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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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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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Robinhood shares soar 80% in one day! What’s going on?

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Robinhood shares soar in a day of volatile trading. Harshil Patel investigates and looks at what he’d do now.

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in August

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Profits are growing at these two FTSE 100 firms. Harshil Patel looks at why he’d buy both this August.

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2 explosive UK shares to buy right now

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These stocks have risen by over 100% in a year. Here’s why I still think they are the best shares…

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The Next share price soars after smashing sales guidance. Should I still buy?

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The Next share price soars on an excellent trading update. Harshil Patel looks at whether he’d buy this well-known fashion…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in the top UK stocks now

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Harshil Patel considers the top UK stocks for investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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2 UK shares to buy for a summer of sports

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After mass cancellations last year, 2021 is seeing a summer of sport. Harshil Patel considers two UK shares to buy…

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Best penny stocks to buy in 2021

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Harshil Patel considers the best penny stocks to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021.

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How I’d aim to make £10,000 a year in passive income from UK and US shares

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Harshil Patel looks at how he’d reach a passive income goal of £10,000 a year from a basket of British…

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Should I buy Wise shares following its new listing?

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Wise shares have listed on the London Stock Exchange. Harshil Patel looks at whether he’d buy some for his portfolio.

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy in July

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This FTSE 100 stock is up by 96% in only a year! Harshil Patel looks at why he’d still buy…

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3 penny stocks to buy in July

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These penny stocks look pretty promising right now to Harshil Patel. Here, he looks at why he’d consider this promising…

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Should I buy Krispy Kreme shares for my portfolio?

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Krispy Kreme shares have started trading with the ticker DNUT. Harshil Patel considers whether to take a bite.

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in the best UK shares

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Harshil Patel has been been thinking about how to invest £5,000. Here's his criteria to find the best UK shares…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest my first £10,000

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If he was starting his investment journey today, Harshil Patel would consider these top UK shares to buy now for…

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Morrisons share price soars on takeover bid! Here’s what I think will happen now

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Morrisons' share price has soared after it rejected a takeover bid. Harshil Patel investigates what he thinks could happen next.

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How I’d invest £200 a month to aim for a passive income

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Investing in shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel looks at exactly how he’d do…

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3 hot UK shares I’d buy this summer

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With summer almost here, things are hotting up with these three UK shares. Let’s look at why I’m considering buying…

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3 UK penny stocks I’d buy in June

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UK penny stocks can offer great returns to patient investors. Here are three that I like for June.

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The Royal Mail share price is surging. Here’s what I’d do now

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Royal Mail share price is up almost 80% this year! Here is what’s going on and what I’m doing now.

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett to find the best shares to buy now

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Could these UK stocks be the best shares to buy now? I certainly think they tick many of the boxes…

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2 cheap UK shares to buy in June

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Are these cheap UK shares the best of the bunch to buy this June? Harshil Patel looks at two undervalued…

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Trainline share price crashes 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

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Arrival of the Great British Railways caused the Trainline share price to tumble by 20% in one day. What next…

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How I’d double my money investing in stocks and shares

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Investing in stocks and shares can be rewarding for long-term investors. Harshil Patel explains how he would begin the journey.

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7% dividend yield! Top UK shares I’d buy in May

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Few UK shares currently offer 7% dividends. Harshil Patel looks at some potential choices for May.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for passive income

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Looking for passive income from stocks and shares? Harshil Patel is and considers three FTSE 100 dividend plays.

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2 of the best UK shares to buy for a reopening economy

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Consumer confidence is bouncing back. Could the best UK shares be in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors? Harshil Patel…

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The Helium One share price is surging. Should I buy now?

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With the Helium One share price reaching lofty heights, where next for this pureplay helium gas explorer?

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4 UK shares I’d buy for a passive income

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Dividends can provide an excellent passive income. Harshil Patel considers several strong candidates.

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