Christopher Ruane, Author at The Twelfth Magpie

Recent Articles

Investing Articles

Could this 6.7% dividend share be about to get better?

8 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a dividend share which already yields 6.7% might be about to become more attractive for his portfolio.…

How I’d build passive income streams with £35 a week

8 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he can set up passive income streams by using £35 a week. Here he explains how he…

The Ferrexpo share price now yields 12%. Should I buy?

8 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

After the Ferrexpo share price declined 11% in a year, the miner now yields more than 12%. Should Christopher Ruane…

Investing Articles

2 penny shares I would buy now

7 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights two UK penny shares he would consider buying for his portfolio at the moment -- and explains…

Senior woman wearing glasses using laptop at home

Investing Articles

How I’d aim to build passive income streams with £45 a week

7 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With £45 a week to invest, our writer explains how he would seek to build passive income streams by buying…

If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares a year ago, how much would I have made?

5 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at what he could have earned owning Rolls-Royce shares for the past year -- and whether he…

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM

Investing Articles

5 ways I’m following Warren Buffett when investing my ISA

5 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he applies five lessons from investor Warren Buffett to try and improve investment returns in his…

Should I buy lithium shares now to target growth?

2 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at what alternative energy demand could mean for lithium shares -- and whether now is the time…

My top UK share pick for January soared 39%! What now?

1 February, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane saw his top UK share pick for January soar 39% in a single month. Here he explains what…

Bus waiting in front of the London Stock Exchange on a sunny day.

Investing Articles

Why I’d start investing in cheap UK shares

31 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why, if he was to start investing today, his focus would be on building a portfolio of…

Investing Articles

Can the Ceres Power share price recover?

31 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Is it possible the crumbling Ceres Power share price could get back to its old levels? Our writer considers if…

This UK growth share has tumbled over 80%. Should I buy?

31 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

After a well-known UK growth share lost more than 80% of its value in the past year, should our writer…

Investing Articles

Warren Buffett: 3 key investing rules from the stock market legend

30 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks three investing rules from Warren Buffett could help him achieve more success with his…

3 rewarding income shares to buy now with £3,000

29 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how he would invest £3,000 today to generate more income. He identifies three shares for him to…

A young woman sitting on a couch looking at a book in a quiet library space.

Investing Articles

I could use these simple passive income ideas for £20 a week

29 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With a budget of £20 a week to invest, our writer explains in detail how he would start using dividend…

Investing Articles

I’m following Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK shares

29 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he is following the Warren Buffett method to hunt for cheap UK shares he can buy…

2 UK dividend aristocrats I’d buy

29 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

These two UK dividend aristocrats have increased their payouts annually for over 25 years. Christopher Ruane would consider both for…

Investing Articles

My favourite Warren Buffett stock for 2022

28 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Of all the Warren Buffett stocks he has considered for his portfolio in 2022, this is the one that Christopher…

Light trails from traffic moving down The Mound in central Edinburgh, Scotland during December

Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Scottish Mortgage share price?

28 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has headed into negative territory over the past year. Christopher Ruane considers why -- and…

Is the rising BT share price still a bargain?

28 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The BT share price has grown more than half in the past year. Christopher Ruane considers whether it is too…

How I’d set up passive income streams with £50 a month

28 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the three-step plan he would use to set up passive income streams for only £50 a month…

How I’d invest £5,000 in dividend shares to target £500 in annual income

27 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to generate £500 of passive income annually by investing £5,000 into three UK…

How I’d use £35 a week to build passive income streams

27 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to set up passive income streams for a fiver a day? Our writer thinks so and…

Investing Articles

How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares today

27 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest in the stock market after recent turbulence, our writer picks four shares he would buy for…

As the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price crashes, should I buy?

27 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price has lost almost a quarter of its value already in 2022. Could this be a…

2 hot shares to buy for February

27 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Looking to February and beyond, our writer highlights two well-known shares he would currently consider buying for his portfolio.

After the Direct Line share price jumped, should I buy?

26 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Direct Line share price shot up 18% in under a couple of months. Christopher Ruane assesses whether he ought…

Serious mid adult Asian woman listening on phone, sitting in office chair in dark room, holding paperwork

Investing Articles

10 UK shares to buy now with £10,000

26 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out a list of 10 UK shares to buy now for his portfolio with £10,000, including picks…

How I could start investing with £300

26 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he could start investing even without large amounts of capital. Here he explains how he would do…

Investing Articles

I’m following Warren Buffett and snapping up cheap UK shares

26 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he applies lessons from legendary investor Warren Buffett when hunting for cheap UK shares he can…

My £2 a day 2022 passive income plan

26 January, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how his 2022 passive income approach could let him start generating money for just £2 a day…