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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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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names cheap ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe good things are coming for buyers of these shares.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for smart investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why smart investors might want to consider these funds.

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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 tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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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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Blue Chip Shares

3 blue chip ASX 200 dividend shares to buy with $20,000

| James Mickleboro

Looking for blue chip buys? These shares are rated as buys by brokers.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy, hold, sell: Suncorp, Telstra, and Westpac

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular stocks.

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How to invest

How I'd invest $250,000 in Australian dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

A quarter of a million could go a long way for income investors.

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ETFs

5 amazing ASX ETFs to buy with $2,500 this month

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer easy access to some quality stocks. Here's what you need to know about them.

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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

How to invest in ASX shares without watching the market every day

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to invest in the share market.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy for your SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be great picks for SMSF investors according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 50%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could deliver the goods for investors.

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ETFs

3 super ASX ETFs to buy and hold until 2030

| James Mickleboro

Looking to grow your wealth? Here are three options to consider.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter gives its verdict on Pro Medicus and Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

What it the broker saying about these popular stocks?

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Gold

Is it too late to buy this ASX 200 gold stock after its record result?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if Bell Potter is bullish on this gold miner after its FY 2025 results.

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Financial Shares

Does Macquarie rate Suncorp shares a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Communication Shares

After its FY25 result, what does Macquarie think Telstra shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker remains bullish on the telco giant.

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ETFs

These ASX income ETFs could be perfect for retirees

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these funds offer investors.

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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 Market News

Why Ampol, Baby Bunting, Origin Energy, and South32 shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week positively. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, Centuria Office, Patriot Battery Metals, and WA1 Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good destinations for a $20,000 investment.

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs to buy for the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be destined for big things if a new bull market comes.

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Blue Chip Shares

Should you buy CBA, Evolution Mining, and Treasury Wine shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if brokers thinks these blue chips are buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week with a bang? Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that give you instant access to the world's best stocks

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the world's best stocks? Then check out these funds.

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Materials Shares

Why are Rio Tinto shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this mining giant's shares today.

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Technology Shares

After crashing 22%, should investors buy Bravura Solutions shares in the dip?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this fintech.

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Share Gainers

Why Origin, Pro Medicus, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Gorilla Gold, NextDC, South32, and Telstra shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday and dropping into the red.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares drop despite FY25 earnings growth, dividend boost, and $1bn buy-back

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the telco giant performed in FY 2025.

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech stocks could soar in the AI boom

| James Mickleboro

Looking for exposure to this megatrend? Here are two ways to do it according to analysts.

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Growth Shares

The best Australian growth shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could be top long term picks.

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Growth Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy now with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could be among the best to buy now.

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How to invest

How to build wealth steadily without timing the ASX share market

| James Mickleboro

Investing doesn't need to be difficult. Here's an easy investment strategy to build wealth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day awaits Aussie investors today.

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Blue Chip Shares

The only 3 Australian stocks I'd hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Looking to grow your wealth over the long term? Here's how I would do it.

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Broker Notes

Broker says investors should accumulate these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about these shares after their results.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys for 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated shares.

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