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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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Why the falling pound means I’m buying UK stocks in October

| Stephen Wright

The falling pound means US shares are around 17% more expensive than this time last year. With that in mind,…

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How I’d invest £20,000 to generate £1,000 in passive income

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There’s more than one way to target £1,000 in annual passive income. Here’s how our author plans to do it…

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How I’m investing £1,700 in my Stocks and Shares ISA in October

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Here’s why our author sees Diploma and Experian as the perfect stocks to complete his investing in his stocks and…

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Has the UK stock market bottomed out?

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What’s next for the UK stock market? The government’s economic plan has sent shares tumbling. But I’m looking for opportunities…

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1 recession-proof stock to buy in October

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With recession fears on the horizon, our author thinks that Costco shares could be a stock to buy to help…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy… but not right now

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Diageo’s strong brands make the stock look attractive to our author. But are there better investment opportunities in the FTSE…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in these UK dividend stocks 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d be making now

| Stephen Wright

Receiving dividends often starts small and grows over time. Here’s how much a £1,000 investment in three UK dividend stocks…

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Why I just invested £6,500 in this Warren Buffett stock

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Our author has just invested £6,500 adding Apple shares to his portfolio. But why does he think now is a…

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If I’d invested £1,500 in Unilever shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Unilever shares offer great protection in a recession. But do its investors ever make any money? Our author has a…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain? The company is profitable again, but its debt might be too much for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in easyJet shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Investing in easyJet shares five years ago wouldn’t have worked out well so far. But our author wonders whether the…

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How I’m investing £7,500 in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our author is transferring his existing savings into his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s how he’s planning on putting his…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesco shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Tesco shares are trading lower than they were a year ago. But why does our author think that this is…

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With £2,500, I’d invest like Warren Buffett to try and get rich

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Stephen Wright thinks that the best way to invest like Warren Buffett is to buy Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why our…

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2 strong buy stocks for September

| Stephen Wright

With a recession on the horizon, I’m focusing on high-quality investments. That’s why my two strong buy stocks for September…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in September to generate passive income for life

| Stephen Wright

I’m hoping to boost my passive income in September. And I think that shares in Federal Realty Investment Trust and…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice for buying growth stocks in September

| Stephen Wright

Our author puts three UK shares through the Warren Buffett method for valuing growth stocks. Which is he looking to…

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2 UK dividend stocks to buy in September

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks that falling prices are setting up some opportunities in dividend stocks. Here are two that are catching…

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What’s next for UK stocks?

| Stephen Wright

I think that persistent inflation is going to push UK stocks lower. Here’s how I plan to take advantage of…

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How I’m setting up my Stocks and Shares ISA for a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Our author is expecting a sharp decline in share prices. Here’s how he’s setting up his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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I’m buying this stock to invest like Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett has a unique way of thinking about stocks and stock investments. Here’s what I'm buying to copy the…

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How I’m generating passive income WITHOUT dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Our author plans to boost his passive income by focusing on companies that return cash to shareholders by buybacks, rather…

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2 dividend stocks I’m buying in September to build long-term wealth

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Our author plans to buy dividend stocks and reinvest the cash they generate to build wealth over time. Here are…

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1 beaten down growth stock to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

With shares down 32% since the beginning of the year, our author thinks that Salesforce is a growth stock now…

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Why is the stock market down (and when will it recover)?

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With inflation running out of control, our author makes the case for thinking the stock market is unlikely to manage…

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2 top stocks to buy during a sell-off

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A volatile stock market could bring some great investment opportunities. Stephen Wright identifies two stocks to buy if prices come…

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5 reasons this FTSE 100 stock is a great buy

| Stephen Wright

I think that Experian is a top FTSE 100 stock now and for the next decade. Here are five reasons…

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I’d buy these dividend stocks for sustainable passive income

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As the cost of living rises in the UK, I’m looking to earn some passive income. I think that the…

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I’m buying this Warren Buffett dividend stock with a 4% yield

| Stephen Wright

Kraft-Heinz stock comes with a 4% dividend. It’s had a difficult time lately, but I think that the dividend stock…

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2 of the best stocks to buy now with £500

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I think that Berkshire Hathaway and Activision Blizzard are two of the best shares to buy today. I think they…

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Are Warren Buffett and Michael Burry preparing for a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been holding off investing and Michael Burry has been selling stocks. Is this a sign that they’re…

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How I’ve increased my passive income by 600%

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Finding the right opportunities can bring spectacular results. Here’s how our author has managed to increase his monthly passive income…

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I’m buying this under-the-radar income stock with explosive growth potential

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks he’s found a winning lithium stock that’s flying under the radar. It’s a steady income stock that…

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How I’m using my Stocks and Shares ISA to generate lifelong passive income

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I’m looking to build a portfolio of assets that will pay me an income in my retirement. Here’s how I’m…

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With a spare £500 I’d buy these UK shares

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A financial services giant, a FTSE 250 distributor, a FTSE 100 tech stock, and a gold miner are on the…

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2 top stocks to buy with dividends yielding more than 3%

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When I’m looking for stocks to buy, big dividends can be attractive. On my radar right now is a FTSE…

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2 of the safest dividend stocks on earth

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks can be risky. When a company cuts its dividend, its share price can dive. Here are two stocks…

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Will the stock market recovery continue?

| Stephen Wright

Will the stock market recovery continue? Or will share prices come crashing back down? Here’s what our author is looking…

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I’m buying this passive income stock in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Could a REIT with an enviable portfolio of retail properties boost our author’s dividend income? He’s been buying the stock…

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I’m IGNORING Warren Buffett’s advice with the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s advice to 99% of investors is to buy an index like the FTSE 100. So why does our…

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