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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
Favorite 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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Resources Shares

Should you buy Evolution Mining and Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these popular shares.

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Broker Notes

This high-quality ASX 200 share could rise 60%

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker expects a good yield and major upside from this stock.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with 40% to 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker sees big yields and bigger returns on offer here.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a positive note? Here's what you need to know.

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Best Shares

I compared 5 of the ASX's best shares. Here's which one I'd buy today

| James Mickleboro

The best shares don't always make the best investments.

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Broker Notes

Could Paladin Energy shares return 90% in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium miner's shares could be undervalued according to one leading broker.

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AI Stocks

Could high-flying Megaport shares rise another 50%?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter admits that it underestimated this AI stock's growth potential.

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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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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 fantastic ASX ETFs for buy and hold investors

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth a look if you want to build wealth.

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Materials Shares

2 ASX lithium shares to buy with 38% to 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for these shares to rise strongly over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Down 30%: Why a top broker just upgraded PLS shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has turned positive on this lithium miner.

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Growth Shares

I searched for the next great ASX compounder. These shares deserve attention

| James Mickleboro

I believe these shares could deliver strong returns for patient investors.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A lot is happening on the share market today. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 300 shares tipped by brokers to return 16% to 38%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could deliver market-beating returns according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Fortescue, Guzman Y Gomez, and Megaport shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Morgans is saying about these popular shares.

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Dividend Investing

Why these excellent ASX dividend shares could be strong buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Here are three quality picks.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Experts tip CBA and these ASX 200 shares as sells

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given sell ratings this week. Let's find out why.

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Blue Chip Shares

I screened the ASX for quality and value. These 5 shares stood out

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for quality and value? I think these five shares stand out.

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Technology Shares

Why this rapidly growing ASX drone stock could rise 36%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has a lot of good things to say about this company.

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Technology Shares

Down almost 40%, are Life360 shares a strong buy in October?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this tech stock could deliver big returns.

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ASX Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

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

Will the market start the week positively? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

How many CBA shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income?

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant is popular with income investors for a reasons.

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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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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 excellent ASX ETFs for beginners in 2027

| James Mickleboro

If you are starting out, then it could be worth considering these funds.

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Dividend Investing

How many BHP shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income?

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is one of the Australian share market's biggest dividend payers.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares tipped to rise 39% to 130%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be heading materially higher according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

Is the Fortescue share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Two leading brokers have given their verdict on the iron ore giant.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 strong ASX ETFs for investors who want quality

| James Mickleboro

These funds provide investors with access to quality stocks from across the globe.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a positive finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Growth Shares

These 3 ASX shares have the ingredients of long-term compounders

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be well-positioned for growth in the future. Let's see why.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is buying Charter Hall, Soul Patts, and Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is recommending a shift to quality shares.

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Dividend Investing

Is this cheap ASX dividend share one of the best income buys?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on this undervalued share.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for Aussie investors. Here's what to expect.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Where to invest $15,000 in ASX ETFs in October

| James Mickleboro

Wondering where to put your money? These funds could be worth a look.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

These shares have qualities that could make them great buy and hold picks.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income can I make from a $100,000 ASX share portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Let's run the numbers and find out what this money could turn into.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Australian investors can expect on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says this ASX stock could rise 115%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer here according to Bell Potter.

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