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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

If I’d invested £10,000 in HSBC shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares are among the FTSE 100's best performers over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Aviva shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Aviva shares are among the most watched by retail investors. The insurer is a much more attractive investment proposition today…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £60k of passive income within 30 years

| Dr. James Fox

Our investments have the ability to compound year after year. So, let's make time do the hard work. Here's how…

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Are FTSE 100 banks oversold?

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 banks, notably Barclays and Lloyds, suffered over the past week. Dr James Fox highlights why this could represent…

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If I’d put £1,000 in IAG shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares are trading far below their average target price. The disparity is sizeable. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Has the NatWest share price fallen too far?

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares fell by the most since the Brexit vote on Friday 27 October, after the bank spooked investors with…

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‘Be greedy when others are fearful’: 3 stocks for Warren Buffett’s mantra

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett tells us not to follow the crowd and to buy our favourite stocks when prices fall. Dr James…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't performed well since the SVB fiasco earlier this year. Dr James Fox explains why now might be…

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Will the Meta share price reach $400?

| Dr. James Fox

Meta remains one of the most exciting investment prospects. Dr James Fox explores whether the bull run can continue into…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price fall below £2?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the Rolls-Royce share price as the stock bounces near the £2 mark.…

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How I’d aim to turn £10k of savings into a £100k second income within 25 years

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how he'd try and turn £10k into a huge passive…

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3 ways to prepare for a stock market crash today!

| Dr. James Fox

None of us want to experience a stock market crash, but they do happen from time to time. Here's what…

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Does the Barclays share price scream ‘buy’?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price fell as much as 8% Tuesday morning after the lender reported for Q3. Despite earnings beating…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn £10k of savings into £500 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

By using the tax-efficient ISA wrapper, investors in the UK can turn their savings into a reliable source of passive…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares at £2?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have given back some of their gains since peaking a couple of months ago. So, are we looking…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Persimmon shares are trading just above their 10-year lows. Suffice to say, an investment a year ago wouldn't have been…

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Here are some lessons for young investors from Warren Buffett

| Dr. James Fox

Young investors can learn a lot from Warren Buffett, that's obvious. But one of the most important lessons is taking…

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How I’d aim to transform my monthly savings into a second income worth £5k annually

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains the investing concept central to wealth creation…

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Could Lloyds shares double in value?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have come under pressure in 2023 as interest rates have extended beyond optimal levels. But could they double…

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Overlooked? Are Crest Nicholson shares the cheapest among housebuilders?

| Dr. James Fox

Crest Nicholson shares are among the worst-performing in the sector and that's saying something. However, I'm started to feel they're…

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Will Scottish Mortgage shares hit £10 again?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have experienced an unfortunate fall from grace, halving in value. Will the stock ever see £10 again?

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Is now the time to buy Manchester United shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Manchester United shares plummeted on Monday despite UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe buying 25% of the club at a considerable premium.

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When will the Aviva share price hit £5?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aviva share price has demonstrated some volatility this year, but it's looking cheap. Should investors gear up for a…

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Here’s how I’d turn a Stocks & Shares ISA into a reliable source of income

| Dr. James Fox

Investors in the UK can take advantage of the Stocks & Shares ISA investment wrapper to generate a consistent source…

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Are Smith & Nephew shares about to explode?

| Dr. James Fox

As investors, we're always on the lookout for a stock that could rally and lead our portfolios upwards. Could Smith…

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Can I trust this 18.1% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

A giant dividend yield is often a warning sign, but what about this Kazakh cement manufacturer? Is the dividend really…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Legal & General shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is bullish on Legal & General shares. The depressed UK stock offers an index-beating 8.9% and he…

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When will Lloyds shares hit 60p again?

| Dr. James Fox

Before the pandemic, Lloyds shares frequently traded around 60p. The bank's fundamentals have improved so why is the stock so…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares drop below £2?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are running out of momentum after surging 206% over the past 12 months. Could we see the stock…

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Empty ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for £3,200 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth over the long run and…

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When will the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 again?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has been pulled one way and then another over the past 12 months. So, where will the…

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This FTSE 100 stock has a 10.8% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has recently topped up his position in this FTSE 100 dividend stock that's paying a phenomenal, index-beating…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £10k as a second income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how he'd aim to turn £10k in savings into a portfolio that can deliver at least…

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If I’d put £10,000 in IAG shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares are trading for just 4.7 times forward earnings, making it one of the cheapest stocks on the FTSE…

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Would Hargreaves Lansdown meet Warren Buffett’s investment criteria?

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett invests in top-quality stocks that often have a competitive advantage and trade at a discount to their intrinsic…

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When will Barclays shares hit £2?

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100, trading at just 4.24 times trailing 12-month earnings. So, will…

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If I’d put £1,000 in BAE Systems shares in 2021, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems shares are among the best performers on the FTSE 100 in recent years. But can the rally continue?…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash this October?

| Dr. James Fox

October has been a month of notable stock market declines. So is the FTSE 100 safe at the. moment? Dr…

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Could I retire at 50 using this strategy for passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

For many investors, passive income is the end goal. Here, Dr James Fox highlights a strategy for wealth accumulation and…

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Here’s how I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into an eventual £98k second income

| Dr. James Fox

Most of us would find a second income very useful, especially when its tax-free. Dr James Fox explains how he'd…

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