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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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Investing Articles

I’m listening to Warren Buffett and avoiding these growth stocks like the plague!

| Paul Summers

Knowing what to avoid has helped make Warren Buffett a billionaire. It's also keeping this Fool from buying these UK…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy if markets keep falling

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Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth stocks he's got his eye on if the 2022 sell-off continues.

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1 penny stock I’m considering for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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This penny stock's value has tumbled since listing on the market in 2021. Paul Summers is hovering over the 'buy'…

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1 top investment trust I’m buying hand over fist in February

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This high-performing investment trust has had a rough start to 2022. This Fool has been buying the dip.

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2 surprising FTSE shares being targeted by shorters

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at two previously popular FTSE shares that are now seeing more interest from short-sellers.

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Investors are piling into this FTSE 100 stock. Should I buy too?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock that was in great demand last week.

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Cash savings accounts? I’d rather buy UK shares as inflation soars

| Paul Summers

All investing carries risk, but returns from shares can be greater than keeping cash in the bank. This Fool is…

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How I’d start investing in a Stock and Shares ISA with £50 a month

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This Fool explains why investing via a Stocks and Shares ISA is a 'no brainer' for him and what he'd…

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3 top growth stocks near 52-week lows

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Paul Summers picks out three out-of-favour growth stocks that could prove opportunistic buys for a long-term investor like him.

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3 reasons the IAG share price could lift off in 2022

| Paul Summers

This Fool thinks the International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) share price could be about to fly. Will he be…

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3 secret inflation-busting dividend stocks to buy for passive income

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Paul Summers picks out three under-the-radar dividend stocks he'd consider buying as a way of fighting inflation.

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What’s going on with the Ocado share price?

| Paul Summers

The Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) share price has tumbled again today. Paul Summers takes a closer look and asks whether…

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Will the BP share price keep rising?

| Paul Summers

The BP plc (LON:BP) share price continues to ascend as oil and gas prices explode. Is there more to come?

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I’m listening to ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ and buying these stocks

| Paul Summers

The latest thoughts of master investor Terry Smith - the UK's answer to Warren Buffett - are required reading for…

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Peloton stock just surged! Time for me to buy?

| Paul Summers

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) stock has soared on rumours of potential bids for the company. Is this sceptical Fool finally ready…

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3 ‘safe haven’ FTSE 100 stocks to buy

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Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares that should prove to be less volatile than most if the…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett beats inflation (and how I can too)

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Warren Buffett has faced inflation before and thrived. Here's what he looks for…

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This FTSE 100 stock has crashed over 20%! I think it’s a screaming buy

| Paul Summers

A quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock has tumbled in value. This Fool is considering backing up the truck.

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The Meta share price has crashed. Here’s what I’m doing about the earnings bombshell

| Paul Summers

Facebooker owner Meta Platforms Inc's (NASDAQ:FB) share price has tanked after a drop in user numbers. Is this an opportunity…

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This FTSE stock has crashed 70% and I think things could get worse!

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Times are tough at this FTSE stock and Paul Summers thinks there's more pain ahead, so he won't be buying.

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I was right about this penny stock! Here’s another one I’d buy

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes another look at a penny stock that has soared over 150% in the last 12 months. Is…

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3 inflation-busting FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy

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Paul Summers picks out three high-yielding stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) he'd consider buying in the fight against inflation.

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3 inflation-busting FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy

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Paul Summers picks out three solid dividend payers from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) he'd buy to counter the horror that…

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FTSE 250: 2 growth stocks I’d buy and hold for years

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is bouncing hard but Paul Summers is looking for great growth stocks to buy, whatever happens…

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What’s going on with NIO stock?

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NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock has fallen 38% in January. Is this drop overdone or should investors brace themselves for more selling…

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I think this FTSE stock could explode in 2022

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A super-charged return in under a year? Paul Summers thinks this travel-focused FTSE stock might just do the business for…

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Buy-to-let? I’d buy stocks and shares for passive income instead!

| Paul Summers

Generating passive income via dividend shares and property funds is a lot less hassle for him than becoming a landlord,…

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Stock market crash: 3 UK growth shares I’d buy hand over fist if the selling continues

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Paul Summers is looking for great UK shares to buy in this market crash. Here are three growth stocks he's…

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Stock market crash: I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying UK stocks

| Paul Summers

Bleeding from the stock market crash, this Fool is calling on the wisdom of Warren Buffett to soothe his pain.

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What’s going on with the Dr Martens share price?

| Paul Summers

The Dr Martens share price (LON:DOCS) continues to tumble. Paul Summers asks whether this selling pressure is justified.

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Forget the Cash ISA. I’d buy these cheap dividend stocks today!

| Paul Summers

With the value of cash being eroded by the day, Paul Summers thinks these cheap dividend stocks are worth the…

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Should I buy Tesla stock now?

| Paul Summers

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has tumbled 22% in 2022 so far. Is the company's latest earnings update enough to convince this…

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Is it finally time to buy Netflix stock?

| Paul Summers

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock has been battered in recent days. Is now the perfect time for this Fool to strike?

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22 dividend stocks to buy and hold for passive income in 2022

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Paul Summers ignores the recent market volatility and selects 22 dividend shares he'd buy for the passive income they throw…

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1 fund I’ve been buying during the market crash

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January's US market crash has been a rude awakening for investors. Paul Summers is taking advantage by snapping up this…

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GlaxoSmithKline isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’ll be watching in February

| Paul Summers

This pharma giant and another FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock report to investors in February. Paul Summers contemplates what may happen.

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Top investment trust Smithson is flagging and I’m buying

| Paul Summers

Investment trust Smithson (LON: SSON) has hit a sticky patch. So this Fool is loading up.

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: here’s why I’ve been buying more

| Paul Summers

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT) has had an awful start to 2022. Paul Summers thinks this is a great opportunity.

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Cineworld shares are flying but I think this stock is a better recovery play

| Paul Summers

Cineworld (LON:CINE) shares have jumped, but Paul Summers thinks this US entertainment giant is a far more attractive buy right…

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1 Warren Buffett tip that’s helped me become a better investor

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Paul Summers reveals one tip from billionaire Warren Buffett that's been incredibly useful in helping him become a better investor.

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