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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.”

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Should I buy more Diageo shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Diageo is wondering what to do with the FTSE 100 spirits giant as it continues to flounder…

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£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for a tax-free second income of £22,684 a year

| Ben McPoland

Our writer names a FTSE 250 stock he reckons could help power a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA towards a…

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How I’d build an ISA portfolio of penny stocks in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains his approach to small-cap investing in his ISA portfolio and highlights a penny share he recently bought…

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I’d buy 5,505 shares of Legal & General for £1,200 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at how much he'd need to invest in Legal & General shares to target the equivalent of…

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If Mike Ashley becomes boohoo CEO, could the share price rocket higher?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering if the boohoo share price might be ready for a massive recovery, and whether he should…

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After a strong 9 months, can RELX continue to crush the FTSE 100 till 2030?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks it's finally time for him to buy this FTSE 100 tech stock, especially after today's upbeat trading…

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Is it madness to buy Nvidia stock now?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock is back at record levels. But a frothy valuation leaves this Fool questioning whether he’d invest in the…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for nearly £3,200 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

With only a few grand in savings and £250 to invest a month, our writer considers a strategy to target…

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Looking for stock market bargains? 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider buying today

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of FTSE shares that appear undervalued to him when seen from a Foolish long-term perspective.

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1 share down 77% that I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole in today’s stock market!

| Ben McPoland

Despite this company being a household name in the stock market, our writer would avoid its shares like the plague…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in the S&P 500 five years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at the impressive gains that investors have enjoyed thanks to the S&P 500's remarkable five-year…

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If I had £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA I’d buy these 2 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights two contrasting shares he’d snap up for his Stocks and Shares ISA, if he had £10k at…

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£10 a day invested in UK shares could create a second income of £36,243 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing just the equivalent of a tenner a day in UK stocks could secure an attractive high-yield second income over…

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What do Warren Buffett and Scottish Mortgage have in common? This $14 growth stock!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at one hot stock that's in the portfolio of Warren Buffett’s company, as well as…

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Why I prefer FTSE 100 dividends over the S&P 500 right now

| Ben McPoland

As the S&P 500 soars to a new record, our writer highlights a high-yield dividend stock from the FTSE 100…

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Down 75% in 18 months, is the Burberry share price poised for a mighty rebound?

| Ben McPoland

The Burberry share price has fallen off a cliff, leaving this Fool wondering if he should snap up shares in…

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After the Vistry share price crash, should I buy this FTSE 100 stock instead?

| Ben McPoland

With the UK population expected to surge, this writer wants to get some exposure to the housebuilding sector through a…

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Down 87%, is this once-famous stock set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Ben McPoland

Unlike the roaring Rolls-Royce share price, this growth stock and former household name has totally bombed. But is it due…

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If I wanted to invest in Nvidia, I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock at a 12% discount

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has certainly rediscovered its mojo in October. However, this investor thinks there might be a better alternative in…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Greggs shares through to 2027!

| Ben McPoland

City analysts expect the UK's leading food-on-the-go retailer to continue growing. But would this writer buy Greggs shares today?

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Here’s the growth forecast for Uber stock through to 2027!

| Ben McPoland

Uber shares just rocketed to a record high after Tesla's robotaxi event. Ben McPoland takes a look at the forecasts…

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I’d buy 18 shares a month of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a dirt cheap passive income stock from the FTSE 100 index that currently has a mouth-watering 8.8%…

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Want to join the top 10% of Stocks and Shares ISA investors? Here’s how much you’d need

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers how long it would take to build a portfolio that might position an ISA investor in the…

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£9,000 in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £10,207 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a high-quality ETF that he thinks could help lay a solid foundation for a sizeable future second…

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My ISA is ready for a 30% penny stock crash on 30 October!

| Ben McPoland

Investors in AIM-listed small-cap and penny stocks could be in for a fright later this month when the budget is…

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2 shares absolutely crushing the FTSE 100 in 2024!

| Ben McPoland

Not all FTSE 100 stocks are sleepy and meandering. This duo has surged more than four times higher than the…

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Should I buy Tesla stock before 10 October?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock investors are gearing up for one of the company's biggest and most anticipated product launches in its history.

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Investing Articles

Should I invest £1,000 in the S&P 500 in October?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the S&P 500's remarkable run and wonders whether he should invest some cash into…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £20,000 into the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at the year-to-date performance of the FTSE 250 and highlights a quality stock from the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the dividend forecast for Diageo shares through to 2027

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have fallen 35% from their peak of a couple of years back, making the dividend a more meaningful…

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How I’d invest £550 a month to aim for a passive income of £100,000 a year

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how he could get to a £100k passive income stream by investing a pretty modest sum…

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3 shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights three well-known companies on the stock market that he has no intention of adding to his ISA…

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I can’t wait to buy more of this FTSE passive income stock in October

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals a high-yield income stock from the FTSE 100 that he's planning to add to his portfolio in…

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Up 27% yesterday, but I think my favourite growth stock under $10 still has room to run

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at why up-and-coming growth stock Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) just exploded 27% higher on the New York Stock…

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Here’s why BAE Systems shares and FTSE 100 oil stocks spiked today

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how BAE Systems shares can offer a bit more stability to his stock portfolio during these volatile…

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Could small modular reactors (SMRs) be a game-changer for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged since 2022, but now a major new growth industry is emerging on the horizon,…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d follow Warren Buffett to aim for reliable dividends

| Ben McPoland

If I had 10 grand to invest today, I'd consider following Warren Buffett in order to target regular dividends for…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock looks like a certified bargain to me!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights three main reasons why he likes this high-quality FTSE 100 stock and why he'd buy it for…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Nvidia stock investors through to 2026

| Ben McPoland

Should I buy Nvidia stock while it's at $121? Here are my thoughts after taking a look at Wall Street's…

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After its share price crashed 27% in a day, is Aston Martin a bargain FTSE 250 stock?

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers whether he should invest in Aston Martin after shares of the James Bond carmaker plummeted in the…

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