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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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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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If the stock market crashes, I’m going to…

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A 20% drop in the stock market could be a huge buying opportunity, but waiting in cash is risky. Stephen…

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How on earth is this FTSE 250 stock below its Covid-19 levels?

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An accounting irregularity means WH Smith shares are trading below where they were during Covid-19. But is the FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need to invest to target a £12,000 a year passive income in retirement?

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Investing £1,900 a month for 10 years is enough to target a £12,000 annual passive income from bonds. But could…

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As the air comes out of the AI bubble, this FTSE 100 stock marches on

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As the wider market falters, Games Workshop shares keep going up. Stephen Wright looks at why the FTSE 100 stock…

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Investing Articles

Is the Nvidia share price heading for $110 in 2026?

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Does a positive Q3 earnings report undermine Michael Burry's bet against the Nvidia share price in 2026? Or should investors…

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Should Lloyds shareholders consider taking profits after a 142% gain?

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Lloyds shares have been one of the FTSE 100’s top performers in 2025. But is it time for investors to…

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Investing Articles

What are the best shares to own in a stock market crash?

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With a stock market crash looking like a real possibility, Stephen Wright identifies two names that might emerge stronger afterwards.

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Should Nvidia shareholders think about taking profits before Q3 earnings?

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With talk of an AI bubble gathering momentum, Stephen Wright looks at the pros and cons of banking profits on…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect portfolio for earning a second income and it said…

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AI has some interesting ideas about how our author could earn a second income. But in terms of which stocks…

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Is the S&P 500 set for a crash? Here’s my plan for the US stock market

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AI concerns could have a big effect on the S&P 500. But Stephen Wright thinks there might still be opportunities…

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Investing Articles

Here are the 5 highest-yielding dividend shares from the FTSE 100

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The FTSE 100 has several shares with dividend yields above 7%. But can any of them generate reliable passive income…

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Investing Articles

How to stay calm and buy stocks when everyone else is selling

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The best time to buy stocks is often when share prices are falling. But what can investors do to try…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for the best passive income stock to buy

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ChatGPT came up with a very interesting name when Stephen Wright asked for passive income ideas. But is it the…

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9% yield! But is a huge dividend a big problem for this FTSE 250 stock?

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Taylor Wimpey was relegated to the FTSE 250 earlier this year. And Stephen Wright thinks a consistent dividend might be…

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How a Stocks and Shares ISA could supercharge your passive income

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If the UK Budget brings an increase to dividend tax, a Stocks and Shares ISA could give dividend investors a…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if an AI bubble’s about to cause a stock market crash and it said…

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The latest AI is supposed to be like talking to someone with a PhD. But can it offer anything useful…

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Value Shares

Can Diageo’s new CEO revive a share price that’s lost its spark?

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Stephen Wright looks at the challenges ahead of Sir Dave Lewis as he prepares to take charge at Diageo, where…

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1 of my favourite UK stocks just fell 18% in a day — and I’m buying more

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Stocks don’t fall 18% in a day for no reason, but Stephen Wright thinks the market is overreacting to UK…

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Investing Articles

Generation X! This dividend plan could add £185 a month to the State Pension

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For those with around 15 years to retirement, here’s a plan for trying to bridge the gap between the State…

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Investing Articles

REITs might be big winners in the upcoming UK Budget — here’s what to look for

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If income tax thresholds stay fixed, Stephen Wright thinks REITs could be set for a big boost on 26 November…

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This FTSE 100 star is quietly beating the US titans — and I think it can continue

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In a year when the big private equity firms in the S&P 500 have faltered, one of the FTSE 100’s…

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Investing Articles

It takes nerves of steel to buy growth stocks right now! Here’s what I’m doing

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Investors buying falling growth stocks at the moment run the risk of catching the next Peloton. But our author thinks…

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Investing Articles

3 stocks I’m not waiting to buy — the window could be closing fast

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Short-term challenges can provide great opportunities to buy stocks at attractive prices. But sometimes investors have to be quick to…

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US Stock

I was a huge fan of Palantir… then this happened

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Palantir trades at the highest price-to-sales multiple in the S&P 500. But suddenly the price isn’t the thing putting Stephen…

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Investing Articles

$8.5trn? What Elon’s new deal really means for investors and Tesla stock

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The CEO’s new compensation plan means Tesla stock could be set for some big gains if everything goes to plan…

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US Stock

Warren Buffett’s firm has been dumping stocks – is this what he sees coming?

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Warren Buffett’s company reducing its stock portfolio might be a sign of a stock market crash ahead. But Stephen Wright…

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Investing Articles

From £0 to £1,000 a year in passive income — how long does it take?

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Starting from scratch, here’s how investing £100 a month can give investors a realistic shot at earning £1,000 a year…

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Investing Articles

How to prepare for a stock market crash — before it’s too late

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You wouldn't sell your house before a downturn in property prices. So why would you want to sell your shares…

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Investing Articles

Missed Rolls-Royce? Here are 3 out-of-favour growth stocks to consider right now

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Investors who bought Rolls-Royce shares five years ago are now up 1,530% plus dividends. But what are growth stocks to…

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Down 24% in a day!? Why the Rightmove share price crash might be a huge opportunity

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Rightmove’s share price is down 12% in a day, but is the company more resistant to the threat of AI…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million?

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£150,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA gives someone a shot at £1,000,000 after 30 years. But it’s not the…

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Investing Articles

Why using ChatGPT to pick shares to buy (probably) doesn’t work

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Stephen Wright thinks buying shares because ChatGPT says so is a really bad idea. And the reason goes back to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how some investors are earning a second income every month

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As the cost of living rises, what better way to start earning a second income than by owning shares in…

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Investing Articles

As software stocks get slaughtered are these S&P 500 names next to crash?

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AI's been sending some of the S&P 500’s tech stocks crashing. But Stephen Wright thinks some companies will be more…

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Investing Articles

Why the Duolingo share price just crashed 21%

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Duolingo’s share price just crashed 21% after what looked like strong Q3 earnings. Stephen Wright thinks the story has a…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock is up 300% in 5 years — and it might just be getting started

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FTSE 250 industrial stock Senior is aiming to double its returns on invested capital and triple its operating margins in…

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Michael Burry shorting AI stocks with 80% of his portfolio might not be what it seems…

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Michael Burry’s latest 13F reveals short positions in Nvidia and Palantir. But what the filing doesn’t show might be as…

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Investing Articles

Can I beat ChatGPT in picking great dividend shares to buy?

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How good is AI when it comes to picking dividend shares for the next five years? Stephen Wright is on…

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Where to find under-the-radar UK stocks at super-low multiples

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Hidden away from the main UK market, Stephen Wright thinks investors can find high-quality stocks trading at very attractive prices.

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I asked ChatGPT what the UK Budget means for the FTSE 100 and it said…

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ChatGPT thinks oil and banking stocks are at risk of rising taxes. But Stephen Wright thinks there could be opportunities…

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