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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has published thousands of articles. He has been managing his own ISA and SIPP portfolios for over a decade, focusing on high-quality companies benefitting from powerful growth trends. His favourite investing quote comes from Peter Lynch: “The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them.”

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

9 out of 9 analysts rate this FTSE small-cap stock a Strong Buy 

| Ben McPoland

If City analysts are right about this under-the-radar FTSE share, it could be set to deliver a 30% return over…

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3 investment trusts on fire across my SIPP and Stock and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer is eyeing up an investment trust packed with artificial intelligence stocks for his SIPP. And it’s clear he’s…

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2 top growth shares to consider on the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

There are plenty of UK stocks to buy that have potential long runways of growth. Here, our writer highlights two…

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Here’s what is baffling me about the stock market today

| Ben McPoland

Despite numerous potential risks on the horizon, the stock market remains at an elevated level today. Here's what I'm doing.

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Should I dump Duolingo from my ISA and buy Palantir stock instead?

| Ben McPoland

These two AI-powered software stocks have been heading in very different directions, making me wonder if I should sell one…

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Warren Buffett just sounded an alarm to the stock market

| Ben McPoland

Last week Warren Buffett used a six-letter word that should give investors pause for thought. But is the Oracle of…

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Here are the lazy passive income streams paying me while I sleep

| Ben McPoland

Find out which passive income stocks this writer owns, as well as one from the FTSE 100 index that he's…

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Want to invest in AMD, Micron and Nvidia stock on the cheap? Check out this FTSE trust 

| Ben McPoland

This investment trust in the FTSE All-Share Index has huge positions in Nvidia and other stocks central to the multi-trillion-dollar…

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Investing Articles

This surging FTSE 100 share just hit £201! Will it ever split its stock? 

| Ben McPoland

This high-quality FTSE 100 stock is up by a staggering 4,050% in the past 10 years. Why hasn't it split…

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Investing Articles

£10,007 invested in Aston Martin shares on 1 April is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin shares have suddenly started moving upwards, going from 36p to 46p. Is this FTSE 250 stock ready to…

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Here’s why the Diageo share price is up 12% in a month!

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has been moving in the right direction recently, including a 5.3% rise today. Can it keep…

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By 2027, this dividend stock could rise 100%, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

City analysts reckon this 7.4%-yielding dividend stock can double over the next 12 months. Is it worth checking out for…

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£7,500 invested in Santander shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asks whether Santander shares are still worth considering after a blistering hot run over the past three years.

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This FTSE 250 stock could turn £7,500 into £11,700, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a market-leading FTSE 250 firm trading cheaply and offering a generous dividend yield. What's the catch?

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The SpaceX IPO will spark a $75bn spending spree — this FTSE AIM stock could win big

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX has already put a rocket up this FTSE AIM share over the past five years. But it could go…

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This S&P 500 giant is building a global super app

| Ben McPoland

If this household S&P 500 company achieves its ultimate aim, it could become a hell of a lot bigger in…

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It’s a massive 5 days for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland's keeping a close eye on these holdings in his Stocks and Shares ISA this week, including a growth…

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This growth stock just crashed 15% in my ISA! What should l do?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering what to do with this disruptive growth stock that has just slumped by double digits. Is…

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1 top UK growth stock to consider buying in May

| Ben McPoland

Hunting for stocks to buy for an ISA in May? Here's one that's growing like a weed but still offering…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 bought 214 Greggs shares in 2021. How many would an investor get now?

| Ben McPoland

Discover why this writer believes the sell-off in Greggs shares could be overdone, and why long-term investors might want to…

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If the stock market crashes, I’m keen to buy these world-class FTSE 100 shares

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market's home to a number of top-notch companies that operate globally, including this pair of high-quality compounders.

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Investing Articles

Should I buy the maker of Guinness for snowballing passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland is hunting for a new UK dividend stock to increase his passive income. Does this FTSE 100 booze…

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Up 1,000% in 5 years, but the UK government could send Rolls-Royce shares even higher

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have been in the doldrums in the past few weeks. Is the long-term picture still as bright as…

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Meet the FTSE 250 stock that has left Rolls-Royce, Nvidia and BP in the dust

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has risen more than 900% in the past year, including a 19% jump today. What's behind…

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This former penny stock can jump another 37% to 360p, says this broker

| Ben McPoland

One ex-penny stock is up an eye-popping 2,290% in just 36 months. Why does one City analyst team see even…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index tracker 3 years ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 index has been on fire in recent years. Yet this Footsie stock has crashed 33% in 12…

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2 bank shares to consider buying before Lloyds in May

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds shares have made investors wealthier recently. But our writer thinks these two bank stocks have significantly more growth potential.

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Is this little-known $5 stock the next Tesla?

| Ben McPoland

An obscure Nasdaq growth stock has some similarities with an early Tesla. Should I have a punt in case it…

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1 ‘radioactive’ FTSE share that’s worth a second look

| Ben McPoland

This former high-flying FTSE 100 stock has now crashed 63% inside five years. Why on earth would anyone consider buying…

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1 top ETF yielding 4.6% to consider for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights an exchange-traded fund that new Stocks and Shares ISA investors could consider to get the passive income…

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I put £1,125 into this ‘boring’ FTSE 100 stock for £99 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland invested in this FTSE 100 stock before it went ex-dividend last week. But it's gone nowhere for years.…

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Got an ISA? Here are 2 stocks to consider buying as the global fitness trend takes off

| Ben McPoland

Looking for growth stocks to buy today? Our writer highlights two that he's recently added to his Stocks and Shares…

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2,656 shares in this famous FTSE 250 stock could unlock £300 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Despite jumping 16% in recent weeks, this FTSE 250 stock still looks cheap and is offering a market-beating 5.7% dividend…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 buys 2,603 shares of this FTSE 100 stock that now yields 6.5%

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals a FTSE 100 share he recently bought for his passive income portfolio. What's so attractive about this…

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2 excellent investment trusts to consider for an ISA or SIPP

| Ben McPoland

This pair of investment trusts would offer a SIPP or ISA exposure to what could be a very large global…

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How much is needed in an ISA to target a £3,150 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why it's not pie in the sky to aim for chunky ISA passive income, and also highlights…

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£10,000 put in a Cash ISA a decade ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

What would have made someone the most money over the past 10 years -- a Cash ISA or Stocks and…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £100 a day in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he thinks this cheap FTSE 250 stock could contribute nicely towards an ISA pumping out passive…

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2 potential hidden gems in the UK stock market

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two growth shares from the FTSE 250. Both could be under-the-radar winners in the London stock market…

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Down 29%, should I buy Palantir for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Palantir Technologies has lost over a quarter of its value in the past few months. Does this make it a…

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