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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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If I had £5k to invest today, would I buy Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

This writer assesses Nvidia stock to decide if he'd plough some money into the current driver of the artificial intelligence…

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Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I put £20k into BAE Systems shares

| Ben McPoland

This investor in BAE Systems shares takes a look at why they've dropped recently and what dividend yield this dip…

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A stock market correction may be near, warns this Warren Buffett metric

| Ben McPoland

A famous Warren Buffett valuation indicator just flashed a silent warning to investors, suggesting the market may be dangerously overheated.

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Could buying this growth stock at $5 be like investing in Nvidia in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has massive potential as it nears commercial lift-off. Can this growth stock deliver life-changing returns from $5?

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Rivian vs Tesla: which is the best stock to buy today?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland compares two well-known EV companies to determine which he believes is the best stock for him to buy…

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4 simple steps to aim for a yearly £50,000 second income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights how investing affordable sums of money regularly into the stock market can result in a sizeable second…

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2 profitable ex-penny shares to consider for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two small caps that were penny shares not too long ago. Both are posting rising profits and…

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Here’s how I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1 million

| Ben McPoland

This writer reckons taking the Foolish long-term approach to investing could help him turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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1 UK artificial intelligence (AI) stock to consider buying while it’s down 61%

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shines a light on one fascinating UK stock operating in the semiconductor space that's tipped for explosive growth.

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History suggests FTSE 100 stocks will do this after the UK general election

| Ben McPoland

Whatever the result of the UK election in 2024, I reckon this superb FTSE 100 stock's poised for solid gains…

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This 96p AI penny stock could rise 49%, say City brokers

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a penny stock trading for less than a quid that looks set for impressive growth over the…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Greggs shares for £1,000 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how much he'd have to invest in Greggs shares to bag a grand in passive income…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my passive income

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Ben McPoland shines a light on two FTSE 250 trusts he feels have the potential to provide him with very…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Nvidia stock at the start of June, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock more than trebled in 2023, then had already doubled by May this year. Surely it didn't rise yet…

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Is this Google-backed AI growth stock the next Nvidia?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at one artificial intelligence firm that made its stock market debut in June. Could this…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares at 1,320p?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in BAE Systems shares is wondering whether to add to his holding while the FTSE 100 defence stock…

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Here’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into National Grid shares

| Ben McPoland

Last month saw a huge sell-off in National Grid shares after the utility giant raised a load of cash. Here's…

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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England

| Ben McPoland

The UK's central bank reckons there's a heightened risk of a sharp stock market correction. Here's a share I've got…

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I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now.

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I think this FTSE 100 stock could be a once-in-a-decade buy

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 share has plunged and recently hit a 10-year low. Here are five reasons why I reckon it…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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Rolls-Royce shares just dropped 5%! Time to buy the dip?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares looks at why the FTSE 100 stock lost altitude today and whether this might represent…

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Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX is booming! This UK stock offers a way to invest

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX recently sent the world's most powerful rocket into orbit, then back again. Here's one UK stock to consider buying…

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This fantastic FTSE 250 stock turned 10 today! Is it a buy?

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 company has now been on the UK stock market for a decade and served up some fantastic…

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2 top UK growth stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

| Ben McPoland

Looking for UK-listed growth firms to add to a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer highlights two he's planning to…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today while it’s 63p

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock's down 70% since last March, yet could be set for a big comeback as the firm rebuilds…

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£9,000 in savings? That could become passive income of £19,175 a year

| Ben McPoland

It's possible to invest affordable sums of money into building a big passive income stream. Here's how I'd go about…

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Is Nvidia stock now becoming a joke?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock is up 155% in 2024 alone and the AI golden child has become the largest company in the…

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1 top-notch ETF I plan to own in my ISA for the next 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a thematic ETF that he plans to hold in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio for many…

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2 incredible growth stocks that AI could make even stronger

| Ben McPoland

Here are a pair of top growth stocks that have very wide and deep 'moats', with a few crocodiles thrown…

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1 heavyweight FTSE 100 share I’d buy as London retakes its crown

| Ben McPoland

Some Footsie firms are extremely large, but that doesn't mean they couldn't get even bigger. Here's one such FTSE 100…

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YouGov shares collapse 37%! What’s going on with this AIM stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at why YouGov shares fell dramatically today and assesses whether this might be a chance…

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Here’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Greggs shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how much he could expect to receive in dividends from twenty grand invested in…

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Raspberry Pi shares are piping hot! Should I invest right now?

| Ben McPoland

Raspberry Pi shares are certainly bearing fruit for those lucky enough to have invested early. Have I missed the boat…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d aim for £4,000 in yearly passive income with select FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Some FTSE 100 shares are offering meaty yields today and building a portfolio of such stocks could lead to an…

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My top 3 picks today for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are three very different investments to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA, covering both the UK and US…

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If I’d put £10,000 into Meta stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the year-to-date performance of Meta stock and considers whether he'd consider buying this magnificent tech share.

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If I’d put £5,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have staged a recovery lately, powered by the public and private growth stocks held in the portfolio.

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Where is the next millionaire-maker Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

It is very hard to spot the next big winner like Nvidia stock. But this Fool thinks there are some…

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5 simple steps to build a £1,000 a month passive income portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sets out an actionable five-step plan to generate £12k a year in passive income through investing in high-quality…

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