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James Mickleboro

James Mickleboro has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2015. After studying economics at university back home in the United Kingdom, James came to live in Australia and managed to land a job at an Australian fund manager. This was the start of a love affair with Australian equities and he hasn't looked back since. James is part of the CFA Institute's Chartered Financial Analyst program and hopes it teaches him how to become an astute investor which allows him to help others with their own investing. Outside of reading and researching he spends many a late night watching the English Premier League and Seinfeld reruns.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares they are recommending to clients this week.

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ETFs

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX ETFs right now

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top options for Aussie investors. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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How to invest

No savings at 50? Here's how I'd use Warren Buffett's playbook to build wealth and retire comfortably

| James Mickleboro

Following in Warren Buffett's footsteps could help you retire wealthy.

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How to invest

How much passive income could I make from ASX shares with $10,000?

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to turn your hard-earned money into passive income? Here's how you could do it.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy for an SMSF

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors access to many of the best stocks in the world.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 55%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant could have major upside potential in 2026.

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Superannuation

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at 60 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

How does yours compare? Let's find out.

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Cheap Shares

Still under $30, these wealth-builders may not stay cheap for long

| James Mickleboro

Want to buy quality when it is cheap? Check out these options.

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX 200 shares could still have major upside in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could rise 20% to 45% in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, Northern Minerals, PLS, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Capstone Copper, Catalyst Metals, DroneShield, and Wildcat shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this smashing ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

After rising over 100% in 12 months, Bell Potter believes there is more to come.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Catalyst Metals, NRW, and Paladin Energy shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these ASX 200 shares.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper stock is jumping 7% on record results

| James Mickleboro

It was a record 12 months for this copper miner.

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Cheap Shares

2 beaten-down ASX shares to consider before they recover

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off in 2025. Could they rebound in 2026?

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How to invest

How I'd go about finding undervalued ASX shares to buy and hold forever in 2026

| James Mickleboro

This strategy could help you beat the market over the long term.

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Growth Shares

How I'd look for ASX growth shares today that could double my money

| James Mickleboro

It might not be as hard as you think to achieve this.

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ETFs

Invest in the best stocks in the world with these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering if you want to invest outside Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could be buys and better than Australia's largest bank.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 5% to 8% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great picks for income investors.

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How to invest

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys right now. Here's what they are recommending.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a positive note? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

How to turn ASX dividends into long-term wealth

| James Mickleboro

This simple strategy could be an easy way to build wealth in the share market.

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Energy Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX uranium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on these three stocks

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy and 1 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Which ones are buys and which one is a hold? Here's what you need to know.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that could be perfect for beginner investors in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investing journey this year? Here are three funds to consider.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Amaero, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, BlueScope, Catalyst Metals, and Ryman shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Morgans gives its verdict on 3 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Technology Shares

Up 700% in 12 months! Why this ASX tech stock just raised $150m

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is raising funds. But why?

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold share is racing 5% higher on record quarter

| James Mickleboro

It was a golden quarter for this miner. Here's what it reported.

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How to invest

DIY investors: How to build a stable income portfolio starting with $50,000

| James Mickleboro

This is how I would build an income portfolio in 2026 for the long term.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Mineral Resources shares for lithium exposure?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about the miner.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this beaten down ASX 200 stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip could be worth looking at following recent weakness.

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Dividend Investing

Why Telstra and these ASX dividend shares could be top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys for income investors.

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