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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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Investing Articles

£20,000 in a cash ISA? Here’s how an investor could aim to turn that into a £14,900 second income

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Can someone turn £20,000 in savings into a £14,900 second income? With enough time, Stephen Wright thinks this could be…

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After falling 6% in a day, shares in this FTSE 100 compounder may be better value than they look

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Shares in FTSE 100 distributor Bunzl don’t look like good value. But could growth, dividends, and share buybacks make it…

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Are British American Tobacco shares a good choice for passive income investors to consider?

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With a dividend yield of almost 8%, is the FTSE 100’s largest cigarette company a passive income opportunity or a…

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2 outstanding growth stocks at unusually low valuations

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Stephen Wright has been watching some outstanding growth stocks falling recently. So is March the time for him to add…

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£10,000 invested in Unilever shares 12 months ago is now worth…

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After years of inertia, Unilever shares have come to life over the last 12 months. And the FTSE 100 company…

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Is it finally time for me to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

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Stephen Wright has watched 3i outperform the rest of the FTSE 100 for what feels like forever. Is it finally…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’ve sold in February

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Stephen Wright's been selling a FTSE 250 passive income stock this month. What changed his mind about his investment and…

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Is right now a once-in-a-generation chance to buy UK shares?

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According to Nick Train, UK growth shares are a ‘generational opportunity’. But are inventors really overlooking FTSE 100 tech stocks…

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Considering an investment of £10 a week in these UK dividend shares could result in a £1,727 passive income

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Regular investing can generate some terrific results. And Stephen Wright thinks some FTSE 100 dividend shares are better than they…

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£10,000 invested in IAG shares 12 months ago is now worth…

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IAG shares have outperformed Nvidia over the last year and analysts think the FTSE 100 stock has further to go.…

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At a 52-week low, is this under-the-radar UK stock now an unmissable opportunity to consider?

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Stephen Wright outlines a UK stock with explosive growth potential and a commitment to increasing its dividend significantly in the…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo shares a year ago is now worth…

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Diageo shares have been one of the FTSE 100’s worst performers over the last year. But the company’s competitive position…

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Think the FTSE 100 has no good growth stocks? Think again…

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The S&P 500 has a more impressive array of growth stocks than the FTSE 100. But investors who ignore the…

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How much would someone need to invest in Greggs shares to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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At today’s prices, earning £1,000 a month in passive income from Greggs shares costs £424,271. But a long-term approach can…

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As Lloyds shares creep back above book value, have I missed my chance to buy?

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As an increased dividend and the prospect of share buybacks send Lloyds shares higher, is there still value on offer…

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This FTSE 100 stock is up 150% in the last 10 years. Can it continue?

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Compass Group is a FTSE 100 stock that has shown itself to be incredibly resilient. Should investors think about buying…

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3 little-known UK shares for investors to consider buying

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UK shares outside the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 don’t get much attention. But there are some quality businesses…

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2 UK dividend shares that aren’t what they seem

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Investors need to look carefully when it comes to dividend shares. Sometimes the actual yield can be higher or lower…

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5 stocks for investors looking to earn a second income to consider buying

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Stephen Wright thinks the UK – and the FTSE 100 specifically – is full of shares for investors looking for…

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What should I buy next in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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A recent sale means Stephen Wright can buy more for his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are some of the…

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3 reasons the NatWest share price could keep climbing

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The NatWest share price has almost doubled in the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright thinks it might not be…

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Barclays shares could offer investors a growing passive income

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Bank stocks can be unstable sources of passive income. But Stephen Wright thinks one in particular has a promising plan…

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Here’s the most likely cause of a stock market crash in 2025

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Stephen Wright thinks investors should keep a close eye on the inflationary effect of US tariffs as the biggest threat…

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Don’t look now, but the FTSE 100’s beating the S&P 500 in 2025…

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So far this year, UK stocks have been doing better than their US counterparts. So is the FTSE 100 the…

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This under-the-radar software company could be one of the UK’s finest growth stocks

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Hidden beneath the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250, Stephen Wright thinks there are some outstanding growth stocks for UK…

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Is it too late for investors to consider buying these outstanding FTSE 100 shares?

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Stephen Wright wonders whether now's the time to consider buying shares in the FTSE 100’s outstanding companies, despite some high…

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Dividend investors should take a look at falling Unilever shares after Q4 results

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As one of the FTSE 100’s most prominent dividend shares falls 6% after Q4 results, should passive income investors consider…

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2 shares that could instantly diversify a UK stock portfolio

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In addition to great business prospects, considering shares in Halma and Judges Scientific offers UK investors some fast portfolio diversification.

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8% yield! Is this FTSE 250 REIT my ticket to a huge second income?

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Industrial real estate in desirable locations is a terrific asset. So should Stephen Wright buy shares in a FTSE 250…

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I asked ChatGPT which UK stocks Warren Buffett might look to buy. It suggested these 5 names

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ChatGPT has some ideas about FTSE 100 stocks Warren Buffett might have been buying. But Stephen Wright thinks a closer…

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How much does an investor need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

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A Stocks and Shares ISA's a valuable asset for investors. Not having to pay dividend tax can be a big…

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9% dividend yield! Could buying this FTSE 250 stock earn me massive passive income?

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Assura looks like an outstanding stock for dividend investors to consider. But is the 9% dividend yield the passive income…

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With £100 to invest, is it better to buy 26 Tesco shares or 159 shares in Lloyds?

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Owning 159 shares in Lloyds Banking Group sounds like a big investment. But as Stephen Wright explains, there’s a lot…

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Up 23% in a month, can this FTSE 100 stock continue to soar?

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Airtel Africa's recently been the FTSE 100’s top-performing stock. With huge opportunities for growth ahead, is it set to continue?

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£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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Since the start of the year, the S&P 500's underperformed the FTSE 100. And Stephen Wright thinks investing in the…

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Is Amazon still a top growth stock after its Q4 report?

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With sales growth slowing and AI investments weighing on near-term profits, do investors have better stocks to consider buying than…

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Is this my chance to buy Alphabet shares?

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A big step up in AI spending at Google has investors nervous, but has it created an opportunity to buy…

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This FTSE 250 stock could jump 23% in 2025

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Dowlais shares are trading at 69.45p, despite a takeover offer worth 85.2p. So should investors rush to buy the FTSE…

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As the share price falls after Q3 results, DCC is still my top FTSE 100 stock to buy

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As the DCC share price falls after an uninspiring trading update, Stephen Wright still sees an opportunity to add to…

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Why a P/E ratio of 424 doesn’t (necessarily) make Palantir shares overvalued

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Stephen Wright turns to mountaineering and Warren Buffett to figure out how to value shares in an AI company that…

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