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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

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX 200 shares to try and beat the market

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these shares potential market-beaters.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough session for Aussie investors on hump day.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for exposure to exciting megatrends

| James Mickleboro

These exciting funds could be worth getting better acquainted with.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are Woolworths shares a blue-chip buy?

| James Mickleboro

Would I buy this supermarket giant's shares? Here's my verdict.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX 200 shares can rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

The broker says these shares could offer major upside.

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How to invest

How to build an ASX share portfolio for income and growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how I would achieve this with my portfolio.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX shares I would hold for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason why I would hold these shares for the long term.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, ARB, Inghams, and Qoria shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why Bellevue Gold, DroneShield, Hub24, and Telix shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising on Tuesday despite the market weakness.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares rise on solid half and copper upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant had a strong half. Here's what it reported.

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Share Market News

Hub24 shares jump 8% on record-breaking performance

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock continues to break records.

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Gold

Northern Star shares hit record high on cost guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares have hit a record high on Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

5 of the best ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these growth shares. Let's find out why.

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs could be top passive income picks

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Here are a number of funds to consider.

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Dividend Investing

5 excellent ASX dividend stocks I would buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks could be worth considering. Let's see why.

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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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ETFs

5 strong ASX ETFs to buy in your 30s

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth? Here are five funds to consider.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock jumped 8% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a record-breaking start to the week for this gold miner.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Not sure where to invest? Here are three smart picks for January.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Lynas, Polynovo, and St George Mining shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Life360, PLS, and Syrah shares are dropping 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 buy these shares.

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How to invest

How to build your first ASX share portfolio step by step

| James Mickleboro

Starting your journey in the share market? Here is an easy way to do it.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is rising on 'watershed moment' in the US

| James Mickleboro

Big news is coming out of this small cap on Monday.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 300 stock jumps 6% on strong half-year results and cash flow surge

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this medical device company performed during the first half.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX All Ords share to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The broker has turned bullish on this growing company. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX shares are best buys in January

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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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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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares they are recommending to clients this week.

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ETFs

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX ETFs right now

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top options for Aussie investors. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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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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How to invest

No savings at 50? Here's how I'd use Warren Buffett's playbook to build wealth and retire comfortably

| James Mickleboro

Following in Warren Buffett's footsteps could help you retire wealthy.

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How to invest

How much passive income could I make from ASX shares with $10,000?

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to turn your hard-earned money into passive income? Here's how you could do it.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy for an SMSF

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors access to many of the best stocks in the world.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 55%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant could have major upside potential in 2026.

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Superannuation

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at 60 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

How does yours compare? Let's find out.

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Cheap Shares

Still under $30, these wealth-builders may not stay cheap for long

| James Mickleboro

Want to buy quality when it is cheap? Check out these options.

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX 200 shares could still have major upside in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could rise 20% to 45% in 2026.

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