2 boring but beautiful picks I think could make great additions to a Stocks and Shares ISA

This Fool thinks these two FTSE shares could be smart additions to bolster a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, he details why.

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It excites me when I start thinking about what cutting-edge businesses I can add to my Stocks and Shares ISA next with the hope that their share prices boom. However, boring but beautiful stocks have their place too.

After all, my investment journey’s a marathon, not a sprint. As nice as it would be to unearth the next Nvidia, I’m always conscious of sticking to my plan. I want to largely buy blue-chip FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks that offer income. While the likes of Nvidia may garner most of the attention, it’s these sorts of businesses I’m largely relying on to build my wealth.

I’ve got my eye on two I think could be cracking picks for investors to consider buying today.

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Safestore

The first is Safestore (LSE: SAFE). The company’s the UK’s leading self-storage business with over 130 centres nationwide. Boring, right?

Maybe. But it’s a proven business model. And despite a challenging economic environment over the last couple of years, the firm’s proven its resilience. What’s more, with its impressive growth in the UK, it’s now got its eyes firmly set on European expansion.

There’s also a 3.8% dividend yield on offer. That’s not the highest payout. But it’s up by over 300% in the last decade. Safestore’s increased its dividend for the last 14 consecutive years.

High interest rates have harmed the firm. Not only do they impact the value of its property portfolio, but they also lead to rising debt-servicing costs. That’s forced Safestore to up its prices in recent times.

But as I said, I’m looking at the bigger picture when it comes to what stocks I own today. And trading on 6.5 times earnings, Safestore looks like it could be a shrewd buy.

GSK

Next is GSK (LSE: GSK). The pharmaceutical giant’s struggled this year due to ongoing legal threats.

Recently, it was revealed that a Delaware judge ruled in favour of more than 70,000 lawsuits related to Zantac and its alleged link to causing cancer to move forward. Legal threats such as this one are always a risk when investing in pharma stocks.

But I see value in the GSK share price right now. The stock trades on 15.3 times earnings and 10.3 times forward earnings. That’s below the global sector average.

I think that’s good value for a business of GSK’s quality. Given it provides essential medicines and treatments, that means there should be a steady demand for its goods, regardless of external factors.

Like Safestore, there’s also the opportunity to make some passive income. It pays a 3.5% yield. Last year, its payout rose by 5.5% to 58p. Looking ahead, the business has given 2024 guidance for a 60p dividend.

Of course, further volatility may be on the cards if we receive a negative update on its Zantac trial.

Nevertheless, I think the stock could be a savvy buy today. And I’m content with some short-term volatility if I see real long-term value. With GSK, I most certainly do.

5 stocks for trying to build wealth after 50

The cost of living crisis shows no signs of slowing… the conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine shows no sign of resolution, while the global economy could be teetering on the brink of recession.

Whether you’re a newbie investor or a seasoned pro, deciding which stocks to add to your shopping list can be a daunting prospect during such unprecedented times. Yet despite the stock market’s recent gains, we think many shares still trade at a discount to their true value.

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Charlie Keough has positions in Nvidia and Safestore Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended GSK, Nvidia, and Safestore Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.

Like buying £1 for 51p

This seems ridiculous, but we almost never see shares looking this cheap. Yet this recent ‘Best Buy Now’ has a price/book ratio of 0.51. In plain English, this means that investors effectively get in on a business that holds £1 of assets for every 51p they invest!

Of course, this is the stock market where money is always at risk — these valuations can change and there are no guarantees. But some risks are a LOT more interesting than others, and at The Motley Fool we believe this company is amongst them.

What’s more, it currently boasts a stellar dividend yield of around 8.5%, and right now it’s possible for investors to jump aboard at near-historic lows. Want to get the name for yourself?

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