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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

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

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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…

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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…

| John Fieldsend

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

| John Fieldsend

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…

| John Fieldsend

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?

| John Fieldsend

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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Investing Articles

Up 1,164%! Here’s how the Rolls-Royce share price might keep surging

| John Fieldsend

The Rolls-Royce share price has been flying of late. But here's one reason why the next few years could see…

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Investing Articles

Starting with nothing? Here’s why now is the perfect time to start building a passive income

| John Fieldsend

Many are worried that 2026 might be a bad time to start investing in stocks and shares. Our Foolish author…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if I should buy Aviva, Diageo or BAE Systems stock and it said…

| John Fieldsend

Aviva, Diageo and BAE Systems shares are popular FTSE 100 picks. But which of the three does ChatGPT like the…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Aviva shares 6 years ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

The last six years have been interesting for Aviva shares, to say the least. How would a few thousands pounds…

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Investing Articles

Aston Martin shares are now only 41p!

| John Fieldsend

Aston Martin shares just dropped to around the 41p mark! Is this a brilliant buying opportunity or a stock that…

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Investing Articles

Up 325% in 5 years! But are BAE System shares still a no-brainer buy?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares would have been a brilliant buy five years ago. But could they still offer excellent returns if…

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Investing Articles

Is Rolls-Royce stock quietly turning into a green energy play?

| John Fieldsend

A recent deal announced by Rolls-Royce has underscored the firm's green energy credentials, but is the stock worth considering today?

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Wizz Air shares 2 days ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

This week has been a rather good one for beaten-down Wizz Air shares. What would have happened to a £5,000…

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Investing Articles

Is Elon Musk about to send this FTSE 100 stock into orbit?

| John Fieldsend

This year is shaping up to be a big one for this FTSE 100 stock and part of the reason…

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Investing Articles

Is April 2026 a great time to buy Lloyds shares?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares have been flying over the last two years. And there's one factor that could mean the bank continues…

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Investing Articles

How are Diageo shares looking in April 2026?

| John Fieldsend

It's been an eventful year so far, but what has the impact been for Diageo shares, and where might they…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to reach a £2,027 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The new financial year is under way and that means new allowances for the Stocks and Shares ISA! How much…

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Investing Articles

How did Rolls-Royce shares add £5bn in market cap in one day?

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares have just had a brilliant day. Is this a sign the share price is about to go on…

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Investing Articles

Is BAE Systems the FTSE 100’s newest AI stock?

| John Fieldsend

Defence stock BAE Systems has proved a good buy for investors of late, but could it get a further boost…

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Investing Articles

By April 2027, £2,630 invested in Barclays shares could be worth…

| John Fieldsend

Barclays shares have been flying. But what might happen to a chunk of money invested in the bank's stock over…

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Workers at Whiting refinery, US
Investing Articles

Why is everyone selling BP shares?

| John Fieldsend

BP shares have been some of the most sold in the last week. What's going on here? And could this…

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Investing Articles

A 2026 stock market crash could be a rare passive income opportunity

| John Fieldsend

If a stock market crash comes our way then it might throw up plentiful opportunities for investors to secure a…

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Investing Articles

£100 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA today could be worth…

| John Fieldsend

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a proven way of building wealth. But how much could a smaller stake of…

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Investing Articles

Are 76% off Vistry shares a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| John Fieldsend

Vistry shares are looking dirt-cheap on some metrics. Is this the kind of rare buying opportunity that only comes around…

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Investing Articles

£3,000 invested in Greggs shares 2 weeks ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

The last few weeks have been another wild ride for Greggs' shares! Let's take a look at how they've been…

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British pound data
Investing Articles

Will Rolls-Royce shares go up by 51% in the next year?

| John Fieldsend

If predictions are accurate, Rolls-Royce shares may rise by anything from 26% to 51% in the next 12 months. Time…

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