Maynard became a full-time investor at the start of 2015 and then published a blog documenting his portfolio at maynardpaton.com until the end of 2025. Before that he wrote investment articles for The Motley Fool UK between 1999 and 2014. Maynard has written articles for ShareScope since 2018.
I’ve developed my investing approach after years of learning about the stock market and experiencing what actually works for me. Important influences on my style include the strategies of Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch and Jim Slater. I look to invest in respectable smaller companies run by capable managers that trade at modest valuations and to hold them for the long term.
A screen for high margins and high ROEs identifies the attractions of FRP Advisory. Maynard Paton studies the insolvency specialist’s growth history, employee productivity, founder
Headlam boasted an industry-leading position, an asset-rich balance sheet and a long record of dividends… and yet still went bust. Maynard Paton recaps what went
Likewise is one of the very few flotation start-ups that has actually delivered on its growth ambitions. Maynard Paton recounts the career of the group’s
High margins, rising profits, significant director ownership and a modest valuation are among the attractive credentials of Foresight Group. Maynard Paton studies the fund manager’s
ME Group issued a profit warning the other week and its shares now trade close to their 52-week low. Maynard Paton reviews the photobooth operator’s
Recruitment agency SThree surprises Maynard Paton by appearing in a screen that hunts for asset-backed bargains. A notable cash position and a huge debtor book
The lead executives at Alfa Financial Software were paid just £29k last year to match the London Living Wage. Maynard Paton links the commendable remuneration
Marketing specialist Brave Bison undertook five acquisitions last year and recently purchased 28% of System1. Maynard Paton wonders if the acquisitions are creating value and
Screening again for high margins and high ROEs pinpoints the super accounts of AJ Bell. Maynard Paton studies the investing platform’s impressive business that has
A screen for high margins and high ROEs perhaps surprisingly identifies Hollywood Bowl. Maynard Paton studies the bowling group’s growth history, lease accounting, hefty capex
A screen for high insider ownership identifies GlobalData boss Michael Danson and his £500m shareholding. Maynard Paton delves into Mr Danson’s impeccable track record of
Earlier this year, Science Group bagged a 74% gain within five months following an acrimonious activist campaign. Maynard Paton studies the consultancy group’s low-profile boss,
