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Here’s how I’d get my Stocks and Shares ISA ready for a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks and Shares ISA took a pounding in 2020? I'm thinking about how to prepare in case UK share prices…

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Will the stock market crash in October 2023?

| Charlie Carman

The month of October has produced some severe stock market crashes over the past century. Will history repeat itself in…

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Some FTSE 100 shares are near their highest in a year! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Many FTSE 100 shares are on fire, delivering staggering double- and even triple-digit returns for patient investors. But is there…

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Forget Tesla! Here are my top stocks to buy in October

| Stephen Wright

After a strong 2023, shares in Tesla and the rest of the ‘Magnificent 7’ look expensive. Stephen Wright has other…

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Are Wizz Air shares a bargain?

| Mitko Atanasov

Wizz Air shares have dropped 40% compared to May. Despite the decline, the airline industry is recovering quickly, and Wizz…

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Can an October stock market crash be avoided?

| James Beard

Ten of the 17 biggest daily falls in the FTSE 100 have occurred in October. Our writer considers whether a…

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What are the best shares to buy for a post-inflation world?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With inflation slowly trending downwards, Zaven Boyrazian explores where the best buying opportunities may be to capitalise on the eventual…

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How to invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100 today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains two proven strategies that can be used to start investing in the FTSE 100, and how to…

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4 stocks below £10 with huge passive income potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals four ideas from the finance and property sectors that offer specific opportunities for passive income generation.

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Should investors buy this FTSE 100 stock after a 117% gain?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors could look to emulate Warren Buffett’s Apple investment with Diploma – a FTSE 100 stock that’s…

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3 exceptional investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three investment funds have magnificent performance track records and Edward Sheldon thinks they could be a good fit for…

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No savings at 30? I’m using Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune worth over $120bn during his investment career. Here, Dr James Fox explains how to…

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How I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into a £7,000 second income!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains why regular savings and discipline are the…

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Here’s how I’d invest for the great 2024 stock market rally

| Alan Oscroft

Is a stock market rally coming, or a new crash? Some top investors are betting on share prices falling. But…

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Here’s how I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target lifetime passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett follows the age-old value investing approach. And I say it's still the best way for long-term investors to…

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Which is the best value stock now: AstraZeneca or GSK?

| Kevin Godbold

There’s value in the pharmaceutical sector, but these two FTSE 100 stocks have quite different characteristics to consider.

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £1,011 monthly passive income might be easier than it looks

| John Fieldsend

Could I turn a £20k ISA into £1,011 passive income a month without adding anything extra? Here’s my plan to…

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The simple reason the FTSE 100 will rise!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has been trading sideways for a while. In other words, it has delivered very little in the…

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How long might it take to double my money investing in FTSE 100 shares?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at different sets of figures to see how long it could take him to double his money…

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If I’d invested £2,155 with Warren Buffett 40 years ago, I’d have £1m today

| John Fieldsend

I can invest along with Warren Buffett by owning shares in his company Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s how the last 40…

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Interest rates stay at 5.25%! Is it time to move money from cash to a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

The Bank of England opted not to raise interest rates last week. The decision may have big implications for those…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £200k

| Alan Oscroft

There's no better way I know to try to get rich than to put as much as I can in…

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Will the stock market crash before the end of 2023?

| Matthew Dumigan

To assess the prospects of a stock market crash before the end of the year, our writer considers a range…

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Is now the time to buy FTSE 100 companies?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With concerns about the UK economy still elevated, many people may be understandably worried about investing in the FTSE 100…

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I’d snap up top-notch shares while they’re still cheap!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he identifies cheap shares for his portfolio while managing investment risk in a volatile stock market.

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5 reasons why I keep on buying stocks and shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the FTSE 100 up just 2.3% over the past five years, why on earth do I keep on buying…

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The FTSE 250 fire sale continues! 2 bargain stocks to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250 continues to offer exciting bargains as the index recovers from last year’s correction. Are these the best…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett has built a fortune worth $120bn+. Here's how investors, even with no starting capital, can embark on their…

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Empty Stocks & Shares ISA at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for riches

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks & Shares ISA is an extraordinary vehicle for building wealth over the long run, allowing tax-free capital gains…

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3 reasons to consider selling Lloyds shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Despite surging profits, Lloyds shares are slowly revealing several concerning weak spots that might warrant selling in the long run.

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d target £20k in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores a few of the principles all investors should know if they're aiming to turn their capital…

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Nothing in the bank? I’d use Warren Buffett’s approach to start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett’s investing strategy could help investors build substantial wealth, even starting from scratch. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d target a second income worth £5k a year!

| Dr. James Fox

It may sound unlikely, but it's really possible to generate a second income even when starting with nothing. Dr James…

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How I’m investing in my ISA and SIPP at 40+

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing within a tax-efficient account such as an ISA aged 40+ is a savvy move. But what’s the best investment…

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I’d start targeting a £5,000 second income by investing £100 a month in UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By saving and investing in UK shares each month, investors can potentially start adding to their main income. Zaven Boyrazian…

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How to build a 7%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to structure a Stocks and Shares ISA using high-quality dividend shares to create a reliable passive…

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How a stock market crash may help investors retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

A stock market crash isn’t a common occurrence. And capitalising on one can pave the way to a faster retirement.…

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7 stock investing insights from the man who thrashed Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

This investor delivered compound annual returns of just over 29% for 13 years, and that even beat Warren Buffett’s performance!

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Could buying Tesla shares be a smart way to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Buying Tesla shares five years ago would have turned out very well. If our writer wanted to start investing now,…

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No state pension? I’d drip-feed £100 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £20,793 second income

| John Fieldsend

A State Pension is looking less and less likely in the future. Here’s how to replace the income with the…

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