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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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I’d put £75 a week into this FTSE 100 giant for £1,000 a year in passive income

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The UK market is full of high-yield stocks that could boost my passive income. Here's one I'd drip-feed money into…

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UK stock market: a wealth of investment opportunities!

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This writer thinks the UK stock market is filled with wealth-enhancing opportunities. Here's where he'd start hunting today.

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

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The FTSE 250 massively underperformed the FTSE 100 in 2022. But here's one stock in the out-of-favour index that I'd…

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Should I buy ASOS shares in 2023?

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ASOS shares finished bottom of the FTSE 350 leaderboard in 2022. Will 2023 turn out any better for the out-of-fashion…

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2 FTSE 100 shares topping my buy list right now!

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This writer's buy list is filling up in 2023. Here are two FTSE 100 shares that have made it right…

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2 dividend shares to turbocharge passive income

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Dividend shares have a good track record of keeping pace with inflation. Here are two quality income stocks that I'm…

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I’d use this once-in-a-decade chance to grab cheap shares for a £20k Stocks & Shares ISA

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Investing in today's weak market, this writer thinks it's possible to lay the foundations for wealth. Here's how he'd try…

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Entering 2023 with no savings, I’d follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth

| Ben McPoland

Investing legend Warren Buffett generated over 90% of his wealth after the age of 65. Here's how I could follow…

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If I’d invested £1k in NIO stock at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' was one of the biggest losers in 2022. Can things improve for NIO stock in 2023,…

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1 penny stock I’m buying right now!

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This under-the-radar penny stock grabbed my attention a while back and I invested in it. Now I consider it a…

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Renewable energy stock: why I’ve bought ITM Power shares

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Down 86% inside two years, ITM Power shares have well and truly crumbled. Here's why I still think they have…

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Should I buy battered AMC Entertainment shares in 2023?

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AMC Entertainment shares had a terrible 2022, plummeting more than 85%. But have they now become an opportunistic buy for…

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Here’s the next FTSE 100 stock I’m going to buy

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This FTSE 100 stock is down 28% over the last 12 months. Here's why I'm taking the opportunity to add…

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3 reasons to invest in the FTSE 100 in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 was the world's best-performing major stock index in 2022. Here's why I think it remains a sound…

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I’d buy 33 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market is full of shares that pay attractive dividends. Here's one I'd buy right now to start…

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3 investments trusts I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Investment trusts offer an excellent avenue into the stock market. Here's three I'd buy and hold for the next decade.

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My 3 best stocks to buy in 2023

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Here's my three best stocks to buy this year. They're all down significantly from their all-time highs but still look…

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How I’d invest like Warren Buffett in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

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With no savings at 40, I'd use the investing principles of the 'Oracle of Omaha' to start building wealth in…

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My top 2 investment funds for the next 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Investment funds provide an easy way to invest in emerging global mega-trends. Here's two funds I like for the next…

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I’d buy 175 shares of this lithium stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This mining stock offers a tasty high-yield dividend. I think it looks sustainable and could provide solid passive income.

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Tesla stock: will the EV giant ever be worth $1trn again?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock is down an incredible 65% so far this year. Will Elon Musk's company ever rejoin the trillion-dollar club?

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Why has the Games Workshop share price been skyrocketing?

| Ben McPoland

Recent news involving Amazon has sent the Games Workshop share price to its highest level in over 10 months. Can…

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3 phenomenal stocks I’m buying for my Stocks & Shares ISA

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The market continues to be volatile heading into 2023. But that's not going to stop me adding these three shares…

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I’d buy 2,000 National Grid shares to target £1,000 a year in passive income

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Investing in stocks is a great way to start generating a passive income stream. Here's what I'd buy to aim…

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Are Lloyds shares a buy heading into 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds shares are certainly looking cheap right now with a low forward P/E ratio. But does that make them a…

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Should I buy lithium stocks for my portfolio in 2023?

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Lithium prices have skyrocketed by 1,200% since 2020! Is now the time to buy or avoid lithium stocks?

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1 dirt-cheap dividend stock I’ve been buying for passive income

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It's been a baptism of fire for this dividend stock since it entered the FTSE 250 earlier this year. Yet…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ve just bought for 2023 and beyond

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I've added two new FTSE 100 stocks to my portfolio very recently. And I think it's fair to say they…

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Stock market crash 2023? How I aim to take advantage for supercharged returns!

| Ben McPoland

The dawn of a brand new year is a time when predictions are made. And while some are fearing a…

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How I’d use a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to earn over £1,000 a year in passive income

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I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is the perfect vehicle to start a second income stream. Here's how I'd…

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How I’d use £10 a day to build snowballing passive income from stocks

| Ben McPoland

Compound interest is so powerful it creates its own snowball effect. Here's how investing just £10 a day could lead…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Rio Tinto shares in 2008, I’d have this much now

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Ben McPoland explores how a £5,000 investment in Rio Tinto shares during the global financial crisis would be faring today.

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1 penny stock under 13p I’d snap up right now

| Ben McPoland

Just about every penny stock has fallen out of favour this year. But I'm willing to play the long game…

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Stock market millionaire: I’d put £500 a month into the FTSE 100 to aim for 7 figures

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The FTSE 100 has a great balance of growth and reliable dividend stocks. I think this makes it the perfect…

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1 monopoly stock I will ‘never’ sell

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Some companies have no competition because they're just too good at what they do. Here's one exceptional stock that I…

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2 UK shares I’m avoiding no matter what

| Ben McPoland

There are so many quality UK shares out there for me to buy that I have to keep a list.…

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3 stocks I sold entirely in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

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Sometimes it's better to just cut my losses and move on. Here's why I dumped these three stocks in my…

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This FTSE 100 stock turned £5,000 into £65,000! Is it too late to buy?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock constantly makes it onto the list of best UK performers over various time frames. Should I…

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I’m buying these quality FTSE 100 shares and holding them till I retire

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There aren't many FTSE 100 shares that I can say I'm intending to hold till retirement. But these I can…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks I’m buying again in 2023

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Here are two dividend stocks I think are reliable enough to build my retirement portfolio around. I'm adding to both…

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