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James Mickleboro

Author Bio
James Mickleboro is an investment writer and analyst who has worked with The Motley Fool Australia for 10 years, covering ASX shares, market news, broker research, dividends, growth stocks, and long-term investing ideas.
Over that time, James has written extensively about Australian equities and developed a particular focus on helping everyday investors understand the stories behind share price moves, company announcements, broker views, and broader market trends.
His best investment recommendation was identifying Afterpay while it was still a small-cap growth share, before its rise into one of Australia’s biggest technology success stories. His worst investment lesson came from CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), where he was burnt by believing management could turn the business around sooner than the market ultimately allowed.
Areas of Expertise
ASX shares
Growth and dividend investing
Broker research
Interpreting company announcements
Market news
Portfolio strategy
Long-term wealth creation
Education
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. CFA Institute
Social Media
LinkedIn
James is the founder of Evermore Asset Management, which focuses on undercovered global stocks.
Favourite Investment Quote
"It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price."
— Warren Buffett

Recent Articles

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Already own ASX 200 and S&P 500 ETFs? Here are 3 I'd buy next

| James Mickleboro

Let's dig deeper into why these funds could be top picks.

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Growth Shares

Could these 3 ASX shares be worth significantly more in 2030?

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a closer look at three shares with strong growth potential.

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy and hold these top ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be great long-term picks.

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Dividend Investing

I looked for the next great ASX dividend growth stocks. These 5 stood out

| James Mickleboro

It could pay for income investors to look beyond the status quo and at these growing stocks.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share offers 40% upside and a 6%+ yield

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which share Morgans is urging income investors to buy.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Morgans tips these ASX gold shares to rise 100% to 270%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these shares according to the broker.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a good day for Aussie investors on hump day? Let's find out.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 top ASX ETFs for Aussie investors in November

| James Mickleboro

Looking for easy investment options/ These three funds tick a lot of boxes.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 5% to 7.6% yields

| James Mickleboro

These high-yield shares could be worth investigating. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Financial Shares

Buy, hold, sell: Magellan, NAB, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the team at Morgans thinks of these popular finance stocks.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know ahead of the opening bell.

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Broker Notes

Analysts warn that these popular ASX shares are 'sells'

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given sell ratings by experts. But why?

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given the thumbs up this week.

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ASX Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why short sellers have their eyes on these shares.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

Could these 5 ASX growth shares become the next generation of blue chips?

| James Mickleboro

These companies could have bucketloads of growth ahead of them.

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Investing Strategies

I screened the ASX 200 for shares that could outperform over the next 5 years. This is what I found

| James Mickleboro

I think these shares have the ingredients required to beat the market.

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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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Cheap Shares

I screened the ASX 200 for quality shares trading at a discount. These 3 stood out

| James Mickleboro

Could these shares be bargains hiding in plain sight? Let's find out.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be worth considering ahead of next month.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Hub24, Northern Star, and Transurban shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares. Is it time to buy? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Sigma, Cliunvel, and NextDC shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how analysts rate these shares this week.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market have a good finish to the week? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares with big international ambitions

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated by brokers. Let's see what they offer.

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Broker Notes

Analysts tip these ASX shares to return 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns are expected from these shares.

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Growth Shares

I searched for the next $10 billion ASX company. These 5 caught my attention

| James Mickleboro

I think these top shares have significant growth potential and are worth watching very closely.

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Broker Notes

A leading broker just upgraded these 3 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling more positive about these shares.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

I looked for ASX shares that could double their dividends by 2036. Here's what I found

| James Mickleboro

These five shares have bright outlooks and could be top picks for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish about these names. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Deep Yellow, PLS, Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares. Here's how it rates them.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why VEU and these ASX ETFs could be top buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about these leading funds.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy and hold for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

There are good reasons why these shares could be top long-term picks.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share was just hit with a broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has turned lukewarm on this popular stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

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

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors.

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ASX Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Mesoblast, PLS, and SEEK shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on these shares this week.

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