend-paying stock on the index. But with a weak economic outlook, is this…

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A surging dividend stock I’d buy for the electric vehicle revolution. Just not yet!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend stock is up 90% over the last year, but there may be short-term challenges to overcome. Here's why…

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Forget saving! I’m buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks ahead of a lively autumn!

| Dr. James Fox

August has been relatively calm for the markets, but I'm expecting that to change. Here are two stocks I'm buying…

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Here’s why I’m buying more Lloyds shares as economic forecasts worsen!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are often seen as a reflection of the health of the UK economy. But with interest rates rising,…

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Could I double my money with discounted Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Despite the firm's size, reputation and importance, Rolls-Royce shares have been very volatile in recent months. So should I buy…

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