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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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7-10% supercharged dividend yields: how to get them!

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Many of us look for passive income -- the holy grail of investing. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he's…

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7% forward yield and strong coverage! I think Lloyds shares are a steal

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Dr James Fox explains why he sees Lloyds shares as one of his key holdings, noting a strong forward yield…

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6.4% forward yield and strong coverage! I’m buying Barclays shares

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Dr James Fox explains why he thinks Barclays could be one of the best dividend stocks on the FTSE 100,…

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Transforming my Stocks & Shares ISA into a passive income machine!

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Dr James Fox details how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be transformed into a second income, or a passive…

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3 dividend stocks, 8% yields, and an early retirement plan!

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Dr James Fox details three of his favourite dividend stocks, each with yields in excess of 8%, that could provide…

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

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Vodafone shares offer the biggest dividend yield on the FTSE 100. But would it have been enough to make up…

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Turning my £20k savings into £20k a year in passive income!

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Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Here, Dr James Fox details his investment strategy for generating £20k…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method and starting investing now!

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Warren Buffett is the go-to guy when we need investment inspiration. Here, Dr James Fox explores how his wisdom could…

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Down 58%, is this an unmissable opportunity to buy NIO shares?

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NIO shares have tanked since their pandemic-era high. Here, Dr James Fox explains why this EV stock could be a…

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An unmissable chance to lock in high yields before prices spike?

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Dr James Fox explains why now is the time to focus on locking in high yields before the next bull…

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How to try and turn an ISA into £20k of passive income a year!

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Dr James Fox details how a long-term investing approach using an ISA could be a great way to generate passive…

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Turning a Stocks and Shares ISA into £496k of passive income a year!

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£496k as passive annual income... Is this a dream figure? Here, Dr James Fox explains how it's theoretically achievable using…

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‘Be greedy when others are fearful’: why now’s the time to buy UK shares!

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Dr James Fox explains why right now could represent a rare chance to supercharge his portfolio by focusing on discounted…

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Why buying FTSE 100 stocks today could help me retire early!

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We all want to retire early! Here, Dr James Fox explains why kicking off that retirement portfolio with FTSE 100…

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How many Barclays shares would I need to quit work and live off the passive income?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Barclays shares and explores whether the stock could aid him in his…

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It’s time to lock in these high dividend yields before prices surge!

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Dr James Fox details some of his top income stocks and explains why now is the time to lock in…

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Forget buy-to-let, here’s how to earn a second income!

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We'd all love a second income. Especially if we don't have to do much for it. Here, Dr James Fox…

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How I could quit work and live off dividend income alone!

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Most of us dream of quitting work and enjoying a more relaxed life. Here, Dr James Fox explains how he…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in AstraZeneca shares one year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the biggest stock, by market cap, on the FTSE 100 and asked…

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7% forward dividend yield and strong coverage! I’m buying Lloyds shares

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Dr James Fox explains why he's continuing to buy Lloyds shares as the stock price falls. Will the banking giant…

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I’d drip-feed £400 a month into dividend stocks to aim for millionaire status!

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Investing regularly and using established dividend stocks can help us transform our portfolios. Dr James Fox explains how he'd target…

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How I’d aim to turn my second income into my only income!

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Dr James Fox explains how he'd build a portfolio that provides him with a substantial second income, one that could…

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How I’d aim to build a £1.4m pension pot starting at the age of 30

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It's never too late to start contributing to a pension. Certainly not at the age of 30. Dr James Fox…

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Turning a £20k ISA into £1,000 of passive income a month!

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We'd all love to earn passive income, right? Here, Dr James Fox details his strategy for turning an ISA allowance…

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Turning a £10k Stocks & Shares ISA into a second income of £500 a month!

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We'd all love to have a second income. Here, Dr James Fox takes a look at how he could use…

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I’d buy 3,558 Phoenix Group shares for £1,800 in dividends!

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Dr James Fox details why he believes Phoenix Group shares represent a good investment. The insurer offers one of the…

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How I could live off dividend income alone!

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Dr James Fox explores whether it would could be possible to generate enough dividend income to live comfortably and stop…

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Legal & General shares, and the 8.5% yield, are an unmissable bargain!

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Dr James Fox details his interest in Legal & General shares after the stock dropped. After all, when the share…

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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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