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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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One FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy ahead of this 7% yielder

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Roland Head gives his verdict on two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) housebuilding stocks.

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This FTSE 100 growth stock is one investment I’d buy and hold until retirement

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Roland Head explains why this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock could earn a place in his portfolio.

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Why 6% yielder Vodafone’s share price could smash the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head gives his verdict on the latest figures from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income giant Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD).

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head highlights two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks that could beat the market.

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One FTSE 100 6% dividend stock I’d buy with AstraZeneca

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Roland Head explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) pharma giant AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) is on his buy list.

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Why I believe the Barratt share price could soon return to 650p

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Roland Head explains why he'd keep buying Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV).

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Why G4S isn’t the only FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head reviews the latest figures from G4S plc (LON:GFS) and highlights another FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he'd buy for…

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Are Diageo and Compass the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy today?

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Roland Head explains why Diageo plc (LON:DGE) and Compass Group plc (LON:CPG) could be great FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) buys.

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Income investors: 2 dividend growth stocks I’d buy and hold today

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Roland Head considers two specialist businesses that could be great long-term buys.

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One FTSE 250 stock yielding over 7% I’d consider buying today

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Roland Head zooms in on a big yielder from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) and suggests another income pick.

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Why I’d buy the Sainsbury’s share price for a FTSE 100 dividend starter portfolio

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Roland Head suggests two picks from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) for new investors.

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Why I believe the HSBC share price could soon return to 800p

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HSBC Holdings plc's (LON:HSBA) Q1 results received a mixed response. Roland Head explains why he remains a buyer.

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Why the Glencore share price could smash the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) miner Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) could be a dividend performer.

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The Tullow Oil share price may keep rising, but I’d buy this stock first

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Roland Head highlights an oil stock he'd buy ahead of Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW).

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This 6% yielder isn’t the only FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head believes this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income star should continue to deliver.

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This FTSE 250 5% yielder isn’t the first stock I’d buy after today’s news

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Roland Head explains why he's not tempted by today's top FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) climber.

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Two 7%+ yields I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

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Roland Head looks at two temptingly cheap special situations with super-high yields.

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Two FTSE 250 6% yielders I’d buy today

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Roland Head looks at two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividends stocks he'd choose for income.

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One high-growth FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Roland Head highlights a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend stock that's expanding rapidly.

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Can you afford to miss this FTSE 100 7% yielder?

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Roland Head gives his verdict on one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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The RBS share price isn’t the only FTSE 100 value stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head takes a look at his Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) shares and considers another FTSE 100…

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2 growth stocks I’d buy at today’s value prices

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Roland Head takes a look at two bargain small-caps he believes have real growth potential.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’d buy today and hold for five years

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Roland Head pinpoints two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) firms with long-term growth prospects.

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2 FTSE 250 5% yielders I’d buy today and hold forever

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Roland Head highlights two unloved FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend stocks he'd buy today.

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Why the Royal Mail share price is smashing the FTSE 100 this year

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Roland Head says FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) has been impressive of late but also rates a…

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Why Croda isn’t the first FTSE 100 dividend growth stock I’d buy today

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Roland Head looks at the latest figures from Croda International plc (LON:CRDA) and suggests an alternative FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth…

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One FTSE 250 banking stock I’d sell to buy the Barclays share price

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Roland Head flags up a value opportunity at Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and explains why he'd take profits on this FTSE…

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2 inflation-beating growth stocks for a starter portfolio

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Roland Head looks at two profitable growth stocks he'd consider for a new stock portfolio.

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The Tesco share price is rising. I’d keep buying

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Roland Head explains why he still rates Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) as an income buy.

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Why FTSE 100 faller Reckitt Benckiser is a stock I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head digests the latest figures from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) heavyweight Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RB).

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One dividend growth stock I’d buy ahead of FTSE 100 member Rolls-Royce

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Does FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) turnaround Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR) deserve a buy rating?

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Why these super growth stocks could be too cheap to ignore

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Roland Head looks at a turnaround that may be on the cusp of delivering huge gains.

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One bargain 7% yielder I’d buy today and one I’d avoid

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Roland Head highlights one of his watch list stocks for income investors.

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Why these FTSE 100 dividend stocks could pay you for the rest of your life

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Roland Head asks if these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks can provide a lifetime income.

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FTSE 100 giant Shell isn’t the only dividend stock I’d buy for the next five years

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Roland Head explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) is one of this top income buys.

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Could these secret growth stocks rise another 50% this year?

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These high-tech growth businesses could be worth a closer look, says Roland Head.

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2 FTSE 250 dividends stocks yielding 4%+ I’d buy with £3,000 today

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These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks could both be super income buys.

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Why this growth stock could help you retire a millionaire

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Roland Head explains why he's excited about the growth potential of this small-cap star.

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Can you afford to miss this FTSE 100 10% yielder?

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Roland Head reveals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock with a stunningly high yield.

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One 6% dividend stock and one growth stock I’d buy and hold forever

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Roland Head compares two companies from the same sector that could be good picks for either income or growth.

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