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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

As these UK stocks fall, should I keep buying?

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A couple of Stephen Wright’s UK stocks have been falling lately. But is this a further buying opportunity, or are…

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2 dividend stocks I’m staying well away from… for now

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Dividend stocks can be a great source of long-term passive income, but investors shouldn’t ignore obvious risks when looking for…

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1 huge diversification mistake to avoid in a Stocks & Shares ISA

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Investing through a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way of building wealth. But it’s important to not…

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3 beaten-down shares to consider buying before the next bull market

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Instead of waiting for stocks to start moving higher, Stephen Wright thinks investors should look for shares that might be…

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2 high-quality growth stocks to consider buying in May

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A 15% drop in the Amazon share price has put it on Stephen Wright’s radar. But what other growth stocks…

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2 UK stocks to consider buying as the market sell-off continues

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Stephen Wright thinks investors looking for opportunities might be able to take advantage of short-term weakness in some UK stocks.

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1 stock for passive income investors to consider buying before the Bank of England cuts interest rates

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With the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee set to meet in May, passive income investors should think about how…

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Meet the FTSE 100 stock I’ve been buying this week

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Despite a strong week for the FTSE 100, one stock fell 7% in a day. And Stephen Wright took the…

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1 of my favourite growth stocks crashed 20% in a day this week. Here’s what I’m doing

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Stephen Wright thinks the market’s overreacting to short-term growth challenges in one of his favourite UK stocks, creating a buying…

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Why I prefer investing with Warren Buffett to a FTSE 100 or S&P 500 tracker

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When it comes to buying shares, ignoring advice from Warren Buffett is rarely a good idea. But our author thinks…

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Forget gold! I prefer UK shares for trying to build long-term wealth

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Stock market volatility has sent investors running to safe-haven assets. But for building wealth over time, Stephen Wright prefers UK…

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Is now the perfect time to start buying shares?

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An uncertain stock market can be a great opportunity to buy shares. But where should investors thinking of getting started…

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As stocks fall, is this a rare chance for investors to start earning a second income?

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A sudden drawdown in the stock market can be great opportunity for investors looking for a second income. But some…

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Are these the best growth stocks to consider buying?

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When share prices fall, growth stocks are often hit the hardest. But this is something opportunistic investors can look to…

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Here’s 5-stock ISA portfolio that could generate £1,000 per year in passive income

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UK investors looking for passive income could do very well sticking to the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250. And…

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1 FTSE 250 stock analysts think could climb 50%

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Shares in FTSE 250 firm Senior have fallen 25% since the start of the year. But could a transformation divestiture…

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How to get a big advantage in the stock market

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Stephen Wright thinks it’s surprising how much of an advantage investors can get just by avoiding selling in the middle…

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This FTSE 100 stock just crashed 25% in a day! What should investors do?

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Shares in FTSE 100 distributor Bunzl have hit a four-year low after the firm’s Q1 trading update. Stephen Wright thinks…

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As business confidence craters, should investors buy UK shares?

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As import taxes and higher staff costs weigh on UK companies, Stephen Wright thinks there are still shares to consider…

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Is now a good time to buy in UK stocks?

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Retail investors and fund managers are moving away from UK stocks, but there are positive economic signs. Is this an…

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As WH Smith shares rise despite its H1 loss, I still think they’re good value

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Shares in retail companies have been having a tough time recently, but does the latest FTSE 250 stock to report…

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I’ve been boosting my dividend income with these UK shares

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Stephen Wright has been taking advantage of a volatile stock market to buy shares in two UK companies that have…

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Is it still a good time to buy shares?

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With the US announcing smartphones, computers, and semiconductors from China are exempt from certain tariffs, is it safe to buy…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares a fortnight ago is now worth…

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Despite extreme volatility, the value of a £10,000 investment in Tesla shares from a fortnight ago hasn’t changed much. That’s…

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10% yields! Why a volatile stock market is great news for passive income investors

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The recent stock market volatility has given passive income investors the chance to earn double-digit returns. But they still need…

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Down 65% from its highs, this FTSE 250 stock is one to consider buying low

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Shares in a strong FTSE 250 company going through a cyclical downturn have caught Stephen Wright’s attention as a potential…

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1 S&P 500 stock to consider buying in a recession

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The S&P 500 might be most associated with growth stocks focused on technology. But it also has some businesses that…

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Here’s the FTSE 100 stock UK investors have been buying and selling this week

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In an unusually volatile week for share prices, one FTSE 100 company's been receiving more attention than most – both…

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US Trade Barrier Tarrif as American Economic Protectionism
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Is the stock market going to crash when the tariff window expires?

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The stock market’s rallied on news of a 90-day pause to some US tariffs. But could it be set to…

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2 quality UK stocks to consider buying as share prices rally

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With UK stocks moving higher, it might look as though investors with cash on hand have missed their chance. But…

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How Warren Buffett stays ahead of the stock market

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When share prices fall, everyone suddenly wants to be like Warren Buffett. But what’s the secret to the Berkshire Hathaway…

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11% yield! Could this UK stock  be a huge opportunity for investors targeting a second income?

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An double-digit dividend yield could be second-income buying opportunity if the stock market is underestimating this UK translation company. 

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Down 17% in a week! This FTSE 100 growth stock is one I’m watching

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Over the last five years, Informa has shown itself to be one of the UK’s most resilient growth stocks. So…

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2 reasons why this stock market crash isn’t a repeat of 2020

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When the stock market crashed during the Covid-19 pandemic, the recovery was rapid and spectacular. Could the same thing happen…

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As collapsing share prices send dividend yields soaring, which income shares look attractive?

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With shares in energy companies falling, Stephen Wright thinks dividend investors should consider taking advantage of some unusually high yields.

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UK stocks are still where the discounts are! Here’s what I’m buying

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As the stock market sells off after the latest tariff news, UK stocks are still cheap compared to their US…

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2 ‘safe-haven’ defensive shares to consider buying as tariffs hammer the stock market

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Inflation fears are sending the prices of shares down, creating potential buying opportunities for investors. But which ones are likely…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire since April 2020. Part of this is the result of pandemic restrictions lifting, but…

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Is Diageo still a great stock for passive income investors? Here’s what the CEO says

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Here’s why the CEO of the FTSE 100’s largest drinks company thinks the firm can navigate a changing industry to…

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Down 25% since January, this resilient dividend stock’s catching my eye

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Maintaining the UK’s rail, water, and energy infrastructure isn’t the most exciting business. But it has made this a solid…

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