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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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2 famous shares I’d give a wide berth to in today’s stock market

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These shares may be very well-known by stock market investors, but I'd still avoid them at all costs as we…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to bag sky-high passive income

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The FTSE 250 is offering up incredible passive income opportunities right now. Our writer takes a look at one stock…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target big passive income

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This Fool looks at a couple of key elements of Warren Buffett's investing philosophy that he thinks can help him…

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Raspberry Pi could become the next Nvidia stock says this broker

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One analyst team reckons Raspberry Pi could become a new technology giant. Might we be looking at the next Nvidia…

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This FTSE small-cap stock could rise 75% says one top broker

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Our writer takes a look at a very interesting little FTSE stock and considers whether he should add it to…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s down 50%, and a director just bought 8,000 shares

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Directors of this blue-chip company have been snapping up a load of its shares. Should I do likewise and buy…

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If I put £20k into a FTSE 100 tracker fund, I’d get this as a second income

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A lot of UK investors have money in Footsie trackers. Here, Ben McPoland explores how big a second income he…

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After rising 43% in a month, is Oxford Nanopore now a top UK stock to buy?

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Shares of Oxford Nanopore (LSE:ONT) have been surging recently. Is this a growth stock to buy for my portfolio after…

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Down 23%! Should I buy more CrowdStrike shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Sometimes bad news can be good news for long-term investors. But is that the case for CrowdStrike in relation to…

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At a 14-year low, surely this FTSE 100 stock is now a no-brainer bargain?

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The Burberry share price has fallen off a cliff recently. Is there now a golden opportunity to add this FTSE…

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4 key reasons I’d buy Scottish Mortgage shares for an ISA

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Ben McPoland outlines a quartet of reasons why he believes Scottish Mortgage shares are an attractive investment proposition today.

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What would I do if Rolls-Royce shares plunged 50%? History suggests a big decline is coming

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While Rolls-Royce shares have delivered massive outperformance in recent years, they also have a history of significant declines.

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Here’s how I’d invest to try and unlock £63,000 in annual passive income

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This Fool highlights a UK stock that could drive some tasty returns in future to help build a portfolio that…

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How much do I need to put in the stock market to quit work and live off passive income?

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Escaping the nine-to-five by living off dividends generated through the stock market sounds like a pipe dream to many people.…

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Up 51% in 2024, this FTSE 250 stock is flying!

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This writer takes a look at one high-flying FTSE 250 share that still looks good value despite surging to an…

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Nvidia stock has fallen 13% from its 52-week high! What next?

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Our writer explains why Nvidia stock has dipped recently and highlights some risks associated with investing in the AI leader…

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I’d snap up this growth stock at 29p without hesitation!

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This writer shines a light on one growth stock in the small-cap space whose price has nearly doubled in the…

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Here’s why I’m selling my Lloyds shares to double down on this FTSE 100 stock

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Our writer digs into why he prefers HSBC over Lloyds shares right now, despite both performing really strongly in recent…

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Could investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA make me a millionaire?

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Ben McPoland takes a look at how many years it might take to grow a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Does a 35% price drop make Trufin one of the best AIM shares to buy now?

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The Trufin share price has just fallen by over a third after Lloyds terminated a contract. Does this make it…

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Diageo is stinking out my ISA! Time to sell this FTSE 100 stock?

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Our writer is wondering what to do with a problem called Diageo in his ISA. Might it be time for…

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£13,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £3,106-a-month passive income

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If this Fool had 13 grand tucked away, here's how he'd put it to work in the stock market to…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need for £200 a month in passive income

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Our writer takes a look at Tesco shares to assess whether they seem like a worthwhile option for his dividend…

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If I had £5k to invest today, would I buy Nvidia stock?

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This writer assesses Nvidia stock to decide if he'd plough some money into the current driver of the artificial intelligence…

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Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I put £20k into BAE Systems shares

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This investor in BAE Systems shares takes a look at why they've dropped recently and what dividend yield this dip…

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A stock market correction may be near, warns this Warren Buffett metric

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A famous Warren Buffett valuation indicator just flashed a silent warning to investors, suggesting the market may be dangerously overheated.

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Could buying this growth stock at $5 be like investing in Nvidia in 2010?

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Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has massive potential as it nears commercial lift-off. Can this growth stock deliver life-changing returns from $5?

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Rivian vs Tesla: which is the best stock to buy today?

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Ben McPoland compares two well-known EV companies to determine which he believes is the best stock for him to buy…

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4 simple steps to aim for a yearly £50,000 second income

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This Fool highlights how investing affordable sums of money regularly into the stock market can result in a sizeable second…

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2 profitable ex-penny shares to consider for an ISA

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Our writer highlights two small caps that were penny shares not too long ago. Both are posting rising profits and…

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Here’s how I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1 million

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This writer reckons taking the Foolish long-term approach to investing could help him turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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1 UK artificial intelligence (AI) stock to consider buying while it’s down 61%

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Our writer shines a light on one fascinating UK stock operating in the semiconductor space that's tipped for explosive growth.

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History suggests FTSE 100 stocks will do this after the UK general election

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Whatever the result of the UK election in 2024, I reckon this superb FTSE 100 stock's poised for solid gains…

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This 96p AI penny stock could rise 49%, say City brokers

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Ben McPoland highlights a penny stock trading for less than a quid that looks set for impressive growth over the…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Greggs shares for £1,000 in passive income

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Our writer looks at how much he'd have to invest in Greggs shares to bag a grand in passive income…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my passive income

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Ben McPoland shines a light on two FTSE 250 trusts he feels have the potential to provide him with very…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Nvidia stock at the start of June, here’s what I’d have now

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Nvidia stock more than trebled in 2023, then had already doubled by May this year. Surely it didn't rise yet…

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Is this Google-backed AI growth stock the next Nvidia?

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Our writer takes a look at one artificial intelligence firm that made its stock market debut in June. Could this…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares at 1,320p?

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This investor in BAE Systems shares is wondering whether to add to his holding while the FTSE 100 defence stock…

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Here’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into National Grid shares

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Last month saw a huge sell-off in National Grid shares after the utility giant raised a load of cash. Here's…

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