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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

Should I buy FTSE 250 stock FirstGroup in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 high-flyer just posted a solid set of results for the first half of the year and management…

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£5k in an ISA? I’d buy Tesco shares for dividends in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have risen this year as the UK's largest supermarket has cemented its leading position and impressed investors.

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Down 10%! Is this top FTSE 100 share now an early Black Friday bargain?

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 stock Ashtead got hammered last week following a trading update. Is this a golden opportunity for me to…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock after it doubled down on Alphabet shares?

| Ben McPoland

The hedge fund behind this FTSE 100 stock continues to trade at a significant discount and is tempting this writer…

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Could NIO stock be a millionaire-maker at $7?

| Ben McPoland

Could investing in NIO stock at $7 make this Fool a fortune? Or are there now too many headwinds facing…

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Why the Scottish Mortgage share price is up 11% in November

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Ben McPoland takes a look at some developments that have pushed the Scottish Mortgage share price up in double-digits this…

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I’d buy 2,890 Aviva shares for £1,000 a year in passive income in 2024

| Ben McPoland

There are many FTSE 100 stocks offering handsome passive income potential for 2024 and beyond. This insurance giant is certainly…

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2 superb luxury FTSE stocks to buy in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Many luxury shares have fallen lately due to fears of belt-tightening among wealthy consumers. I'm wondering which stocks to buy…

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Sell Tesla stock, says HSBC

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is wondering what to do with his holding in Tesla stock after a top broker recently initiated coverage…

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If I’d put £5k in the ‘Magnificent Seven’ growth stocks in 2020, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how much five grand invested in a group of world-changing US growth stocks would…

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What’s going on with the RC365 share price?

| Ben McPoland

The RC365 share price has come back down to earth after soaring to quite incredible highs during the middle of…

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As the S&P 500 rises higher, I’m buying cheap FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Major US indexes just rocketed as concerns about inflation subsided. Here's why I'm ignoring that and targeting cheaper FTSE 100…

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares for 2024?

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Rolls-Royce shares have soared higher than any other FTSE 100 stock in 2023. Should this Fool top up his holding…

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Why did FTSE 250 stock Kainos just crash 20%?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 software stock plummeted today after a mixed earnings report. Is this an opportunity for me to invest?

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My 3 best-performing stock market investments in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The stock market has been full of fear and volatility in 2023. Yet some US-listed growth stocks have still performed…

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Invest in TikTok? This FTSE 100 share could be worth considering in 2024

| Ben McPoland

This unique FTSE 100 share gives investors exposure to some world-changing businesses that are yet to list on the public…

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I’d buy 31,300 Lloyds shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock looks poised to reward passive income investors over the next few years. Here’s why I'd invest…

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2 magnificent dividend stocks paying recurring passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two world-class dividend stocks that have been rewarding shareholders every year for literally decades.

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3 FTSE defence stocks to consider buying in 2024

| Ben McPoland

FTSE defence shares have been getting more investor attention in the last couple of years as geopolitical tensions have risen…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have risen by around 23% this year. But how much would I have today if I’d invested five…

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Down 15%! Should I buy the dip in the National Grid share price?

| Ben McPoland

The National Grid share price has been in the doldrums for the past six months. Could this be an opportunity…

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If I’d put £5,000 in boohoo shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Between 2020 and 2022, boohoo shares lost the vast majority of their value. Surely they must have done better over…

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The Haleon share price is stuck at £3! Should I invest?

| Ben McPoland

The Haleon share price hasn't moved much since last summer. Could this be a good opportunity for me to invest…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying these cheap UK shares for 2024

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has identified three FTSE 100 shares that look too cheap for him to ignore. And he reckons all…

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Get ready for a stock market rally

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks a bull market could be set to develop in 2024 and he's been scouting for opportunities in…

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£5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? 2 red-hot shares I’d buy and keep for decades!

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Here are two stocks that this writer thinks could grow for a long time to come, and deliver handsome returns…

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How I’d invest £500 a month to aim for passive income of £35,464 a year for life

| Ben McPoland

It’s possible to generate a five-figure passive income sum with consistent monthly payments. The key is to get the ball…

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How I’d build £10,500 of annual passive income from scratch with FTSE 100 shares

| Ben McPoland

By taking a long-term approach to investing in the FTSE 100, this writer believes he could realistically aim for a…

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I’d aim for a million buying only 10 shares in 2024

| Ben McPoland

The stock market isn't a get-rich-quick scheme. It takes years to build wealth. But this investor believes it's realistic for…

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Could buying NIO shares at $7 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares have struggled badly recently. But could this now be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy the stock for Tesla-eque…

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Is the Tesco share price in danger?

| Ben McPoland

There is evidence that shoppers are spending less money on groceries due to weight-loss medications. Is this a danger to…

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3 top UK AI stocks to buy for the artificial intelligence revolution

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights three London-listed stocks to buy to gain exposure to possibly the greatest mega-trend of the next few…

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The London Stock Exchange is in a “doom loop”! Here’s 1 UK share I’m buying anyway

| Ben McPoland

There's been some alarming talk surrounding the London Stock Exchange this year. Here's one UK stock I'd buy despite the…

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Rolls-Royce share price correction! Timely chance to buy the dip?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering whether the Rolls-Royce share price stumble is presenting the perfect opportunity to top up his position.

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At 449p, is the Glencore share price a no-brainer for dividends?

| Ben McPoland

The Glencore share price has been under pressure this year. But the miner's latest production numbers look solid. So should…

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Is Ozempic a danger to the McDonald’s share price?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is wondering whether a new class of weight-loss treatments presents a real risk to the long-term health of…

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5 things to watch on the stock market this week

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is watching a handful of things this week, each of which could have an impact on the stock…

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Stock market side hustle! How I’m building passive income in 2024 from cheap UK shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how dirt-cheap UK shares have opened up an unbelievable opportunity to build a portfolio of dividend stocks.

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I’d buy 13,700 shares of this £1 renewable energy stock for £1k a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This green energy stock looks great value to me after its recent share price fall. Its high yield could provide…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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2 top FTSE 250 stocks I’ve been buying in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are two very different investments listed on the mid-cap index that this writer has recently added to his Stocks…

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