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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer. He's been managing his own pension and ISA portfolios for a number of years. His approach aims to balance growth and income styles of investing.

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Katy Perry goes into space! Should I buy this space tourism penny stock at $2?

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Virgin Galactic's (NYSE:SPCE) a pioneer in the space tourism industry, which is really starting to take off. But is this…

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2 household-name stocks I’m avoiding in my Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

This ISA investor explains why he continues to avoid shares of a famous chipmaker and the firm behind the world's…

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1 AI growth stock down 37% I’m considering for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our writer highlights a cloud connectivity company that he thinks could make an excellent addition to his Stocks and Shares…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

It hasn't been a great year so far for investors holding Greggs shares. What's been going wrong for the FTSE…

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This FTSE 100 fund’s been selling Tesla stock and buying an EV rival instead!

| Ben McPoland

Why has Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust been dumping Tesla stock while investing in the EV firm's China-based rival? Ben McPoland…

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1 stock market ETF I’ve been buying during the sell-off

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The stock market's been all over the place in April, creating a fertile breeding ground for long-term buying opportunities.

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Down 15%! Should I snap up Tesco shares for a second income?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is open to adding another FTSE 100 dividend stock to his portfolio to build up a second income.…

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At $184, I reckon this S&P 500 juggernaut is still on sale

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Our writer sees Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) as an attractive S&P 500 stock to consider while it is priced 23% lower than…

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3 reasons I just bought Nvidia for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock fell victim to the epic market sell-off earlier in April as the Trump administration's policy on tariffs caused…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for the next phase of the AI revolution

| Ben McPoland

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is advancing rapidly on the application side, setting up these two growth stocks for more…

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Here’s a 5-stock ISA portfolio that could generate £1,000 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could go on to generate the equivalent of over £1,000…

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2 small-caps on the London Stock Exchange to consider for passive income 

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Aiming to generate passive income from an ISA portfolio? Our writer reckons these two smaller firms from the London Stock…

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Should I buy US or UK stocks for my SIPP portfolio?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one of the largest current holdings in his SIPP portfolio, which is a US share. So why…

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2 shares I just bought for my ISA during the stock market sell-off

| Ben McPoland

As the market suffered its recent epic fall, this Fool snapped up two very different shares for his Stocks and…

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Should I load up on Rolls-Royce shares after the 17% drop?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have pulled back sharply in the FTSE 100 in recent weeks, leaving this Fool to wonder if he…

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Here’s why Tesla stock just rocketed 22.7%! Is it time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders whether the news that sent Tesla stock soaring yesterday is a true gamechanger for the electric vehicle…

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Down 31%! 1 top growth stock to consider at $10 for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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This high-quality stock has pulled back sharply since November, making it a possible candidate for a growth-oriented Stocks and Shares…

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Is April a great time to start investing?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer spotlights a top-tier tech stock that has sold off recently, making it worthy of consideration for someone ready…

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Stock market chaos! 3 pieces of investing wisdom from Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

Billionaire Warren Buffett has been investing for many decades, making some of his quotes worth remembering when markets head south.

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1 key fact to remember in this stock market correction

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at a FTSE 100 investment trust that is catching his eye after the recent massive…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best safe havens in the FTSE 100 amid Trump’s tariffs 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer isn't convinced by the answers that AI assistant ChatGPT rattled off when asked about solid FTSE 100 defensive…

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Growth stocks are crashing! Here’s what I’m doing now

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Our writer shares his thoughts as growth stocks get crushed, as well as a favourite from the Nasdaq that he…

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£10,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin shares have fallen from above £10 in early 2020 to pennies today. Is this the perfect time for…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for an epic stock market crash?

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Our writer shares his thoughts on a very crazy time for the S&P 500 and the wider stock market. How…

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How much passive income can an investor get each year from a new £20,000 ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how a £20k investment in an Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to an annual passive income…

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2 beaten-down stocks to consider for an ISA after the massive market sell-off!

| Ben McPoland

The stock market has had a sudden meltdown! Yet our writer thinks these two growth stocks look attractive candidates for…

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As the stock market has a meltdown, I’m listening to billionaire Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been following Warren Buffett in recent weeks by repositioning his portfolio to take advantage of the market…

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As the S&P 500 drops, here are 2 Stocks and Shares ISA holdings I’m watching

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Our writer has different views on how President Trump's tariffs might affect these two US holdings in his Stocks and…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has been one of best-performing investments of the past decade. But things haven't gone to plan for investors…

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10 FTSE shares falling today after President Trump’s tariffs bombshell!

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Our writer explains why JD Sports Fashion from the FTSE 100 and a diverse bunch of other UK stocks are…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have been surging in the FTSE 100 in 2025, driven higher by the wavering US commitment to…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to consider for a new ISA

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 is packed with top-notch companies that can form the building blocks of a quality Stocks and Shares…

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As the stock market wobbles, here are 2 shares I’ve got my eye on

| Ben McPoland

These two companies are at very different stages in their development, but each looks interesting to me after the recent…

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2 value stocks from the FTSE 100 to consider buying in April

| Ben McPoland

Value stocks can come in all shapes and sizes in the FTSE 100 index, as demonstrated by these two markedly…

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10% yield! I’m mightily tempted by this FTSE 100 dividend stock

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This stock is the highest-yielding dividend payer in the FTSE 100 index. So why am I a bit hesitant to…

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Down 13% in the FTSE 250! Why did Pets at Home stock sell off today?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the worst-performing stock in the FTSE 250 today to see what has gone wrong and whether…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After rallying hard for two years, Palantir stock has dropped sharply in recent weeks. Is this my chance to scoop…

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2 growth stocks I’m giving a wide berth in April

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This writer is on the hunt for growth stocks for his Stocks and Shares ISA. But these two don't fit…

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Could buying NIO stock at $3 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock’s crashed 93% in a little over four years! This writer wonders whether it’s now time for him to…

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This top FTSE 100 trust has been dumping Tesla and Nvidia stock! Why?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla and Nvidia shares were a big part of the Scottish Mortgage portfolio just a few months ago, but not…

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