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John Fieldsend

John Fieldsend is a global investor and equity analyst, managing his private portfolio since 2015 and writing for The Motley Fool since 2022. Based in Yorkshire, he aims to combine his mathematical background with a qualitative approach to identifying value in the markets and selecting stocks with huge potential. One important quote for investors to take heed of, in his opinion, comes by way of billionaire investor Peter Lynch: "If you're right six times out of ten, you're terrific in this business."

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Nvidia shares when ChatGPT was released is now worth…

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The rise of Nvidia shares was kickstarted by the advent of ChatGPT. Our author takes a look at how much…

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Investing Articles

Did HSBC just become the FTSE 100’s best dividend stock?

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HSBC has long been a strong dividend stock, but could it now be one of the best on the entire…

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares 23% undervalued?

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Lloyds shares have fallen in value since a high reached earlier this year. Could this be a sign the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how saving £3 a day could lead to an £11,925 yearly passive income

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Can saving small amounts regularly lead to a big passive income? Our author explores one investing strategy that might do…

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Investing Articles

Why are ITM Power shares 69% off?

| John Fieldsend

ITM Power shares are among the hottest UK stocks of 2026. So how come the share price is still down…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Diageo shares before the World Cup kicks off?

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The World Cup is just a few days away! And its impact might be massive on Diageo shares – the…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 invested in Lloyds shares 3 years ago is now worth…

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It's no secret that Lloyds' shares have enjoyed a pretty decent year or three. But what would the effect be…

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Investing Articles

Are FTSE 100 shares still overlooked and undervalued?

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A few years ago, the FTSE 100 was undoubtedly undervalued and neglected. After a strong runup since, could that still…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £300 a month in UK stocks to target a £30,076 annual passive income

| John Fieldsend

What do investors need to be aware of when investing in UK stocks for a passive income? Our author explains…

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Investing Articles

What’s with the buying frenzy for Scottish Mortgage shares?

| John Fieldsend

Investors have been flooding into Scottish Mortgage shares and propelling the share price upwards. Our author examines what's going on.

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Investing Articles

Is the turnaround on for Diageo shares?

| John Fieldsend

After a bruising few years for Diageo shares, it looks like the corner is possibly being turned. Our author looks…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares nearly crashed – time to buy on the cheap?

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares have taken a tumble since highs earlier this year. Is this a cheap buying opportunity investors should take…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to cover a £1,374 rent payment?

| John Fieldsend

Can passive income from an ISA be used to cover rent payments indefinitely? Our author takes a look at what…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the 3 worst FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

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What are the worst FTSE 100 stocks to buy at the moment? Our author takes a look at a few…

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Investing Articles

£7,000 invested in Nvidia shares 3 years ago has grown to…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a crazy three years for Nvidia shares. Here's how much they've grown and how they still might be…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in an ISA for £25k yearly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The Stocks and Shares ISA's getting very popular as a means to build passive income. Our author takes a look…

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Investing Articles

Why is everyone buying NatWest shares?

| John Fieldsend

The latest data reveals that NatWest's the most bought stock in the last week! Why are investors flooding into the…

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Investing Articles

SpaceX is just the tip of the iceberg for Scottish Mortgage shares

| John Fieldsend

The storming success of SpaceX has propelled Scottish Mortgage shares upwards of late, but there is plenty more to like…

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Investing Articles

Is May 2026 the turning point for Diageo shares?

| John Fieldsend

After a bruising few years for Diageo shares, the last few weeks are beginnning to look like the corner may…

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Investing Articles

Is British winemaker Chapel Down a bargain growth stock at just 35p?

| John Fieldsend

There are few opportuities to invest in the nascent British winemaking industry, but growth stock Chapel Down offers one possibility.

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Investing Articles

Are the wheels falling off for BAE Systems shares?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares are approaching 'crash' territory. Is it all starting to go wrong in 2026 for the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Is £15 the next stop for the Rolls-Royce share price?

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Where will the Rolls-Royce share price go from here? Is a £15 price target for the next 12 months totally…

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Value Shares

Thank goodness I didn’t buy Greggs shares in 2025

| John Fieldsend

Greggs was a very popular stock in the early days of 2025. Our author takes a look at his decision…

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Investing Articles

Did Donald Trump just kickstart Diageo shares?

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Big news from across the pond for Diageo shares! Has the American president just lit the afterburners for the drinks…

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Investing Articles

How much passive income could be generated from £274k in an ISA?

| John Fieldsend

The average house price in the UK is now £274k. What kind of passive income might that same amount bring…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago now pays dividends of…

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The Lloyds dividend has been on the up in recent years. What kind of dividend would an investor who bought…

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Investing Articles

Time to buy cheap British American Tobacco shares before they reach 4,900p?

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A new price target has been set for British America Tobacco shares. Is this a golden chance to buy a…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 invested in a Cash ISA in 1999 is now worth…

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What are the returns of a Cash ISA over the long run? Our Foolish author takes a look at the…

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Investing Articles

Time to buy IAG shares now they’re down 19% and trading at just 6 times earnings?

| John Fieldsend

IAG shares have taken a huge fall in 2026. Is this a golden opportunity to buy into the airline on…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Filtronic stock 8 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

The growing hype around the SpaceX IPO has had a serious effect on British company Filtronic – but how has…

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Investing Articles

Will BAE Systems shares soar with its foray into the ‘space industry’?

| John Fieldsend

A new announcement from BAE Systems shares could have a big impact on the shares. Our Foolish author takes a…

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Investing Articles

Why is everyone selling ITM Power shares?

| John Fieldsend

ITM Power shares were the 'number one most sold' last week. What on earth is going on with this green…

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Investing Articles

Is now a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy Vistry shares?

| John Fieldsend

Vistry shares just got even cheaper! Could now be one of those rare opportunites to pick up the shares at…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares just dipped below the £1 mark!

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares are trading for pennies again! But is this a golden opportunity to pick up shares in the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Are Diageo shares about to pull a Rolls-Royce?

| John Fieldsend

On many metrics, Diageo shares are looking somewhat similar to Rolls-Royce shares a few years back. Could history repeat itself?

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Investing Articles

3,703 Legal & General shares pay £822 yearly passive income

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Legal & General shares are a popular option for those looking to create passive income. But why are so many…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in easyJet shares on 1 April is now worth…

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It's been a strange month for easyJet shares. But what exactly would have happened to a sum invested in the…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in an ISA for a £668 monthly second income?

| John Fieldsend

One popular approach to building a second income is through becoming a landlord. But how does that compare to using…

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Investing Articles

When will Barclays shares hit £10?

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Barclays shares were close to £1 not so long ago, but could they do the unthinkable and make it to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how to target a £50 monthly passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

How easy or hard is it to start building a £50 monthly passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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