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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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Gold

Broker names 2 ASX 200 gold stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these gold miners could deliver strong returns.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks tipped to deliver 7% to 10% yields in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Big yields and major upside could be on offer with these shares according to brokers.

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How to invest

How I'd build a growing passive income stream from ASX shares over 15 years

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place for Aussie to build a growing passive income.

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Share Fallers

Why Andean Silver, CBA, Life360, and Silex shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, DroneShield, Monadelphous, and SGH shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Tuesday. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

This exciting small cap ASX share just delivered its 7th consecutive record quarter

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the market is bidding this stock higher today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BlueScope shares jump 20% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This steel company is a takeover target. Here's what you need to know.

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How to invest

How to turn small ASX share investments into life-changing money

| James Mickleboro

From small things, big things can grow in the share market.

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Dividend Investing

The best ASX dividend shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for investors this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Breville, Catalyst Metals, and Goodman shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these top stocks.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy in 2026 and hold until at least 2036

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what they high-quality funds offer Aussie investors.

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Technology Shares

Why did DroneShield shares rocket 300% in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this popular stock smashed the market last year.

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ETFs

3 unstoppable Vanguard ETFs to buy even if there's a stock market sell-off in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Want some low cost funds to bolster your portfolio? Here are three to consider.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Coronado Global, Metallium, and WiseTech Global shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Civmec, Fenix, Paladin Energy, and Vulcan Steel shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did CSL shares crash 39% in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying the dip? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Why these ASX 200 stocks could be strong buys in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares could rise strongly this year.

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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Light & Wonder, NAB, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks.

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ETFs

3 strong ASX ETFs to buy for your SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Building your own SMSF? Here are three ETFs that could help.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be worth considering if you're an income investors. Let's find out why.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build long-term wealth? Here are three shares that could help.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

My best ASX 200 shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

There is a lot to like about these ASX 200 shares. Here's why they could be best buys.

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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Does a leading broker think investors should be buying these blue chips? Let's find out.

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How to invest

What I look for in ASX shares when uncertainty is everywhere

| James Mickleboro

Expecting a bumpy ride in 2026? Here's how I would handle it.

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ETFs

3 strong ASX ETFs that could be top buys in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds are highly recommended for a reason. Let's dig deeper into them.

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How to invest

How to make $20,000 of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how investors could make the share market their own personal ATM.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you really need to retire comfortably in Australia?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of balance is needed to achieve a comfortable retirement.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CBA, REA Group, and Xero shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks. Let's see if it is bullish on them.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Stick or twist? Let's see what the RBA could do with rates this year.

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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Aristocrat, James Hardie, and TechnologyOne shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular shares. Is it bullish, bearish, or something in between?

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs for beginners in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds are highly rated for a reason. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Share Fallers

Why Capstone Copper, Life360, Northern Star, and Weebit Nano shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having an unhappy start to 2026.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Elsight, Judo, and Nickel Industries shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the year in a positive fashion. But why?

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