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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.

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

3 reasons this UK stock could take off like Rolls-Royce

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce has been a standout UK stock in recent years. From being almost down and out, the shares have surged…

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With a rotation pending, are these the best stocks to buy in August?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at what could be some of the best stocks to buy in August…

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Here’s where the AstraZeneca share price could end the year

| Dr. James Fox

Pharma hasn’t been in vogue this year. However, Dr James Fox believes a rotation out of technologies stocks could benefit…

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Here’s how you could reduce working hours by building a second income portfolio

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how someone could prepare themselves for an early semi-retirement by investing heavily in a Stocks and…

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Here’s how I could realistically turn £10,000 into a passive income worth £2,000 a month

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. I’m no different. One day I hope to draw down on the…

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Open a SIPP for your baby and maybe they can retire early

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an incredibly valuable vehicle for our investments and it can be leveraged to provide us with an early…

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10 shares I wouldn’t want to hold in a stock market crash

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market is getting really hot in places and may be in danger of overheating. When markets pull back,…

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Investing Articles

The Rightmove share price is too hot… a pullback could be coming

| Dr. James Fox

The Rightmove share price has pushed above the consensus share price target. And while analysts are often wrong, this could…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for £2,000 in monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an invaluable tool for our investments. Dr James Fox explains how investors can thoroughly…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares during the Truss premiership is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have surged over the past three years. Dr James Fox explains why the darling of the UK stock…

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£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox toyed with adding Standard Chartered shares to his portfolio in January and February. They’ve since surged. Has…

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Could these gold stocks beat the market in what’s left of 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

Gold stocks — those mining the precious metal — have performed rather well in 2025. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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MHA is a UK stock market success story that deserves your attention

| Dr. James Fox

MHA listed on the UK’s stock market in April and has performed extremely well. Dr James Fox explains why the…

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What should I do about the Lloyds shares in my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Thousands of Britons have Lloyds shares among their holdings. Many of them would have picked the stock up when it…

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Will the easyJet share price return to its 2021 highs?

| Dr. James Fox

The long-term trajectory of the easyJet share price may have escaped some investors. The stock's really depressed, but can it…

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Here’s how £300 a month in a Junior ISA might hit £5m!

| Dr. James Fox

Starting a Junior ISA could be one of the best gifts to give to your child. Dr James Fox explains…

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Move over premium bonds: here’s how to earn passive income on the stock market

| Dr. James Fox

Premium bonds may have been good to some Britons, but the average yield is far below what most passive income…

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Here’s a high-potential stock to consider buying in July!

| Dr. James Fox

This company's undergoing a transition in order to make it a leaner and more focused business. Dr James Fox explores…

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VT Holland Advisors just made this growth stock its largest holding

| Dr. James Fox

Investors may have been intrigued to see VT Holland Advisors Equity Fund take a large stake in UK-listed growth stock…

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Here’s where the Lloyds share price would be trading if it was a US bank

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged from its lows a few years ago. However, it still trades at a discount…

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Want an early retirement for your child? Here’s how a SIPP can help

| Dr. James Fox

None of us want our children to be worrying about the future. Dr James Fox explains how a SIPP started…

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7.5x earnings, £80.2m in net cash, and a big yield… what’s not to like about this UK stock?

| Dr. James Fox

This UK stock has a really strong net cash position relative to its size and its other metrics are very…

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My daughter could earn a £75,000 second income because we started an ISA at birth

| Dr. James Fox

Earning a second income is a dream for many Britons. By leveraging time, investors could make it a reality for…

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Could this trigger a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at an alarming trend in the Far East that could have consequences for…

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What’s happening with the Jet2 share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Jet2 share price has lost momentum after the tour operator said that customers were leaving their bookings to the…

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Investing Articles

I expect this stock to grow faster than the Rolls-Royce share price over the next 5 years

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged but I don’t believe it will grow as fast as this FTSE 100 peer…

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3 investments to consider when starting a Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an invaluable tool for investing as it allows us to build wealth and take…

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This US stock could change the face of artificial intelligence

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock is a leader in agentic artificial intelligence and could dramatically change the way companies work in the…

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Up 185% in 3 years, why does the market love this FTSE 250 stock

| Dr. James Fox

Over the past three years, this stock has vastly outperformed the FTSE 250. Dr James Fox takes a closer look…

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How much passive income can Legal & General shares generate over 10 years?

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares offer very sizeable dividend payouts. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the dividend forecast…

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Could the Lloyds share price come crashing down?

| Dr. James Fox

In 2025, the Lloyds share price has hit heights not seen for a decade. Dr James Fox explores where the…

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Here’s how an investor could start a Stocks & Shares ISA tomorrow and aim for £2.1m by 2055

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains the strategy to go…

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Here’s how to try and build a £2m ISA with £30 a day

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how £30 a day…

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Here’s how I started a SIPP for my daughter! Now I’m targeting £10m

| Dr. James Fox

Starting a SIPP for a son, daughter or family member can be one of the best gifts to give them.…

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How an investor could target £2,000 of monthly passive income by starting to invest in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income’s the end goal or holy grail for most investors. Dr James Fox explains how a new investor can…

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This S&P 500 stock has become one of my largest holdings… here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

With valuations on the S&P 500 reaching new heights, I’ve been increasingly cautious about where I’m putting my money in…

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Selling this FTSE 250 gem was a bad choice… but it made sense

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox sold shares in one of his best performing stocks in 2024, but they’ve kept going up and…

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Has the Barclays share price hit a peak?

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price erupted in 2024, but it was arguably overdue. Now the banking giant's trading with a more…

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Here are 3 of the largest dividend yields on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

For investors seeking passive income, finding strong and sustainable dividend yields is incredibly important. Dr James Fox highlights three stocks.

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Is this an unmissable opportunity to buy Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock appears to be nearing a pivotal moment as its autonomous ambitions either become reality or fail to impress.

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