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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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Could the Rolls-Royce share price reach £4.31 in 2024?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been soaring on improved revenues, broker forecasts, and a credit rating uplift. Could there be…

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Could interest rate cuts push the Lloyds share price higher in 2024?

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Despite strong profits over the last couple of years, the performance of the Lloyds share price has been underwhelming. Would…

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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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How I’d use £20 a week to aim for monthly passive income of £411

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Stephen Wright thinks regular investments, a 6% return, and a long-term outlook could turn £20 per week into a chunky…

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2 UK shares that could surge in 2024 if the Bank of England cuts interest rates

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A cut in interest rates could help stock prices across the board in 2024. But which UK shares stand to…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lifelong passive income

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What should investors look for when investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Stephen Wright thinks the key for passive…

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Down 43%, is this FTSE 100 stock too cheap to ignore?

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Anglo American is the worst-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2023. But mining is highly cyclical, so is this an opportunity…

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Up 65% in 2023, I think this FTSE 250 stock can continue to win in 2024

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Despite a downturn in the FTSE 250 this year, Stephen Wright thinks J.D. Wetherspoon can continue its strong performance from…

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At an all-time-high, is this FTSE 100 stock still one to buy?

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Stephen Wright thinks there’s still a chance to buy FTSE 100 stock Diploma after a market-beating five years from the…

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2 UK shares I’d buy in a 2024 stock market crash

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Charlie Munger said that opportunity comes to the prepared mind. Stephen Wright is making plans for a stock market crash…

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£10,000 in excess savings? I’d buy 264 shares of this dividend stock to aim for £200 per month in passive income

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Warren Buffett’s stake in Coca-Cola returns 57% per year without reinvesting dividends. Stephen Wright wonders whether any UK dividend shares…

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Is Elon Musk the biggest risk to the Tesla share price?

| Stephen Wright

The Tesla share price looks expensive. But Stephen Wright thinks the best shot at a buying opportunity is based on…

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Should investors look to buy REITs for passive income in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in real estate investment trusts have rallied as consumer defensives have started to fade. Where should passive income investors…

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I’d buy 1,064 shares of this dividend growth stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

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Shares in FTSE 100 conglomerate Bunzl come with a 2% yield at today’s prices. But Stephen Wright thinks this is…

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I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA to invest in low-risk equities and let the passive income roll in

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Stephen Wright thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a valuable way of generating tax-efficient passive income even for…

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This FTSE 250 growth machine is top of my list of stocks to watch in 2024

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Despite a 13% fall, Games Workshop shares trade at a P/E ratio of 22. Stephen Wright plans to keep a…

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Should investors rush to buy Lloyds shares before the end of the year?

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UK bank stocks have been trading at low prices since the crisis in March. But Stephen Wright thinks Lloyds shares…

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Could the IAG share price hit £2.11 in 2024?

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According to analysts, the IAG share price could be headed for £2.11. But Stephen Wright wonders whether the stock is…

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How to earn passive income using the Warren Buffett method

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Warren Buffett’s investment in Coca-Cola earns spectacular passive income. Stephen Wright looks at how to try and make a similar…

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Are Barclays shares like buying £1 coins for 30p?

| Stephen Wright

With a book value of £4.11 and a price of £1.39, are Barclays shares an easy win for investors? Stephen…

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Why I expect the stock market to rally in 2024

| Stephen Wright

2023 has been a mixed year in the stock market so far. But Stephen Wright thinks share prices can finish…

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Should investors rush to buy Aviva shares before the end of the year?

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The 7.5% dividend yield on Aviva shares is attractive. But Stephen Wright thinks a different FTSE 100 insurer is a…

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2 UK stocks for value investors to consider buying before the end of the year

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Exploiting cyclical downturns can be a great way for value investors to find stocks to buy at bargain prices. Stephen…

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Here’s how I’d use dividend shares to try and turn £5,000 of savings into passive income of £900 a year

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With dividend shares at today’s prices, Stephen Wright thinks there are two ways to turn a £5,000 investment into something…

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After a recovery that Lazarus would have been proud of, is the easyJet share price worth a look?

| Stephen Wright

With its dividend restored and its balance sheet repaired, the easyJet share price looks like a bargain. But Stephen Wright…

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With £500 I’d start a passive income portfolio with these UK shares

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Owning shares in an established business can be a great source of passive income. And Stephen Wright thinks now is…

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Why the Tesla share price gives the company a huge competitive advantage

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The Tesla share price reflects some optimistic assumptions. But Stephen Wright thinks it also gives the company a competitive advantage…

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2 quality growth stocks I’m looking to buy in December

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Stephen Wright thinks two growth stocks could be great investments for 2024. One is a FTSE 100 conglomerate, the other…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be like buying Apple shares in 2009?

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Apple shares after a 100% gain in 2009 have done pretty well for themselves. Could FTSE 100…

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3 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price can keep going higher

| Stephen Wright

It might be the top-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2023, but Stephen Wright thinks the Rolls-Royce share price can go…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying in December

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has two FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in December. One is a recovering growth stock, the other…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit 85p in 2024?

| Stephen Wright

Morgan Stanley analysts say the Lloyds share price could reach 85p in 2024. But could a possible windfall tax throw…

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Can this FTSE 250 stock rally from an all-time low?

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With shares in Dr. Martens down 54% this year and at an all-time low, Stephen Wright wonders whether it’s time…

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3 reasons the BP share price could surge in 2024

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines why resilient oil prices, lower inflation, and the avoidance of a global recession could send the BP…

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Why I’d buy cheap UK shares to aim for a million

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Stephen Wright thinks UK shares are bargains compared to US stocks and government bonds. But how much would he have…

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2 rising UK stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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With house prices down, Stephen Wright is using his Stocks and Shares ISA to cash in on strong rental demand…

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Charlie Munger: how to invest like one of the very best

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As news of Charlie Munger’s passing breaks, Stephen Wright looks at some of the principles behind the success of one…

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How I’d use £3 a day to target reliable passive income

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Stephen Wright has a plan for using the money he might have spent on a cup of coffee each day…

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Where to find the best stock market opportunities

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November gains mean the stock market is more expensive than it was. But Stephen Wright still thinks there are bargains…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for massive passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks investors today could look for a 7.5% annual return using Stocks and Shares ISA to protect the…

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Better buy: Shell or BP shares?

| Stephen Wright

BP shares trade at a much lower P/E ratio than the other FTSE 100 oil major. But Stephen Wright is…

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