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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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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

5 easy steps to build a $100,000 ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

It may not be as hard as you expect to build wealth in the share market.

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Growth Shares

These ASX 200 shares could rise 50% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see potential for big returns from these shares over the next 12 months.

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How to invest

Why last week's market selloff is a gift for beginner ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Starting your journey? Here's why it could be the perfect time to do so.

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Share Market News

3 ASX ETFs I would buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These funds could compound your wealth over the next 10 years.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in ANZ shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a smart move? Let's run the numbers.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be strong buys after recent weakness. Let's see what they are recommending.

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ETFs

Own the world with these 3 global ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for investors that are overly concentrated on Australian shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy Fisher & Paykel or ResMed shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which of these two names could be best buys.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these names this month. Let's find out why.

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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 Amotiv, Breville, Life360, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a rough finish to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, Capricorn Metals, Orthocell, and Sonic Healthcare shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock Goldman Sachs just upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this gold miner.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips QBE Insurance shares to outperform

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this blue chip.

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Share Market News

These dirt cheap ASX value stocks could rise 40% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on offer from these shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 outstanding ASX dividend stocks down 30% I'd buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks are cheap buys after falling heavily.

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Share Market News

ETF Investing: Should I buy VTS or A200?

| James Mickleboro

Which fund could be the right fit for you?

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ETFs

Should I buy the NDQ ETF after Wall Street's crash?

| James Mickleboro

Fear is taking over the share market but is this the best time to buy?

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Growth Shares

5 of the best ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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How to invest

The top 3 qualities I look for when picking an ASX stock

| James Mickleboro

These are non-negotiables for me when it comes to making investments.

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Growth Shares

3 beaten-down ASX growth shares that could roar back in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These beaten down shares could be top buys according to analysts. Let’s find out why.

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Healthcare Shares

How are Cochlear shares impacted by Trump's tariffs?

| James Mickleboro

Will the company escape from the tariffs? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Astral, Newmont, Ramelius, and Synlait shares are defying the market selloff and rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising despite the market weakness today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Breville, Cettire, and Treasury Wine shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

These were the worst ASX 200 shares to own in Q1 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were selling off these shares during the first quarter.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 no-brainer ASX 200 shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think very highly of these quality shares. Here's why they could be buys.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price sinks on APRA bombshell

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the big four bank has announced this morning.

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ETFs

I can own Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Tesla with this simple ASX ETF

| James Mickleboro

This is the simple way for investors to buy a slice of some of the biggest companies in the world.

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX growth shares with massive long-term potential

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated growth shares could have significant potential.

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ETFs

I would buy these excellent ASX ETFs after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a good time to buy these funds. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

How I would build a $1,000 monthly passive income stream with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to build a sizeable passive income.

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Technology Shares

Down 26%: Broker says this is an 'opportunity to buy' this top ASX 200 tech stock

| James Mickleboro

Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) shares have taken a tumble over recent weeks, but one leading broker believes this could be…

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Dividend Investing

3 undervalued ASX dividend stocks paying a remarkable 6%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting big payouts from these shares.

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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 what could be a very eventful day for the share market.

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How to invest

The power of compounding: What your ASX share portfolio could become by 2040

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how much could be made by investing in ASX shares over the next 12 years.

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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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Technology Shares

Brainchip shares storm higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about this tech stock on Wednesday?

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Share Market News

Why Harvey Norman, HMC Capital, Pilbara Minerals, and Vulcan Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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