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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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ETFs

Invest like Warren Buffett with this ASX ETF

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest like the Oracle of Omaha? Check out this fund.

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Dividend Investing

Forget the big four banks and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see more value in these income options than the banks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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ETFs

Try thematic investing with these 3 ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds give investors exposure to some megatrends.

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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

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% and 40% after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

These shares good be destined to deliver strong returns according to analysts.

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How to invest

5 quality ASX shares for beginners to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top buys for beginners. Let's see why.

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Blue Chip Shares

How to invest $10,000 like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these quality shares could be top picks for your hard-earned money.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in Westpac shares 12 months ago is now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how an investment in Australia's oldest bank a year ago has fared.

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How to invest

New to investing? Here's the smartest way to get started with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to become a successful investor.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years or more

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top options for investors with a long investment time horizon.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Woolworths shares racing 6% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant is leading that way on Friday with a big gain.

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Share Fallers

Why Emerald Resources, New Hope, Paladin Energy, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, DroneShield, Premier Investments, and Woolworths shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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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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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 8%?

| James Mickleboro

What is weighing on this gold miner today? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is rising on $148m half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

Another record result was recorded for Peter Alexander but Smiggle is struggling.

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Broker Notes

Guess which $31bn ASX 200 share is a top buy after the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this blue chip after recent weakness.

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ETFs

Can't decide which big four bank? You don't have to with this ASX ETF

| James Mickleboro

This fund gives investors easy access to the banking sector.

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How to invest

Worried about market timing? Try dollar cost averaging with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This simple strategy can help remove the stress of investing and build significant wealth.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP, Rio Tinto, and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these three shares as buys for income investors.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs: The one-stop shop for diversification

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great options for investors wanting to diversify their portfolio.

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Broker Notes

3 super ASX 200 stocks to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Wilsons thinks that these shares are buys after recent weakness.

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ETFs

VGS ETF: The case for geographical diversification

| James Mickleboro

Want to look beyond the ASX for your investments? This could be the way to do it.

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Growth Shares

5 top ASX stocks to buy now with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are recommending these stocks as top buys right now.

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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 high? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says these ASX 200 stocks are buys following the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending following recent weakness.

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Challenger, Nanosonics, and TPG shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Judo Capital, Kelsian, and Myer shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Thursday. But why? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 200% in a year! Why is this ASX healthcare stock rocketing today?

| James Mickleboro

This stock just can't stop rising. What is it this time?

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer big yields and major upside

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think huge total returns could be on offer with these stocks.

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Technology Shares

Down more than 15% from their peak, is it time to buy Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think that now is a good time to invest in this tech stock?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is jumping 11% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating another big announcement this morning.

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Earnings Results

Sigma shares climb after reporting massive 878% profit jump for FY25

| James Mickleboro

Big profits have been reported from this pharmacy chain giant this morning.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 13%! Check out the latest ASX stock to receive FDA approval

| James Mickleboro

Big news is giving this stock a lift on Thursday. Here's what is happening.

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Earnings Results

Brickworks shares higher on half year results and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip has released its half year results. How did it do?

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy ASX dividend shares now before the share market recovers

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could pay to buy these shares that analysts rate as buys.

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ETFs

These 2 ASX ETFs should outperform during a market downturn

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth considering for your portfolio right now.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these beaten down shares could bounce back strongly and are rating them as buys.

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ETFs

Can't decide which electric vehicle company to back? Check out this ASX ETF

| James Mickleboro

Here's an easy way to invest in electric vehicles on the Australian share market.

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