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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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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England

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The UK's central bank reckons there's a heightened risk of a sharp stock market correction. Here's a share I've got…

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I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

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Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now.

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I think this FTSE 100 stock could be a once-in-a-decade buy

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This FTSE 100 share has plunged and recently hit a 10-year low. Here are five reasons why I reckon it…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

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This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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Rolls-Royce shares just dropped 5%! Time to buy the dip?

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This investor in Rolls-Royce shares looks at why the FTSE 100 stock lost altitude today and whether this might represent…

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Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX is booming! This UK stock offers a way to invest

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SpaceX recently sent the world's most powerful rocket into orbit, then back again. Here's one UK stock to consider buying…

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This fantastic FTSE 250 stock turned 10 today! Is it a buy?

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One FTSE 250 company has now been on the UK stock market for a decade and served up some fantastic…

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2 top UK growth stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

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Looking for UK-listed growth firms to add to a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer highlights two he's planning to…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today while it’s 63p

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This penny stock's down 70% since last March, yet could be set for a big comeback as the firm rebuilds…

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£9,000 in savings? That could become passive income of £19,175 a year

| Ben McPoland

It's possible to invest affordable sums of money into building a big passive income stream. Here's how I'd go about…

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Is Nvidia stock now becoming a joke?

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Nvidia stock is up 155% in 2024 alone and the AI golden child has become the largest company in the…

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1 top-notch ETF I plan to own in my ISA for the next 10 years

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Our writer highlights a thematic ETF that he plans to hold in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio for many…

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2 incredible growth stocks that AI could make even stronger

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Here are a pair of top growth stocks that have very wide and deep 'moats', with a few crocodiles thrown…

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1 heavyweight FTSE 100 share I’d buy as London retakes its crown

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Some Footsie firms are extremely large, but that doesn't mean they couldn't get even bigger. Here's one such FTSE 100…

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YouGov shares collapse 37%! What’s going on with this AIM stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at why YouGov shares fell dramatically today and assesses whether this might be a chance…

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

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Our writer takes a look at how much he could expect to receive in dividends from twenty grand invested in…

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Raspberry Pi shares are piping hot! Should I invest right now?

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Raspberry Pi shares are certainly bearing fruit for those lucky enough to have invested early. Have I missed the boat…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d aim for £4,000 in yearly passive income with select FTSE 100 stocks

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Some FTSE 100 shares are offering meaty yields today and building a portfolio of such stocks could lead to an…

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My top 3 picks today for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

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Here are three very different investments to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA, covering both the UK and US…

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If I’d put £10,000 into Meta stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the year-to-date performance of Meta stock and considers whether he'd consider buying this magnificent tech share.

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If I’d put £5,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have staged a recovery lately, powered by the public and private growth stocks held in the portfolio.

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Where is the next millionaire-maker Nvidia stock?

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It is very hard to spot the next big winner like Nvidia stock. But this Fool thinks there are some…

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5 simple steps to build a £1,000 a month passive income portfolio

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Our writer sets out an actionable five-step plan to generate £12k a year in passive income through investing in high-quality…

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If I had a spare £2,000 in an ISA, I’d rush to buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock

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This Fool reckons two grand invested in this high-quality FTSE 100 share today could pay off handsomely a few years…

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4 new stocks I’ve bought for my ISA and SIPP in 2024!

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This Fool highlights four very different shares he's added to his SIPP and Stocks and Shares ISA portfolios so far…

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Investor Michael Burry has 10% of his portfolio in these 2 dirt-cheap value stocks

| Ben McPoland

Contrarian investor Michael Burry has taken large stakes in these two well-known value stocks. Which one would I rather buy?

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When will Shein hit the UK stock market and should I invest?

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With Shein looking likely to list on the London stock market in 2024, this writer weighs up the case for…

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares near 500p?

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This investor is wondering whether to buy more Rolls-Royce shares this summer or to just stick with those he already…

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Starting in June, I’d invest £1,000 a month to aim for a £102,000 second income in retirement

| Ben McPoland

This author highlights a less well-known FTSE 100 stock that could help his portfolio generate a very big second income…

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3 diverse FTSE stocks I’d consider buying to invest in Asia

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This trio of FTSE shares could be the perfect way to invest in the fast-growing economies of Asia over the…

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6.4% yield! Is ITV a dividend stock to consider buying during the Euros?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at ITV and assesses whether the FTSE 250 dividend stock might be a good fit…

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Labour winning the general election would be positive for UK stocks, says JP Morgan

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One mega-bank thinks certain UK stocks could benefit following the 4 July election. This writer considers a FTSE share that…

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1 exciting growth stock to buy for the long run in June

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Shares of Moderna have more than doubled since mid-November. Here's why this writer thinks it's now a stock to buy…

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3 UK shares that have sneakily trebled in 5 years!

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Our writer takes a look at three UK shares that have absolutely soared in recent years. What's been going so…

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1 iconic FTSE 250 stock to sweeten up my Stocks and Shares ISA this summer?

| Ben McPoland

I'm wondering if this mid-cap UK stock with its long history could make for a sweet addition to my Stocks…

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Should I buy penny stock Virgin Galactic at 67p?

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This Fool considers Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) after its epic fall from grace. Might it be worth taking a small punt…

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Here’s how I’d build £1,000 a month in passive income starting from scratch

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Our writer looks at a way to build up a one-grand-a-month passive income stream from dividend stocks over the next…

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Forget day trading! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett to build stock market wealth

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This Fool reckons following billionaire Warren Buffett's example of making money in the stock market is far superior to dabbling…

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1 high-octane growth stock I’m considering buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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This AI growth stock is up 300% in the past two years but our writer thinks it still looks attractive…

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Should I buy more Diageo shares for my ISA in June?

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at the reasons for Diageo's malaise and asks whether he should take advantage of the dip to…

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