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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

3 amazing ASX ETFs for beginner investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey? Check out these top options.

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Technology Shares

Down 25% from their peak, are Life360 shares now a buy?

| James Mickleboro

This popular tech stock has been sold off this month. Let's see if analysts think it is a buy.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 strong ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these blue chips.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy and hold these top ASX dividend shares  for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top long term picks for income investors.

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ETFs

Why VAS ETF is perfect for beginners

| James Mickleboro

If you are starting your investment journey then take a look at this fund.

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Growth Shares

Macquarie tips these ASX growth shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish about these top shares. Let's see why.

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Financial Shares

Trading near a 1 year low, is it time to buy Macquarie shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to invest? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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Share Gainers

Why Amplitude Energy, Catapult, Gorilla Gold, and Mineral Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Helia, James Hardie, New Hope, and Synlait shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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REITs

Goodman begins building its first U.S data centre

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is making big steps with its data centre plans.

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Share Market News

5 reasons to buy these ASX shares after the market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why now could be a great time to buy the buy-rated ASX shares in this article.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is crashing 29% because of CBA

| James Mickleboro

Helia Group Ltd (ASX: HLI) shares are having a day to forget on Monday. In early trade, the ASX 200…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James Hardie shares crash 11% amid $14b AZEK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The market doesn't appear keen on this deal. Let's see what it offers.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the New Hope share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors heading to the exits? Let's find out.

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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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Materials Shares

Should I buy Rio Tinto or BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Which of these mining giants do analysts think would be the best to buy? Let's find out.

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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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