Member Login
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Stephen Wright
    3. /

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.

Recent Articles

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Investing Articles

Do I need to know how Palantir’s tech works to consider buying the shares?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett doesn’t know how an iPhone works. So why should investors need to understand how the AI behind Palantir…

Read more »

Mindful young woman breathing out with closed eyes, calming down in stressful situation, working on computer in modern kitchen.
Investing Articles

Here’s the worst thing to do in a stock market crash (it isn’t selling)

| Stephen Wright

When the stock market falls sharply – as it does from time to time – selling is often a bad…

Read more »

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Investing Articles

2 common mistakes investors make with dividend shares

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines two common mistakes to avoid when considering dividend shares. One is about building wealth, the other is…

Read more »

Businessman use electronic pen writing rising colorful graph from 2023 to 2024 year of business planning and stock investment growth concept.
Investing Articles

Here are the best (and worst) S&P 500 sectors of 2024

| Stephen Wright

While the S&P 500 has done well as a whole, some sectors have fared better than others. Stephen Wright is…

Read more »

Business man pointing at 'Sell' sign
Investing Articles

2 FTSE shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 have some quality stocks. But there are others that Stephen Wright thinks he…

Read more »

Finger pressing a car ignition button with the text 2025 start.
Investing Articles

Will NatWest shares beat the FTSE 100 again in 2025? Here’s what the charts say

| Stephen Wright

NatWest shares have left rivals Lloyds and Barclays in the dust in 2024. Stephen Wright looks at whether the stock's…

Read more »

British union jack flag and Parliament house at city of Westminster in the background
Investing Articles

Which UK shares could be takeover targets in 2025?

| Stephen Wright

UK shares have done well this year, but a lot of the big returns have come from companies being acquired.…

Read more »

Front view of aircraft in flight.
Investing Articles

Forget FTSE 100 airlines! I think shares in this company offer better value to consider

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks value investors looking for shares to buy should include aircraft leasing company Aercap. But is now the…

Read more »

Finger pressing a car ignition button with the text 2025 start.
Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares undervalued heading into 2025?

| Stephen Wright

As the new year approaches, Rolls-Royce shares are the top holding of a US fund recommended by Warren Buffett. But…

Read more »

House models and one with REIT - standing for real estate investment trust - written on it.
Investing Articles

UK REITs: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

As dividend yields hit 10-year highs, Stephen Wright thinks real estate investment trusts could be a great place to consider…

Read more »

Young female business analyst looking at a graph chart while working from home
Investing Articles

Is the BP share price set for a 75% jump?

| Stephen Wright

The highest analyst target for BP shares in 2025 is 75% above the current price. So should investors consider buying…

Read more »

Fans of Warren Buffett taking his photo
Investing Articles

When it comes to passive income, I think investors should listen to Warren Buffett’s advice about Olympic diving

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to investing, Warren Buffett thinks it’s best to keep things simple. With Olympic diving, though, it’s a…

Read more »

Pink 3D image of the numbers '2025' growing in size
Investing Articles

1 FTSE 100 stock I expect to outperform in 2025

| Stephen Wright

Can the integration of its big acquisition from 2022 finally lead Rentokil Initial to outperform the FTSE 100 next year?…

Read more »

Businessman hand flipping wooden block cube from 2024 to 2025 on coins
Investing Articles

What will the Nvidia share price do in 2025? Here’s the chart investors need to see

| Stephen Wright

Analysts are expecting sales growth of around 50% for Nvidia over the next 12 months – so why is Stephen…

Read more »

Investing Articles

What does 2025 hold for the Tesla share price? Here’s what the experts think

| Stephen Wright

With US wages outpacing inflation and shares at an average price-to-sales ratio, why do analyst forecasts for the Tesla share…

Read more »

happy senior couple using a laptop in their living room to look at their financial budgets
Investing Articles

Charlie Munger recommended shares in this growth company back in 2022. Here’s what’s happened since

| Stephen Wright

One of Charlie Munger’s key insights is that a high P/E ratio shouldn’t put investors off buying shares if the…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen
Investing Articles

This UK growth stock is up 100% in a year! Would I be mad to buy shares now?

| Stephen Wright

Anyone who invested in UK defence conglomerate Cohort a year ago has doubled their money already. But is it a…

Read more »

Housing development near Dunstable, UK
Investing Articles

Here’s why I’m avoiding shares in UK housebuilders like the plague

| Stephen Wright

With strong growth prospects, low P/E multiples, and high dividend yields, shares in UK housebuilders look attractive. But is there…

Read more »

British Isles on nautical map
Investing Articles

3 UK growth stocks to consider buying today and holding for a decade

| Stephen Wright

Investors considering growth stocks need to be patient. But Stephen Wright thinks the UK has some great opportunities for those…

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Investing Articles

2 UK shares that are better value than they look on a stock screener

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Coca-Cola HBC’s balance sheet and Halma’s income statement show why these shares are better value than they…

Read more »

Passive income text with pin graph chart on business table
Investing Articles

1 trick I’m using to maximise my passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright reveals how he’s aiming to get an extra 38% a year in passive income from one of the…

Read more »

British coins and bank notes scattered on a surface
Investing Articles

Can investors consider buying £1 for 60p with this FTSE 250 investment trust?

| Stephen Wright

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's a FTSE 250 private equity firm trading at 60% of its NAV. And investors are pushing…

Read more »

Pink 3D image of the numbers '2025' growing in size
Investing Articles

This future FTSE 100 stock looks like a needless risk to me

| Stephen Wright

With Coca-Cola Europacific Partners set to join the FTSE 100 in March 2025, is there a chance to beat the…

Read more »

Small cap sticky note
Investing Articles

17,648 shares in this under-the-radar Dividend Aristocrat could earn investors £1,500 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

With 47 years of consecutive dividend increases, James Halstead might be one of the best passive income shares for UK…

Read more »

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
Investing Articles

1 overlooked reason Warren Buffett’s made so much money by investing in Apple

| Stephen Wright

Being greedy when others are fearful is a big part of what makes Warren Buffett a great investor. But Stephen…

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Investing Articles

2 small-cap ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Under-the-radar companies can be great Stocks and Shares ISA picks. Stephen Wright has a pair to consider that investors might…

Read more »

Young Caucasian woman with pink her studying from her laptop screen
Investing Articles

2 quality UK shares to consider buying near 52-week lows

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes, a cyclical downturn can create a great buying opportunity. In this spirit, Stephen Wright has a couple of UK…

Read more »

Black woman using smartphone at home, watching stock charts.
Investing Articles

3 passive income mistakes to avoid

| Stephen Wright

The stock market’s a great place to look for passive income opportunities. But an important part of investing is figuring…

Read more »

A person holding onto a fan of twenty pound notes
Investing Articles

This under-the-radar FTSE stock is set to print money in 2025

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks get a lot of attention. But looking beyond the familiar names can potentially bring…

Read more »

Middle aged businesswoman using laptop while working from home
Investing Articles

The 4 largest investments in my Stocks and Shares ISA are all outperforming the S&P 500 this year

| Stephen Wright

Beating the S&P 500's an ambition for many investors. But after a strong year for a few stocks, Stephen Wright's…

Read more »

Mindful young woman breathing out with closed eyes, calming down in stressful situation, working on computer in modern kitchen.
Investing Articles

Down 23%, this FTSE 250 stock could have further to fall

| Stephen Wright

Shares in JD Wetherspoon are falling as higher costs threaten to wipe out the FTSE 250 firm’s profits. So why…

Read more »

House models and one with REIT - standing for real estate investment trust - written on it.
Investing Articles

An 8.6% yield, but down 19%! Is it time for me to start earning passive income by buying shares in this FTSE 250 REIT?

| Stephen Wright

Is a reliable 8.6% yield enough to make this FTSE 250 real estate investment trust one of the best dividend…

Read more »

Silhouette of a bull standing on top of a landscape with the sun setting behind it
Investing Articles

Can anything stop this FTSE 100 growth machine?

| Stephen Wright

Even the pandemic wasn’t able to halt the progress of FTSE 100 events company Informa. But is the stock still…

Read more »

Runner standing at the starting point with 2025 year for starting in new year 2025 to achieve business planing and success concept.
Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares with strong growth prospects for 2025

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes the best growth prospects aren’t in the most obvious stocks. Stephen Wright looks at two FTSE 100 firms he…

Read more »

Passive income text with pin graph chart on business table
Investing Articles

Which Coca-Cola shares are best for dividend investors to consider?

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to Coca-Cola shares, dividend investors are spoilt for choice. But what’s the difference between the UK-listed stocks…

Read more »

Pink 3D image of the numbers '2025' growing in size
Investing Articles

Can Rolls-Royce shares continue to outperform in 2025?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thought Rolls-Royce shares were undervalued heading into 2024. After a 90% rally, is this still the case with…

Read more »

Close-up image depicting a woman in her 70s taking British bank notes from her colourful leather wallet.
Investing Articles

Here’s what Warren Buffett says is ‘always a bad investment’

| Stephen Wright

Working out what to invest in can be difficult. But there’s one asset that Warren Buffett says long-term investors should…

Read more »

Man writing 'now' having crossed out 'later', 'tomorrow' and 'next week'
Investing Articles

What’s the best stock for me to buy in today’s market?

| Stephen Wright

In a stock market concerned with political unrest, economic uncertainty, and artificial intelligence, Stephen Wright has a relatively uncomplicated idea.

Read more »

Mature black woman at home texting on her cell phone while sitting on the couch
Investing Articles

1 big mistake to avoid with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Protection from taxes is a big advantage of a Stocks and Shares ISA. But it only matters if investors can…

Read more »

UK supporters with flag
Investing Articles

Which of these UK stocks is the better bargain in December?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Diageo and Senior are very different UK stocks with very similar prospects. But which one offers better…

Read more »