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Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LSE: LLOY)
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I’d shun Lloyds Banking Group and consider this stock for passive income instead

This company's dividend record knocks spots off Lloyds Banking Group's, and it looks like decent value now with a yield…

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Is this ‘secret weapon’ a multi-billion pound reason to buy Lloyds shares?

Dr James Fox explains how Lloyds shares could rise even higher as the bank's 'strategic hedge' is likely to boost…

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Would I be crazy to buy Lloyds shares at a 52-week high?

Lloyds shares are up 30% over the last 12 months. But at a P/E ratio of 8, is it too…

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£12,000 in savings? I’d buy these 3 FTSE shares to target passive income

I've been looking for FTSE 100 shares with rising dividends that could be great buys for building up a long-term…

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A 5.4% dividend bargain I’ll buy over Lloyds shares

Harvey Jones loves his Lloyds shares but now he's found a high-yielding FTSE 250 stock that may offer even more…

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After the Lloyds share price hits a 52-week high, what next?

The Lloyds share price is finally having a good year. But I reckon 2024 might just mark the start of…

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Here’s why I’m selling my Lloyds shares to double down on this FTSE 100 stock

Our writer digs into why he prefers HSBC over Lloyds shares right now, despite both performing really strongly in recent…

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Lloyds’ share price is dirt cheap! But I’d still avoid it like the plague

Lloyds' share price looks a brilliant bargain at 59p. But closer inspection suggests this could be a FTSE 100 share…

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend shares with a price below £2 and a yield above 4.3%

Jon Smith applies his stock market filters for dividend shares and finds two he feels could be worthy inclusions in…

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Investing Articles

Which looks the better bank buy right now: Lloyds or NatWest shares?

Lloyds shares are a very popular pick among FTSE 100 investors, but I think there are several better choices overall,…

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Up 31%, do Lloyds shares have more to give?

Shares in major FTSE 100 bank Lloyds are on a charge. But what could be in store for the stock?…

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Surely the Lloyds share price has gone too high?

The Lloyds share price climbed 8.4% in the week of the election. Dr James Fox explores whether the stock has…

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lloyds share price has a reputation for stability and paying a steady dividend. This makes it commonly perceived as a defensive income stock. It’s one of the UK’s largest mortgage lenders, controlling the bulk of the market share. However, this also means its profit is highly dependent on the overall health of the British housing market.

Lloyds shares may be a suitable investment for investors seeking a low volatility stock and indirect exposure to the property market.

Yes. Lloyds shares pay a cash dividend at an average 35% payout ratio. Dividends were temporarily cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but resumed in 2021.

Lloyd shares pay out a dividend twice a year in April and August.

Lloyds shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.