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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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Blue Chip Shares

3 no-brainer ASX 200 shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think very highly of these quality shares. Here's why they could be buys.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price sinks on APRA bombshell

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the big four bank has announced this morning.

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ETFs

I can own Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Tesla with this simple ASX ETF

| James Mickleboro

This is the simple way for investors to buy a slice of some of the biggest companies in the world.

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX growth shares with massive long-term potential

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated growth shares could have significant potential.

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ETFs

I would buy these excellent ASX ETFs after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a good time to buy these funds. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

How I would build a $1,000 monthly passive income stream with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to build a sizeable passive income.

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Technology Shares

Down 26%: Broker says this is an 'opportunity to buy' this top ASX 200 tech stock

| James Mickleboro

Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) shares have taken a tumble over recent weeks, but one leading broker believes this could be…

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Dividend Investing

3 undervalued ASX dividend stocks paying a remarkable 6%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting big payouts from these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on what could be a very eventful day for the share market.

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How to invest

The power of compounding: What your ASX share portfolio could become by 2040

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how much could be made by investing in ASX shares over the next 12 years.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Technology Shares

Brainchip shares storm higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about this tech stock on Wednesday?

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Share Market News

Why Harvey Norman, HMC Capital, Pilbara Minerals, and Vulcan Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why AMA, Emerald Resources, Kelsian, and Life360 shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to own in Q1 of 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares made their shareholders smile over the past three months.

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ETFs

Warren Buffett doubles down on enthusiasm for Japan. How you can get on board with ASX ETFs.

| James Mickleboro

Buffett looks set to invest more in Japan. Here's how you can do the same.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy with $2,000 in April

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of shares these popular funds provide investors with access to.

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Bank Shares

$20,000 invested in NAB shares five years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a smart idea to buy this banking giant's shares at the height of the pandemic?

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Dividend Investing

1 marvellous ASX dividend stock down 33% to buy and hold immediately

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think this stock could be a great pick for income investors.

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Financial Shares

HMC Capital announces plans for new equity fund: Should I invest?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if some big news makes it a good time to buy this stock.

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How to invest

Turn your savings into a passive-income powerhouse with 2 ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

This could be the way to make the share market work for you.

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ETFs

S&P 500 and Nasdaq post worst quarter since 2022. Time to buy NDQ on sale?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out whether now is the time to jump on this popular fund.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Technology Shares

Own WiseTech shares? Guess what it just acquired

| James Mickleboro

Let's dig deeper into what the tech stock is acquiring and why.

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Retirement

Want to retire rich? I would invest $1,000 a month into ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$1,000 a month could go a long way if you have time on your side.

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Share Fallers

Why HMC Capital, Pilbara Minerals, Strickland Metals, and Tower shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. What's going?

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Share Gainers

Why Avjennings, Black Cat, Evolution Mining, and SCEE shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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How to invest

New to investing in ASX shares? Here's what I wish I knew when I started

| James Mickleboro

This is what I would do if I were a beginner investor again.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock Macquarie says could jump 60% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this share according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says these top ASX 200 shares could rise 10% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is urging investors to buy these shares.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX 200 tech stock could jump 40%+ after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker has good things to say about this growing company.

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $50,000 of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The share market can be used by investors to generate significant income. Here's how.

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Broker Notes

Should I buy or sell Westpac shares in April?

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has given its verdict on Australia's oldest bank. Here's what it is saying.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in March 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares avoided the market selloff and delivered strong returns for their shareholders.

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Technology Shares

Why did the DroneShield share price rocket in March?

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors buying this tech stock last month? Let's find out.

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How to invest

Understanding volatility: 'in the short run, the market is a voting machine but in the long run it is a weighing machine' – Ben Graham

| James Mickleboro

Ben Graham's words could bring comfort to investors during these volatile markets.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Market selloff? Here's why income investors should be buying ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Dividend shares could be a great way to grow wealth after a selloff.

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ETFs

Nervous about stock picking? Here's why ASX ETFs are a smart and simple way to invest

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to invest your money into the share market.

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Dividend Investing

Why BHP and this ASX dividend stock could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just growth shares that could deliver big returns. Analysts think these income stocks could too.

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