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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

With a 3.2% yield, has the FTSE 100 become a wasteland for passive income investors?

| Stephen Wright

With dividend yields where they are at the moment, should passive income investors take a look at the bond market…

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Should I add this dynamic FTSE 250 newcomer to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

At first sight, a UK bank that’s joining the FTSE 250 isn’t anything to get excited by. But beneath the…

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After a 66% fall, this under-the-radar growth stock looks like brilliant value to me

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Undervalued growth stocks can be outstanding investments. And Stephen Wright thinks he has one in a company analysts seem to…

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A rare buying opportunity for a defensive FTSE 100 company?

| Stephen Wright

A FTSE 100 stock just fell 5% in a day without anything changing in the underlying business. Is this the…

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Simplify your investing life with this one key tip from Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Making moves in the stock market can be complicated. But as Warren Buffett points out, if you don’t want it…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price gone too far?

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Stephen Wright breaks out the valuation models to see whether the Rolls-Royce share price might still be a bargain, even…

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Could UK shares protect you in a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

As well as long-term return potential, attractive valuations mean UK shares might offer investors protection if share prices fall sharply.

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I asked ChatGPT how much Tesla shares are worth and it said…

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright asked the latest OpenAI model to value Tesla shares. The answer it came up with was either terrifying…

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Is a dividend cut coming for Diageo shareholders?

| Stephen Wright

Does a new CEO with a reputation for drastic action mean passive income investors need to reconsider Diageo shares as…

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Can you turn £1,000 into £708,548 by investing in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

A 9.8% annual return has been achievable in the stock market in the past. But what do investors have to…

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Want a second income? These dividend stocks could help with the heavy lifting

| Stephen Wright

High yields and strong track records might mean UK investors looking for a second income don’t have to look too…

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3 stocks I’m looking to buy in the next crash

| Stephen Wright

A market crash can provide a chance to buy quality stocks without the premium price tags. But it’s important to…

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I’m hoping for big returns from these small-cap UK stocks

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is betting on increased volatility making for better long-term returns with a pair of small-cap UK growth stocks.

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Is this the beginning of the end for the Nvidia share price?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright raised concerns about the Nvidia share price at the start of the year. Is his prediction finally starting…

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2 stealthy growth stocks I’ve got my eye on in December

| Stephen Wright

AI uncertainty sent growth stocks all over the place in November. But Stephen Wright has his eye on some longer-term…

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10% yields! These dividend stocks are on sale in December

| Stephen Wright

Investors looking for potentially lucrative dividend stocks can find a lot 'on sale' at the start of December. But are…

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How much passive income can you earn with £20,000?

| Stephen Wright

Changes to dividend taxes mean a Stocks and Shares ISA is more valuable than ever for investors looking to earn…

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Were these FTSE 250 stocks the real winners from the Autumn Budget?

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After the Chancellor’s announcement this week, investors sent the FTSE 250 higher. But are they focusing on the right stocks?

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Meet the UK defence stock I’m looking at for my Stocks and Shares ISA in December

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has his eye on a defence company that isn’t Rolls-Royce or BAE Systems for his Stocks and Shares…

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I asked ChatGPT which shares fit Warren Buffett’s investment criteria right now. It named a FTSE 100 stock I hadn’t looked at before

| Stephen Wright

There’s a lot to be impressed by in the AI revolution. But it might be some time until ChatGPT figures…

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Don’t wait for a stock market crash! Here’s where I’m looking for shares to buy in December

| Stephen Wright

A stock market crash can cause people to sell shares that might be good long-term investments. But that’s not the…

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A rare slowdown for this FTSE 100 heavyweight — should I buy the dip?

| Stephen Wright

A FTSE 100 company with a strong track record is down 11% since the start of the year. Is this…

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Who were the hidden stock market losers from the Autumn Budget?

| Stephen Wright

UK shares generally reacted positively to the Autumn Budget. But Stephen Wright thinks investors might have been too hasty in…

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Why high valuations aren’t a reason for investors to stop buying stocks

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Stephen Wright explains why even the most value-conscious investors shouldn’t let rising prices stop them looking for stocks to buy…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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Stephen Wright takes a look at the power of dividend shares to turn a small regular monthly investment into much…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you can use that to target an £8,000 yearly second income

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Stephen Wright thinks the UK stock market has some interesting opportunities for investors with cash looking to earn a second…

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2 of the UK’s top growth stocks reported this week — and investors reacted quickly

| Stephen Wright

Strong organic revenue growth from Halma and Diploma reminded investors of why they’re two of the UK’s top-performing stocks of…

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Could the UK Budget shake up Stocks and Shares ISAs?

| Stephen Wright

Removing stamp duty on UK equities bought in Stocks and Shares ISAs sounds like a good thing, but investors should…

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If the stock market crashes, I’m going to…

| Stephen Wright

A 20% drop in the stock market could be a huge buying opportunity, but waiting in cash is risky. Stephen…

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How on earth is this FTSE 250 stock below its Covid-19 levels?

| Stephen Wright

An accounting irregularity means WH Smith shares are trading below where they were during Covid-19. But is the FTSE 250…

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How much do you need to invest to target a £12,000 a year passive income in retirement?

| Stephen Wright

Investing £1,900 a month for 10 years is enough to target a £12,000 annual passive income from bonds. But could…

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As the air comes out of the AI bubble, this FTSE 100 stock marches on

| Stephen Wright

As the wider market falters, Games Workshop shares keep going up. Stephen Wright looks at why the FTSE 100 stock…

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Is the Nvidia share price heading for $110 in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Does a positive Q3 earnings report undermine Michael Burry's bet against the Nvidia share price in 2026? Or should investors…

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Should Lloyds shareholders consider taking profits after a 142% gain?

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares have been one of the FTSE 100’s top performers in 2025. But is it time for investors to…

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What are the best shares to own in a stock market crash?

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With a stock market crash looking like a real possibility, Stephen Wright identifies two names that might emerge stronger afterwards.

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Should Nvidia shareholders think about taking profits before Q3 earnings?

| Stephen Wright

With talk of an AI bubble gathering momentum, Stephen Wright looks at the pros and cons of banking profits on…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect portfolio for earning a second income and it said…

| Stephen Wright

AI has some interesting ideas about how our author could earn a second income. But in terms of which stocks…

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Is the S&P 500 set for a crash? Here’s my plan for the US stock market

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AI concerns could have a big effect on the S&P 500. But Stephen Wright thinks there might still be opportunities…

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Here are the 5 highest-yielding dividend shares from the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has several shares with dividend yields above 7%. But can any of them generate reliable passive income…

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How to stay calm and buy stocks when everyone else is selling

| Stephen Wright

The best time to buy stocks is often when share prices are falling. But what can investors do to try…

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