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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £61,931 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide me with a sizeable second income to supplement my pension or even enable…

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Will the stock market crash in August?

| Harvey Jones

Investors are nervous, particularly in the US, as they anticipate a stock market crash next month. Here's what Harvey Jones…

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My top 2 shares to buy in August

| Stephen Wright

While things haven’t been easy for consumer-facing companies in 2024, Stephen Wright sees opportunities to buy shares in August to…

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Here’s how I’d start investing this August with £850

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he'd take now if he'd never bought shares before and wanted to start investing in…

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3 simple steps to a second income of £50,000!

| Dr. James Fox

Turning our savings into a sizeable second income might be easier than many of us think. Our writer explains how…

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How to invest £1,000 a month in an ISA and target a passive income of £100k

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us would love some form of passive income. Our writer details the sacrifices and a tried-and-tested strategy to…

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2 famous shares I’d give a wide berth to in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

These shares may be very well-known by stock market investors, but I'd still avoid them at all costs as we…

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With a spare £380, I’d start buying shares with these 3 steps

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his stock market experience to explain how he would start buying shares now with just a few…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target big passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool looks at a couple of key elements of Warren Buffett's investing philosophy that he thinks can help him…

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I put £5k into a FTSE All-Share tracker fund one year ago. Here’s what I have now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled at how well his FTSE All-Share tracker has done over the last 12 months. So why's…

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If I put £20k into a FTSE 100 tracker fund, I’d get this as a second income

| Ben McPoland

A lot of UK investors have money in Footsie trackers. Here, Ben McPoland explores how big a second income he…

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History suggests these UK shares might soar if interest rates are cut in August

| Paul Summers

Some UK shares could rocket if interest rates fall from its 5.25% high next month. And there's one our writer…

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2 boring but beautiful FTSE 100 stocks to add to my ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over a couple of FTSE 100 stocks that he really likes the look of, even though they…

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2 things I think investors have missed regarding the Burberry share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the fall in the Burberry share price but explains why he feels the need to take…

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What would I do if Rolls-Royce shares plunged 50%? History suggests a big decline is coming

| Ben McPoland

While Rolls-Royce shares have delivered massive outperformance in recent years, they also have a history of significant declines.

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2 of the widest moats in the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

A durable competitive advantage is key to a good investment. And Stephen Wright thinks a couple of FTSE 100 firms…

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Will the 5.6% BT Group dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores whether BT Group can continue hiking its dividend and if the telecoms giant belongs in his income…

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FTSE 100’s near a 52-week high, but this stock’s still dirt cheap!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's on the rise, but not all stocks have been so fortunate. Here’s one company that got left…

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£3,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d use that to start buying shares this July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his investment experience to consider what he would do today if he wanted to start buying shares…

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Would I be crazy to buy Lloyds shares at a 52-week high?

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares are up 30% over the last 12 months. But at a P/E ratio of 8, is it too…

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History suggests the FTSE 100 may double from where it is now

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 100 overall is buoyant, but this single stock has the potential to be a better buy now its…

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How to invest £2k the Warren Buffett way

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett's made a fortune by investing his money in a very specific way. Here’s how to invest a few…

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Here’s how to target £500k starting with a small Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a simple long-term investment strategy that could turn £5k into £500k by leveraging the power of a…

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How to invest £200 a month in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £30,000

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can take advantage of the Stocks and Shares ISA, helping build wealth faster. Our writer explains how it…

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How much do I need to put in the stock market to quit work and live off passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Escaping the nine-to-five by living off dividends generated through the stock market sounds like a pipe dream to many people.…

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I’d start investing with £480 like this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains three principles he would use to start investing with less than £500, if he was a complete…

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How to invest £500 in an ISA and aim for a £90,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income and our writer believes there's never a better time to get started…

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Here’s how I’m trying to prevent a stock market crash from ruining my portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which shares he's avoiding and what he's thinking of buying to try and protect his portfolio from…

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Recommended by Warren Buffett, this top hedge fund’s betting on Rolls-Royce shares

| Stephen Wright

When Warren Buffett ended his previous investment partnership, he recommended Bill Ruane’s Sequoia Fund. Today, its largest investment is in…

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If I’d put £5k in a FTSE 100 index fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explores the performance of the FTSE 100 index over the past decade and the merits of passive versus…

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3 reasons why the rally in the Barclays share price isn’t over yet

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out continued efficiencies in operations and the recovering UK economy as reasons to help the Barclays share…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that are primed to rally thanks to using AI

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks away from well-known chipmakers and instead turns to some FTSE 100 stocks that he feels could benefit…

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How to invest £1,000 in an ISA and aim for a second income of £171,523

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks are a natural choice for investors seeking a second income. But this might involve missing out on some…

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Could investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA make me a millionaire?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at how many years it might take to grow a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d start investing in FTSE shares today

| Paul Summers

Based on his own experiences, Paul Summers reflects on the steps he'd take if he wanted to begin investing in…

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Down 96%, is this iconic FTSE 250 company an unmissable bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Aston-Martin Lagonda is the worst-performing FTSE 250 stock of the last decade. But as a key inflection point approaches, are…

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At the lowest level since 2020, is this US icon a good stock to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith's on the hunt for stocks to buy on the other side of the pond, but isn't sure this…

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Time to sell this FTSE 100 underperformer, says Goldman Sachs

| Stephen Wright

Analysts at one investment bank have a ‘sell’ rating on FTSE 100 stock Diageo. But could a short-term weakness in…

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If I’d put £5k in index funds 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in index funds is an excellent way to grow wealth with minimal effort. But how much money can investors…

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‘FTSE 100 to skyrocket to 10,000’! 1 cheap stock I’d buy before the surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analyst forecasts predict a massive surge for the FTSE 100 may be coming by April 2025! Should investors snap up…

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