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Paul Summers

Paul has been teaching in higher education since 2007 and also holds the CFA Society's Investment Management Certificate (IMC). A Terry Smith-influenced quality investor, Paul is a fan of companies boasting seriously high returns on capital. He always reinvests his dividends.

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3 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

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History has shown that we can never depend on shares for income. That said, our writer thinks these dividend stocks…

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5 cheap shares I’d buy for the stock market recovery

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We may just be at the beginning of a new bull market. Our writer has already started buying cheap shares…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for massive passive income

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The stock market can be a great source of passive income. Our writer picks out two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks…

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My top UK stock for 2023 is already sprinting ahead!

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Our writer's chosen UK stock for 2023 has massively outperformed the index already. He thinks there could be even more…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt-cheap right now

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Scouring the market for cheap dividend stocks, out writer thinks he's found two great opportunities that he'd buy as part…

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If I’d invested £1k in Pearson shares one year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Pearson (LON:PSON) shares performed brilliantly in 2022. Having lost out on those gains, our writer asks if he's too late…

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ASOS shares have rocketed 65% in January. Should I buy more?

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ASOS plc (LON:ASC) shares have delivered a staggering gain in just one month. Will our writer be adding to his…

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Here’s how I’m trying to double my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our writer thinks share prices might have fallen too far and now could represent a once-in-a-decade-opportunity to double his wealth.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’ll be watching like a hawk in February

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Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTE:UKX) shares he's interested in that are likely to hit the headlines next…

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If I’d invested £1k in Tesla stock at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has been one of 2022's biggest losers. Our writer considers whether things could go from…

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2 hated UK shares I’d back to bounce hard in 2023

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As bad as things seem, our writer thinks these UK stocks could outperform the market in 2023. He owns one…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching like a hawk in January

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Will 2023 be better than 2022 for investors? Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could provide…

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I’d buy these rock-solid dividend shares for income in 2023

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Paul Summers picks out three big-league dividend shares he'd be keen to own during what may be a very tricky…

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2 growth stocks that could beat the market over the next 5 years

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Growth stocks have been heavily out of favour in 2023. But our writer thinks these two shares will outperform the…

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3 ‘expensive’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

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Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares he fancies to rebound strongly when the economy recovers.

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’ll never sell

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) may be in a funk, but our writer is holding tight to his stakes in two…

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I’d buy 12,700 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

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Despite enduring an awful 2022, our writer thinks this blue-chip stock is worth him backing for the passive income it…

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I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares today to earn a second income during the recession

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Our writer picks out five FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares he'd buy for the passive income they should throw off, even…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt cheap right now

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Paul Summers picks out two dividend stocks that look great value for his portfolio, given recent trading momentum.

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2 growth stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

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They might be expensive to buy but our writer thinks these growth stocks have excellent long-term outlooks so they're on…

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Does this news mean I should sell Fundsmith shares?

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Holders of Fundsmith Equity shares have endured an awful 2022. But this isn't why our writer is considering selling his…

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Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested £1,000 in ASOS shares at the start of 2022

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ASOS shares have had a horrible 2022. So will our writer be selling his position, or does he see value…

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Interest rates are going higher but I’m still buying shares for passive income

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Galloping interest rates make cash saving accounts more attractive, right? Our writer completely disagrees.

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Should I buy this investment trust over more Scottish Mortgage shares?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have lagged one of its tech-focused rivals. Paul Summers considers whether it's time for him to buy…

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2 dividend stocks to buy and hold for the next 10 years

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Dividend stocks can cushion the blow of a market being stuck in reverse gear. Our writer picks out two examples…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could be set for big moves in November

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Many FTSE 100 stocks are down to report to the market next month. Our writer picks out three he'll be…

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Are Persimmon shares a brilliant bargain buy?

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Persimmon shares have been walloped in 2022. But are they worth me buying now or should I steer clear of…

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These FTSE stocks might crash again in November

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Things could be about to go from bad to worse for some FTSE stocks, thinks Paul Summers. So which companies…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’m backing to boom in 2023

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These FTSE 250-listed stocks have plummeted in value. But our writer is ready to buy more of them for his…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BT shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

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BT shares have had a tricky year so far. Our writer takes a look at the merits (and drawbacks) of…

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With nothing in the bank, I’d use these Warren Buffett tips to help me retire early

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Still going strong at 92, Warren Buffett is no poster child for early retirement. But his advice may help our…

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UK stocks have tanked. Here’s what I’m doing about it

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It's grim out there and our writer's portfolio is suffering. But he's not about to throw in the towel.

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2 top shares to buy during a market sell-off

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The time to be optimistic is when everyone else is selling. And our writer thinks he's found two great shares…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks prospering from the plunging pound

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Sterling has been hit hard and many FTSE 100 stocks have fallen in price. But Paul Summers thinks there may…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that could have a nightmare October

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Things might be about to get even worse for some FTSE 100 shares. Our writer casts his eye over three…

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Forget crashing share prices. I’m holding these passive funds for the next 30 years

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It pays to be patient in the markets. Our writer highlights two funds he's intending to hold until retirement.

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Forget cash savings. I’ll stick to buying dividend shares for passive income

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Cash savings rates are finally on the up. However, our writer would prefer to take on a bit more risk…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll never buy, even with free money

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Despite tumbling in value, you couldn't pay our writer to snap up these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks.

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3 growth stocks on my buy list

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As a long-term investor, Paul Summers has been busy compiling a list of growth stocks to buy in these troubled…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy to earn a second income

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Our writer highlights two defensive, top-tier stocks he'd buy for passive income in these difficult economic times.

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