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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 UK stocks to buy for the next bull market

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Stephen Wright sees opportunities in cyclical businesses with good long-term prospects. Two UK stocks in particular stand out to him.

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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.
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have now

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Barclays shareholders have done well over the last few years. But is the recent fall in the share price another…

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Is it safe to buy UK bank shares?

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Stephen Wright thinks investors can’t count on regulators, governments, or central banks when thinking about whether or not to buy…

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Investing Articles

How to avoid losing money in a bear market

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Bear markets can be challenging for investors. But Stephen Wright has a plan to avoid investing losses when the stock…

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Investing Articles

Why has the stock market dropped and when will it recover?

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Warren Buffett has been using the decline in the stock market to buy shares. Stephen Wright looks at the risks…

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Dividend Shares

Why I’d look for passive income opportunities before the stock market recovers

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Lower share prices mean higher dividend yields. Stephen Wright has a plan for earning passive income from stocks while also…

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Investing Articles

Why a stock market correction could be a golden opportunity to get rich

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Stock market corrections are where investing fortunes can be made. Stephen Wright looks at the opportunities for investors right now.

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares undervalued?

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With strong returns on equity and a price below 50p, are shares in Lloyds Banking Group undervalued? Stephen Wright looks…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain stocks for value investors

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The banking crisis means buying opportunities for value investors seeking bargains. Stephen Wright is eyeing two UK shares as prices…

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Investing For Beginners

I’d use the banking crisis to buy cheap shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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The banking crisis is causing share prices to fall beyond the banking sector. Here’s how Stephen Wright would use his…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy UK bank shares?

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The collapse of a US bank is sending shockwaves through the global banking sector. Is now the time to seize…

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After a 50% dividend hike, is this UK stock a buy?

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Forterra shares are down 11% over the last year, but the company just hiked its dividend by 50%. Does that…

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Investing Articles

2 top stocks to buy in a market sell-off

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A stock market sell-off could be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. Stephen Wright is making note of the stocks he’d like…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett bought this stock last week! Should I?

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According to a recent filing, Warren Buffett has been buying Occidental Petroleum shares. With price unmoved, should Stephen Wright do…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock looks like a value trap

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares are down 51% over the last 5 years. But Stephen Wright thinks the business is facing trouble…

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Forget bonds! I’d buy FTSE 100 shares to get rich over time

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Bonds are great for short-term investments. But Stephen Wright thinks that the FTSE 100 is a much better choice for…

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Investing Articles

Why now is a golden opportunity to earn passive income from UK real estate

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Shares in UK REITs have been falling, but rental incomes are still strong. Stephen Wright thinks this provides some great…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend shares on my buy list

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Dividend shares Primary Health Properties and Forterra both have yields above 5%. They’re both on Stephen Wright’s list of shares…

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Investing Articles

Get ready for a stock market crash

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Stephen Wright thinks that interest rates are likely to rise faster than investors are expecting. Here’s how he’s planning for…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares I like better than Rolls-Royce

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With P/E ratios below 12 and dividend yields above 4%, Stephen Wright looks at the UK shares he thinks are…

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Investing Articles

With the share price above £1.50, is it time to offload Rolls-Royce stock?

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A year ago, the Rolls-Royce share price was 91p. Today’s it’s £1.50. Is this the time for investors to lock…

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Investing Articles

Is the Lloyds share price a bargain?

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Warren Buffett’s love of bank stocks is well known. But should investors be tempted by the Lloyds Banking Group share…

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Investing Articles

3 undervalued shares to buy right now

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What are the best shares to buy right now? With interest rates rising, Stephen Wright is looking at discarded stocks…

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Investing For Beginners

How a Stocks and Shares ISA could turn £1,000 per month into £1,000,000

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Got a spare £1,000 each month? Stephen Wright outlines how a Stocks and Shares ISA can help turn it into…

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Investing Articles

2 passive income stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

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Stephen Wright has two income stocks that he thinks can do well over the next 10 years. One is a…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 growth stock just keeps growing

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Despite rising inflation and a housing downturn, Rightmove’s earnings grew 10% in 2022. Here’s why Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

How to earn a second income by investing in property

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Stephen Wright thinks that real estate investment trusts (REITs) could provide him with a great second income by renting property…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn passive income for life

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Rather than setting up his own business, Stephen Wright would prefer to invest in an established one. Here’s his plan…

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Investing Articles

With no savings at 20, I’d buy these UK stocks to hold until retirement

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Stephen Wright has two UK stocks for investors with no savings and a long investing time horizon to get started…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest like Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett is known for buying shares when they’re cheap. But which of Buffett’s stocks does Stephen Wright think is…

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Investing Articles

Why this UK growth stock looks set to double

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Stephen Wright thinks that the investments J D Wetherspoon has been making since 2020 make it a growth stock that…

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Investing Articles

With the FTSE 100 at record highs, is now a good time to buy UK shares?

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Even with the FTSE 100 at its highest ever levels, Stephen Wright thinks that there are opportunities for investors who…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares to buy in March

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What are the best UK shares to buy in March? Stephen Wright is looking at a FTSE 100 value stock…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in March to aim for a million

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For UK investors, the Stocks and Shares ISA allowance resets in April. Here’s what Stephen Wright would buy in March…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 250 stock to buy in March

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Which FTSE 250 stock does Stephen Wright think is like Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, but with better growth oppportunities?

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £1,000 in dividend stocks to start earning passive income in March

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Stephen Wright is sticking to Warren Buffett’s principles about not losing money and investing in strong businesses. Which dividend stocks…

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3 cheap stocks to buy in March

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Which shares are cheap at the moment? Stephen Wright has three examples of stocks to buy in March while they’re…

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The ‘secret sauce’ that makes Warren Buffett richer and richer

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In his annual shareholder letter, Warren Buffett revealed the secret to his investing success. What is it and can Stephen…

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How I’d invest £500 per month for £13,000 in annual passive income

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Which dividend shares could turn a £500 monthly investment into something much bigger? Stephen Wright has some ideas for passive…

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Investing Articles

5 dividend shares to buy in a stock market crash

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The recent rally in the stock market has investors optimistic. But Stephen Wright is making plans now to be ready…

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