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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.”

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Investing Articles

3 easy steps to aim for £50k+ a year of passive income in a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Who wouldn't want a second income in the tens of thousands of pounds? I know I would. Here are three…

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I’m buying this 9p penny stock till I’m blue in the face!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks penny stock, Agronomics (LSE:ANIC), could be set for explosive growth over the next few years. And he's…

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If I’d invested £10k in Tesla shares in 2017, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

How much would this investor have now from a ten grand investment made in Tesla shares when the firm released…

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How many Imperial Brands shares would I need for £1k a year in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool wonders whether the generous passive income on offer from Imperial Brands shares right now is really worth the…

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£5k in an ISA? Here are 3 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up today

| Ben McPoland

Now is a great time to have five grand parked in an investing account waiting to be deployed. Here are…

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What on earth is going on with the Ocado share price in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

The Ocado share price has displayed extreme volatility lately. Our writer looks at the reasons why and considers whether he…

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11% yield! Should I buy more of this FTSE stock for passive income in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Some FTSE stocks are carrying huge dividend yields today. This one is in double digits. But does that make it…

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Buy this FTSE 100 artificial intelligence (AI) stock, says Goldman Sachs

| Ben McPoland

Goldman Sachs is bullish on this FTSE 100 share and expects generative AI to strengthen its competitive advantage. But should…

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Top brokers see Rolls-Royce shares rising higher than 209p! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at what brokers think about Rolls-Royce shares at the moment. Will he increase his holding in the…

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One growth stock I just can’t stop buying at £1 in my ISA!

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has been buying one particular stock in his ISA all summer long. Autumn is here and he's still…

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Will the stock market rally or crash 20%?

| Ben McPoland

There are contrasting views on where the stock market could be heading over the next year or two. Here's how…

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No savings in a SIPP? I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ strategy to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

If I were just starting to invest in a SIPP to build wealth, I'd note the Oracle of Omaha's advice…

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At 28p, is there any hope for boohoo shares as Shein dominates?

| Ben McPoland

With Chinese shopping apps continuing to gobble up market share, our writer wonders whether boohoo shares will continue to struggle.

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £12k yearly second income

| Ben McPoland

With the right long-term mindset, it's possible to build up a huge portfolio that could throw off a very sizeable…

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Should I buy Greggs shares after the Uber Eats link-up?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool wonders whether Greggs shares finally warrant a place in his portfolio after the Newcastle-based baker delivered another solid…

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I’d regret not buying this once-in-a-generation level of high-yield passive income!

| Ben McPoland

The income on offer from some high-yield dividend shares in the UK today is an opportunity that I just can't…

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2 top ETFs for the artificial intelligence revolution

| Ben McPoland

AI looks set to have a massive impact on the world over the coming decades. Here are two ETFs that…

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Its share price is up 1,980% in 10 years, so how do I find the next Tesla?

| Ben McPoland

The surging Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price has made investors a fortune over the last decade. Our writer wonders where the…

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One monopoly AI stock to buy in October after the latest sell-off

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons there is one intriguing artificial intelligence-related stock to buy today following a major correction in its share…

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Should investors buy Aston Martin shares after they just raced 13% higher?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at why Aston Martin shares have surged today and considers whether they might warrant a place in…

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One value stock I’d avoid like the plague right now

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 appears to be jam-packed with brilliant bargains that might produce attractive returns. I don't think this value…

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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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Top brokers name these 2 FTSE 100 stocks as buys

| Ben McPoland

After crunching the numbers, analysts liked what they saw in these two FTSE 100 stocks and recently initiated buy ratings.

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Should I buy Aviva shares at £4 today?

| Ben McPoland

Aviva shares have struggled over the last few years. But should I invest now that there's some lip-smacking passive income…

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If I’d put £10k in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

After an incredibly strong performance in 2022, BAE Systems shares have extended their FTSE 100 winning streak Into this year.

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Dear Rolls-Royce stock fans, mark the calendar for 28 November

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why the last Wednesday of November could hold the key for the direction in which Rolls-Royce stock…

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Enough is enough! This world-class FTSE 100 share is on sale and I’m buying

| Ben McPoland

This well-known FTSE 100 share has stalled over the last four years but still appears to offer amazing value going…

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1 exciting 47p penny stock I’m buying in October

| Ben McPoland

The company behind this penny stock is set to grow rapidly over the next two years. But with the shares…

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3 ridiculously cheap shares I’d buy now for mouth-watering passive income

| Ben McPoland

For investors seeking high-yield passive income, the FTSE 100 appears to be the place to be. Here are three shares…

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If I’d put £5k in NIO shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares dropped quite sharply during September and are now trading for a little over $8. Should I start a…

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I’d buy 11,950 shares of this 6.3%-yielding FTSE 250 stock for £1k a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has a solid record of paying out rising passive income. Here’s why I would invest in…

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income could I get in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Investors in Lloyds shares look set to receive generous dividends over the next couple of years as the bank gets…

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Why Ocado shares spiked 5% today to top the FTSE 100

| Ben McPoland

Ocado (LSE:OCDO) stock was the biggest riser in the FTSE 100 today. What caused this share price jump on a…

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2 top growth stocks I think could be massive long-term winners

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these two exciting US-listed growth stocks could generate market-thumping returns over the next decade and beyond.

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2 quality ETFs I’d buy today to kickstart a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at two investments he'd consider making right now to get a new Stocks and Shares…

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Up 62% in 1 year! Why is the Games Workshop share price on fire?

| Ben McPoland

The Games Workshop share price exploded higher at the end of last week and has now more than trebled over…

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My 3 best-performing FTSE 100 stocks in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The UK's blue-chip index may not have performed strongly since the turn of the year but these FTSE 100 stocks…

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No passive income? I’d buy UK shares now to unlock the power of compound interest!

| Ben McPoland

There has rarely been a better time to start building a passive income portfolio of dirt-cheap dividend shares listed on…

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My ISA is ready for a 2023 stock market correction

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals where he'd fish during a stock market correction in order to try and generate market-beating returns.

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Down 15%! Why did the THG share price crash today?

| Ben McPoland

The THG share price plunged after the e-commerce firm posted its interim report. Could this be an opportunity for me…

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