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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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The UKOG share price is flying. Time to buy?

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G A Chester looks at the investment case for 'Gatwick Gusher' stock UK Oil & Gas after two months of…

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Forget AstraZeneca. I’d buy this small-cap Neil Woodford has sold

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G A Chester explains why he'd shun the flying AstraZeneca share price in favour of an under-the-radar smaller company with…

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Forget the National Lottery: I’d aim to make a million with FTSE 250 shares

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Here's why this Fool would rather invest in FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) shares than gamble on the National Lottery.

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A FTSE 100 index tracker strategy I think could beat almost all stock pickers

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Looking to turbo-boost your wealth? This trick for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) index investors could be a great way to do…

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I think it’s time to buy this unloved FTSE 100 stock yielding 5.5%

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G A Chester likes the valuation and prospects of this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock, and sees a cherry on…

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The 6 safest dividend stocks in the FTSE 100 – would I buy?

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G A Chester discusses six FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks whose dividends are covered between 3.4 and 17.7 times by earnings.

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The ITV share price is up 20%. Is it time to buy?

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G A Chester discusses the investment case for ITV plc (LON:ITV) and another high-flying entertainment stock.

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Why I’d sell this 33% riser and buy the Morrisons share price instead

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G A Chester sees high risk in this high-flying stock, but good value in Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW).

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A FTSE 250 dividend stock yielding 13% I predict will pay you for the long term

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A multitude of reasons make this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock an outstanding candidate for long-term investors, argues G A Chester.

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Why the Barclays share price fell 11% in August

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G A Chester discusses the slump in Barclays plc (LON:BARC) shares, and gives his view on the company's valuation and…

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Why I’d still shun the Woodford Patient Capital share price at 45p

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G A Chester discusses why he'd still avoid Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc (LON:WPCT) at a 40% discount to NAV.

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Is IQE a good investment?

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G A Chester discusses today's results from IQE plc (LON:IQE) and reveals whether he thinks it's a good investment.

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Why the BT share price fell 14% in August

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G A Chester discusses the slump in BT Group - Class A Common Stock (LON:BT.A), and gives his view on…

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Why the Standard Life Aberdeen share price fell 17% in August

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G A Chester discusses the slump in Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON:SLA) shares, and gives his view on the company's…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy in September

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These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) companies have strategies that could realise considerable value for investors, argues G A Chester.

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Marks & Spencer and Centrica set for FTSE 100 exit. Time to buy?

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Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) and Centrica plc (LON:CNA) are heading for the drop in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Has the Shell share price just become an unmissable FTSE 100 bargain?

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G A Chester looks at the investment case for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Royal Dutch Shell Plc Class B (LON:RDSB)…

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Why I’d still buy the GSK share price after its 10% rise

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G A Chester still sees good value in GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and in a smaller-cap sector peer.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 growth-and-income shares

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G A Chester highlights two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks he thinks have strong growth and income appeal.

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2 FTSE stocks that could win from recessions in the UK and Germany

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An economic downturn could present great opportunities for this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) company and this smaller-cap stock, argues G A…

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3 reasons I’d buy a FTSE All-Share tracker instead of a FTSE 100 tracker

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) trackers are popular with investors, but this Fool reckons a FTSE All-Share (INDEXFTSE:ASX) tracker is a better…

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Which FTSE tracker should I buy?

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G A Chester explains the FTSE UK tracker options and their key characteristics.

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1 small-cap I’d buy and hold through Brexit turmoil

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G A Chester explains why he thinks this UK small-cap stock will be a winner, whether we leave Europe with…

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FTSE 100 stock NMC Health has just jumped 24%. Here’s what I’d do

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NMC Health plc (LON:NMC) tops the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) leader board today. Would I buy, sell or hold?

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The 10 largest-cap growth stocks in the FTSE 100

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These 10 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) heavyweights have forecast earnings growth rates of up to 60%.

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Should I buy UKOG shares?

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The share price of 'Gatwick Gusher' stock UK Oil & Gas plc (LON:UKOG) has rallied in August. Is it time…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I think are ideal for retirees

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These three FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks have qualities that make them highly attractive for an income portfolio, says G A…

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Forget the RBS share price. I’d back this other blue-chip to smash the FTSE 100

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G A Chester explains why he's avoiding Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) but considering buying another FTSE 100…

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The Burford Capital share price is under attack. Here’s what I’m doing

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G A Chester looks beyond the ding-dong battle between short-seller Muddy Waters and litigation funder Burford Capital Limited (LON:BUR).

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Why I’d still buy the Vodafone share price after its 20% rise

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Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) shares have climbed over 20% from a multi-year low in May, but still have potential to…

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The 3 best gold stocks of 2019 (so far)

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G A Chester looks at the top performing London-listed gold stocks, and reckons he's found a hidden nugget.

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The 3 best performing FTSE 100 stocks of 2019 (so far)

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G A Chester discusses whether these flying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks can continue to deliver outstanding gains for investors.

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Would I be mad to buy the FTSE 100’s worst-performing stock?

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G A Chester considers a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) 'basket case' and its flying mid-cap peer.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d do one of these two things today

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Shares and stock markets could provide higher returns than cash over the long term, but be prepared for volatility says…

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Should I buy the Lloyds share price after its 5% drop on today’s results?

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G A Chester discusses the latest results from Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY), and the near- and longer-term outlook for…

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5 shares I think Warren Buffett might buy if he were a Brit

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G A Chester discovers five FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies with 'Warren Buffett qualities'.

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2 FTSE 250 turnaround stocks I’d buy right now

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G A Chester sees strong turnaround potential in these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks.

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Centrica just slashed its dividend: here’s what I’d do

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Poor results. Dividend cut. Boss to step down. It's all happening at British Gas owner Centrica plc (LON:CNA).

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Another FTSE 100 share whose hidden value I think will be outed

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G A Chester discusses why a 37% uplift in the valuation of this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock could be about…

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I think this FTSE 100 share’s hidden value is set to be outed

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G A Chester discusses a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he thinks is undervalued by 50%+.

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