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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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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 2 years ago is now worth…

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NatWest shares have outperformed many a technology stock over the past two years. Dr James Fox looks at the trends…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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Barclays' shares have performed extremely well in 2025, adding to a momentum built and sustained throughout 2024. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 1 year ago is now worth…

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Lloyds' shares have outperformed most investors’ expectations over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explains why this has happened.

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The simple way to try and build a £27m SIPP

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Imagine having £27m in a SIPP. Well, it’s possible, but it typically requires Britons to start early, very early. Dr…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £4,000 in monthly passive income?

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Millions of us invest for passive income. Dr James Fox details one stock that could one day help him earn…

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The stock market may be overheating, but these shares don’t look overvalued

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The stock market might be heating up, but these two UK companies could offer investors a chance to beat the…

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An undervalued stock with operating momentum… tell me more!

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This undervalued stock could be a real winner for AIM investors. Dr James Fox highlights its earnings progression and strong…

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Should investors consider Nvidia stock before results day?

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Nvidia stock's surged during 2025. Dr James Fox believes next week's earnings report might lead to more volatility as the…

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Here’s how to target a £20,000 annual second income, starting from zero

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Most Britons would love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how that can be possible with a sensible investment…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 1 year ago is now worth…

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Legal & General shares haven’t performed too badly over the past year. In fact, investors have seen capital appreciation and…

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This UK stock might satisfy Warren Buffett’s investment criteria

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Warren Buffett is renowned for his focus on quality investments and finding a margin of safety. Dr James Fox knows…

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Analysts think this AIM stock could be on the FTSE 100

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The AIM’s largest stock is undervalued by 32.9% according to analysts. If it were to join the main market, it…

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Here’s why ISA are made to be started at birth

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There's no better Stocks and Shares ISA strategy than to leverage the all-important commodity that is time. Dr James Fox…

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Here’s why IAG shares are up 69% since April

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IAG shares have surged since 3 April, with investors flocking to invest in the European aviation giant. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 18 months ago is now worth

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BT shares have surged over the past 18 months. Dr James Fox deeply regrets not investing in the telecommunications stock…

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Starting a SIPP or ISA when they’re born can deliver financial freedom for your kids

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The SIPP's an incredibly important tool for any investor trying to prepare an easier retirement for their children. Dr James…

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Here’s the forecast for the Tesla share price

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The Tesla share price is up 66% over the past 12 months but that doesn’t tell the full story. It’s…

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£15,000 in savings? Here’s a smart plan that could turn that into £15,000 of passive income

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Millions of Britons invest for passive income. However, many of us don’t truly understand the life-changing impacts of compounding.

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Could this be the best banking stock to buy in the UK?

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Dr James Fox doesn't think the best banking stock is Barclays, Lloyds or NatWest. He feels this smaller British peer…

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Worried about the future? Here’s how to try and give your kid a £28,000 second income

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The future is an unknown, and that scares many of us. Dr James Fox explains how we can try and…

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Here’s the latest forecast for the Melrose share price

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The Melrose share price has pushed up in recent weeks, outperforming much of the FTSE 100. Analysts suggest this stock…

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Here’s the latest forecast for Rolls-Royce shares

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Rolls-Royce shares keep going from strength to strength, but where do analysts expect this stock to be in the next…

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No savings? Here’s how Warren Buffett’s teachings could help you build wealth

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Dr James Fox explains how one of the world’s greatest investors — Warren Buffett — can teach ordinary investors how…

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Here are 3 lesser-known second income stocks

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Millions of Britons invest for a second income. And as dividend yields are inversely proportional to share prices, the best…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for £10,000 a month in passive income?

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Millions of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how much money an investor would need in…

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The Lloyds share price is up nearly 200% over 5 years! What about the next 5 years?

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Dr James Fox explains the bull and bear cases behind the Lloyds share price. This bank has recovered from the…

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Could this penny stock be a millionaire-maker?

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This penny stock has massively underperformed since its IPO. Dr James Fox explores whether there could be some value in…

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How to target £1m for a child in a Stocks & Shares ISA by 30

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Dr James Fox explains how someone could become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire at the age of 30. It’s…

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Here’s how to aim to make your kids millionaires with a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us aim to be ISA millionaires. It’s certainly possible, but it’s potentially even easier to put your children…

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Why are people still buying Aston Martin shares? It’s a FTSE 250 laggard

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock keeps underperforming and you’d have thought investors would have totally lost confidence by now.

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2 potential buy-and-hold US stocks for the AI revolution

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The AI revolution is in full swing, representing the single largest driver behind stock market performance. Dr James Fox explores…

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Here’s how to target a £20m SIPP, but it’s not for you…

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It might be too late for you, but starting a SIPP for a child when they’re born allows them to…

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Has this FTSE 100 stock just shown us why people are calling it the ‘next Rolls-Royce’?

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This FTSE 100 engineering company is a peer of Rolls-Royce. However, its stock could also be following in the footsteps…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £5,000 of monthly passive income?

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£5,000 might sound like a lot of passive income, but investors need to account for inflation. Dr James Fox explains…

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What’s going on with the Card Factory share price?

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The Card Factory share price surged earlier in the week following the announcement it had acquired Funky Pigeon from WH…

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Starting with nothing? Here’s how to begin building a second income portfolio worth £2k a month in August

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Dr James Fox is among the millions of Britons investing to earn a second income. Here’s how he thinks investors…

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First-half loss and 9.3% yield: is the Taylor Wimpey share price now a value trap or an opportunity?

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The Taylor Wimpey share price was one of the biggest movers on the FTSE 100 on 30 July. Dr James…

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Is it time for the biggest bears to cave and buy Greggs shares?

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Greggs shares have fallen 45% over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explores whether the stock has fallen too…

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Will the Barclays share price hit £4 this year?

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The Barclays share price reflects how much investors are prepared to pay for a share of the company’s earnings. Are…

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Here’s why investors may want to consider Scottish Mortgage shares over a tracker fund

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most popular investment trusts. He explains why Scottish…

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