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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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2 quality stocks I’m considering buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in August

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As the market dips this month, Ben McPoland has his eye on this pair of leading companies for his Stocks…

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As stock markets fall, I’m snapping up this unique FTSE 100 stock

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This Fool is going to scoop up shares of one top FTSE 100 trust that has taken a big dip…

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Should I buy Nvidia stock before 28 August?

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It’ll soon be crunch time for Nvidia stock and this Fool’s wondering whether to invest in the AI leader before…

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My ISA is ready for a stock market meltdown!

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The stock market is displaying massive volatility right now. Here's how I'm thinking about this and which stock I want…

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

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Our writer takes a look at the recent performance of Santander shares and considers whether he'd add them to his…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £4,135-a-month passive income

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This Fool highlights a growth stock that he believes can help a portfolio grow to the point where it generates…

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Forget Nvidia: 1 stock down 19% to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

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While Nvidia continues to dominate the headlines around AI, this investor thinks there is another top stock to buy for…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £61,931 annual second income

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Investing regularly in UK shares could provide me with a sizeable second income to supplement my pension or even enable…

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What on earth’s going on with the Nvidia share price?

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This Fool looks at what might be driving the recent sell-off in the Nvidia share price. Is it time for…

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

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Our writer takes a look at Greggs shares after the FTSE 250 bakery chain posted solid results today and the…

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Down 10% on FY24 results, surely the Diageo share price is now a no-brainer bargain?

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This writer looks at the reasons for the huge sell-off in the Diageo share price to decide whether he should…

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2 top FTSE 100 investment trusts I’d buy on the dip in August

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Ben McPoland highlights a pair of quality FTSE 100 trusts whose share prices have taken a bit of a tumble…

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2 stocks that are untouchable in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Despite these two top shares rising nicely in his Stocks and Shares ISA in recent years, this Fool is nowhere…

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Are penny stocks still worth buying in 2024?

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Penny stocks don't tend to perform well when investors can get decent and less-risky returns elsewhere. Are they worth bothering…

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It’s almost crunch time for Rolls-Royce shares!

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This investor in Rolls-Royce shares highlights a couple of developing risks associated with the high-flying FTSE 100 stock.

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After its share price crashed 40% in a day, is this a bargain basement growth stock?

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This Fool's wondering if there's a golden opportunity in DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) after the growth stock crashed 40% in a single…

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The Pearson share price dips 4% on H1 results! Is this now a FTSE 100 bargain?

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The Pearson share price may be down today, but this Fool wonders whether artificial intelligence (AI) makes this FTSE 100…

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2 famous shares I’d give a wide berth to in today’s stock market

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These shares may be very well-known by stock market investors, but I'd still avoid them at all costs as we…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to bag sky-high passive income

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The FTSE 250 is offering up incredible passive income opportunities right now. Our writer takes a look at one stock…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target big passive income

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This Fool looks at a couple of key elements of Warren Buffett's investing philosophy that he thinks can help him…

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Raspberry Pi could become the next Nvidia stock says this broker

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One analyst team reckons Raspberry Pi could become a new technology giant. Might we be looking at the next Nvidia…

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This FTSE small-cap stock could rise 75% says one top broker

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Our writer takes a look at a very interesting little FTSE stock and considers whether he should add it to…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s down 50%, and a director just bought 8,000 shares

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Directors of this blue-chip company have been snapping up a load of its shares. Should I do likewise and buy…

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If I put £20k into a FTSE 100 tracker fund, I’d get this as a second income

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A lot of UK investors have money in Footsie trackers. Here, Ben McPoland explores how big a second income he…

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After rising 43% in a month, is Oxford Nanopore now a top UK stock to buy?

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Shares of Oxford Nanopore (LSE:ONT) have been surging recently. Is this a growth stock to buy for my portfolio after…

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Down 23%! Should I buy more CrowdStrike shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Sometimes bad news can be good news for long-term investors. But is that the case for CrowdStrike in relation to…

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At a 14-year low, surely this FTSE 100 stock is now a no-brainer bargain?

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The Burberry share price has fallen off a cliff recently. Is there now a golden opportunity to add this FTSE…

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4 key reasons I’d buy Scottish Mortgage shares for an ISA

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Ben McPoland outlines a quartet of reasons why he believes Scottish Mortgage shares are an attractive investment proposition today.

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What would I do if Rolls-Royce shares plunged 50%? History suggests a big decline is coming

| Ben McPoland

While Rolls-Royce shares have delivered massive outperformance in recent years, they also have a history of significant declines.

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Here’s how I’d invest to try and unlock £63,000 in annual passive income

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This Fool highlights a UK stock that could drive some tasty returns in future to help build a portfolio that…

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How much do I need to put in the stock market to quit work and live off passive income?

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Escaping the nine-to-five by living off dividends generated through the stock market sounds like a pipe dream to many people.…

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Up 51% in 2024, this FTSE 250 stock is flying!

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This writer takes a look at one high-flying FTSE 250 share that still looks good value despite surging to an…

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Nvidia stock has fallen 13% from its 52-week high! What next?

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Our writer explains why Nvidia stock has dipped recently and highlights some risks associated with investing in the AI leader…

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I’d snap up this growth stock at 29p without hesitation!

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This writer shines a light on one growth stock in the small-cap space whose price has nearly doubled in the…

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Here’s why I’m selling my Lloyds shares to double down on this FTSE 100 stock

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Our writer digs into why he prefers HSBC over Lloyds shares right now, despite both performing really strongly in recent…

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Could investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA make me a millionaire?

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Ben McPoland takes a look at how many years it might take to grow a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Does a 35% price drop make Trufin one of the best AIM shares to buy now?

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The Trufin share price has just fallen by over a third after Lloyds terminated a contract. Does this make it…

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Diageo is stinking out my ISA! Time to sell this FTSE 100 stock?

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Our writer is wondering what to do with a problem called Diageo in his ISA. Might it be time for…

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£13,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £3,106-a-month passive income

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If this Fool had 13 grand tucked away, here's how he'd put it to work in the stock market to…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need for £200 a month in passive income

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Our writer takes a look at Tesco shares to assess whether they seem like a worthwhile option for his dividend…

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