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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."

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in easyJet shares 4 weeks ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a crazy month for easyJet shares. Here's what would have happened to an investor's £10,000 stake put to…

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Investing Articles

Are ‘66% off’ Diageo shares a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

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Diageo shares have taken another hit in the early weeks of 2026. Are we looking at a massive bargain or…

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Investing Articles

6 FTSE 100 shares that look cheap after the 2026 stock market correction

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Falling stock markets often present bargain opportunities. Let's take a look at some of the cheapest FTSE 100 shares at…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago could now be worth…

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The last five years have been something of a roller coaster for the markets. How would £20k in a Stocks…

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Investing Articles

What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?

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Barratt Redrow shares are the FTSE 100's biggest faller over the last month. What has been going on with the…

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Investing Articles

£7,500 invested in BP shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

The surging price of oil has had a serious impact on BP shares. Let's take a look at how an…

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Investing Articles

Are Barclays shares trading at a 50% discount?

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On some metrics, Barclays shares could be looked at as half price. Is this a fair way to look at…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT when the Taylor Wimpey shares turnaround is coming and it said…

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen a long way from all-time highs. Might a stunning recovery be on the cards for…

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Investing Articles

How are Lloyds shares looking in March 2026?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares have taken a tumble in the last month. What has happened? And could this be a golden opportunity…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price might be headed to £24

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price double from around £12 to closer to £24? Here are a few reasons why it…

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Investing Articles

How on earth is this FTSE 100 household name trading at 6 times earnings?

| John Fieldsend

A recent downturn has made some FTSE 100 stocks look bizarrely cheap, perhaps none more so than this well-known airline…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

ISA season has come round again! What kind of total might budding Stocks and Shares ISA investors need for a…

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Investing Articles

£15,000 invested in Diageo shares 3 weeks ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Bad times for Diageo shares! The last three weeks have seen yet another drop, but is this a time to…

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Investing Articles

I’m preparing for a violent stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

Warning signs are there for a possible stock market crash. But our Foolish author isn't worried. Here's what he's thinking…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 12,000 before 2027

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Is the 12,000 mark possible for the FTSE 100 in 2026? Let's take a quick look at what ChatGPT has…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for £6,751 passive income a year in 2046?

| John Fieldsend

Let's say an investor wanted a passive income in 20 years' time. How much cash would need be built up…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 monthly from UK shares?

| John Fieldsend

UK shares are getting more and more popular to help investors reach passive income goals. Here are a few possibilities…

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Investing Articles

A £6,000 stake in IAG shares a week ago has now fallen all the way to…

| John Fieldsend

The mass cancellation of flights has not been great for IAG shares. Our Foolish author takes a look at how…

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Investing Articles

More great news for Rolls-Royce shares!

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares got a boost this week after some intriguing developments in the process of creating Europe's new fighter aircraft.

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Investing Articles

£7,500 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares 18 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

A raft of issues have been plaguing the housebuilding sector in the last year-and-a-half. How bad was the damage for…

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Investing Articles

How to target a 14%+ dividend yield by investing £10,000

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There are many strategies for the average investor targeting a 14% dividend yield or higher. Our Foolish author explores one…

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Investing Articles

How are Rolls-Royce shares looking in March 2026?

| John Fieldsend

March promises to be an interesting time for Rolls-Royce shares, but should investors be worried or calm about developments?

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Investing Articles

By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Natwest shares could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

NatWest shares have been on a tear in recent years. What might the next 12 months have in store for…

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Investing Articles

How did the FTSE 100 near 11,000 so quickly?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been storming higher in 2026. What are the reasons for the surge? And could it continue…

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Investing Articles

Are £21 BAE Systems shares still undervalued?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares hit the £21 mark for the first time recently. But could they still be a cheap buy…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,333 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

Let's take a look at how much cash is needed in an ISA to hit a large passive income target…

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Investing Articles

Could Rolls-Royce shares double again in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares are developing a curious habit of doubling in value inside a year. Could they pull it off once…

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Investing Articles

Do Legal & General shares offer the FTSE 100’s best dividend?

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General shares pay a higher dividend yield than any other FTSE 100 stock. But is it the whole…

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Investing Articles

Will this FTSE 100 stock turn £10k into £14k over the next 12 months?

| John Fieldsend

What are the most optimistic predictions for FTSE 100 stocks? Our Foolish author has found one that could be looking…

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Investing Articles

Is the FTSE 250 OK?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 250 has been underperforming of late. What's going on here? And is Britain's smaller index due for a…

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Investing Articles

What the heck is going on with the FTSE 100?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been exhibiting some odd behaviour of late. What's going on here? And are there any ways…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to earn £700 passive income a month?

| John Fieldsend

A passive income of £700 sounds alright, doesn't it? But what kind of investment in an ISA is needed to…

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Growth Shares

£25,000 invested in Greggs shares 18 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

You might think the explosion in the number of Greggs stores means great things for the shares – but the…

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Investing Articles

Up 20% in 2026! Is it too late to invest in BAE Systems shares?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares have trounced the FTSE 100 average over the last year. But has the right time to invest…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
Investing Articles

£15,000 invested in Barclays shares 24 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Things really kicked into gear for Barclays shares two years ago. How much would an example stake have turned into…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for its top 5 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for March 2026

| John Fieldsend

What FTSE 100 stocks are set to surge as we approach the third month of the year? ChatGPT has a…

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Investing Articles

Is £20,000 enough in an ISA to earn a £600 monthly second income?

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The ISA is a popular place to build a second income. But is the £20k deposit limit enough to build…

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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 tip anyone can use to invest £237 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

There's lots of high-level advice out there for investing in Stocks and Shares ISAs, but here's a simple tip that…

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Investing Articles

Over 50? Here’s 1 way to invest £42,600 for a £7,758 passive income

| John Fieldsend

What kind of passive income could those over 50 be aiming for? Here is one strategy based on the average…

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Investing Articles

Why does the FTSE 100 keep outperforming the S&P 500?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025 and in the early days of 2026. What's happening here?…

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