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How I’m investing £20k in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

What’s the best way to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Stephen Wright’s plan is based on where share…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d invest 100% of my ISA allowance in

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright isn’t planning to invest his entire ISA allowance in one stock. But if he was, there’s a FTSE…

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Time for some last-minute ISA bargains in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks real estate and banks are sectors to look at with just hours left to add cash to…

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Is Lindsell Train Global Equity still a good investment for an ISA or SIPP?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Lindsell Train Global Equity fund is owned by many ISA and SIPP investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review…

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I think this is Warren Buffett’s best stock

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett’s incredible track record investing in companies makes his portfolio worth a look. Here’s what I think is his…

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How to prepare for a stock market crash in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Is a stock market crash on the horizon this year? Only time will tell, but our writer sets out his…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy with £1,000 right now

| Stephen Wright

What are the best stocks to buy with £1,000 in April? Stephen Wright has two ideas from the UK. One…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in NatWest shares to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Despite a similar dividend yield, Stephen Wright thinks that NatWest shares are a better choice for dividend investors than any…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how to invest for a potential £500 in monthly income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how an investor could start building an investment pot at 40 to build chunky monthly income even…

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These are the 3 most popular shares among Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ISA millionaires seem to like investing in mature businesses with low valuations and relatively high dividend yields, says Edward Sheldon.

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How I’ll invest in my Stocks & Shares ISA this year for a £500k retirement pot

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his four-step plan to growing a £500k retirement pot from his annual Stocks and Shares ISA contribution…

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3 ETFs with exposure to short-term bonds popular with Freetrade investors

| Sam Robson

ETFs like these can be held in a Stocks and Shares ISA so the money can be moved into other…

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Down 35%, this FTSE 250 income stock looks like a great opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has a bullish view on industrial real estate, but share prices are falling. Which income stock is on…

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As the ISA deadline looms, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Andrew Mackie

This Fool believes that the Warren Buffett method can help him become rich and retire early. Here, he highlights some…

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UK shares: has avoiding a recession triggered a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Could news of Britain avoiding a recession be an opportunity to buy some of the worst-performing UK shares? Stephen Wright…

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I’d buy this UK stock today for a 7% return

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that buying stock in a UK insurer can get him a 7% return. And with preferred shares,…

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Can I become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire investing £10 a day?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer asks whether it's possible for him to ever become a millionaire with his Stocks and Shares ISA by…

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An imminent stock market crash? Rubbish!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith addresses the reasons for a potential stock market crash, but explains why he doesn't feel they're well-founded.

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My top 5 shares to buy in April

| Stephen Wright

What are the best shares to buy in April? Stephen Wright thinks UK building and banking and US tech could…

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How much would I need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn £500 a month?

| John Fieldsend

If I was looking for a second income source, then I think FTSE 100 shares offer me a surprisingly simple…

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Are these FTSE 100 shares ready to bounce back?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at two of the worst-performing shares from the FTSE 100 over the last five years. Is either…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 to build long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Building wealth comes down to buying shares that will be worth more in future than they are today. Which FTSE…

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Bricks, banks, and buildings: 5 dividend stocks to buy in April

| Stephen Wright

Which dividend stocks should investors be looking to buy in April? Stephen Wright sees opportunities in shares on both sides…

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How I’d invest £4,000 today for long-term passive income

| Stephen Wright

The first thing Stephen Wright would do when investing £k is claim a 25% bonus. After that, it’s a diversified…

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I’m looking for once-in-a-decade opportunities in the stock market recovery

| Stephen Wright

The stock market is inherently unpredictable. But Stephen Wright has three stocks he’s not expecting to see at these prices…

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3 reasons to start buying shares this week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks that right now is a great time to start buying shares, or to buy more as an…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s advice when stock markets are shaky

| Cliff D'Arcy

As well as being among the world's richest people, Warren Buffett is an investing legend. After recent market swings, here's…

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3 UK shares I’m avoiding in April 2023

| Gordon

The stock market is becoming more challenging as uncertainty and fear of a recession grows. Which UK shares am I…

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How to invest £300 a month using the Warren Buffett method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has built a $100bn fortune in the stock market over the last 80 years. Yet investors with just…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity for huge Stocks and Shares ISA returns?

| Charlie Carman

The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching. Could this be a rare opportunity for our writer to invest…

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Is all the hype about a 2023 stock market crash overdone?

| Andrew Mackie

Fears over the health of the banking sector have stoked fears of another 2008-style stock market crash. But this Fool…

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Start earning passive income with UK dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Owning stocks can be a great way to earn extra income. But what should investors look for? Stephen Wright outlines…

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Will the banks trigger a stock market crash, again?

| Alan Oscroft

The headlines are all shouting about a 2023 stock market crash, following a new global banking crisis. I don't see…

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If I’d invested in BAE Systems shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I would have doubled my money with BAE Systems if I’d invested in its shares at the start of the…

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3 investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many different ways to invest within a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three ideas for those with…

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How to make money from FTSE 100 shares

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why volatile FTSE 100 shares, just like we're seeing right now, are exactly what long-term investors should be hoping…

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Why now is the time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright doesn’t expect to pay tax on capital gains or dividends. So why does he think a Stocks and…

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I’d use my first ISA to start investing in cheap shares like this!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains what he would do now using an ISA to buy shares for the first time, based on…

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If a stock market crash is coming, I want to own these two stocks

| Mark Tovey

I think these two stocks could protect me from a market crash. To pick them, I analysed commodity price trends…

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Lloyds shares are the cheapest since December. Time for me to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith says the falling price of Lloyds shares may be appealing, but wonders whether they can rise significantly from…

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