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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

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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How to invest

What could go wrong with owning just 10 ASX 200 stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Is it enough to have 10 stocks in your portfolio? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How ASX 200 stocks and ASX ETFs can be combined to build the perfect portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Want to build a strong portfolio? Then take a look at this strategy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX All Ords shares in May

| James Mickleboro

These shares caught the eye last month. What was getting investors excited?

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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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Growth Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be top picks for the long term.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for beginners to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great options if you're starting your investment journey.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these shares according to analysts.

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How to invest

How to generate $52,000 of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want $1,000 a week in passive income? Here's how you could do it.

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Materials Shares

$5,000 invested in BHP shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Will its shareholders be happy with their investment? Let's find out.

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Small Cap Shares

These small cap ASX shares could rise 50% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter is bullish on these names. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these ASX shares are top buys in June

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are urging investors to buy these shares. Let's find out why.

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Bank Shares

Will CBA shares continue to outperform BHP shares over the next 5 years?

| James Mickleboro

Which of these two giants will perform best? Let's find out.

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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 Fallers

Why Brainchip, Findi, Lottery Corp, and REA shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Champion Iron, Healthco, and Meeka Metals shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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AI Stocks

AI stocks have soared since the Liberation Day Dip. 3 ASX ETFs to gain exposure

| James Mickleboro

Want exposure to the AI megatrend? Then check out these funds.

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Broker Notes

A leading fund manager is buying these ASX 200 tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the fund manager has these shares in its focus portfolio.

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ETFs

Why NDQ ETF and these ASX ETFs could be top buys in June

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for investors with money to put into the market.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is ending the week with a bang thanks to Rio Tinto

| James Mickleboro

This stock has won a major contract from the mining giant.

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans says these ASX 200 blue chip shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which blue chips the broker is recommending to clients.

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Dividend Investing

With a yield of 6.9%, how much upside does Macquarie tip for APA Group shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this high-yield dividend stock.

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Broker Notes

Broker says these ASX 200 shares can rise 40% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees scope for these shares to rocket from current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this top ASX dividend stock

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have given the thumbs up to these income options this week.

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Growth Shares

Buy these stellar ASX growth shares with $1,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be top buys right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How $250 a month in ASX shares could turn into $500,000

| James Mickleboro

Even small investments can turn into something big.

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Speculative

Brokers say this ASX 300 stock can rise 150%+!

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter and Morgans have good things to say about this speculative stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Which small cap ASX share is jumping 10% on strong results

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been bidding this stock higher today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these excellent ASX dividend stocks for a big income boost

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could be top picks for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Telstra dividend forecast through to 2028

| James Mickleboro

Let's see where the telco giant's dividend could be heading.

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, St Barbara, and Woodside shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session today. But why are investors buying them?

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, Black Cat, Boss Energy, and Soul Patts shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Travel Shares

What does Macquarie think Web Travel Group shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share Goldman Sachs just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

The broker is calling time on this stock's rally.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is catching the eye with a strong gain on Thursday. But why?

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares could rise 18% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped to rocket.

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Growth Shares

Goldman Sachs tips this ASX 200 growth stock to rise 35%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this growing company.

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ETFs

2 top ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of yields these funds offer income investors.

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