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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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Is there a good reason to consider Greggs shares?

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Greggs' shares have been in a state of decline over the past 12 months. However, Dr James Fox remains concerned…

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What’s going on with the Jet2 share price now?

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The Jet2 share price pulled back after its preliminary results were released on Wednesday. Dr James Fox explains why this…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 5 years ago is now worth…

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Palantir stock's exceeded the expectations of probably the most bullish analysts. But Dr James Fox isn’t convinced by the current…

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Simple truths about starting an ISA

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Dr James Fox explains how investors can open a Stocks and Shares ISA and aim for long-term wealth generation. Getting…

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£10,000 invested in Jet2 shares 2 years ago is now worth…

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Jet2 shares have surged in recent months and finally appear to be pushing towards fair value. Dr James Fox shares…

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£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 3 years ago is now worth…

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Scottish Mortgage shares reflect the value of their holdings, and over the past three years the trust has performed rather…

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I can’t find a FTSE 100 stock I like more than this one

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Dr James Fox explains why this FTSE 100 aerospace and defence company could be vastly undervalued versus its stock market…

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Will the Tesla share price go up or down? It’s pure speculation

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The Tesla share price is simply disconnected from the fundamental principles for valuing a stock. Dr James Fox explains.

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Rolls-Royce shares could still go higher!

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Dr James Fox explains why Rolls-Royce shares may still have room for growth, noting the relative discount the stock offers…

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Here’s why Nvidia stock could still be cheap

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Nvidia stock has surged again, reaching all-time highs and making it one of the most highly valued companies in history.…

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Here’s how investors can use an ISA to replace their salary with passive income

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Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, Dr James Fox shows investors how they can truly get…

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Do I regret selling my IAG shares?

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IAG shares are back at a five-year high following a recent period of volatility. I’d sold my shares noting their…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares would deliver this much passive income…

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Greggs' shares. He hasn't been a fan of the sausage roll maker…

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Here’s how my 1 year-old daughter’s SIPP could be worth almost £19m in 60 years

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The SIPP provides Britons with a way to manage their retirement planning. Plus, you can open a SIPP at any…

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How investors can aim to get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett is an exceptionally successful investor, who has leveraged his knowledge and the power of compounding to create great…

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

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Santander shares have gained over the past week following news that the Spanish bank would acquire TSB from Sabadell for…

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

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Lloyds shares appear to be plateauing after surging beyond market expectations over the past year. Dr James Fox takes a…

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What will happen to my AstraZeneca shares if it moves its listing?

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Reports are circulating that AstraZeneca shares could be moving off the London exchange with its CEO favouring a US market…

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How investors can target £1,000 of monthly passive income

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For many of us investing in stocks and shares, the long-term goal is passive income. Dr James Fox explains how…

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Move over gold! Here’s how investors can hunt fallen FTSE shares and aim for an early retirement

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UK investors can leverage the low valuations and strong dividends of FTSE shares to help bring their retirement closer. Dr…

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How to invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £42,050 second income

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Let’s face it, all of us would probably benefit from a second income, especially a tax-free one. Dr James Fox…

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Here’s how I use an ISA so my daughter can buy a house at 31 with £1.8m

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By starting investing in an ISA at a young age, my daughter can thoroughly leverage the power of compounding. Here’s…

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£5 a day invested in cheap shares could create a passive income worth £20,000

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Millions of Britons could be investing their way to a life-changing passive income. Dr James Fox explains how it can…

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Burford Capital shares jump 20%! What’s going on?

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Burford Capital shares are soaring after the firm received two very positive pieces of news. Dr James Fox explores these…

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Zero savings? Here’s how an investor could use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

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Many Britons don’t have any savings and don’t know how to start investing. Here’s what they can learn from stocks…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 6 months ago is now worth…

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Tesla stock has whipsawed like a young growth company in 2025. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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2 UK stocks I think could beat the index average in the second half of the year

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UK stocks haven’t performed badly in 2025 and Dr James Fox believes these two companies could be standout performers in…

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Has the NatWest share price peaked?

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The NatWest share price has surged, outperforming most of its peers over the past year. Dr James Fox wonders whether…

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£10,000 invested in Salesforce stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Salesforce stock could really make headlines over the coming months. The company’s a leader in agentic artificial intelligence.

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 2 years ago is now worth…

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I’m under no illusion that some long-term investors in Palantir stock will be considering an early retirement. The stock has…

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How to invest £500 a month in a Stocks & Shares ISA and aim for £1m

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The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox details how investors can leverage…

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Is it time to pass on Lloyds shares and look elsewhere?

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Lloyds shares have gone from being overlooked to a barometer for Britain’s improving economic credentials. But is there better value…

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What happened to NIO stock and is it still worth considering?

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Dr James Fox once owned NIO stock but the company failed to deliver on the expected growth plan. Is it…

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Here’s how I use a SIPP so my daughter can retire at 51 with £8m

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The SIPP's an excellent tool for investors who want to take hold of their retirement planning. Dr James Fox explains…

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I’m backing this FTSE 100 industrial stock to outperform Rolls-Royce

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Dr James Fox believes this FTSE 100 stock's overlooked and thinks it may deliver the type of growth we’ve seen…

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Is this a rare opportunity to buy cheap small-cap UK shares?

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Small-cap UK shares have been a little overlooked in the recent rally. Dr James Fox wonders whether there may be…

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2 potentially overlooked high-dividend stocks for a second income

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Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle for investing and earning a second income. Here…

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A 6% dividend yield and 6.2x forward earnings… what’s the catch?

| Dr. James Fox

This stock looks really appealing on paper. It trades with a price-to-earnings ratio far below the sector average and offers…

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Where will the Scottish Mortgage share price end 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been quite volatile in 2025, reflecting broader movements with the US technology sector.

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As oil prices tick upwards, should investors buy BP shares?

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Dr James Fox takes a closer look at BP shares as oil prices push higher on the back of heightened…

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