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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

You can save £100 a month for 30 years to target a £2,000 a year second income, or…

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It’s never too early – or too late – to start working on building a second income. But there’s a…

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Is 2026 the year the Diageo share price bounces back?

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Will next year be the start of a turnaround for the Diageo share price? Stephen Wright looks at a key…

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Here’s my top FTSE 250 pick for 2026

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UK investors looking for under-the-radar opportunities should check out the FTSE 250. And 2026 could be an exciting year for…

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Here’s my number 1 passive income stock for 2026

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Stephen Wright thinks a 5.5% dividend yield from a company with a strong competitive advantage is something passive income investors…

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Are Tesco shares easy money heading into 2026?

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The supermarket industry is known for low margins and intense competition. But analysts are bullish on Tesco shares – and…

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Can this airline stock beat the FTSE 100 again in 2026?

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After outperforming the FTSE 100 in 2025, International Consolidated Airlines Group has a promising plan to make its business more…

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1 Stocks and Shares ISA mistake that will make me a better investor in 2026

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All investors make mistakes. The best ones learn from them. That’s Stephen Wright’s plan to maximise returns from his Stocks…

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The key number that could signal a recovery for the Greggs share price in 2026

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The Greggs share price has crashed in 2025, but is the company facing serious long-term challenges or are its issues…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hit £16 in 2026? Here’s what the experts think

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been unstoppable. Can AI data centres and higher defence spending keep the momentum going in…

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New to the stock market? Here’s how you can give yourself a huge advantage

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Stock market crashes can make buying shares intimidating. But investors don’t need specialist skills or knowledge to give themselves a big…

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UK stocks: the contrarian choice for 2026

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UK stocks aren’t the consensus choice for investors at the moment. But some smart money managers who are looking to…

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Down 20% in 2025, shares in this under-the-radar UK defence tech firm could be set for a strong 2026

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Cohort shares are down 20% this year, but NATO spending increases could offer UK investors a huge potential opportunity going…

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New to investing? Here’s Warren Buffett’s strategy for starting from scratch

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Warren Buffett says he could find opportunities to earn a 50% annual return in the stock market if he was…

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Last-minute Christmas shopping? These shares look like good value…

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Consumer spending has been weak in the US this year. But that might be creating opportunities for value investors looking…

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How I’m aiming to outperform the S&P 500 with just 1 stock

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A 25% head start means Stephen Wright feels good about his chances of beating the S&P 500 – at least,…

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Prediction: I think these FTSE 100 shares can outperform in 2026

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All businesses go through challenges. But Stephen Wright thinks two FTSE 100 shares that have faltered in 2025 could outperform…

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Is Alphabet still one of the best shares to buy heading into 2026?

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The best time to buy shares is when other investors are seeing risks. Is that the case with Google’s parent…

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Could the Barclays share price be the FTSE 100’s big winner in 2026?

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With OpenAI and SpaceX considering listing on the stock market, could investment banking revenues push the Barclays share price higher…

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Will the Nvidia share price crash in 2026? Here are the risks investors can’t ignore

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Is Nvidia’s share price in danger in 2026? Stephen Wright outlines the risks – and why some might not be…

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Here are my top US stocks to consider buying in 2026

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The US remains the most popular market for investors looking for stocks to buy. In a crowded market, where does…

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£20,000 in excess savings? Here’s how to try and turn that into a second income in 2026

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Stephen Wright outlines an opportunity for investors with £20,000 in excess cash to target a £1,450 a year second income…

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Is a 9% yield from one of the UK’s most reliable dividend shares too good to be true?

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Taylor Wimpey’s recent dividend record has been outstanding, but investors thinking of buying shares need to take a careful look…

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I asked ChatGPT for its top passive income ideas for 2026 and it said…

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Stephen Wright is looking for passive income ideas for 2026. But can asking artificial intelligence for insights offer anything valuable?

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The stock market might crash in 2026. Here’s why I’m not worried

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When Michael Burry forecasts a crash, the stock market takes notice. But do long-term investors actually need to worry about…

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Is this FTSE 250 retailer set for a dramatic recovery in 2026?

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FTSE 250 retailer WH Smith is moving on from the accounting issues that have weighed on it in 2025. But…

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UK shares look cheap — but the market might be about to take notice

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UK shares have traded at a persistent discount to their US counterparts. This can create huge opportunities, but investors need…

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This FTSE 100 growth machine is showing positive signs for a 2026 recovery

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FTSE 100 distributor Bunzl is already the second-largest holding in Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA. What should his next…

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Stop missing out! A Stocks and Shares ISA could help you retire early

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Investors who don't use a Stocks and Shares ISA get all the risks that come with investing but with less…

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The best time to buy stocks is when they’re cheap. Here’s 1 from my list

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Buying discounted stocks can be a great way to build wealth and earn passive income. But investors need to be…

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Should I invest £20,000 in this FTSE 100 heavyweight to target a £1,740 second income?

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An 8.7% dividend yield from an established FTSE 100 company looks like a golden opportunity to earn a second income.…

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Investing Articles

Passive income? Here’s the real magic of owning dividend shares

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Dividend shares can be great investments. But the secret to success comes from looking past the cash the company pays…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index tracker at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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Despite underperforming the FTSE 100, the FTSE 250 has been the place to find some of the UK’s top growth…

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2 of the most compelling passive income strategies for 2026

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Selling 'covered calls' could generate cash for investors in a stock market crash. But that’s not Stephen Wright’s top passive…

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Up 136%, is this under-the-radar growth stock the UK’s hottest opportunity for 2026?

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Amcomri has only been on the market a year, but it’s been one of the UK’s top growth stocks and…

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High yields and low prices: why I think UK shares offer value you won’t find elsewhere

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Stephen Wright thinks the stock market's discounting UK shares at the moment. And that could mean opportunities for investors who…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock at the start of 2025 is now worth over £7,500

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Games Workshop's been one of the top-performing FTSE 100 stocks of this year. But does an expanded valuation multiple mean…

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Here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA strategy for 2026

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Stephen Wright weighs up the merits of adding new names to his Stocks and Shares ISA vs doubling down on…

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Forget high yields? Here’s the smart way to build passive income with dividend shares

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Stephen Wright outlines how investors looking for passive income can put themselves in the fast lane with dividend shares.

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Investing Articles

15,446 Diageo shares gets me a £1,000 monthly second income. Should I?

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Diageo has been a second-rate income stock for investors over the last few years. But the new CEO sees potential…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT whether it’s a good time to buy stocks and it said…

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One strategy for investors concerned about an AI-induced crash is to think about buying stocks that are likely to recover…

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