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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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Could this stock offer even better returns than Sirius Minerals plc?

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Should you add this promising fertiliser company to your portfolio?

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With profits tanking 64%, is National Grid plc still the best utility out there?

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Can this bond proxy keep powering your portfolio?

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Today’s results show this company has all the hallmarks of a quality share

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Is this stock set to emulate another online giant?

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Here’s one quality stock that’s flying under the radar

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Has Brexit-related volatility created a golden opportunity to snap up this company on the cheap?

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Ignore this investing habit at your peril

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Are you judging your shares based on irrelevant information?

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How should Fools handle the nail-biting US election?

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Whether it's a victory for Clinton or Trump, Paul Summers reckons Fools should just sit tight.

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Should you buy a bookie for Brexit?

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As Paddy Power Betfair plc (LON:PPB) updates the market, should investors consider adding a bookmaker to their portfolio?

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Sirius Minerals plc dives on long-awaited funding news

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As funding for its polyhalite mine is announced, shares in Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX ) tank. What's going on?

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2 ‘disgusting’ shares I like

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Do defensive shares get any better than these two? Paul Summers looks at the investment cases for mid-caps Dignity and…

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Should investors buy Royal Dutch Shell plc after its profit-beating update?

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Royal Dutch Shell plc's (LON: RDSB) yield may be attractive but is it worth the risk?

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The best investors are dead

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This bit of research could change the way you look at your investments.

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2 stocks with terrifying pension deficits

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Are these two FTSE stalwarts set to cut their dividends?

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Does today’s update from IAG suggest it’s time to return to these battered stocks?

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Are International Consolidated Airlines and easyJet (LON: EZJ) now tempting contrarian picks?

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Is GlaxoSmithKline plc about to crash?

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Today's update may be positive but should investors now consider moving on from FTSE 100 favourite GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK)?

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Is the fear of regret damaging your portfolio?

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Paul Summers explains why investors should avoid worrying about missing out.

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Big Data, big profits?

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As more organisations struggle to cope with the sheer volume of data they generate, Paul Summers thinks these two companies…

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Is it utter madness not to snap up these 2 high quality exporters?

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These two companies could be an excellent way of beating Brexit-related blues. But is the upside already priced in?

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Was Marmitegate a sign that you should sell Tesco plc and Unilever plc?

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Did the scrap between the UK's biggest retailer Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) and biggest food manufacturer Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) damage their…

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Why the P/E ratio may be killing your dreams of becoming a millionaire

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Paul Summers argues that one of the most frequently used ratios should be just the starting point for further research.

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How to beat the professionals at their own game

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Generating better returns than Neil Woodford and co isn't impossible if you remember the advantages of being a private investor.

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One micro-cap hitting all the right notes

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Paul Summers justifies his confidence in this Yorkshire success story.

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Is this a far better way to play the boom in online retail?

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Should these two companies be at the top of your shopping list as we approach the festive season?

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Could this share drive you to an early retirement?

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Wake up, investors! This company is going places.

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Can this online star continue to make investors smile?

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Following a 300% rise in its shares since early 2015, should investors now bail on this trendsetting company?

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Memorising just four words could turn you into a millionaire

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As long as you're patient and disciplined, accumulating a million pound portfolio may require less work than you think.

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Why you face redundancy (and how to profit from it)

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The future may be bleak but catching this investment theme now could soothe the pain.

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Ready to take action on your portfolio? Read this first

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Paul Summers looks at why our tendency to act rather than do nothing can often lead to worse investment returns.

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Should investors do the unthinkable and dump Next plc?

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Can Next plc (LON:NXT) recover from subdued trading? Paul Summers looks at the high street giant's half-year results.

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Get rich fighting crime

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With excellent growth prospects, can investors afford to ignore this investing theme any longer?

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New to investing? Get instant, low-cost, diversification with Exchange Traded Funds!

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Paul Summers explains why newcomers to the stock market should consider exchange traded funds before buying individual company shares.

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Investors, psychology and Sirius Minerals plc

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Paul Summers explains how unrealistic expectations and impatience can help us understand the recent volatility in Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX).

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Should investors flock to these two companies after today’s impressive results?

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Should investors take a closer look at these market minnows?

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Is this THE most reliable share in the FTSE 100?

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Do today's half-year results underline the case for investing in this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giant?

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Is Paddy Power Betfair still the best horse to back after today’s results?

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Is Britain's biggest bookmaker by market cap still a worthwhile investment?

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Can investors afford to ignore this trend?

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Is time running out for investors to take advantage of these growth stories?

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Stop saving and start investing!

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Sick of low rates on your current or savings account? Want to grow your wealth over the long term? Grab…

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Should investors continue to flock to these market stalwarts?

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Are shares in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB), Dignity plc (LON:DTY) and Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) still worth buying?

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5 stocks I’d buy and hold for the long term

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Find out which companies make this Fool's list of favourite shares.

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Should Vodafone Group plc’s shareholders be optimistic after today’s trading update?

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Paul Summers looks at whether today's trading update shows an improvement in the fortunes of Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD).

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Is Sirius Minerals plc FINALLY ready to rocket?

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Paul Summers explains why shares in small-cap fertiliser producer Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) could be ready to fly.

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