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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how someone could start investing at 30 and aim for a million by 55!

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Can a 30-year-old start investing from scratch and aim for a million by 55? Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here he…

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Here’s how much a 28-year-old investor could have on retirement by putting £80 a week into a SIPP

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Starting younger can have advantages when building up a SIPP. Christopher Ruane runs a slide rule over what value £80…

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3 ISA mistakes to avoid in a turbulent stock market

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Christopher Ruane runs through a trio of potentially costly mistakes investors may make when managing their ISA as the stock…

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I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach to stock market turbulence as I aim to build wealth

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Warren Buffett's lived through many bad markets -- and profited handsomely along the way. Our writer's applying some Buffett wisdom…

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£10 a day of passive income from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how!

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Christopher Ruane walks through some steps an investor could use to target a tenner a day of income from a…

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Here’s how scooping up cheap FTSE 100 shares now could help an investor retire early

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This writer sees stock market tumbles as an opportunity for the savvy investor to try and bring forward their retirement.…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares still a bargain in 2025?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on an incredible run in recent years. Christopher Ruane considers whether he ought to add some…

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£10K of savings? Here’s how an investor could use that to target a £2,708 second income

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The stock market can be a powerful and simple way to build a second income. Our writer illustrates how someone…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could potentially unlock £888 of passive income each month

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Christopher Ruane explains why owning dividend shares can be an appealing passive income idea -- and how it can work…

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Is Tesla stock now a brilliant long-term opportunity?

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Tesla stock is now half the price it was just a few months ago. Does this dramatic turnaround offer a…

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Could this be the moment to start buying shares?

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Christopher Ruane looks beyond the current market noise to consider whether now might be a good time for a stock…

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A stock market crash could help an investor retire years early. Here’s how

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Instead of fearing a stock market crash, this writer sees it as an opportunity for the well-prepared investor to try…

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Looking for shares to buy in a wobbly market? Don’t ignore these 3 quality indicators!

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Stock market turbulence can be a good time to hunt for quality shares to buy, in this writer's view. Here's…

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Could the S&P 500 be heading for an almighty crash?

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Christopher Ruane shares his take on why he thinks the S&P 500 could be heading for a big fall at…

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3 things I like about Greggs shares

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Greggs shares have tumbled by more than a third over the past year. But this writer has no plan to…

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The best could yet be to come for UK shares! I’m buying these ones

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Amid ongoing stock market turbulence, this writer's been adding selected UK shares to his portfolio. Here's why and what he…

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Is £800 enough to start an ISA?

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Is it worth bothering with an ISA with less than £1,000 to spare? This writer believes it may be --…

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3 reasons Tesla stock may be a long-term bargain

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This writer is keen to buy Tesla stock at the right price. He doesn't think it's there yet -- but…

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Nvidia stock is a lot cheaper than before – or is it?

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Nvidia stock has been caught in the whirlwind of market volatility. This writer has been waiting to buy, so might…

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£9K of savings? Here’s how an investor could target £490 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Taking a long-term approach based on buying quality shares, our writer shows how someone could use £9k to unlock sizeable…

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I’m taking Warren Buffett’s advice for handling volatile stock markets

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Christopher Ruane put one of Warren Buffett's well-known investing concepts into action this week amid the market turmoil. Here's how.

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1 beaten-down FTSE 100 share I just bought again — and again!

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100's had a rocky few weeks. Our writer has been repeatedly adding to his shareholding in one well-known…

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At what point would the Rolls-Royce share price become a bargain buy?

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The Rolls-Royce share price was in pennies just a few years ago and has since grown enormously. Is it at…

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Investing Articles

How much passive income could a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA earn?

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Christopher Ruane digs into some of the key variables that help determine how much passive income a Stocks and Shares…

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UK stocks: a brilliant buying opportunity?

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UK stocks have taken a battering in recent days. That can be disconcerting -- but our writer is taking a…

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Cheaper by a third, is Apple stock now a bargain?

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Apple stock has fallen steeply of late. This writer would happily invest in the iPhone maker at the right price.…

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The BP share price hits a 3-year low. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The BP share price has been trading at levels last seen three years ago, with a 7%+ dividend yield to…

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Here’s how to start investing with £500 as the stock market tumbles

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Christopher Ruane reckons a rocky stock market could throw up some bargains, potentially making it a good moment to start…

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Down 44% this year, could the Aston Martin share price bounce back?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price is in pennies and barely a 10th of what it was five years ago. Could…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help an investor retire years early

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market crash can be alarming -- but for the well-prepared investor, it can also be an exceptional opportunity…

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Are shares like Tesco a safe haven for investors?

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Christopher Ruane sees a lot to like about Tesco shares. But does he see them as a safe heaven in…

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Is now a good time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Stock market turbulence can be alarming, but it can also offer opportunity. Our writer considers whether now could be the…

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Up 30% in weeks, does the BAE Systems share price still offer value?

| Christopher Ruane

The BAE Systems share price has been on a tear over the past couple of months. This writer sees limited…

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Hunting for shares to buy as the market trembles? Remember this!

| Christopher Ruane

After a choppy week in global stock markets, our writer goes back to basics in his hunt for bargain shares…

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3 simple principles to help build wealth in an ISA

| Christopher Ruane

As a new tax year opens up new ISA allowances for many investors, our writer shares a trio of things…

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£20K invested in Tesla stock last April is now worth…

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Despite all the bad headlines lately, Tesla stock has put in a storming performance over a 12-month timeframe. Is this…

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If a 40 year old invests £600 a month in a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Christopher Ruane

With no retirement savings at 40, an investor could put £600 a month into a SIPP and grow its value…

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Why hasn’t its 9.9% yield boosted the Phoenix share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Phoenix Group has a dividend close to double digits, but saw a weak share price performance in recent years. Christopher…

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Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
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Nvidia stock is down 24% this year. Time to buy the dip?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been eyeing Nvidia stock as a potential addition to his portfolio for a while. Is a recent…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hit £13 in the coming year?

| Christopher Ruane

After a stunning couple of years for the Rolls-Royce share price, can it keep up its recent momentum? This writer…

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