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Dr. James Fox

Based in London, James is ranked as the UK’s no.1 independent stock picker, according to Stockomendation. He holds a PhD in development economics and is a regular contributor to a range of business and economics publications. James specialises in identifying growth-oriented investments backed by great metrics.

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Investing Articles

How much money do I to put into need in an ISA for £1,000 in passive income each month?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for Britons to build wealth and take an income from their…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the best time to start a SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for taking control of your retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Investing Articles

Is there any value left in the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has smashed expectations over the past three years, delivering unmatched growth. Is there any value left?

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Investing Articles

My highest-conviction FTSE 100 investment right now is…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100's at an all-time high and this means some of the stocks on the index have never traded…

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Investing Articles

Almost nothing saved? Here’s how you can still build a second income portfolio by investing

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons have almost nothing saved, but that doesn’t mean they can’t start working towards a life-changing second income…

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Investing Articles

How much money do I need in an ISA to earn a £40,000 passive income at 55?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage the power of compounding within an ISA to earn a really sizeable…

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Investing Articles

2 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks to consider adding to your portfolio in October

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has pushed up to all-time highs in 2025, but that doesn’t mean investors can’t find a blue-chip…

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Investing Articles

Could Nvidia stock soar after ChatGPT investment?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock jumped after announcing plans up to $100bn (£73bn) in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, strengthening its role at the heart…

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Investing Articles

This beaten-down US stock deserves your consideration in October

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock promises to lead the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution, but the last earnings report didn’t…

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Investing Articles

Jet2 shares could be vastly undervalued…again

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares have come under pressure again in recent weeks with investors seemingly spooked by customer late booking patterns.

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Investing Articles

3 companies to consider adding to your Stocks & Shares ISA in October

| Dr. James Fox

Historically, October has been one of the stronger months for stocks, despite the so-called ‘October Effect’. Dr James Fox explains.

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Investing Articles

Uninspired by US stocks: is this contrarian investment worth adding to your ISA?

| Dr. James Fox

A US congressman recently bought this stock, and that’s got me wondering whether it could be right for my ISA.…

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Investing Articles

Have UK investors missed the chance to buy Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has surged again, pushing closer to its all-time highs. Dr James Fox explains why investors may not have…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how investing in US tech could generate a juicy future passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income, but one place we rarely look is US tech. Dr James Fox…

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Investing Articles

A surging US stock to consider for an ISA in October

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has this share surging in his Stocks and Shares ISA, and sees scope for continued outperformance in…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s a strategy to try turning that into a £60,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. Dr James Fox explains one tried-and-tested strategy for building wealth and eventually…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the secret to a potential £1m Stocks & Shares ISA at 30!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a key vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for £4,000 of monthly tax-free passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but not all leverage the power of the Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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Investing Articles

This brokerage looks set for the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

Investors are always keen to see which companies will gain promotion to the FTSE 100. This UK-based brokerage could be…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why a SIPP could be the perfect place to put some of your savings

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP, or Self-Invested Personal Pension, receives tax relief, meaning retirement savers can get a portion of their tax back.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how to start an ISA from scratch for a child

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how parents can leverage the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth for…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the latest Rolls-Royce share price forecast

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged in recent years with an incredible turnaround story. Dr James Fox explores what analysts…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Haleon shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares are among the most traded on the FTSE 100 but arguably don’t get the attention they deserve. Dr…

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Investing Articles

Dangerously close to FTSE 250 relegation, but this industrial stock could be a long-term winner

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is a fan of industrial stocks from data centre builders to aircraft engines. He also likes this…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Standard Chartered shares have been real winners in 2025, but how about the longer-term performance? Dr James Fox takes a…

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Investing Articles

Are Greggs shares cheap enough to consider buying?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has been very bearish on Greggs shares for some time. Here, he considers how far they need…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Shell shares 29 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have remained pretty stable over the past 12 months, but it’s a more interesting story when we look…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100’s largest company could surpass a £200bn market valuation this year

| Dr. James Fox

AstraZeneca is the largest company on the FTSE 100, and it could soon have a more-than-£200bn valuation as the market’s…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £50,000 passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

We’d all love a passive income, but just how can we make that happen? Here, Dr James Fox explains one…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a 1-year-old could enjoy a £50,000 second income at 32 years old

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. But what if we could invest to give our children a passive…

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Investing Articles

This UK stock’s undervalued by 123%, according to analysts… is it a millionaire-maker?

| Dr. James Fox

I haven’t seen many UK stocks that analysts believe are undervalued by 123%. It suggests the market really isn’t appreciating…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how 10% of your salary could become a £1m ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth, but so few of us use it to its fullest potential.…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Jet2 share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Jet2 share price has slumped reflecting the company’s less-than-perfect trading update. Dr James Fox spies a value investment.

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Investing Articles

10k invested in Lloyds’ shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds' shares have almost doubled in value over the past two years, making it one of the best-performing stocks on…

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Investing Articles

Will I see Jet2 shares on the FTSE 100 any time soon?

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares have surged from their lows and could be set to rise higher. That’s what analysts think anyway. Dr…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in IAG shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares have surged over the past 18 months. It’s not such a pretty picture over the…

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Value Shares

These UK industrial stocks could beat Rolls-Royce shares over the next 12 months

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are the new Crown Jewels of the FTSE 100. The stock is a huge UK success story and…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 bank is up 680% over 5 years… the FTSE 100 is in sight

| Dr. James Fox

There aren’t many FTSE 250 stocks that have outperformed this one over the past five years. Dr James Fox explains…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares don’t offer much in the way of share price returns. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Investing Articles

What’s next for the Tesco share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has rebounded over the past three years, demonstrating incredible resilience. Dr James Fox explores what’s next.

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