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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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Why I’d shun this FTSE 100 stock and buy this smaller growth-and-income stock instead

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G A Chester highlights a popular FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he'd sell and an unsung growth-and-income prospect he'd buy.

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Is the Versarien share price still cheap or could it cost you dearly?

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G A Chester discusses soaring small-cap Versarien plc (LON:VRS) and a high-flying FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock.

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One secret small-cap I’d buy alongside this FTSE 250 growth Goliath

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G A Chester reveals a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) firm and a smaller company that both have terrific earnings growth prospects.

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Why the easyJet share price could continue to soar higher than the FTSE 100

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After a Q3 trading update, easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) can continue to outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) says G A Chester.

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Why I’d still dump Neil Woodford favourite Purplebricks at a share price under 300p

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Purplebricks Group plc (LON:PURP) has just reported revenue growth of 101%, but G A Chester is continuing to shun the…

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My top FTSE 100 buys for a starter portfolio this summer

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G A Chester sees some great value on offer in his quarterly review of 10 of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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3 dividend growth stocks that could help you quit your job

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G A Chester highlights three FTSE All-Share Index (INDEXFTSE:ASX) stocks that have increased their dividends every year for more than…

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Could this fallen FTSE 100 star be the turnaround buy of the decade?

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G A Chester discusses the turnaround potential of a fallen FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) hero and another out-of-favour former blue-chip.

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Two FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for my retirement

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G A Chester highlights two complementary FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend stocks, offering yield and payout growth

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Could FTSE 100 stock Whitbread rise to 5,200p?

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Costa Coffee and Premier Inn owner Whitbread plc (LON:WTB) could smash the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) this year, says G A…

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2 sparkling dividend growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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G A Chester discusses a stock that's increased its dividend fivefold in 18 years and another that's just announced a…

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Why I’d buy this secret growth star and this FTSE 100 growth giant

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G A Chester reveals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock and a smaller company that could both appeal to growth investors.

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Fevertree Drinks isn’t the only high-flying stock I’d sell today

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G A Chester discusses the valuation of Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR) and another soaring stock in the FTSE AIM UK…

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2 stocks that could double your money

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G A Chester highlights two fast-growing, profitable companies with potential to deliver terrific returns for investors.

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Here’s why this battered mid-cap’s share price keeps falling

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The RPC Group plc (LON:RPC) share price is down another 13% today. G A Chester explains why it keeps falling.

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2 small-cap stocks that could smash the FTSE 100 this year

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G A Chester highlights two small-cap growth companies, whose valuations provide terrific scope for their shares to outperform the Footsie.

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Why I’d still buy FTSE 100 giant GlaxoSmithKline but avoid this growth stock

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G A Chester sees reasons to shun a small-cap growth stock with an uncertain outlook in favour of GlaxoSmithKline plc…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d sell in June

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer poor returns for investors, says G A Chester.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in June

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks have outstanding long-term growth prospects, says G A Chester.

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The RBS share price is rising. Is it time to buy?

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As its recovery gains traction, is now the time to invest in Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS)?

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d sell in June

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G A Chester reveals two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks he'd ditch and the reasons why they're on his sell list.

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Interserve isn’t the only stock on a bargain P/E of less than 6

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Could Interserve plc (LON:IRV) and this other low-rated stock deliver stunning returns for investors today?

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2 investment trusts I’d buy to beat the FTSE 100

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These two neglected investment trusts look set to outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), says G A Chester.

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Ocado is set to storm into the FTSE 100. Time to buy?

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In this quarter's FTSE index reshuffle, the expected promotion of Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) catches…

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Why I’d buy these FTSE 250 stocks with 5.5% yields

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G A Chester sees great value in these two high-yield FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks.

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This FTSE 250 5.1% yielder isn’t the only stock I’d sell today

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Why G A Chester has a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend stock and a former growth darling on his sell list.

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Why I’d buy this hidden gem ahead of this FTSE 100 8% yielder

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G A Chester reveals a blue-chip small-cap that could be a safer bet than a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) 8% yielder.

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Why I’d sell this small-cap star but buy this FTSE 100 stock

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G A Chester discusses a soaring small-cap stock and an out-of-favour FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giant.

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Can the Lloyds share price reach 100p in 2018?

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G A Chester discusses the prospects for a 50%+ rise in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) shares by the end…

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These rampant growth stocks are crushing the FTSE 100

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Investors have enjoyed terrific returns from these two growth stocks. Can they continue to slaughter the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)?

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The soaring Saga share price isn’t Neil Woodford’s only rocket

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G A Chester discusses Saga plc (LON:SAGA) and a Neil Woodford small-cap stock that's just rejected a takeover bid.

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Why I believe the UKOG share price and this other small-cap offer poor value

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G A Chester explains why he'd sell UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) and a small-cap star delivering "exceptional…

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One FTSE 100 stock and one investment trust I’d buy and hold forever

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G A Chester highlights a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock and a venerable investment trust with compelling attractions for long-term investors.

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One high-yield stock I’d buy alongside 7.3% yielder SSE

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G A Chester sees great value in SSE plc (LON:SSE) and an out-of-favour smaller company.

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Why I’d buy this growth stock as well as Boohoo.com plc

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G A Chester sees value in out-of-favour Boohoo.com plc (LON:BOO) and a lower-profile growth stock.

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My top FTSE 100 buys for an instant starter portfolio

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

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2 bargain growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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These two stocks are trading far too cheaply for the terrific growth they offer, says G A Chester.

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2 small-cap growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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These two growth stocks are under the radar and could deliver outsized returns, says G A Chester.

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Interserve plc isn’t the only stock I’d sell today

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G A Chester explains why he'd sell both Interserve plc (LON:IRV) at multi-decade lows and a stock trading near to…

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Provident Financial plc isn’t the only turnaround stock I’m considering buying for my ISA

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G A Chester discusses whether Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) and another fallen growth star are now brilliant recovery buys.

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