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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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Share Market News

How to stop worrying about market timing and grow wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it isn't smart to wait to make investments in the share market.

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Share Market News

Why NDQ ETF and these ASX ETFs could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These funds give investors access to some of the strongest businesses in the world.

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Dividend Investing

How to turn dividends into long-term wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to make the market work for you with dividends.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 70

| James Mickleboro

How do you stack up to the average? Let's run the numbers and find out.

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Growth Shares

These 3 Aussie stocks could skyrocket and stay there for decades

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sets these stocks apart from the rest.

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How to invest

Turn your portfolio into a $1,000/month dividend machine

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how you can make the market work for you.

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How to invest

How to turn small savings into big wealth with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

It may not take as long as you think to build a sizeable portfolio in the share market.

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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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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Select Harvests, Tower, and Ventia shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Austal, CAR Group, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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How to invest

How to double your money on the ASX without taking wild risks

| James Mickleboro

Want to double your money? This is the way to do it.

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How to invest

How to build a diversified ASX share portfolio with just $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's the easy way to build a diversified portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 300 stock could rise 40% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock Bell Potter is tipping to surge from current levels.

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Small Cap Shares

These small cap ASX shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could offer major upside for Aussie investors according to Morgans.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks retirees can rely on

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great picks for retirees. Let's find out why.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these shares.

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How to invest

How to retire early using dividend-paying ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

It is possible to retire early but you will need a plan.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week on a positive note? Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 perfect ASX ETFs for beginners

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for investors at the start of the journey.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie's top ASX stock picks after earnings season

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Downer, Evolution Mining, Perenti, and Service Stream shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session despite the market weakness. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Nine Entertainment, Perpetual, and Syrah shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Broker says these ASX dividend shares are buys with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares offer larger than average payouts and are rated as buys by Bell Potter.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be strong buy and hold picks

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that could do the business over the next decade and beyond.

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Broker Notes

Guess which dirt cheap ASX 200 stock could rise 50%+

| James Mickleboro

Although the market may be close to a record high, that doesn't mean that all ASX 200 stocks are expensive.…

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How to invest

If I invest $500 a month into ASX shares, what would I have in 10 years?

| James Mickleboro

Let's do the maths so you don't have to.

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Materials Shares

Guess which popular ASX 200 mining stock could crash 30%

| James Mickleboro

Do you own this miner that could be in danger of sinking deep into the red?

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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 the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares make the list this month and why the broker is bullish on them.

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How to invest

$20,000 in savings? Here's a strategy for trying to turn that into $12,000 a year in passive income

| James Mickleboro

This is an easy way to turn the share market into your own personal ATM.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to invest in global tech from Australia

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in tech? Here are three ways to do it.

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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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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Iluka, Medibank, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Megaport, Suncorp, Telix, and Westpac shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

3 amazing ASX growth shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts think are buys for growth investors.

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Dividend Investing

Beat falling interest rates with these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to offer good dividend yields in the near term.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the local market on hump day.

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be worth holding tightly to for the long term.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold stocks just upgraded to buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares Bell Potter has turned bullish on.

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Dividend Investing

These top ASX dividend shares offer huge 7% to 9% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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