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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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Is there a golden buying opportunity in these cheap shares?

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Our writer thinks these cheap shares yielding 5.4% look attractive right now. They may even be a bargain at 78p…

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Enough is enough! Alphabet stock is on sale and I’m buying

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This Fool has never owned Alphabet stock in his portfolio. Here's why that's about to change after its recent ChatGPT-related…

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9% yield! This top lithium stock looks like a bargain to me

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Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) shares are up 42% over the last 12 months. But I think this…

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Forget dropshipping! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett and build effortless passive income

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Dropshipping is touted as a simple passive income idea. Here's why this Fool thinks it's far from passive and would…

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If I could only own 1 UK stock, it would be this

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The list of potential investments I could make in the market is enormous. But what would be the one UK…

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

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This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock to invest in artificial intelligence!

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Artificial intelligence shares have been rocketing in 2023. So I reckon this cheap FTSE 100 stock now remains the best…

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As the FTSE 100 nears 8,000, here’s what I’m doing with my portfolio

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The FTSE 100 continues to nudge past record highs. How is this writer positioning his portfolio in light of the…

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This ex-penny stock is up 111% in 6 weeks. Should I buy more?

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This former penny stock has rocketed into small-cap status in a matter of weeks. Should I add more shares or…

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I’d put £66 a week into this high-yield property stock for £500 a year in passive income

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A lifetime of passive income is attainable with regular weekly investments. I’d invest in this real estate stock to get…

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How a stock market crash could turbocharge my Stocks and Shares ISA

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This Fool thinks a market crash could actually benefit his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why he thinks this and…

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3 side-hustle stocks I’ve bought for a second income

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These three dividend stocks are excellent candidates for generating a second income on the side. All three carry market-beating yields.

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2 artificial intelligence stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

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Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform every industry on the planet. Here's two AI stocks to buy that aren't…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in McDonald’s shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

McDonald's shares have outperformed the market for decades. But would I have made any money investing £5,000 in the stock…

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Is this forgotten FTSE 250 stock ‘living on a prayer’?

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Hipgnosis Songs Fund (LON:SONG) owns an impressive collection of hits from the likes of Shakira and Jon Bon Jovi. So…

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1 AIM stock under 8p with huge potential upside!

| Ben McPoland

One broker thinks this AIM stock should be valued as a £1bn tech unicorn. That gives it massive potential upside…

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Should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and bank profits?

| Ben McPoland

'Buy low and sell high' goes the old investing motto. So should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and cash…

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1 ex-penny stock that could become a ‘money fountain’

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Britain's master investor Jim Mellon thinks that global agriculture is going to be disrupted. This former penny stock is a…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA in February

| Ben McPoland

There are still attractive corners of the stock market out there. Here's how I'd invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy in February

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Here's my list of three shares to buy in February. I think all of them offer me wealth-enhancing opportunities despite…

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Why I bought Glencore stock in January

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 is packed to the rafters with global mega-miners. Here's why I chose to buy Glencore stock above…

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3 stocks to generate a second income

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Investing in dividend shares is a perfect way to generate a second income. Here's three stocks that have major potential…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 gold stock?

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The price of gold surged to an 8-month high in January. Should I buy this FTSE 100 miner in case…

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My top 2 stocks to buy in February

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This writer thinks there are some attractive opportunities in the market at the moment. Here's his choice for two quality…

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I’d put £62 a week into this renewable energy stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Renewable energy stocks listed in the UK have the potential to generate very attractive levels of passive income. Here's one…

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1 rising penny stock I’d snap up today!

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This penny stock is on the rise since the turn of the year. Here's why I'd pounce on some shares…

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2 hidden-gem AIM shares to buy today!

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Ben McPoland plans to buy two small-cap shares that are trading for pennies. Both stocks have the potential to trade…

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This FTSE 100 stock has £1bn in Tesla and SpaceX. Is it a buy?

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This FTSE 100 stock has around £1bn invested in two companies run by Elon Musk. Is it a buy today,…

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Earnings: why the Diageo share price is falling today

| Ben McPoland

The drinks giant has reported its interim results, and the stock is on the slide. Does the falling Diageo share…

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Dividend stock: I’d buy this passive income machine today

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks like a bargain to me right now. I wouldn't think twice about adding it…

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Stacks of coins
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My plan to get rich slowly in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Rome wasn't built in a day, and often wealth isn't either. So here's my plan to get rich slowly investing…

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I’d put £76 a week into this top FTSE 100 stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Despite nearing a record high, the Footsie is packed with shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one stock I’d buy…

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1 penny stock I’d buy and hold till 2030!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock has some massive long-term drivers working in its favour. Here's why I'd add it to the risky…

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Earnings: why boohoo shares are still out of fashion today

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A lacklustre Christmas trading update has sent boohoo shares down today. Ben McPoland asks if it's time for him to…

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Is Moderna stock set for an explosive rise in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Moderna stock is marching higher today after the company reported positive phase 3 data for its RSV vaccine. Can this…

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Earnings: are Currys shares a bargain buy after mixed Christmas trading?

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Ben McPoland reviews the Christmas trading report and assesses whether Currys shares might now be a bargain hiding in plain…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks I’d like to buy right now

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These two firms are on my 'stocks to buy' list for when I have more cash to invest. Both seem…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d buy like there’s no tomorrow

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Despite the market's strong start to 2023, I still see a compelling growth opportunity in this FTSE 100 share. Here's…

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3 catalysts for Scottish Mortgage shares to rise in 2023

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Scottish Mortgage shares had a dreadful year in 2022, dropping 46%. Can the FTSE 100 trust make a comeback with…

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3 stocks that are untouchable in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Despite his Stocks and Shares ISA dropping 25% in 2022, this Fool isn't selling. Here he highlights three stocks that…

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