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Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright

Stephen has a PhD in Philosophy and teaches at the University of Oxford. He's an enthusiastic Warren Buffett follower and focuses on buying quality businesses at sensible prices. He's also a podcaster with the PlayingFTSE show.

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Charlie Munger: how to invest like one of the very best

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As news of Charlie Munger’s passing breaks, Stephen Wright looks at some of the principles behind the success of one…

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How I’d use £3 a day to target reliable passive income

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Stephen Wright has a plan for using the money he might have spent on a cup of coffee each day…

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Where to find the best stock market opportunities

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November gains mean the stock market is more expensive than it was. But Stephen Wright still thinks there are bargains…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for massive passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks investors today could look for a 7.5% annual return using Stocks and Shares ISA to protect the…

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Better buy: Shell or BP shares?

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BP shares trade at a much lower P/E ratio than the other FTSE 100 oil major. But Stephen Wright is…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to find Black Friday bargains in the stock market

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Warren Buffett believes in buying stocks that are easy to understand. Stephen Wright thinks this is a good idea in…

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Value stock alert! A FTSE 100 share near 5-year lows despite record profits

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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is down 17% this year, despite the company generating record earnings. Is it the FTSE…

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With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy cheap UK stocks to hold for 20 years

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Whether it’s building wealth or earning passive income, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 have great…

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Am I missing out by not buying Tesla shares?

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Tesla shares are up 116% since the start of the year. As the business continues to dominate the car market,…

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At a 52-week low, I think the Unilever share price might be too cheap to ignore

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Stephen Wright thinks Unilever shares could be a great passive income investment. And a 4% dividend yield with room to…

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9% dividend yield! I think this UK penny stock looks like a passive income gold mine

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Penny stocks don’t usually appear on Stephen Wright’s list of stocks to buy. But there’s one that he thinks might…

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Rolls-Royce shares have been soaring! But is this FTSE 250 stock a better buy right now?

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Post-pandemic tailwinds have been pushing the engine manufacturer's share price higher. But I think a FTSE 250 stock has much…

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This FTSE 100 stock is down 10%. Here’s why I’m hoping it falls further

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Stephen Wright thinks Barclays has a unique position among FTSE 100 banks. But is a falling share price a concern…

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Stock market warning! Why good news for share prices might be bad news for investors

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The stock market has been responding positively to some good news lately. But Stephen Wright thinks investors need to be…

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Why this Warren Buffett stock could be about to surge

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After weathering an inflationary storm, Stephen Wright thinks this stock is set to bring some good returns for Warren Buffett.

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At a P/E ratio of 6, is the Lloyds share price too cheap to ignore?

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Stephen Wright thinks dividends and share buybacks make the Lloyds share price something investors should look at right now.

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Better buy: Lloyds or NatWest shares?

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With higher returns on tangible equity and a lower price-to-earnings ratio, are NatWest shares a better buy than Lloyds at…

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Near a 52-week low, is the Diageo share price too cheap to ignore?

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The Diageo share price is unusually attractive at the moment. Stephen Wright thinks the opportunity is too good for him…

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7.5% yield! I think investors should consider buying this FTSE 250 REIT before it’s too late

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Shares in Warehouse REIT currently come with a 7.5% dividend. But with the stock going higher, should investors buy now…

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3 dividend stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Stephen Wright thinks buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of earning passive income.…

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9% yield! Is this FTSE 100 value stock worth a closer look?

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Stephen Wright is looking at a FTSE 100 company that looks like its share price is in freefall. But is…

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How I’d start a passive income portfolio today with £1,000

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Stephen Wright is looking at two UK stocks with dividend yields over 7% that look like a great opportunity to…

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Could the Tesla share price reach $1,290?

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HSBC’s analysts think the Tesla share price overvalues the company, but Elon Musk thinks the stock could be worth $4trn.…

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Why I just bought 238 shares of this FTSE 250 REIT

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FTSE 250 companies might be smaller than their FTSE 100 counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s nothing undersized about this…

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At a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a buying opportunity to me

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Stephen Wright has been waiting patiently for a chance to buy Rightmove shares. So is the FTSE 100 stock falling…

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2 stocks I’d buy today to earn passive income in retirement

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When it comes to long-term passive income, Stephen Wright thinks the stocks to buy are the ones that will be…

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Why I don’t need a stock market crash to make great investments

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Even if the stock market doesn’t crash, different sectors go in and out of fashion. Stephen Wright is aiming to…

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Warren Buffett is hoarding cash! Should I do the same?

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With Warren Buffett piling up cash, Stephen Wright thinks it’s worth looking for stocks to buy in the areas that…

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Could the Lloyds share price reach 60p?

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The Lloyds share price is currently 43% below analyst targets. Stephen Wright wonders how soon the stock can close the…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the biggest FTSE 100 bargain right now?

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Rolls-Royce is the top-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2023, but analysts think there’s more to come. Stephen Wright looks at…

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Has the Persimmon share price bottomed out?

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After 18 months of declines, the Persimmon share price is rising. But should investors worry about lower revenues due to…

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Could the International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) share price get back to 450p?

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Could being the UK’s flag carrier help International Consolidated Airlines Group shares back to 450p? Or are there still headwinds…

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At a P/E ratio of 4, is the NatWest share price too cheap to ignore?

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Down 30%, the NatWest share price looks like a bargain. But are higher interest rates, rising loan defaults, and narrower…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price reach 300p again?

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With cost-cutting measures set to boost margins and profitability, can the Rolls-Royce share price get back to 300p? Stephen Wright…

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With a spare £1,500, I’d buy 52 shares of this FTSE compounding machine and hold for a decade

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Bunzl shares have fallen slightly after a disappointing Q3. Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 company is going to make…

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3 UK stocks for passive income in turbulent times

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The best companies can keep returning cash to investors through an economic downturn. Stephen Wright has some ideas for passive…

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2 cheap shares I’m looking to buy in November… before it’s too late

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With the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve pausing interest rate increases, Stephen Wright senses a new urgency when…

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The one thing I’m looking for in stocks to buy right now is…

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Share prices have stalled recently as P/E multiples contract. Stephen Wright thinks this means one thing for investors looking for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in this FTSE 100 stock at the start of the year, here’s what I’d have now

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Does Vodafone’s big dividend yield make up for its declining share price? Or does the FTSE 100 have better opportunities…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest to earn a £1,000 a month second income

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For a £1,000 monthly second income, Stephen Wright would need to invest £160,000. That might not be realistic today, but…

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