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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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How to invest

Understanding volatility: 'in the short run, the market is a voting machine but in the long run it is a weighing machine' – Ben Graham

| James Mickleboro

Ben Graham's words could bring comfort to investors during these volatile markets.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Market selloff? Here's why income investors should be buying ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Dividend shares could be a great way to grow wealth after a selloff.

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ETFs

Nervous about stock picking? Here's why ASX ETFs are a smart and simple way to invest

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to invest your money into the share market.

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Dividend Investing

Why BHP and this ASX dividend stock could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just growth shares that could deliver big returns. Analysts think these income stocks could too.

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Share Market News

Why Catalyst Metals, KMD, Orora, and SCEE shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. Here's what is happening.

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Share Fallers

Why Adriatic Metals, Pilbara Minerals, Rio Tinto, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep 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 snap up these shares.

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How to invest

Don't waste this market selloff: Why now could be the time to buy ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The market is being sold off again but every cloud has a silver lining.

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How to invest

What would Warren Buffett do with ASX shares during a market selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Would the Oracle of Omaha be sitting out this selloff or taking advantage?

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high-yield shares could be top picks for income investors.

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Growth Shares

Supercharge your wealth with these buy-rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these shares would be great picks for growth investors.

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ETFs

Is it time to buy Global Defence ETF (ARMR)?

| James Mickleboro

This fund has been rocketing this year. Should you be adding it to your portfolio?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy and hold with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be great places to put your money for the long term.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these 3 ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they think these shares could be buys for income investors right now.

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Broker Notes

Why Qantas shares could be a top buy in April

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about the Flying Kangaroo?

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ETFs

Why 2025 is the year to buy quality ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on where it thinks investors should be putting their money.

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How to invest

3 reasons why I'd buy cheap ASX shares right now and hold them to 2035

| James Mickleboro

Buy and hold investing after the market selloff could be a smart move. Let's find out why.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week 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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Blue Chip Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be worth checking out in April. Here's why.

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ETFs

Forget CBA shares and buy these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be better picks than Australia's largest bank.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares down 30% or more to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting these shares to rebound strongly from recent weakness.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for Aussie investors next month. Let's see why.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

The RBA is meeting on April Fool's Day. Will it cut rates? Let's find out.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in NDQ ETF 5 years ago is now…

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if investing your hard-earned money into this ETF 5 years ago was a good idea.

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How to invest

How investing $50 a week into ASX shares could make you a millionaire

| James Mickleboro

Small investments can deliver big results over time.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Orthocell, QBE, and Ramelius shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Corporate Travel, Incitec Pivot, and Pro Medicus shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But 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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52-Week Lows

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking to a new 52-week low today following an update

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a poor finish to the week. But why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX growth shares could rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are undervalued. Let's see what they are saying.

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ETFs

Should I buy VTS or VAS ETF?

| James Mickleboro

Which is the best ETF to buy now? Let's see.

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares in focus: 3 key takeaways from Bunnings investor day

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about the main event this week.

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Technology Shares

Why this amazing ASX 200 tech stock could rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that now could be a good time to snap up this tech stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to buy for 6%+ yields in April

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these stocks next month.

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Small Cap Shares

3 top small cap ASX shares that brokers are tipping for big things

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which small caps are being tipped as buys by brokers.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares to supercharge your passive income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares would be good options for income investors.

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Share Market News

3 smart ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares that could be top picks according to analysts.

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