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Roland Head

Roland is an experienced investment writer and analyst with a particular focus on dividend investing and value opportunities. He's been writing for the Motley Fool since 2012 and also contributes to other UK investor platforms, such as Stockopedia. Roland holds the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and has passed the CFA Level 1 exam. A keen private investor, he also runs an internet business.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now and hold for 10 years

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These FTSE 100 shares could provide capital gains and income over the next decade. Roland Head explains why he's thinking…

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Why I’m still buying FTSE 100 shares in this stock market rally

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Roland Head looks at FTSE 100 shares on his buy list and explains why he thinks some of the UK's…

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Should I buy this 6%+ yielding oil stock instead of BP or Shell?

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Last year's dividend cuts mean that Shell and BP no longer offer high dividend yields. Roland Head is on the…

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This UK tech stock is up 25% today: should I buy now?

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Is this fast-rising share the best UK tech stock to buy now? Roland Head has been taking a look. He's…

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The Ocado share price has doubled in a year: should I buy on today’s dip?

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The Ocado share price has dipped after the tech firm's latest results. Roland Head has been digging into the figures.…

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Will the Unilever share price keep falling?

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Unilever's share price is attracting buyers on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform. Roland Head explains why he's thinking about buying too.

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy today for the stock market recovery

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Roland Head looks at two UK shares in recovery mode that could deliver a strong return to growth (and dividends)…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price doubled in 2020: should I buy now?

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The SMT share price is awe-inspiring, but is now the time to buy? Roland Head is wondering whether to add…

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A dirt-cheap FTSE 100 share to buy today for passive income

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This FTSE 100 share offers a 9% dividend yield. Roland Head explains why he's bought the stock for passive income,…

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GSK share price falls on dividend cut warning. Here’s what I’d do now

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Roland Head explains why he's disappointed by the latest results from this pharma giant but is still tempted by the…

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The Cineworld share price is up 20% in a month: should I buy?

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The Cineworld share price has been rising fast. Roland Head reviews recent developments and explains why he's still avoiding CINE…

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The BP share price is falling: here’s what I’d do right now

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BP's share price is falling, but Roland Head reckons the shares could make a profitable addition to his dividend portfolio.

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Topshop deal lifts ASOS share price: should I buy?

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The ASOS share price has risen after the company announced plans to spend £265m acquiring several well-known high street fashion…

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The ITM Power share price is crashing: what’s happened?

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The ITM Power share price is down 20% in just two days. Roland Head has been looking at the firm's…

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Why I think the Vodafone share price could keep rising

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The Vodafone share price has lagged the FTSE 100 in recent years. But Roland Head is impressed by recent progress…

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ITV and Sage: 2 shares to buy now?

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Roland Head is tempted to buy shares in ITV and software group Sage for his stock portfolio. Both firms face…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is falling again. Should I buy?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is falling today as the company warns of delays to a flying recovery. Roland explains why…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to retire on a passive income

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Roland Head explains how he plans to use FTSE 100 dividend stocks to provide a reliable retirement income. These two…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in 2021 to try and make a million

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Roland Head explains how he'd follow Warren Buffett's advice to make a million using a simple and cheap strategy, boosted…

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3 shares I’d buy for after coronavirus

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These companies delivered a steady performance last year, despite the pandemic. Roland Head explains these are the shares he'd buy…

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Kainos shares are rising today: would I buy?

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The Kainos share price rose sharply on Friday after the IT services company upgraded its profit guidance and said it…

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These are the top FTSE 100 risers so far this year. This is the one I’d buy

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The top three FTSE 100 risers so far in 2021 are all up by nearly 20%. Roland Head asks if…

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The Superdry share price is down 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

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The Superdry share price is being marked down like last season's designs. Roland Head has been looking at the latest…

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I think the Centrica share price could crush the FTSE 100 this year

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The Centrica share price is up 20% in six months. Roland Head explains why he thinks this unloved utility group…

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Stock market rally? I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice for buying shares

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Warren Buffett is known for his long-term approach. Roland Head explains how Buffett's strategy is helping him buy shares in…

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Will the TUI share price recover in 2021?

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The TUI share price has doubled since vaccine news in November. Roland Head asks if the travel stock has further…

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Tesco, Sainsbury’s, or Morrisons: the UK supermarket share I’d buy today

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Roland Head drills down into the latest results from the three big UK supermarket shares. He reckons one company stands…

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The Babcock share price is crashing: here’s what I’d do

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Short sellers have been betting against the Babcock share price for several years. That bet's finally come good. Roland Head…

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Will Cineworld and Saga shares recover in 2021?

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Is the Cineworld or Saga share price most likely to rise in 2021? Roland Head concludes that only one of…

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Why I think the BP share price will rise in 2021

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The market is taking a dim view of the prospects for oil stocks at the moment. Roland Head explains what…

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Best shares to buy now? This is how I’d invest £5k today

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Gold, pharmaceuticals, or tech stocks? Roland Head looks at five of the best shares he'd buy now if he was…

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Cheap UK shares for 2021? Here are two I’d buy today

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Roland Head looks at two UK shares he'd buy today for a recovery portfolio. He reckons both firms should do…

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Why I’d buy Lloyds shares for 2021

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The Lloyds share price fell by more than 40% last year. Roland Head explains why he thinks 2021 could be…

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The Metro Bank share price is soaring. Should I buy?

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Metro Bank's share price has doubled since November. Recent news has improved the bank's financial situation and positioned it for…

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HeiQ shares: why I might buy this soaring stock for my ISA

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The HeiQ share price has risen by 70% in one month. Roland Head explains why he thinks this exciting new…

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Why the Reach share price is up by 25% today

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The share price of news publisher Reach is soaring today following upgraded profit guidance. But as Roland Head explains, it's…

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AstraZeneca shares: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying. Should I buy too?

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AstraZeneca shares have fallen by more than 25% since last summer. Roland Head has been taking a fresh look. Is…

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This UK share gained 158% in 2020. Should I buy it for 2021?

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Roland Head asks if one of last year's top-performing UK shares can repeat the trick in 2021. Or should he…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for 2021

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The outlook for 2021 is uncertain, but these unloved FTSE 100 shares should provide low-risk profits and reliable dividend income,…

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Why the Entain (GVC) share price is up 25% today

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The Entain share price has risen sharply after receiving a bid from MGM. But the company says the proposal "significantly…

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