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5 reasons buying shares in an investment trust can be a good idea

Christopher Ruane runs through a handful of possible benefits that investment trusts in general may offer investors -- though specific…

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Earn a second income while you sleep? Here’s how to start this July, with £500

Using a few hundred pounds to set up second income streams this summer could pay rewards for decades to come.…

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Up 97% in 5 years! Time to invest in the S&P 500?

The S&P 500 index has almost doubled in just five years. Ought our writer to put some money into an…

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Why has the Lloyds share price soared 40% this year – and can it keep going?

The Lloyds share price has grown by over two-fifths so far this year. Does this writer think there may be…

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NIO stock has halved. Could it double in future?

NIO stock has tumbled 50% in the past five years. Sales have soared -- but how do things look under…

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3 questions to help decide if you’re really ready to start investing

Our writer reckons this trio of questions could help to focus the mind of any stock market newbie before they…

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Here’s how a £20k Stocks & Shares ISA could earn £1k, £2k, or even £3k of passive income annually

Christopher Ruane explains some of the key principles an investor can use to try and turn their Stocks and Shares…

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Warren Buffett’s 4 goals contain lessons for all investors! Here they are

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett once set out his four ongoing goals. Our writer reckons they are instructive for investors at…

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The Rolls-Royce share price hit yet another record high last week! Still time to buy?

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared 2,287% in under five years and in recent days hit a new all-time high.…

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Start buying shares for £500? Here’s how – and some reasons why!

How much does it take to start buying shares? Our writer thinks the answer is not that much. Here's how…

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I’ve been loading up on this cheap FTSE 100 share this week!

One FTSE 100 share already features heavily in this writer's portfolio, but he took advantage of recent price weakness to…

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How much would someone need to invest to earn a £10k passive income each year?

Christopher Ruane examines some of the principles of setting up passive income streams by buying blue-chip dividend shares, with a…

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Bad value? Fair value? Still a bargain? Up 43% in weeks, here’s how I see Tesla stock today

The Tesla stock price has been on a wild ride. Over the long term, though, it has performed brilliantly. Should…

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8.4% yield! I’m eyeing this share for my SIPP in July

Our writer’s been eyeing some potential shares to buy for his SIPP in the coming weeks. Here's one he likes…

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Looking for cheap shares to buy, here’s one I found

Our writer has been scouring the UK stock market for shares to buy. Here's one he found and bought for…

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3 UK shares on my long-term watchlist!

Our writer is eyeing a trio of UK shares to buy and hold for the long term -- but is…

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FTSE shares: a simple but powerful way to build wealth?

Christopher Ruane explains why and how he thinks an investor with limited means could aim to build wealth by buying…

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Nvidia stock has soared 1,471% in 5 years. Here’s how I’m hunting for the next Nvidia!

Nvidia stock has put in a stunning performance over the past five years. This writer tries to apply some lessons…

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If someone decided to start buying shares with £10k a year ago, here’s what they could be sitting on now!

If someone had started buying shares a year ago with £10k, what might have happened? Our writer outlines some factors…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is close to an all-time record. Could it still be a bargain?

The Rolls-Royce share price has been punching out the lights of late. Our writer thinks things could get even better…

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Up 77% in a year, could Tesla stock hit $500?

Christopher Ruane sees potential for the Tesla stock price to move even higher from here. But he also sees sizeable…

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Here’s how to start investing with around £300

It needn't take a fortune to start investing in the stock market. Our writer explains how someone with no experience…

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3 basic but costly ISA mistakes to avoid

This writer is trying to avoid a trio of mistakes that people commonly make with a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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1 bit of Warren Buffett advice I’m ignoring

Warren Buffett's take on buying individual shares may surprise some people. But there's a logic to it. What's our writer's…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target passive income of £913 each month

Christopher Ruane illustrates the explosive passive income potential of buying dividend shares, using a £20k lump sum as an example.

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Turn £20k into a £1k second income this summer? Here’s how!

With £20k, our writer thinks a portfolio of blue-chip shares could help an investor earn a four-figure second income each…

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The FTSE 250 can offer some growth bargains. But here are 3 risks to watch out for!

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of factors he considers when sifting through the FTSE 250 looking for potential bargain shares…

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34% cheaper this year, is this FTSE 100 share a classic turnaround story?

This FTSE 100 share has performed horribly so far in 2025. Our writer sees substantial risks -- but is excited…

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Rolls-Royce shares have hit a record high this month. Too late to buy?

Christopher Ruane reckons Rolls-Royce shares could move even higher from here. But he sees limits -- and also some possible…

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Up 28% in weeks, here’s why the Aston Martin share price could finally soar

The Aston Martin share price is up by over a quarter in under two months. This writer sees a clear…

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3 techniques to turbocharge your SIPP for a richer retirement!

Christopher Ruane considers a trio of ways he thinks an investor could use to try and grow the long-term value…

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With a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s how someone could make £762 each month in passive income

A well-invested Stocks and Shares ISA might rise in value due to share price growth -- but it can also…

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This 1 moment changed Warren Buffett’s investment approach forever!

Our writer has learnt a valuable lesson from billionaire Warren Buffett, who changed his preferred investing style after a lightbulb…

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Here’s how much passive income a 21-year-old investing £60 a week could earn by 35!

A 21-year-old putting this passive income into action today could realistically target a four-figure passive income by their mid-thirties. Here's…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is now worth…

Our writer goes through some of the recent price history for Greggs shares and explains why he's again decided to…

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With £10 a week, here’s how to start buying shares

Christopher Ruane says it's possible to start buying shares for a tenner a week. Here are some of the moves…

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Tesla stock’s up 75% in a year! Time to buy?

Tesla stock has soared in the past year. Our writer considers whether he ought to invest in the business at…

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Want to generate a £1,600 second income each year from a £20k ISA? Here’s how to try!

Stuffing an ISA with high-quality dividend shares is one way to build up passive income streams. Our writer explores how…

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The FTSE 100 has outperformed the S&P 500 this year. Can it last?

The S&P 500 has had a sluggish 2025 to date. Does this offer a buying opportunity for our writer --…

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Up 51% this year, might buying Rolls-Royce shares still make sense?

Christopher Ruane sees some pros and cons to the investment case for Rolls-Royce shares. At the current price, is he…

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