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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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Here’s my golden rule when investing in penny stocks and 1 risky pick I like now

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Ben McPoland outlines his thinking on investing in penny stocks and picks out one he likes despite it dropping nearly…

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Should I buy Oxford Nanopore shares for 2024?

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Oxford Nanopore shares have lost around 66% of their value since going public two years ago. Does this make them…

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I’d buy 4,700 shares of this high-yield FTSE 100 stock for a £1k yearly second income

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I'm always looking to buy more shares to provide me with a growing second income. But this 9%-yielding Footsie dividend…

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One high-yield dividend share I’d buy at £5 for lifelong passive income!

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There is an abundance of UK shares carrying high yields right now. However, this investor likes one FTSE 250 stock…

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Down 14%! Is Softcat stock a buy-the-dip bargain on the FTSE 250?

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This FTSE 250 growth stock plunged 14% in the market today after posting its annual results. What caused this massive…

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The stock market is ready to crash, warns this expert

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One specialist in stock market bubbles reckons the S&P 500 could crash 63%. That would be one of the worst…

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10 years from now, I might regret not buying more of this FTSE 100 stock

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Our writer thinks one FTSE 100 stock looks too cheap right now. But there are a few things stopping him…

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No passive income at 30? I’d use these Warren Buffett tips to build wealth

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If I were entering my thirties with no second income, I'd use the wise words of Warren Buffett to picks…

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1 FTSE small-cap stock I’m buying before the next bull market!

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This writer has identified a FTSE share to add to his ISA after the firm has been cleared to start…

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2 high-yield second income ideas for 2024

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Our writer has two dividend stocks on his shopping list right now. He thinks both can provide a nice second…

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3 easy steps to aim for £50k+ a year of passive income in a SIPP

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Who wouldn't want a second income in the tens of thousands of pounds? I know I would. Here are three…

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I’m buying this 9p penny stock till I’m blue in the face!

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Our writer thinks penny stock, Agronomics (LSE:ANIC), could be set for explosive growth over the next few years. And he's…

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If I’d invested £10k in Tesla shares in 2017, here’s what I’d have now

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How much would this investor have now from a ten grand investment made in Tesla shares when the firm released…

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How many Imperial Brands shares would I need for £1k a year in passive income?

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This Fool wonders whether the generous passive income on offer from Imperial Brands shares right now is really worth the…

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£5k in an ISA? Here are 3 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up today

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Now is a great time to have five grand parked in an investing account waiting to be deployed. Here are…

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What on earth is going on with the Ocado share price in 2023?

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The Ocado share price has displayed extreme volatility lately. Our writer looks at the reasons why and considers whether he…

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11% yield! Should I buy more of this FTSE stock for passive income in 2024?

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Some FTSE stocks are carrying huge dividend yields today. This one is in double digits. But does that make it…

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Buy this FTSE 100 artificial intelligence (AI) stock, says Goldman Sachs

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Goldman Sachs is bullish on this FTSE 100 share and expects generative AI to strengthen its competitive advantage. But should…

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Top brokers see Rolls-Royce shares rising higher than 209p! Time to buy?

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Ben McPoland looks at what brokers think about Rolls-Royce shares at the moment. Will he increase his holding in the…

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One growth stock I just can’t stop buying at £1 in my ISA!

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This Fool has been buying one particular stock in his ISA all summer long. Autumn is here and he's still…

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Will the stock market rally or crash 20%?

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There are contrasting views on where the stock market could be heading over the next year or two. Here's how…

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No savings in a SIPP? I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ strategy to build wealth

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If I were just starting to invest in a SIPP to build wealth, I'd note the Oracle of Omaha's advice…

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At 28p, is there any hope for boohoo shares as Shein dominates?

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With Chinese shopping apps continuing to gobble up market share, our writer wonders whether boohoo shares will continue to struggle.

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £12k yearly second income

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With the right long-term mindset, it's possible to build up a huge portfolio that could throw off a very sizeable…

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Should I buy Greggs shares after the Uber Eats link-up?

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This Fool wonders whether Greggs shares finally warrant a place in his portfolio after the Newcastle-based baker delivered another solid…

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I’d regret not buying this once-in-a-generation level of high-yield passive income!

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The income on offer from some high-yield dividend shares in the UK today is an opportunity that I just can't…

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2 top ETFs for the artificial intelligence revolution

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AI looks set to have a massive impact on the world over the coming decades. Here are two ETFs that…

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Its share price is up 1,980% in 10 years, so how do I find the next Tesla?

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The surging Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price has made investors a fortune over the last decade. Our writer wonders where the…

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One monopoly AI stock to buy in October after the latest sell-off

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Our writer reckons there is one intriguing artificial intelligence-related stock to buy today following a major correction in its share…

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Should investors buy Aston Martin shares after they just raced 13% higher?

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Our writer looks at why Aston Martin shares have surged today and considers whether they might warrant a place in…

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One value stock I’d avoid like the plague right now

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The FTSE 100 appears to be jam-packed with brilliant bargains that might produce attractive returns. I don't think this value…

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How long might it take to double my money investing in FTSE 100 shares?

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Our writer looks at different sets of figures to see how long it could take him to double his money…

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Top brokers name these 2 FTSE 100 stocks as buys

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After crunching the numbers, analysts liked what they saw in these two FTSE 100 stocks and recently initiated buy ratings.

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Should I buy Aviva shares at £4 today?

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Aviva shares have struggled over the last few years. But should I invest now that there's some lip-smacking passive income…

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If I’d put £10k in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

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After an incredibly strong performance in 2022, BAE Systems shares have extended their FTSE 100 winning streak Into this year.

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Dear Rolls-Royce stock fans, mark the calendar for 28 November

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Our writer explains why the last Wednesday of November could hold the key for the direction in which Rolls-Royce stock…

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Enough is enough! This world-class FTSE 100 share is on sale and I’m buying

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This well-known FTSE 100 share has stalled over the last four years but still appears to offer amazing value going…

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1 exciting 47p penny stock I’m buying in October

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The company behind this penny stock is set to grow rapidly over the next two years. But with the shares…

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3 ridiculously cheap shares I’d buy now for mouth-watering passive income

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For investors seeking high-yield passive income, the FTSE 100 appears to be the place to be. Here are three shares…

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If I’d put £5k in NIO shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

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NIO shares dropped quite sharply during September and are now trading for a little over $8. Should I start a…

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