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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

Should I buy BAE shares for my portfolio today?

| Ben McPoland

The order book is growing at BAE Systems in response to increased defence budgets around the world. Does this make…

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Should I buy Rivian stock after its 80% crash?

| Ben McPoland

Rivian stock has suffered a terrible 12 months, losing 80% of its market value. Should I take advantage of this…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock after its 66% rise in November?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this FTSE 100 company, which wants to become the 'Tesla' of grocery e-commerce, have risen massively this month.…

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1 Scottish Mortgage growth stock I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one growth stock in Scottish Mortgage's portfolio that he thinks could be a massive winner over the…

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Should I buy NIO stock after it rocketed back above $11?

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' announced its third-quarter results last week, sending the shares up higher. Is now the time for…

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How I’d invest £77 a week in a Stocks & Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Ben McPoland

There are an estimated 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK today. Here's how I'd invest £77 a week in a…

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Why this US growth stock is now my worst ever investment

| Ben McPoland

Nearly every portfolio contains one or two flops. But I have one investment that is now down a whopping 80%.…

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Will the FTSE 100 beat the S&P 500 once again in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Save for an unlikely turnaround, the FTSE 100 is set to outperform the S&P 500 in 2022. Can the UK…

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Should I buy Adobe stock that’s down 54%?

| Ben McPoland

The software giant's shares are now cheaper than they've been in almost a decade. So should I add Adobe stock…

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How much could Woodbois shares be worth in 5 years?

| Ben McPoland

Celebrated investor Stanley Druckenmiller says invest in the future, not the present. So how could Woodbois shares be doing in…

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Should I buy boohoo shares today?

| Ben McPoland

Analysts have been queueing up to downgrade the fast fashion stock recently. Is this an opportunity for me to buy…

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Why I just bought this high-quality FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock has been on my radar for many months now. Here's why I've finally clicked the 'buy'…

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Should I invest in Tesla stock after its 50% fall?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this electric vehicle pioneer have been cut in half so far this year. Is this drop an opportunity…

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Here’s why I bought these cheap FTSE 100 shares for my portfolio

| Ben McPoland

There's been huge volatility in the market recently. Here's why I took the opportunity to snap up these FTSE 100…

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Should I buy Cineworld stock after its stunning resurrection?

| Ben McPoland

The share price of the struggling cinema chain ended last week 132% higher. Should I buy Cineworld stock in case…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy right now

| Ben McPoland

As inflation rises, I've been looking for stocks to buy that can preserve and grow my wealth. Here's two I'm…

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2 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

| Ben McPoland

Dividend Aristocrats can be some of the safest stocks to invest in. Here are two income-generators that I'd consider adding…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks screaming to be bought in November!

| Ben McPoland

These two FTSE 100 stocks are both down heavily this year. Yet each one is far from broken, leaving them…

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I’d buy 1,850 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly stock for £1,000 in annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

Not all dividends are made equal. Some are less resilient than others. But I reckon I can hang my hat…

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Could a New Cold War drive the Rolls-Royce share price higher?

| Ben McPoland

Many foreign policy analysts now think the world has entered a New Cold War. Could this soon be reflected in…

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Should I load up on ITM Power stock after its recent collapse?

| Ben McPoland

ITM Power stock is down 84% in 12 months. Is this the buying opportunity I've been waiting for or is…

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The Hurricane Energy share price is up 80% in 2022. Time to buy in November?

| Ben McPoland

A bull market in fossil fuels has driven the Hurricane Energy share price higher this year. Is this the best…

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If I’d invested £2k in Manchester United shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

The Premier League club has struggled lately but remains a giant in world football. How would I have done buying…

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3 stocks I will ‘never’ sell

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett's favourite holding period is forever. Which three stocks does our writer never intend to sell? And which one…

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What on earth’s going on with Meta stock?

| Ben McPoland

Meta stock was down 24% yesterday. The parent company of Facebook has now lost around $520bn in market value this…

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NIO stock has crashed under $10! Is it safe for me to invest?

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' has lost nearly 50% of its value in one month. With risks multiplying, is it too…

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If I’d invested £5k in WWE shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

World Wrestling Entertainment stock is up 56% in 2022, defying the US bear market. How would I have done if…

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1 battered growth stock I’d avoid like the plague

| Ben McPoland

Extreme volatility in the market is throwing up some attractive bargains. But I definitely don't think this growth stock is…

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2 reasons to buy Woodbois shares, 1 reason to sell

| Ben McPoland

Woodbois shares slumped this week despite the company's upbeat trading update. Here's where I think there were positives and negatives.

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How I’d invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA for growth and income

| Ben McPoland

Now looks like a great time to add beaten-down shares to a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two stocks…

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Has the BAE Systems share price gone too high?

| Ben McPoland

The BAE Systems share price has been on fire lately as the likelihood of a new Cold War increases. Has…

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3 beaten-down FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in November

| Ben McPoland

Companies not deemed 'recession-proof' by the market have been punished lately. Here are three fallen FTSE 100 stocks I think…

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Should I buy Rio Tinto shares to bank the monster 10% dividend yield?

| Ben McPoland

Rio Tinto shares have a 10% dividend yield. Should I start a position in this FTSE 100 mining giant or…

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Should I invest in the FTSE 100 over the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 Index and its counterpart in the US are very different beasts. Does one stand out as a…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Ferrari shares in 2015, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Ferrari shares first roared onto the public markets in 2015. Would a £5,000 investment back then have made me any…

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Should I nibble on Lloyds shares at 38p?

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds shares have been in the eye of the economic storm this year. Our writer discusses whether he should go…

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Is this the best UK penny stock to buy today?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks this penny stock is nicely positioned for huge international growth over the coming years. Here's his case…

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Using the Warren Buffett method led me to this dominant FTSE stock

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett has been sharpening his investing skills for 70 years. Here's how I tapped into his deep knowledge to…

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Here’s why I’m not selling Scottish Mortgage shares in October – or ever!

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have crashed 50% in just 12 months. Yet I'm not jumping ship and may double down on…

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Should I load up on Woodbois shares while they’re under 5p?

| Ben McPoland

Woodbois shares are currently trading for pennies. Our writer discusses whether he should back the truck and load up, or…

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