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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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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a dividend stock from the FTSE 250 that could contribute towards a sizeable passive income in retirement.

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Warren Buffett just sold this stock after a 3,890% rise! Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway knocked the ball out of the park by investing in this incredible growth stock 17 years…

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3 ETFs from the London Stock Exchange to consider for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This trio of ETFs from the London Stock Exchange offers dividends, balanced growth, and one of the world's emerging megatrends.

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How long would it take to build a £1m ISA share portfolio investing £1k a month?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 investment trust that he thinks has a great chance of delivering market-beating returns for…

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Can I buy the Labubu doll maker in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer's daughter has been pestering him for Labubu dolls. Can he invest in the maker of this toy in…

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3 things that put me off Diageo shares

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he sold his Diageo shares earlier this year, and why he has no plans to buy…

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2 reasons I’m avoiding this skyrocketing S&P 500 stock

| Ben McPoland

Palantir just made a £1.5bn investment in the UK, which could unlock lucrative defence opportunities. Here's why I'm still avoiding…

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UK delivers great news for Nvidia stock investors! 

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock continues to make investors wealthier, and there was more positive company news from the UK this week.

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Next shares fall 5% in the FTSE 100! Time to take a look?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers one of the highest quality companies in the FTSE 100 after its share price pulled back following…

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Should I buy Apple stock near a 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland weighs up the case for and against adding tech giant Apple to his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio…

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Prediction: I think this top growth stock will smash Nvidia over the next 12 months

| Ben McPoland

Looking for a quality growth stock that isn’t called Nvidia? Our writer highlights one that could be worth examining more…

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This sizzling FTSE 100 stock is hot enough to fry an egg on! 

| Ben McPoland

The competition to be the FTSE 100 index's best-performing stock of 2025 appears to be well and truly over --…

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Elon Musk buys $1bn worth of Tesla stock! Time to join in?

| Ben McPoland

Unfortunately, I don't have a spare billion to invest in Tesla stock. But should I take a smaller stake in…

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This 50p penny share could surge 90%, according to one broker

| Ben McPoland

A UK penny stock has the ability to nearly double by 2026, says one team of analysts. Ben McPoland zooms…

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How many Tesco shares would it take to earn a £500 annual passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Holders of Tesco shares have done very well since 2022. But after a near-doubling, does this FTSE 100 income stock…

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1 UK stock to consider buying for its turnaround potential

| Ben McPoland

For investors seeking small-cap stocks to buy for a portfolio, our writer reckons this London-listed law business is worth a…

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1 proven stock market style that could turbocharge an ISA!

| Ben McPoland

There's more than one way to bake a cake in the stock market. Our writer highlights one investing style and…

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2 falling shares I’m avoiding on the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

These two well-known companies on the London Stock Exchange have fallen over 50% from peaks. Here's why I'm staying away.

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Here’s a 4-stock ISA portfolio to consider for the AI revolution

| Ben McPoland

Weighing up AI stocks for an ISA? Ben McPoland highlights four that offer different exposure to the game-changing technology.

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Down 43% in my ISA and SIPP, I’m buying more of this growth stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he isn't giving up on this top growth firm in either his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Forecast: these FTSE 250 stocks could surge 59% and 65% by 2026

| Ben McPoland

City analysts are bullish on these two growth stocks from the FTSE 250 index. Ben McPoland takes a closer look…

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1 top S&P 500 stock to consider buying on a 31% dip

| Ben McPoland

Investors are worried that this S&P 500 stock may become a loser in the age of AI. But if it…

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Up 9% today, I reckon this FTSE AIM stock can push on

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks the turnaround in the Fevertree share price can continue, making this a FTSE AIM stock to keep…

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Meet the stock that’s skyrocketed into the top 10 of this FTSE 100 fund

| Ben McPoland

This growth stock has jumped more than 150% since April, putting it among some heavy hitters in this FTSE 100…

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Down 27%, this world-class growth stock now looks very attractive

| Ben McPoland

This near-monopoly growth stock is both central to the artificial intelligence revolution and trading at a very reasonable valuation.

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Hedge funds have been gobbling up this FTSE 100 stock that’s down 51%

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering whether he should follow hedge funds and buy the worst-performing stock in the FSTE 100 index…

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio to consider to aim for £1k a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Taken together, this quintet of top FTSE 100 dividend shares offers a far higher passive income yield than the index…

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1 growth firm to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA at $48!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he's bullish on this healthcare disruptor in his Stocks and Shares ISA, despite it whipsawing wildly…

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3 key things to know before you start investing for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Want to start investing to build a sizeable portfolio and second income? Here are some important considerations to take on…

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3 UK shares going ex-dividend this week

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland spotlights three dividend shares from across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and AIM All-Share indexes that are due…

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2 small-cap stocks to consider buying on the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

The London Stock Exchange is home to many interesting companies, including these two smaller ones that are both growing nicely.

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2 UK stocks that might do well in an ISA during a recession

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a couple of stocks that might make decent additions to an ISA portfolio during any economic downturn…

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Meet the penny stock yielding 5% that banks think can surge 58%

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock is suffering from the UK's construction industry downturn, but analysts reckon it's undervalued at current levels.

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I’m avoiding this iconic FTSE 250 stock in September

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 company has a storied history and a household name brand. So, why am I avoiding it while…

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Looking for gold stocks? Consider buying this UK small-cap at 345p

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this AIM stock might be one to consider buying as a diversified way to tap into the…

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1 top S&P 500 stock on my ISA radar

| Ben McPoland

While most investors want their stocks to keep going up, this writer is hoping one S&P 500 name in his…

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Meet the British billionaire who says the AI stock market bubble will pop

| Ben McPoland

This investor thinks one part of the stock market is set to boom, with tens of billions of robots doing…

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1 FTSE 250 tech stock that could surge 120%, according to this bank

| Ben McPoland

Most City experts reckon this FTSE tech stock from the mid-cap index is incredibly undervalued. Ben McPoland takes a closer…

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Up 60%, but this investment trust is still packed with value stocks!

| Ben McPoland

Despite rising strongly and benefitting from a turnaround in Chinese stocks, this technology trust seems to offer a lot of…

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2 top FTSE stocks set to thrive as Asia booms

| Ben McPoland

Our writer spotlights a pair of stocks -- one from the FTSE 100, the other, the FTSE 250 -- that…

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