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Can you really make 10% a year from the FTSE 100?

27 May, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Can you rely on the FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE: UKX) to generate returns of 10% per year over the long…

Can Anglo American continue to outperform the FTSE 100?

26 May, 2018 | Jack Tang

Can shares in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) constituent Anglo American plc (LON: AAL) continue their momentum?

Why the Barclays share price could be the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain

26 May, 2018 | Alan Oscroft

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) could be just one great pick out of a host of attractive FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)…

Is the Mediclinic International share price a FTSE 100 bargain or a value trap?

24 May, 2018 | Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves considers whether FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) hospital giant Mediclinic International plc (LON: MDC) deserves a place in your…

Lloyds share price: could it outperform the FTSE 100 in 2018?

19 May, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Does Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) have the capacity to turn around its disappointing performance versus the FTSE 100…

Why the Aviva share price could smash the FTSE 100 this year

14 May, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Aviva plc (LON: AV) appears to have a solid growth outlook which could make it more attractive than the FTSE…

Could the FTSE 100 hit an all-time high this week?

13 May, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has bounced back strongly since late March. Could it hit a new all-time high this…

Lloyds share price: why is it underperforming the FTSE 100?

6 May, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last month, Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) has underperformed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) by 7%. What's…

No retirement savings and missed out on the Footsie’s gains? Here’s what to do

5 May, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Here's how you could still enjoy retirement even after the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) recent capital gains.

This FTSE 100 giant isn’t the only heavy faller I’d consider buying today

2 May, 2018 | Paul Summers

Does a near-25% fall in its share price since the start of 2018 make this Footsie stock a bargain? This…

Two FTSE 100 start stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

30 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

New investors seeking outsized potential returns should consider these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth stars.

2 ultra-cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 5%+ yields

29 April, 2018 | Jack Tang

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks offer very appealing dividend yields.

How to build a second income stream with the FTSE 100

29 April, 2018 | Rupert Hargreaves

You really can make money while you sleep and the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a great place to start.

Is the Tesco share price one of the FTSE 100 bargains of the year?

29 April, 2018 | Alan Oscroft

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) shares could be set to beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in the short term, but how…

Here’s why the FTSE 100 could be a dividend investor’s paradise right now

28 April, 2018 | Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could be offering the best prospects for income seekers in years.

Can you afford to miss the FTSE 100’s 4%+ dividend yield?

28 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX) 4% yield could be exceptionally attractive at the present time.

These promising growth stocks have crushed the FTSE 100 in April

27 April, 2018 | Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks at two small-cap stocks that have soared in value since the start of the month.

Two 5%+ yielding FTSE 100 stocks I’d sell right away

26 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks have fallen over 25% in the past year and I see further pain on…

FTSE 100 giant Whitbread reveals plans to spin off Costa. Time to buy?

25 April, 2018 | Paul Summers

Having now announced its intention to spin off Costa, Paul Summers takes a closer look at Whitbread plc's (LON:WTB) latest…

2 FTSE 100 growth stocks for your instant starter portfolio

24 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks are producing great returns thanks to above-market growth, rising margins and fast-growing shareholder returns.

Are National Grid and Marks and Spencer Group the FTSE 100 bargains of the year?

22 April, 2018 | Paul Summers

Battered Footsie giants National Grid plc (LON:NG) and Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) look like tempting buys, but are…

The FTSE 100 might look cheap but here’s why I’m buying the FTSE 250

22 April, 2018 | Rupert Hargreaves

Here's why I believe the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) is a much better buy than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

Why FTSE 100 dividend stocks could be the big winners in 2018

22 April, 2018 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income appeal could help to support its performance this year.

These small-cap growth stocks are crushing the FTSE 100

19 April, 2018 | Paul Summers

Looking for better returns? These minnows have seriously outperformed the market's top tier.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks I’d buy and hold forever

18 April, 2018 | Paul Summers

Looking for resilient companies that regularly increase their payouts to shareholders? Paul Summers focuses on two of the best from…

The FTSE 100 income shares I’d buy and hold forever

15 April, 2018 | Ian Pierce

Rapidly rising profits are driving outsized dividend hikes at these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants that could signal they're long-term…

My top FTSE 100 defensive buys right now

14 April, 2018 | Kevin Godbold

I think these are 13 of the best stocks in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

Is Tesco’s share price about to return to 300p?

11 April, 2018 | Paul Summers

The recovery at Tesco plc (LSE: TSCO) continues to gather momentum. Is it finally time to buy the stock?

2 FTSE 100 stocks with sustainable 5%+ dividend yields

7 April, 2018 | Jack Tang

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) high-yielders are showing tempting dividend growth.

These 2 growth monsters have crushed the FTSE 100 this year

5 April, 2018 | Harvey Jones

Nobody has done it better than these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) heroes over the last year and there could…

My top FTSE 100 buys for an instant starter portfolio

3 April, 2018 | G A Chester

G A Chester sees great value on offer in his quarterly review of ten FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) industry giants.

FTSE 100 Q1 recap: a volatile quarter

3 April, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index between January and March 2018.

This FTSE 100 giant will hike its dividend by 499% this year

31 March, 2018 | Paul Summers

Love dividends? You need to take a look at this Footsie giant.

Is the FTSE 100 a good investment for an ISA?

31 March, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a popular investment, but are there better alternatives to boost your ISA pot?

These small-cap investment trusts have been crushing the FTSE 100

30 March, 2018 | Jack Tang

These small-cap investment trusts have massively outperformed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over the past five years.

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend hero over United Utilities Group plc

27 March, 2018 | Paul Summers

Following today's news, Paul Summers prefers this Footsie giant over water company United Utilities Group plc (LON: UU).

Why the FTSE 100 is the only investment I’d buy and hold until retirement

25 March, 2018 | Kevin Godbold

Why I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could propel me to a happy financial retirement.

How to find the best stocks to buy in the Footsie right now

24 March, 2018 | Peter Stephens

How could you maximise your returns after the index's recent fall?

2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d consider before the ISA deadline

11 March, 2018 | Jack Tang

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) value stocks are currently trading at tempting valuations.

This FTSE 100 stock could be the bargain of the century

11 March, 2018 | Ian Pierce

A P/E ratio under 10 and dividend yield over 5% may make this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock a hidden…

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