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Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel is an experienced private investor, stock picker and freelance investment writer. With an economics background and a career in equities from London-based investment banks, he has built over 18 years of investment experience. Harshil is always on the lookout for good quality, growing companies, with share prices on the move. He has a medium to long term time frame, and loves finding small companies that have an ability to turn into giants.

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Investing Articles

Stock market sale! 3 dividend shares I’d buy for jumbo yields

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With stocks potentially on sale, our writer looks for some bargain dividend shares he can add to his Stocks and…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 shares amid market turmoil

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FTSE 100 bargains! Our writer considers two top picks he’d add to a Stocks and Shares ISA during turbulent markets.

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How I’d invest £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a passive income for life

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With a 7% dividend yield as his aim, our writer considers the best income-generating options for his Stocks and Shares…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares to target passive income for life

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Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers several high-yielding options for his Stocks…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in UK dividend shares to earn a second income

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Juicy FTSE 100 dividends! Our writer considers which high-yielding-but-reliable dividend shares he’d add to his portfolio.

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3 dividend stocks I’d snap up today to target passive income for life

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With higher inflation and rising interest rates, our writer considers some of the best dividend stocks he’d buy for his…

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If I’d invested £10k in my Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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As a Stocks and Shares ISA investor, our writer looks at stock market gains achieved by FTSE 100, FTSE 250…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares pay income of over 8% a year

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Against soaring inflation, our writer considers several FTSE 100 dividend payers for his Stocks and Shares ISA that have 8%+…

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5 of the best shares to buy for the next bull market

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In preparation for better times ahead, our writer considers several FTSE 100 shares to buy for his long-term portfolio.

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How I’d invest £150 a month in FTSE 250 shares to target a second income

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FTSE 250 shares include many high-yielding dividend stocks. Our writer considers his best options for reliable passive income.

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3 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

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Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to dividend stocks. Our writer considers three of the safest and most reliable…

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Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month for a lifelong passive income

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Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers a plan to put extra cash…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and make a million

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As he aims to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire, our writer explores an automated plan to target £1m.

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How I’d invest £150 a month in UK dividend shares to earn a second income

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Our writer considers how to earn passive income from dividend shares and five high-yielding top picks he’d buy today.

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How I’d invest £250 a month in FTSE 100 shares to earn a second income

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Many FTSE 100 shares pay chunky dividends. Our writer considers how to make regular investments to target income instead of…

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How I’d invest £150 a month in FTSE shares to make an £10,000 passive income for life

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Our writer considers how he’d turn a modest monthly saving into a passive income for life by investing in a…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

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Getting a Stocks and Shares ISA to £1m sounds daunting. Our writer considers what it would take and which shares…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for the next bull market

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The FTSE 250 includes many high-performing shares. Our writer considers two top picks that are showing signs of strong business…

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Aveva share price soars 30% on buyout news! Here’s what I’d do now

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With the Aveva share price jumping on takeover news, our writer considers if there’s an alternate FTSE 100 share he’d…

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I’d invest £200 a month in dividend shares for a lifelong passive income

| Harshil Patel

Dividends are an excellent form of passive income. Our writer considers five high-yielding top picks he'd invest in.

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I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares with £185 a month to aim for a million

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A £1m Stocks and Shares ISA pot! Our writer considers how to use FTSE 100 shares to reach this milestone.

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2 dividend stocks to buy hand over fist

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Big dividend yields! Our writer considers some of the best dividend stocks to buy for his long-term Stocks and Shares…

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Darktrace share price soars 20% on takeover news! Who could be next?

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Takeover talks are in the air. Our writer considers several potential takeover targets following the Darktrace share price jump.

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and double my money

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Our writer considers how best to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to try to double his money over the…

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How I’d invest £290 a month in UK shares for a passive income that beats the State Pension

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UK shares can offer a lucrative path for passive income. Our writer considers a plan to double his State Pension.

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How I’d invest £500 a month in dividend stocks for a passive income for life

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Our writer considers several high-yielding dividend stocks and discusses a plan to invest regularly for the most reliable income.

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How I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million

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The FTSE 100 is home to many potential gems. Our writer considers if he can reach millionaire status by uncovering…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

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Achieving a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA might sound like a dream. But our writer discusses his plan to reach…

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How I’d invest £185 a month in UK shares to make a £10,000 passive income for life

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UK shares can be an excellent source of passive income. Our writer considers a multi-step plan to passively earn £10k…

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How I’d drip-feed £500 a month into UK shares to aim for a million

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Our writer is looking to reach millionaire status by investing in UK shares. It’s a path that involves discipline, but…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ shares to buy before the market rebounds

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A stock market rebound can occur at any time. In anticipation, our writer considers which shares to buy for his…

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3 of the best dividend shares to buy ahead of a stock market recovery

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Now could be the time to snap up high-yielding dividend shares. Our writer considers his best options right now.

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How I plan to make passive income for life with just £15 a week

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With 13% dividend yields on offer, shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer outlines a…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

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A £1m Stocks and Shares ISA sounds great! Our writer considers which shares and sectors could achieve this goal over…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares to buy before a stock market recovery

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Despite the gloomy outlook, some FTSE 100 shares are turning in strong performances. Our writer considers which shares he'd buy…

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2 top FTSE 250 stocks for the next bull market

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FTSE 250 shares have suffered this year. But the next bull market could be just around the corner. Our writer…

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How to use dividend shares to earn passive income for life

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Often the best dividend shares aren't the highest yielding ones. Our writer considers how to find the best options for…

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5% dividend yields! 2 winning FTSE 100 shares to buy today

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The FTSE 100 is home to many high-flying dividend shares. Our writer considers two top picks that provide both income…

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2 growth stocks that could beat the market over the next 3 years

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Is there an opportunity to buy beaten-down growth stocks? Our writer considers two founder-led shares that could potentially beat the…

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3 top UK shares to consider

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Ahead of a possible recession, many top UK shares have fallen this year. Our writer considers the best stock market…

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