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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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

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2 UK stocks that could benefit from the growth of AI

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Investing in AI isn’t just about semiconductor stocks. Investors should also pay attention to the potential for a huge boost…

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UK stocks are still cheap even as the FTSE 100 makes new highs

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A series of takeover bids have pushed up the price on a number of UK stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks…

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With £8,000, I’d buy 79 Games Workshop shares to aim for £1,100 in passive income

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Shares in companies that distribute their earnings to investors make great passive income investments. And sometimes they’re worth a P/E…

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3 positive signs for the Rolls-Royce share price

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Rolls-Royce has been doing well of late with the share price responding positively. And it seems new reasons for optimism…

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The Hindenburg Omen indicates a stock market crash is coming! Time to sell?

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A bifurcated stock market combined with declining investor sentiment appears to spell danger for share prices. What should Stephen Wright…

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With £10,000 to invest, should I buy growth stocks or value shares?

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Is a company with growing revenues a better investment than one whose shares trade at a low value? That might…

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Is NatWest still one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy now? Here’s what the charts say…

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After a 40% rise, is there still an opportunity to buy one of the best-performing FTSE 100 shares of 2024?…

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This underappreciated Warren Buffett monopoly could be a smart buy after a 20% drop

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A Warren Buffett stock that investors often overlook is down 20% over the last 12 months. Stephen Wright thinks there’s…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for long-term wealth

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Shares in Rentokil Initial have fallen 35% over the last 12 months. Stephen Wright thinks this could be a good…

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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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1 FTSE 250 stock I’m buying hand-over-fist

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Offering lower prices than the competition in a durable industry can be a great investment proposition. And this FTSE 250…

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5 UK shares to watch as the general election approaches

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As Labour and the Conservatives set out their plans for the UK, which shares should investors be watching? Stephen Wright…

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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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Why Diageo is my top FTSE 100 stock to buy in June

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The FTSE 100 only has a few truly exceptional companies. But Stephen Wright thinks one of them is trading at…

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Starting in June, I’d invest £1,000 per month to aim for a £32,000 annual passive income in retirement

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With dividend shares, investing well is about finding opportunities where the yield is enough to offset the risk. Stephen Wright…

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This under-the-radar dividend stock is on my list of shares to buy in June

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UK investors might not have heard of Polaris. But Stephen Wright thinks dividend share hunters should have the US powersports…

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£10,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1,013 second income within 10 years

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UK property valuations are rising while REITs are seeing their share prices struggle. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity to give…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying in June

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A FTSE 100 distribution company and a US industrial conglomerate are on Stephen Wright’s list of top growth stocks for…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price could continue to outperform

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The Rolls-Royce share price keeps moving forward, but this Fool thinks it's still behind where it ought to be after…

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As earnings rise 600%, is Nvidia still the best AI stock to buy?

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With the supply and demand equation still looking strong for Nvidia, is the stock still the best AI opportunity for…

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2 passive income stocks I’m buying before an interest rate cut

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With the market expecting interest rates to fall in August, time might be running out for investors looking to buy…

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Is the National Grid share price a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

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The National Grid share price looks like a bargain. But there’s much more for investors to think about than a…

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The FTSE 100 stock I’ve been buying this week

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Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 slipping back this week has offered an opportunity in one of the highest-quality UK…

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House models and one with REIT - standing for real estate investment trust - written on it.
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UK property: a once-in-a-decade second income opportunity?

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Property prices are at record levels, but REIT share prices aren’t. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity for investors seeking a…

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3 steps to earning £100 a month in passive income

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Earning passive income from stocks is simple but not easy. Stephen Wright outlines the way to aim for £100 per…

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Michael Burry just bought 175,000 shares in this FTSE 100 company

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Scion Asset Management announced a $6.5bn stake in BP this week. But what could Michael Burry be seeing in an…

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How many BT shares would I need to earn a £10,000 second income?

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A 5.76% dividend yield is attractive, and if BT manages to bring down its costs, it might be a great…

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Here’s what investors need to know about the latest Warren Buffett stock

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The mystery stock Warren Buffett has been buying has been disclosed to be Chubb – an above-average business at a…

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Why the Experian share price is soaring after Q4 results

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The Experian share price is at all-time highs after the company’s latest trading update. But does 6% revenue growth justify…

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Admiral shares are an underrated passive income opportunity

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Stephen Wright thinks shares in the UK’s largest car insurance firm could be a better source of income than a…

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Why the Diploma share price is surging after a strong trading update

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The Diploma share price is up 7% after a strong earnings report. As the company keeps growing, is there still…

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£17,365 in savings? Here’s how I’d invest that in dividend shares for long-term passive income

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Interest rates might be higher than inflation, but Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is still the place to be…

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