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G A Chester

G A Chester has a business perspective investing philosophy. He aims to identify businesses that are priced at a discount to their intrinsic value, whether on assets, growth prospects, or quality of their dividend streams. He began contributing to the Fool in 2010.

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Is the SSE share price a FTSE 100 bargain or value trap?

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G A Chester weighs up the prospects for investors in SSE plc (LON:SSE) and a small utility stock you may…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks instead

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These three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could knock spots off interest from a Cash ISA over the long term,…

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Why I think it’s not too late to buy the soaring Saga share price

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G A Chester explains why he continues to see good value in Saga plc (LON:SAGA) and another flying mid-cap stock.

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Why I’d buy this investment trust ahead of Woodford Patient Capital

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G A Chester explains why he'd avoid Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc (LON:WPCT) and buy this alternative instead.

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1 FTSE 100 stock and 1 mid-cap I’d buy right now

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock and this mid-cap have the potential to deliver strong returns for investors buying today, argues…

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock yielding 9.7%

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The finance chief of this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) high-yielder has said a dividend cut is "a very remote if…

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Can the BT share price ever return to 500p?

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G A Chester weighs up the potential 165% upside for BT Group - CLASS A Common Stock (LON:BT.A).

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Why I’d still shun the Thomas Cook share price at 5p

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G A Chester explains why he sees no merit in holding Thomas Cook Group plc (LON:TCG) stock, but would invest…

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Could UKOG shares be the bargain of the decade?

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G A Chester revisits 'Gatwick Gusher' stock UK Oil & Gas plc (LON:UKOG).

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Here’s why the Sainsbury’s share price scares me, and why I’m steering clear

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G A Chester explains why he thinks out-of-favour J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) and a popular FTSE 250 stock both lack…

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Is the Lloyds share price the biggest value trap in the FTSE 100?

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) stock is 'cheap', but is it good value? G A Chester explores.

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Could Purplebricks shares be the bargain of the year?

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G A Chester surveys the investment case for Purplebricks Group plc (LON:PURP) as it exits the Australian and US markets.

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Should I buy the Centrica share price at a 21-year low?

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G A Chester sees a contrarian case for buying into British Gas owner Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and a FTSE 250…

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My top buys for a FTSE 100 starter portfolio this summer

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G A Chester sees good value on offer in his quarterly review of 10 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) industry giants.

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Could Kier and Thomas Cook shares be bargains of the year?

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G A Chester discusses the turnaround prospects for Kier Group plc (LON:KIER) and Thomas Cook Group plc (LON:TCG).

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Why I’d still buy these 3 FTSE 250 stocks that could cut their dividends

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G A Chester argues dividend risk is no reason to pass over the value on offer at these three FTSE…

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Could the Saga share price be the bargain of the year?

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G A Chester discusses the turnaround prospects for Saga plc (LON:SAGA) and a high-growth online retailer that's also stumbled badly.

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10 stocks I’m avoiding like the plague

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These 10 stocks have one thing in common, and it leads G A Chester to give them a wide berth.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d sell in June

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G A Chester explains why he believes the valuations of these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks are far too high.

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Why I think the BAE share price is a top FTSE 100 buy right now

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G A Chester discusses the investment appeal of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) defence giant BAE Systems plc (LON:BA).

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Why I’d still avoid the crashing Woodford Patient Capital share price

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The Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc (LON:WPCT) share price has crashed to a 37% discount to NAV, but this Fool…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks yielding 6.7% and 10.3%

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G A Chester discusses the income appeal of two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) high-yield stocks.

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The House of Neil Woodford is collapsing. Can he stop the rot?

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G A Chester discusses the outlook for Neil Woodford's Equity Income and Income Focus funds, and Woodford Patient Capital Trust.

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The Thomas Cook share price has bounced. Last chance to cash out?

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This Fool thinks Thomas Cook Group plc (LON:TCG) is on a flightpath to a debt-for-equity swap, valuing current shares at…

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Metro Bank and IQE: two high-risk stocks I would sell today

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Risks abound for investors in Metro Bank plc (LON:MTRO) and IQE plc (LON:IQE), argues G A Chester.

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Marks & Spencer and easyJet poised for FTSE 100 exit. Time to buy?

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Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) and easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) could be heading for the drop in the FTSE 100…

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Is the AstraZeneca share price a FTSE 100 bargain?

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G A Chester discusses the investment case for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giant AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) and a small-cap pharma firm…

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Is the easyJet share price a FTSE 100 bargain?

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G A Chester discusses the investment appeal of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) airline easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) and a small-cap leisure stock.

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Why I think the Vodafone share price could double your money

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Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) may have reduced its dividend, but it has potential to deliver terrific returns, argues G A…

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Is the Centrica share price the biggest value trap in the FTSE 100?

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Should I buy or sell British Gas-owner Centrica plc (LON:CNA) after the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) utility has slumped to new…

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Should I buy today’s big FTSE 100 faller for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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G A Chester weighs up the valuation and prospects of a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock that's fallen heavily after its…

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Is this fallen FTSE 250 angel now the turnaround buy of the year?

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G A Chester discusses the turnaround prospects of a former FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock whose shares have fallen over 75%.

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3 ways you could beat the FTSE 100

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has averaged a 9%-a-year return over the last 10 years. Here are three ways you could…

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Last chance to take profits on these 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

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G A Chester sees downside risk for these popular FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) big dividend payers.

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Why I’d buy BT shares as new boss says invest, invest, invest

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G A Chester highlights the investment opportunity at BT Group - CLASS A Common Stock (LON:BT.A) after it releases annual…

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2 unloved FTSE 100 stocks (including a 9.5% yielder) I’d buy right now

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G A Chester highlights two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks, where he thinks going against the herd of doomsters could pay…

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This FTSE 100 market leader isn’t the only stock I’d buy today

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G A Chester sees great value on offer at a well-known FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) brand owner, and an under-the-radar smaller…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I think could make you seriously rich

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These two low-key FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks have bright futures that aren't yet widely recognised by the market, argues G…

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Purplebricks share price slumps on strategy U-turn. This is what I’d do now

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What's in store for Purplebricks Group plc (LON:PURP) as its founder and CEO departs, and the board reins back international…

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Could the House of Neil Woodford be about to collapse?

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G A Chester discusses a nightmare scenario in which Neil Woodford could become the 'star manager' downfall of the century.

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