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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

The best ASX ETFs for compounding wealth until 2040

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be among the best to buy and hold for the long term.

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Growth Shares

How to spot quality ASX growth shares to hold for decades

| James Mickleboro

Looking to make buy and hold investments? Here's how I would do it.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Coles, Kelsian, and Nanosonics shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, G8 Education, Reece, and Web Travel shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs for passive income in September

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great options for investors seeking passive income.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 6% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares could be buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 share was just downgraded by Macquarie

| James Mickleboro

The broker is calling time on this high-flying stock's impressive run.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 share could offer 20%+ upside and a 5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this top stock according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Is now the time to buy these popular ASX 200 stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think these shares are good value following their results releases.

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Materials Shares

Forget Rio Tinto, this ASX mining stock could rise 80%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why one leading broker is tipping this miner to rocket.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy Guzman Y Gomez shares after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if one leading broker is recommending this burrito seller.

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares a buy after the lithium giant's results?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about the lithium miner? Let's find out.

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Small Cap Shares

These small cap ASX shares could rise 10% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares good generate big returns for investors.

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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

Top broker says this ASX 200 share can deliver a 15% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this stock. But why?

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How to invest

How to turn $500 a month into $500,000 with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps that I would take to build a life-changing portfolio.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is racing to 52-week high on solid FY25 results

| James Mickleboro

This result has gone down well with investors today.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Lindsay Australia, Meteoric Resources, Nuix,and Reece shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, Kogan, Pilbara Minerals, and Polynovo shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these shares for income investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 highly rated ASX 200 shares to buy for market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bullish on these names.

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Technology Shares

Why rocketing Electro Optic Systems shares could run even higher

| James Mickleboro

It may not be too late to buy this high-flying stock according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy, hold, or sell these ASX 200 stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker feeling bullish about these stocks? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Why the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF could be a perfect buy and hold pick

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth over the long term? Let's see why this could be the one to buy.

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Dividend Investing

The safest ASX dividend shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be worth holding tightly to for the long term according to analysts.

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Gold

Accumulate this ASX 200 gold stock after 'ground-breaking year'

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks that now is the time to snap up this golden stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Forecast: Here's what $20,000 invested in CSL shares could be worth by 2030

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts think this beaten down biotech giant could be worth at the end of the decade.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for smart investors to buy with $50,000 in September

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be smart picks next month. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to start the week with a bang.

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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

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 4.5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Looking for good yields? Morgans thinks these shares are buys.

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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

3 steps to take to build a $1,000 monthly passive income

| James Mickleboro

Want to turn the share market into your own personal ATM? Here's how to do it.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX stocks under $20 that are screaming buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which cheap shares analysts are tipping as buys.

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ETFs

3 unstoppable ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

These funds have delivered incredible returns. Could they continue this winning form?

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Cheap Shares

3 Australian value stocks to buy when everyone else is selling

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these beaten down shares could be buys.

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How to invest

How to think like Warren Buffett when picking ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The Oracle of Omaha's investment strategy isn't complex and anyone can do it.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this fantastic blue chip ASX 200 share could rise 20%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which blue chip could be destined to deliver big returns for investors.

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How to invest

Just turned 40? Here's how much you could have by retirement if you invest $500 a month

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing in ASX shares.

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