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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has contributed more than 1,800 articles for The Motley Fool UK. He has been managing his own ISA and SIPP portfolios for over a decade, focusing on high-quality companies benefitting from powerful growth trends. His favourite investing quote comes from Peter Lynch: “The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them.”

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Investing Articles

1 stock set to gatecrash the FTSE 100 in 2025!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers a quality stock that's poised to join the FTSE 100 next year. Could there also be a…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price heading to 655p? This analyst thinks so

| Ben McPoland

While the Rolls-Royce share price continues to thrash the FTSE 100, this writer has a couple of things on his…

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1 ISA mistake to avoid

| Ben McPoland

This commonly overlooked investing mistake can cost ISA investors tens of thousands of pounds over time. Here's how I'd try…

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At $320, is Tesla now a meme stock?

| Ben McPoland

Since the summer, Tesla stock has shot skywards like a SpaceX rocket. But is it worth me taking the risk…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need for £1,000 in passive income in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have been on fire since late 2022. This investor is wondering if now might be a good time…

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If I’d put £5,000 in Greggs shares just 2 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have suffered a double-digit decline since September, tempting this Fool to add to his position in the UK's…

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Would it be pure madness to pile into the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 is currently in the midst of a skyrocketing bull market, but valuations are stretched. Is there danger…

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3 stock market mistakes I’d avoid

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a trio of things that can trip up investors who are new to the stock market. Each…

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This FTSE stock is up 20% and set for its best day ever! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool takes a look at the half-year results from Burberry (LON:BRBY) to see if the struggling FTSE stock might…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £903 a month

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shares one approach to passive income investing, spotlighting a quality FTSE 100 stock he recently added to his…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares at 1,350p?

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have had a fantastic run since early 2022, yet still don't appear overvalued. Is it now time…

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2 incredible growth stocks that just soared 25%+!

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at a pair of top growth stocks that have rocketed 25% or more since the…

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2 top shares I’ve bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA in November

| Ben McPoland

This writer reveals a pair of fast-growing businesses that he's recently added to his Stocks and Shares ISA for the…

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1 ex-penny stock I’d buy for passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at one former penny stock that is trading cheaply and carrying a 4.7% forward-looking dividend…

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After it’s rocketed 41% in 2 months, is it time I bought this FTSE 250 growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 stock has been on a tear lately, leaving this Fool wondering if now is the perfect time…

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Rolls-Royce shares just fell 7%. Is it time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares takes a look at the FTSE 100 engine maker's trading update to see what caused…

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Here’s a simple 5-stock FTSE 100 income portfolio with an 8.1% yield

| Ben McPoland

Considering and investment of £20k in these five FTSE 100 dividend stocks could potentially generate just over £1,600 in annual…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for the 6.1% dividend yield in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering if he should add Lloyds shares to his income portfolio, despite the car finance mis-selling crisis…

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Will Nvidia stock keep soaring? Here’s what the experts say

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at Wall Street's latest price targets for Nvidia stock, as well as the third-quarter earnings…

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Here’s how I’d follow Warren Buffett to start building passive income in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights one FTSE 250 firm with a strong competitive edge that he thinks can continue rewarding investors with…

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Down 78%, is this once-hot AI growth stock set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer asks if he should invest in Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) following the growth stock's massive recent decline.

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If I’d put £25,000 into the FTSE 350 at the start of 2024, here’s how much I’d have today!

| Ben McPoland

Many FTSE shares have rebounded this year as interest rates look set to keep heading lower and market appetite for…

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US election? 1 top FTSE 100 share I’d buy no matter how the stock market reacts

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a share he feels comfortable owning long term, no matter how the stock market behaves on the…

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Unlocking a £111k yearly second income starting with a £20k ISA!

| Ben McPoland

Taking advantage of a tax-free account to invest in stocks is a smart way to build towards a substantial future…

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Diageo: time for me to sell this FTSE 100 stock before 5 November?

| Ben McPoland

As the US election draws ever closer, our writer is wondering what to do with this struggling FTSE 100 stock…

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After crashing 13% in a day, is Smith & Nephew now a ‘no-brainer’ value stock?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 share plunged today, leaving our writer to wonder if there's an enticing value stock staring him right…

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If I bought the iShares FTSE 100 ETF, here are the stocks I’d get

| Ben McPoland

Some investors will have this FTSE 100 index ETF in their portfolios. But what's in it exactly, and would I…

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Coca-Cola HBC: a top UK stock I’m buying after a very strong Q3

| Ben McPoland

Coca-Cola HBC (LON:CCH) is a UK stock on the move today. This writer digs into the FTSE 100 firm's Q3…

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After it drops 13.5% in a day, is it time I bought this S&P 500 growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

The Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) share price fell by double digits in the S&P 500 today, leaving this Fool debating whether…

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With a P/E of 7.5 and a 6.8% yield, are HSBC shares a steal?

| Ben McPoland

After rising 89% since September 2021, HSBC shares are currently just off a six-year high. But do they still offer…

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Should I buy GSK shares at £14 after the Q3 trading update?

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks GSK shares appear very cheap after the Q3 results, making him wonder if now's the time for…

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Investing Articles

If I put £20,000 into the FTSE 100, how much passive income would I get?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a UK bank stock that he'd favour over the entire blue-chip index if he were aiming for…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Tesla stock 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the half-yearly performance of Tesla stock and considers whether he should add it to his portfolio…

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If I’d put £10,000 in Nvidia stock one month ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at the monthly return of Nvidia stock, and also considers whether he'd buy it for…

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1 share I’d love to snap up in the next S&P 500 stock market crash

| Ben McPoland

This writer reveals the world-class Nasdaq share that he'd most like to buy for his portfolio during a stock market…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d consider buying for the boom in private healthcare!

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 company continues to grow its top and bottom lines as it helps the NHS clear the huge…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 of BT shares could net me a £2,110 yearly passive income!

| Ben McPoland

This writer likes the passive income potential from BT shares. But will he actually buy the FTSE 100 stalwart for…

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I’d buy this pair of high-yield FTSE 250 stocks to target £1,000 a year in passive income!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks this pair of high-yield shares from the FTSE 250 index has the potential to pay a handsome…

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A company insider just bought 2,916,666 shares of this penny stock!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock in my ISA has lost over half its value this year. But with directors buying shares recently,…

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Up 80% in 2024! 1 incredible growth stock I’m buying next for my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sets out the reason for adding surging growth stock Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) to his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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