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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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7% yields! Top dividend shares I’d buy for 2022

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There are many high yielding dividend shares in the FTSE 350 right now. Harshil Patel looks at which ones he’d…

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How I’d invest £20k in UK shares to aim for a million

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Aiming to grow £20k into £1m! Harshil Patel considers how he’d invest a lump-sum in UK shares to reach his…

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Stock market crash: 3 shares I’ve added to my watchlist today

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As the FTSE 100 tumbles on virus fears, Harshil Patel considers what he’d do in a stock market crash and…

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2 ‘dirt-cheap’ penny stocks to buy for 2022

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The UK stock market is home to dozens of penny stocks. Harshil Patel considers two favourites for his ISA.

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The top FTSE 100 ‘super stocks’ I’d buy today

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The FTSE 100 is home to several brilliant companies. Harshil Patel considers some of his favourites that he'd buy right…

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How I’d try to build a passive income with just £25 a week

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Passive income can come from carefully selected dividend shares. Harshil Patel explores a plan to invest just £25 a week.

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2 ‘super-cheap’ dividend shares I’d buy today

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Dividend shares come in all shapes and sizes. Harshil Patel considers two that he’d buy right now.

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2 cheap UK stocks I’d buy today

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The automotive sector is hot right now. Harshil Patel considers two cheap UK stocks in this space.

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2 ‘outstanding’ UK shares I’d buy for 2022

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There are some green shoots of recovery in certain British businesses. Harshil Patel considers two UK shares he finds promising…

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3 top investing tips I’ve learnt from Warren Buffett

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Renowned investor Warren Buffett has made many investing-related comments over the years. Here I revisit my favourites.

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Purplebricks share price crashes 30%! What’s going on?

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The Purplebricks share price tumbles on a profit warning. Here I take a look at what caused the big drop.

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My guide to building a passive income with just £25 a week

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Harshil Patel looks at how he’d create a passive income from dividend shares with just £25 a week.

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£5000 to invest? 3 dividend shares with growth potential I’d buy now

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Dividend shares don’t have to be slow-growing. Harshil Patel considers three top picks that offer faster growth potential too.

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Here’s why the Flutter Entertainment share price dropped

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The Flutter Entertainment share price dropped after a cut to earnings guidance. Harshil Patel takes a look at what the…

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My guide to picking the very best penny stocks in 2022

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Finding the best penny stocks can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Harshil Patel looks at how…

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2 of the best stocks to buy in November

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Growth or value shares? Harshil Patel looks at the best stocks to buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA this…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares to buy in November

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Harshil Patel considers two FTSE 100 shares that demonstrate both quality and growth and that he could add to his…

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The Wise share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock today?

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The Wise share price crashed by 30% over the past month. Harshil Patel looks at whether this is a buying…

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares with 7% yields

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I wouldn’t own dividend shares only, but these three FTSE shares offer above-average yields that I think could be too…

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£3,000 to invest? 2 of the best stocks and shares to buy now

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Buying growth stocks can be lucrative. Harshil Patel looks at two quality picks he’d consider today if he had £3,000…

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How I’d start investing in stocks with £5,000

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Harshil Patel discusses how he’d start investing in stocks with £5,000 to achieve long-term returns.

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How I’d use £500 a month to create passive income investments

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Harshil Patel explains how he would create a passive income from a basket of the best dividend shares.

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3 dirt-cheap penny stocks to buy now

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Business is booming for some companies right now. Harshil Patel looks at three penny stocks that still seem cheap and…

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How I’d try to build a £10k passive income from FTSE 100 shares

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The FTSE 100 is a great place to find dividend shares. Harshil Patel looks at some of the best shares…

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2 cheap UK shares to buy in October

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With UK share prices falling recently, Harshil Patel considers some potential bargains for his portfolio this month.

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The best shares to buy when the stock market falls

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What to do when stock markets crash? Harshil Patel looks at what he thinks are the best shares to buy…

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4 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares to buy now

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FTSE 100 shares come in various shapes, sizes and styles. Harshil Patel takes a deep dive into his top selection.

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How I’d fund early retirement with FTSE 100 dividend shares

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Early retirement is calling. Harshil Patel considers which FTSE 100 dividend shares could help provide a passive income.

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Entain shares soar from DraftKings bid

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Entain shares soar on Tuesday and Wednesday after a bid offer by sector peer DraftKings. Here's the latest news.

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3 UK shares I’d snap up in a stock market crash

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A stock market crash can create opportunities to buy shares ‘on sale’. Harshil Patel takes a deeper dive into three…

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2 ‘no brainer penny’ stocks I’d buy now

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Penny stocks can potentially offer outsized returns. Harshil Patel looks at two options for his ISA.

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Why I’d prepare for a stock market crash now

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Is a stock market crash around the corner? Harshil Patel looks at why (and how) he would prepare today.

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2 of the best UK shares to buy now

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Harshil Patel looks at which UK shares to buy for his ISA to ride Britain’s home improvements boom.

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How I’m aiming for £10,000 a year in passive income from dividend stocks

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Dividend stocks can be a great way of generating passive income. Harshil Patel looks at how he’d find the best…

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2 of the best shares to buy in September 2021

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I’m looking for the very best shares that I could add to my Stocks and Shares ISA this September. And…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy in September

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A diversified portfolio can spread an investor's risk and return. Harshil Patel looks at three varied UK shares he’d buy…

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My top 3 dividend shares to buy for a passive income

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These top three dividend shares provide an average yield of over 7%! Harshil Patel investigates further.

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3 penny shares I’d buy right now

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Small companies can make big moves. Harshil Patel looks at three penny shares he’d consider for his portfolio right now.

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3 of the best UK shares to buy now

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With so many shares to choose from, Harshil Patel looks at how to potentially find the best UK shares via…

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How to start investing in stocks

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Investing for the first time? Harshil Patel looks at how he’d start investing in stocks and shares.

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