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Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby is a financial professional and a CFA charterholder, working across asset classes on a global scale, with a particular focus on equities. He was a previous investment manager for AIM-listed discretionary portfolios. Dan started his career as an engineer working at Intel after first completing a PhD. But he discovered the world of finance and investing by reading The Motley Fool which inspired him to change careers. Dan is a passionate investor himself and manages a portfolio of global stocks with a mix of growth and income styles. He now wants to inspire others to begin their own investing journeys.

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Are Rolls-Royce shares unbelievable value at 87p?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are trading in penny stock territory, but our writer thinks there could be value on offer for me…

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3 steps to passive income starting with £10 a day

| Dan Appleby, CFA

One of my investing goals is to build up a passive income stream, and dividend shares can be a great…

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3 of the best shares to buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Setting up a stock screen can be a good way to find the best shares to buy. Here are three…

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Here are my top growth stocks to buy with £1k

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby looks at the top growth stocks in the tech sector he’d buy now and that he thinks could…

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I’m forgetting bonds and searching for bargain FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Bonds might be good option to diversify my portfolio, but I think there are a number of excellent FTSE 100…

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How I’m investing in top UK dividend shares paying 9%+ yields today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is a great hunting ground for UK dividend shares. Here’s how I plan my investing process…

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How I’m aiming for lifelong passive income with only £5 a day

| Dan Appleby, CFA

With only £5 each day, Dan Appleby shows how he invests in dividend shares with the aim of generating passive…

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No savings at 30? I’m using the Warren Buffett method as I aim to get rich

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Generating significant wealth can take time. But starting at 30 and using the Warren Buffett method can still result in…

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After the crash in the Rolls-Royce share price, is it a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has crashed over 20% this year, making it a penny stock. But should I buy the…

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Why this is the perfect time to follow Warren Buffett’s key advice

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Warren Buffett had some key investing advice all the way back in 1986 that's still relevant. Here's how I follow…

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How I’m building passive income with £10 a week

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A main investing goal of mine is to generate passive income. Here's how I plan my strategy by investing in…

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy now for the long term

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I've been looking at new investments and think this company is one of my best stocks to buy now to…

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Here’s what I’m buying as the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline approaches

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The recent stock market volatility may have thrown up some bargains for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two…

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Here’s a cheap FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up for the dividend

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I've been screening the FTSE 100 for companies to buy. I think this stock could be one of the best…

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As the FTSE 250 is down 10% this year, is now a good time to buy UK shares?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Stock markets have been volatile of late as risks have mounted. But should I start buying UK shares now, or…

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I’m buying these stocks as 8%+ inflation is forecast!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Bank of England has a scary forecast for inflation in the UK this year. Here are the stocks I’d…

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Why I’m buying this renewable energy stock for income and growth

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Use of renewable energy will be a key trend in the years ahead. Here’s a company I’d buy to gain…

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How I’m investing £10K in this stock market correction

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A stock market correction can be painful for investors. But I can see some bargain opportunities in the FTSE 250…

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2 of my best dividend stocks to buy now

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking at companies I can buy to diversify my passive income. Here are two that I think are…

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How I’d build passive income with £10 a week

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been using this strategy to build passive income for a number of years now. Here’s what I do, and…

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2 of my best investment trusts to buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking at options to diversify my portfolio. I think these two choices are my best investment trusts to…

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Here’s a beaten-up FTSE 250 stock I’m buying as a long-term investor

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The FTSE 250 is throwing up some bargain stocks recently as financial markets are volatile. Here's one that I'd buy…

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2 top AIM shares I’d buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been screening for companies to add to my portfolio recently. Here are two quality AIM shares I’m bullish on…

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2 stocks I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking at which companies I should buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Here are the two…

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Here’s where I think the Rolls-Royce share price is headed next

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is underperforming the FTSE 100 this year. Dan Appleby looks at where the stock might go…

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A top pick I’d buy if there’s a stock market crash!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

There could be a stock market crash just around the corner. But I see it as an opportunity to snap…

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Does the surging BT share price make the stock a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The surging BT share price makes the company one of the best performers in the FTSE 100. Dan Appleby looks…

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I’d double my money with this FTSE stock, according to City analysts

| Dan Appleby, CFA

This FTSE stock has been terrible investment over recent years. But there could be a turnaround developing, so could I…

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Here’s why the Nvidia share price can keep rising

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Nvidia share price has been a long-term winner, but has been volatile recently. Here’s why I think it’ll keep…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with sky-high yields!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Inflation is soaring right now, but the FTSE 100 is a great place to find stocks with sky-high dividend yields.…

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Can I double my money at this Royal Mail share price?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Royal Mail share price has dipped recently. Dan Appleby analyses whether this is a buying opportunity and if he…

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Want £5,000 in passive income? I’d invest in these stocks

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The stock market is a great place to try and earn passive income. Here are the stocks I'd buy with…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price could keep rising

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Tesco share price has been rising this year. Dan Appleby has been analysing the company and thinks the share…

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A stock market crash could be on the horizon. Here’s why

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A stock market crash could be around the corner due to this key risk. Dan Appleby analyses the situation and…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla shares at the IPO, here’s how much I’d have today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Tesla shares have exploded in the years after the IPO. This is how much I’d have made if I'd got…

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Can the BP share price carry on surging?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The BP share price has surged, making the company one of the biggest in the FTSE 100. Dan Appleby analyses…

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy on AIM

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I've been looking at shares on AIM. I think this company is a much leaner business now, making it one…

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Renewable energy stocks: 1 to buy and 1 to watch!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The ongoing energy crisis has highlighted the need for sustainable energy sources. Here are two renewable energy stocks that could…

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I’m buying these FTSE stocks as inflation soars!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Inflation is soaring, and reached a four-decade high in the US yesterday. Here are the FTSE stocks I'd buy to…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and buying these quality UK shares

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Warren Buffett is known to look for economic moats in the businesses he invests in. Here are two UK companies…

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