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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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Would you take a million pounds now or let 1p double every day for a month?

| Ben McPoland

A million pounds in the hand now sounds like a no-brainer deal to take. But the incredible power of compound…

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1 deep value stock under 99p that’s grabbing my full attention!

| Ben McPoland

Value stocks abound in the UK market today. Here, our writer considers an out-of-favour FTSE 250 share with a temptingly…

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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price has dipped 10% so far in August

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been falling in August. What has been weighing on the stock and is it…

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2 relentless UK stocks thrashing the FTSE 100!

| Ben McPoland

These world-class FTSE 100 heavyweights are investing heavily for future growth. Shareholders are benefiting as both stocks continue to outperform.

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Should I buy the 2023 dip in FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 stocks have fallen quite heavily this year. Ben McPoland takes a look at the charts to see whether…

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I’d buy 368 shares of this high-yield FTSE 250 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is struggling due to its links with the British economy. However, the index contains quality dividend stocks…

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Is Tesco stock a buy for passive income today? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland goes through visual depictions of different financial metrics to assess whether Tesco stock is worth buying for the…

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Near 52-week lows, is the Diageo share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has dropped nearly 5% in a month. Why is it languishing near a one-year low and…

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3 of the ‘safest’ dividend stocks on the planet

| Ben McPoland

Not all dividend stocks are created equal. Some have payouts that appear far safer than others. Ben McPoland looks at…

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Down 70% to 62p! Is this unloved penny stock set for a massive rebound?

| Ben McPoland

This 62p penny stock has been crushed recently due to the Hollywood strikes. But they won't last forever and this…

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2 superb FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the next bull market!

| Ben McPoland

Thinking about which stocks to buy this summer? Our writer explains why he's buying these two FTSE 100 shares ready…

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36% discount! Here’s the next FTSE 100 stock I’m buying in August

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sets out the case for investing in this unique FTSE 100 company run by a famous US billionaire…

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If I’d put £5k in Lloyds stock 3 years ago, how much passive income would I have now?

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds stock was languishing at 28p three years ago. Here's how much passive income I'd have today following a five…

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I’d snap up cheap BAE Systems shares at £10 today!

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have delivered handsome returns over the last year and are currently priced at £10. Here's why I…

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Should I sell my Tesla shares in case Elon Musk has a cage fight?

| Ben McPoland

It's still possible that Elon Musk takes on Mark Zuckerberg in an MMA contest. Should I dump my Tesla shares…

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I’d buy 9,100 shares of this rising penny stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock in the pawnbroking industry has jumped 17% in 2023. Here's why I think it could deliver both…

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1 excellent FTSE 250 stock I’d buy in August without hesitation

| Ben McPoland

This writer is extremely bullish on one well-known FTSE 250 stock that has long delivered handsome returns for shareholders.

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No ISA savings? I’d follow these 3 Warren Buffett tips to get richer

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett has made an incredible fortune in the stock market. Ben McPoland explains how he'd tap into his accumulated…

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Is Rolls-Royce stock a buy after surging past £2? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce stock has been on fire so far this year and has now gone above the £2 barrier for the…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have outperformed Amazon over 10 years!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at a couple of FTSE 100 stocks that have performed better than the world's largest e-commerce company…

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Nearing 5-year lows, here’s what the charts say for BT shares

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at certain financial metrics to assess whether BT shares are worth buying while they're near multi-year lows.

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The stock market could crash 64%, says this veteran investor

| Ben McPoland

One experienced investor reckons a dramatic stock market crash might be on the horizon. Here’s what I make of this…

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Turning an empty ISA portfolio into a rising second income of £27,500 a year!

| Ben McPoland

There are now thousands of ISA millionaires in the UK. So the roadmap to earning a substantial second income from…

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3 top investment trusts for the artificial intelligence revolution

| Ben McPoland

There are many investment trusts in the UK that are benefiting from the rise of AI stocks. Here are three…

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2 ‘hidden’ AI stocks in the FTSE 100

| Ben McPoland

Here are two Footsie companies that are set to benefit from the rise of artificial intelligence yet aren't generally considered…

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£20 a day invested in the stock market could create passive income of £43k a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing just £15 a day in the stock market could create a massive passive income stream in future thanks to…

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Why are WPP shares tanking 7% in the FTSE 100?

| Ben McPoland

WPP shares have now lost nearly a quarter of their value in just the last six months. Is this an…

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Why are F&C Investment Trust shares not beating the FTSE All-World index?

| Ben McPoland

F&C Investment Trust shares are down slightly after the company reported that it had failed to beat the benchmark in…

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9.1% yield! But is British American Tobacco stock worth the risk?

| Ben McPoland

British American Tobacco stock is forecast to keep delivering hefty dividend payments. Should I invest today for passive income?

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Forget Rolls-Royce! I’m buying this FTSE 250 stock in August for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he's planning to invest additional money in this high-yielding FTSE 250 investment trust this summer.

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Building a £1.1m portfolio with compound interest in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Ben McPoland

New figures from HMRC reveal that the number of Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in the UK has ballooned to…

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My top 3 passive income shares to buy in August

| Ben McPoland

General market weakness continues to make many stocks look attractively priced. Here are three dividend shares to buy in August.

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Turning a £0 ISA into a £10,500 second income in 12 years with LSE shares!

| Ben McPoland

Here's how it's possible to start with nothing and still build a substantial second income investing in discounted UK shares.

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My top UK stock to buy in 2023 is up 21%!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer revisits his top British stock to buy for 2023 and asks if he'd still invest in this FTSE…

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What on earth’s going on with the RC365 share price?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains some of the recent movements in the RC365 share price and flags up the perils of hyped-up…

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Surprise! A once-in-a-decade chance to turn £30K into ultra-high-yield passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market hasn't traded this cheaply for a very long time. Here's why this could be an unmissable…

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Get ready for another stock market crash

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks two things could trigger a stock market crash this year. Here's how he's preparing in case the…

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This ex-penny stock just paid its first ever dividend. Here’s how much

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at a former penny stock whose revenue has just jumped 52% after securing a handful…

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Should I buy Rightmove shares at £5 after strong earnings?

| Ben McPoland

Rightmove shares fell 2.5% on Friday morning, despite the online property website recording its highest first-half revenue growth since 2018.

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Is Rolls-Royce set to become a dividend darling again?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares rocketed this week as the engineering firm upgraded its profit forecast. Can shareholders now expect the dividend to…

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