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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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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 UK stock that I think will soar in the next FTSE bull market

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This investor in AIM-listed hVIVO (LON:HVO) reckons the UK stock could continue rising higher after today's strong interim results.

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Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity just dumped this FTSE 100 flop! Should I sell too?

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Ben McPoland wonders whether he should follow one of the UK's star fund managers by selling this disappointing FTSE 100…

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History says I might regret not buying UK shares while they’re this cheap

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This investor thinks UK shares continue to trade too cheaply, while falling interest rates make parts of the FTSE 250…

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Helium One Global is up 344%! Should I buy this penny share at 1.1p?

| Ben McPoland

Investors have been snapping up Helium One Global (LON:HE1) in recent weeks. Should I add this penny share to my…

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The AI revolution is here: 3 stocks I’d consider buying for an ISA

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This writer highlights a trio of stocks that he reckons should continue to thrive in the age of AI. Each…

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Buy cheap FTSE stocks, says Goldman Sachs

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Analysts at Goldman Sachs continue to see incredible value in FTSE stocks and have told clients to start scooping them…

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1 penny stock I just had to buy at 10p!

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This investor added a penny stock to his Stocks and Shares ISA recently. Here, he explains why he's bullish on…

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2 shares I’ve just bought for income and growth in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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This writer reveals a pair of very different investments that he recently snapped up for his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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All it takes is £10,175 in these 3 dividend shares to target £1,000 in passive income per year

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Ben McPoland highlights three UK dividend shares that are sporting incredible yields between 9.4% and 10.5% for this financial year.

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I’d buy 14,290 shares of this UK dividend stock for £100 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shines a light on a 6.2%-yielding stock from the FTSE 250 that he's recently been buying to generate…

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Is it time I bought the huge 71% dip on this FTSE 250 growth stock?

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Our writer takes a look at one of the worst-performing growth stocks in the mid-cap index to see if it…

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Down 94% but up 20% today, is ASOS set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Ben McPoland

This writer explores why the ASOS share price surged today after a trading update and whether he should get on…

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What on earth’s going on with the Rolls-Royce share price lately?

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at why the Rolls-Royce share price took a dip at the beginning of September after…

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Raspberry Pi is set for the FTSE 250 after 3 months on the stock market! Time to invest?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this exciting tech company could be in line for a rapid promotion to the UK's mid-cap stock market…

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3 timeless lessons from Warren Buffett as his business empire tops $1 trillion!

| Ben McPoland

This investor shares three pieces of wisdom from Warren Buffett and how each one continues to inform his own investing…

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I’d consider buying cheap Diageo shares for a second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he recently increased his holding in Diageo, aiming for the second income these shares could potentially…

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Down 35% in days, is this value stock with a P/E of 7.5 an unmissable bargain?

| Ben McPoland

PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD) shares have cratered in August, leaving them on a very low earnings multiple. Should I rush to…

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As AstraZeneca reaches a 52-week high, is this still a top UK stock to consider?

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Ben McPoland takes a look at the largest UK stock by market cap to assess whether it might be overvalued…

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1 moonshot $5 stock I’m backing to go higher in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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This Fool highlights one exciting holding that's in his Stocks and Shares ISA and is the very definition of high-risk,…

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Here’s how many Aviva shares I’d need to live off the passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he'd consider investing in Aviva shares to generate a high-yield passive income stream from his portfolio.

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This FTSE 250 investment trust’s down 50%! Should I invest in it?

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 trust has dropped sharply over the past three years, leaving this Fool to wonder if he should…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman goes bargain hunting: 2 stocks he bought for his FTSE 100-listed fund

| Ben McPoland

The renowned hedge fund manager behind this FTSE 100 trust has been scooping up these two stocks during the second…

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After a 76% share price crash, is this now a bargain basement growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

This growth stock listed on the Nasdaq index was once trading for $200 but has now pulled back to $47.…

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As the Nvidia share price tumbles 8%, is this my time to invest?

| Ben McPoland

The Nvidia share price is set to open lower today after the company's Q2 earnings report, making me wonder if…

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£12,000 in bank savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a SIPP worth £777,841

| Ben McPoland

Our writer outlines how he’d consider investing twelve grand in a SIPP to target a sizeable portfolio balance later on…

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11 FTSE 100 shares that will trade ex-dividend in September

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Next month, these 11 stocks listed in the FTSE 100 index will start trading without the right to the next…

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Should I scoop up more Greggs shares at 3,176p?

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This Fool loves Greggs shares. Here, he explores what makes it a top UK growth stock then analyses whether now's…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares in September?

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have crushed the FTSE 100 index as the company's earnings have continued to grow. But is the…

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1 super growth stock I’d like to buy before Nvidia!

| Ben McPoland

One well-known company is rapidly growing its profits right now and our writer reckons it's a top stock to buy…

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Is Diageo now in the bargain basement after the 37% stock market sell-off?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool’s wondering whether to add to his position in Diageo after its big stock market slump over the past…

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1 FTSE dividend stock I aim to hold forever

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Here's a FTSE 250 dividend stock this investor can't see himself ever parting ways with due to its income and…

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If I’d bought 1 share of Nvidia stock in 1999, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has been one of the very best investments ever over the past 25 years. But where could it…

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This UK AI stock has surged 53% in 2024 as profits draw near!

| Ben McPoland

This small AI-powered UK stock has rocketed higher so far this year but still remains around 42% lower than its…

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3 UK stocks I’m eyeing up for my ISA in September

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Our writer reveals a trio of UK shares he has his eye for the coming weeks. Each one could offer…

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How Warren Buffett helped me find UK stocks that soared 100%+

| Ben McPoland

Here are three pieces of investing wisdom from Warren Buffett that have helped me identify winning investments in recent years.

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If I’d put £10k into Aviva shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This investor bought some Aviva shares for his passive income portfolio late last year. How have they got on so…

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If I put £20,000 into a FTSE 100 index ETF, here’s the second income I’d get

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Ben McPoland looks at the sort of annual second income he could expect from a passive Footsie tracker. Is there…

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After its share price nosedived 9.1%, is Melrose Industries now a top FTSE 100 bargain?

| Ben McPoland

Melrose Industries was propping up the FTSE 100 index today as it slumped by as much as 9.1%. Should I…

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2 growth stocks I aim to own forever

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This Fool highlights a pair of much-loved growth stocks from his portfolio he just can't ever imagine selling as things…

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If I had to buy only 1 stock for passive income for the next 10 years, it would be this

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals which FTSE 100 stock he'd choose right now for passive income generation and growth over the next…

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