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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

2 picks that could supercharge a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA can bring spectacular returns. But the most important thing for investors is working…

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Recommended by Warren Buffett, this top hedge fund’s betting on Rolls-Royce shares

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When Warren Buffett ended his previous investment partnership, he recommended Bill Ruane’s Sequoia Fund. Today, its largest investment is in…

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The Diploma share price dips despite strong revenue growth. Time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Diploma is a quality company, but it usually comes with a share price to match. So is the decline after…

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How to invest £1,000 in an ISA and aim for a second income of £171,523

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks are a natural choice for investors seeking a second income. But this might involve missing out on some…

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The B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LSE:BME) share price gains on rising Q2 revenues. Time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Despite lower like-for-like sales, the B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LON:BME) share price is rising. What is it that the…

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Down 96%, is this iconic FTSE 250 company an unmissable bargain?

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Aston-Martin Lagonda is the worst-performing FTSE 250 stock of the last decade. But as a key inflection point approaches, are…

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8.5% dividend yield! Time to buy this out-of-favour passive income stock?

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NewRiver Reit’s retail assets appear to lack pricing power. But a closer look reveals an interesting passive income opportunity for…

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Time to sell this FTSE 100 underperformer, says Goldman Sachs

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Analysts at one investment bank have a ‘sell’ rating on FTSE 100 stock Diageo. But could a short-term weakness in…

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Are Burberry shares a bargain or a value trap?

| Stephen Wright

Appearances can be misleading in the stock market. Shares that look like a bargain can turn out to be a…

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How I’m targeting a £10,000 second income from dividend shares

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Dividend shares are a great source of extra cash. But Stephen Wright thinks investors looking to finance a comfortable retirement…

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1 UK stock that could rise 30% by 2026

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AG Barr looks like a boring business selling Irn Bru. But UK stock investors might be surprised at the company’s…

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JD Wetherspoon: a growth stock with record sales and a long-term competitive advantage

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes a stock's performance doesn’t reflect the growth in the underlying business. When this happens, it can be a great…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d start investing today with this UK stock

| Stephen Wright

An impending interest rate cut means right now could be a great time to start investing. But what are the…

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After an 83% crash, is this FTSE 250 stock in deep value territory?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says the time to be greedy is when others are fearful. And Stephen Wright thinks it could be…

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What’s the best FTSE 100 passive income stock to buy now?

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LondonMetric Property has a portfolio of strong assets. And a 5.25% dividend yield could make the FTSE 100 stock a…

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How much passive income could I earn by investing £3 a day?

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£3 a day for 30 years could be like investing £14,000 on day one. Stephen Wright thinks this is a…

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3 dividend shares I’m avoiding in today’s stock market

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Stephen Wright thinks some of the most popular FTSE 100 dividend shares are riskier than they look. Which ones are…

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1 FTSE AIM stock that could thrive under the new Labour government

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Labour has promised an average of 500,000 new houses a year. Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE brick manufacturer could be…

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I’d buy 819 shares in this magnificent FTSE 100 company for a £1,000 second income

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Despite a patchy record and a low dividend yield, Stephen Wright thinks income investors should consider buying shares in InterContinental…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett investing method to target a £7,000 second income

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Warren Buffett’s investment in Coca-Cola hss been outstanding. Stephen Wright thinks investors should take a similar approach to build a…

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2 picks I’d love to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is focused on quality investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA. That means great business, but only when…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d invest in the stock market to aim for a 9% annual return

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Cash ISAs are reaching record levels ahead of the general election. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock market could be…

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A £10,000 investment in this Warren Buffett stock 5 years ago would be worth over £43,000 today!

| Stephen Wright

Despite selling shares recently, Warren Buffett stated that Apple would be Berkshire Hathaway’s largest stock investment for a long time.…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares before the general election

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Is this a good time to buy UK shares? Stephen Wright thinks there are opportunities for investors looking to buy…

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Near a 52-week low, McDonald’s shares look like unbelievable value

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The rise of AI means big tech firms in the US are getting a lot of attention. But is there…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in this FTSE 250 stock a decade ago, I’d have a £6,703 second income today

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Games Workshop shares have been a terrific investment over the last 10 years. Stephen Wright thinks there’s still an opportunity…

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What are the best UK shares to buy in July for growth and passive income?

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Stephen Wright thinks falling prices present opportunities to buy FTSE 100 shares. Three in particular stand out to him in…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying in July

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A company with a dominant position in an important industry can be a great investment. Stephen Wright looks at two…

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The best FTSE 100 stocks of 2024… so far

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 is up 6.5% since the start of the year, but a look past the headlines reveals some…

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A FTSE 100 stock that could create generational passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks buying Diageo shares with the dividend yield at a 10-year high could be a great way of…

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Legal & General shares: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Is a dividend yield at its highest level in a decade, combined with a strong record of increasing payouts, a…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now?

| Stephen Wright

With interest rates still high, there’s still a chance for UK investors to buy shares in some quality companies at…

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3 stocks that could create lasting passive income

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to passive income, the most important thing is buying shares in companies that can keep performing well…

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No savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income of £7,120 by 2024

| Stephen Wright

Earning a second income doesn’t require huge savings or an ability to time markets. What it needs is patience, discipline,…

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17% of my Stocks and Shares ISA is invested in these 2 UK shares

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Stephen Wright looks to focus on investments in companies that have strong competitive advantages. And two UK shares stand out…

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Do record revenues and profits mean investors should pay more attention to the Halma share price?

| Stephen Wright

A P/E ratio of 37 might put some investors off the Halma share price without a second look. But impressive…

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With an activist investor on board, is the Rentokil Initial share price set to bounce back?

| Stephen Wright

News of an activist investor has sent the Rentokil Initial share price up 13%. And Stephen Wright thinks there might…

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How long does it take to become a millionaire using a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

The average Stocks and Shares ISA has returned 9.64% a year over the last decade. That turns a £1,000 monthly…

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At a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a big opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Discount retail is a big theme for investors at the moment. And the FTSE 100 has one of the best…

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Investing £20,000 in these FTSE 100 stocks could yield a £3,100 passive income by 2034

| Stephen Wright

A few UK shares have dividend yields over 8%. Are any of them worth considering for passive income investors?

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