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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

3 things this Fool will do in a stock market crash!

| Ben McPoland

Volatility in bank shares has some fearing that a stock market meltdown is on the cards. Here's three things this…

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I’d buy cheap shares before the stock market snaps back!

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 has tumbled more than 5% in four weeks as fears mount. Here's why I'd start buying cheap…

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3 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares, 1 reason to sell

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have doubled in the space of six months. Here's why there now appears more reasons to buy this…

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Is the Oxford Nanopore share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

The Oxford Nanopore share price has continued to slump this year. So is there now a golden opportunity for me…

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Bank stocks mayhem! Warren Buffett could be the sector’s saviour

| Ben McPoland

Bank stocks haven't been this volatile since 2008. Will the Oracle of Omaha step in with a solution and should…

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3 FTSE stocks to buy to take advantage of the market sell-off

| Ben McPoland

Dark clouds hanging over the market are creating wealth-enhancing opportunities for investors. Here's three stocks to buy as the fears…

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3 stocks paying me endless passive income!

| Ben McPoland

Investing in shares that pay dividends is a great idea to start generating passive income. Here's three payers in my…

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares double my money in a new bull market?

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares are trading at a massive discount right now. So could this cheap FTSE 100 stock double my…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Diageo shares at £34 and hold them forever?

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have moved sideways for the last 12 months. So is now a great time to snap up this…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before Mr Market changes his mind!

| Ben McPoland

More volatility in the market is presenting early-Easter gifts to long-term investors. Here's two FTSE 100 stocks I'd snap up…

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Investing Articles

Is the Avacta share price about to rocket in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

The Avacta share price is up an incredible 560% in just three years. But could this exciting biotech be about…

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2 deep-value stocks I’d buy right now!

| Ben McPoland

What are some of the best shares to buy right now? This writer thinks these two value stocks offer enticing…

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I’d put £79 a week into this dividend growth stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This quirky FTSE 250 stock has unique brand power. Here's why I think it makes a great candidate for generating…

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1 magnificent FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now!

| Ben McPoland

Volution Group (LSE:FAN) is seizing upon a very large market opportunity. Here's why I'd buy this compelling FTSE 250 stock…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Aston Martin shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Ben McPoland

It's been a disaster for long-term investors in Aston Martin shares. But how would I be doing if I'd invested…

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Is Rolls-Royce stock now a screaming buy?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce stock has been red-hot recently as investors back a potential turnaround story at the company. Does this make it…

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Forget day trading! I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

The figures on building wealth from day trading don't inspire me with confidence. Here's why I'd rather follow the example…

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1 AIM penny stock I’d buy and hold till the 2030s!

| Ben McPoland

This volatile AIM-listed penny stock remains well down from its all-time high. I'd buy shares at 27p today and hold…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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3 Warren Buffett stocks I will ‘never’ sell

| Ben McPoland

This writer has a few stocks that he just cannot imagine himself parting ways with. Here's three that are also…

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What on earth’s going on with FAANG stocks?

| Ben McPoland

FAANG stocks helped drive the NASDAQ skywards for over a decade until they fell out of favour. What's happened to…

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Earnings: why Ocado shares are nosediving today

| Ben McPoland

Ocado shares are plunging today after the online grocer released its latest earnings report. Should this writer now buy the…

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Investing Articles

Is the Persimmon share price a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| Ben McPoland

The Persimmon share price looks attractive after a 50% drop in a little over a year. But should I add…

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Could buying NIO shares at $9 make me rich?

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares (NYSE:NIO) are back near their IPO price despite ongoing operational progress at the company. Are they now a…

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I’d put £83 a week into this Dividend Aristocrat for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK market is jam-packed with a rich variety of dividend shares. I'd invest in this FTSE 100 stock to…

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3 stocks I’d buy in a freshly minted £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here's three stocks I'd buy today with savings in a new Stocks and Shares ISA. They could provide the perfect…

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Earnings: why BAE Systems shares remain at high altitude

| Ben McPoland

BAE shares were trading down slightly today after the arms giant reported its 2022 results. Should I buy more of…

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Why I don’t own Rolls-Royce shares (yet)

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares are popular again as new leadership sets about transforming the "burning platform". Here's why I'm now tempted to…

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Is there a golden buying opportunity in these cheap shares?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these cheap shares yielding 5.4% look attractive right now. They may even be a bargain at 78p…

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Enough is enough! Alphabet stock is on sale and I’m buying

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has never owned Alphabet stock in his portfolio. Here's why that's about to change after its recent ChatGPT-related…

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9% yield! This top lithium stock looks like a bargain to me

| Ben McPoland

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) shares are up 42% over the last 12 months. But I think this…

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Forget dropshipping! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett and build effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Dropshipping is touted as a simple passive income idea. Here's why this Fool thinks it's far from passive and would…

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Investing Articles

If I could only own 1 UK stock, it would be this

| Ben McPoland

The list of potential investments I could make in the market is enormous. But what would be the one UK…

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

| Ben McPoland

This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock to invest in artificial intelligence!

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence shares have been rocketing in 2023. So I reckon this cheap FTSE 100 stock now remains the best…

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As the FTSE 100 nears 8,000, here’s what I’m doing with my portfolio

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 continues to nudge past record highs. How is this writer positioning his portfolio in light of the…

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This ex-penny stock is up 111% in 6 weeks. Should I buy more?

| Ben McPoland

This former penny stock has rocketed into small-cap status in a matter of weeks. Should I add more shares or…

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I’d put £66 a week into this high-yield property stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

A lifetime of passive income is attainable with regular weekly investments. I’d invest in this real estate stock to get…

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How a stock market crash could turbocharge my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This Fool thinks a market crash could actually benefit his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why he thinks this and…

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3 side-hustle stocks I’ve bought for a second income

| Ben McPoland

These three dividend stocks are excellent candidates for generating a second income on the side. All three carry market-beating yields.

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2 artificial intelligence stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform every industry on the planet. Here's two AI stocks to buy that aren't…

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