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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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If I invest £180 each month in FTSE shares, could I make £1,000 in extra income annually?

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By investing less than a couple of hundred pounds each month in FTSE shares, our writer could aim to build…

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How I’d use £3 a day to set up lifelong passive income streams

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Can a few pounds a day really be enough to set up ongoing passive income streams? Our writer thinks so…

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How much should I invest in FTSE 100 shares to target monthly income of £300?

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If our writer wants to earn a few hundred pounds every month in passive income from dividends, how much should…

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The boohoo share price is in pennies. Is it a steal?

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Our writer has been shopping in the bargain basement for his portfolio. The boohoo share price has collapsed -- and…

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Retire early thanks to a stock market crash? Here’s how

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A stock market crash can actually help boost investment returns, depending on how one responds. Our writer explains why he…

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2 growth shares to buy now at big discounts

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Our writer identifies a couple of growth shares to buy now for his portfolio that are trading at a notably…

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Down 40%, should I nibble on the Scottish Mortgage share price?

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Christopher Ruane is eyeing the Scottish Mortgage share price that's down substantially in 12 months. Does this offer an opportunity…

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How I’d use £30 a week to earn extra income year after year

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Hunting for some extra income, our writer explains how he would consider investing regularly in dividend shares with some spare…

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5 steps to invest £500 like Warren Buffett

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Can this handful of investing lessons from Warren Buffett help our writer when investing a few hundred pounds? He hopes…

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Can the ITM Power share price recover — or is it doomed?

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The ITM Power share price fell this week after more bad news from the company. Could this be a buying…

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A second income from a spare £3 a day? I like this plan!

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Our writer thinks some loose pocket change could be converted to a second income through regular saving and investment. Here…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for pennies hoping to sell them for pounds?

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Our writer owns Rolls-Royce shares. He explains why he thinks their price could increase -- and why his plan is…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate extra income for life

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How would our writer try to boost his income by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? He'd start by…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now to ride a long-term trend

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Our writer thinks a long-term trend could boost one sector. That is why he would happily own two FTSE 250…

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Should I load up on Lloyds shares while I can buy 2 for a pound?

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While Lloyds shares have moved up in the past year, Christopher Ruane still thinks they may look cheap on some…

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Is a FTSE 100 crash due?

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What will happen next to the FTSE 100? Christopher Ruane explains why he doesn't worry about the answer and instead…

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How I’d target £100 a week in income from dividend shares

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By investing in well-chosen dividend shares, our writer thinks he could target regular extra income adding up to over £5,000…

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5 steps to earning £500 in passive income a month

| Christopher Ruane

By following a number of strategic steps, our writer thinks he could set himself on the course to earn hundreds…

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

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With a monthly income target in mind, our writer explains how he'd go about building a portfolio of income shares…

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No savings at 35? I’d start putting £100 a month into FTSE shares

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If he woke up in his mid-thirties with no savings, our writer would start drip-feeding money regularly into FTSE shares.…

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What’s going on with the current Aston Martin share price?

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The Aston Martin share price has lost over three-quarters of its value in 12 months. Christopher Ruane is still not…

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Trying to protect capital amid high inflation? I’m using these 2 simple moves

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Aiming to protect capital while the real value of money is shrinking, our writer explains why he is employing these…

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Should I buy this cheap investment trust for its 9% dividend yield?

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With a dividend yield close to double digits, this investment trust has caught our writer's eye as a possible addition…

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Is a stock market crash good or bad for new investors?

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Our writer would not be worried by the prospect of a stock market crash as a novice investor. Handled the…

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Extra income for life with £5 a day? Here’s how!

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Is £5 a day really enough to lay the foundations of an extra income? Our writer thinks so. Here he…

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How I’d use £5,000 a year to invest for retirement

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How would our writer invest for retirement? Here he lays out a trio of sound principles that shape his investing…

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With no savings, I’d follow the Warren Buffett approach to getting rich

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Christopher Ruane considers a trio of lessons from the career of investor Warren Buffett that he thinks can help increase…

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A second income for £5 a day? Here’s how

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Our writer is building a second income by investing regularly in dividend shares. Here's the approach he'd take, even with…

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Eurasia Mining shares cost under 5p. What should I do?

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Eurasia Mining shares have lost over 80% of their value in just 12 months. They still don't tempt our writer…

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Down a quarter this week, are Darktrace shares a steal?

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The Darktrace share price fell sharply this week after a potential bid for the company was aborted. Our writer still…

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Rolls-Royce shares: bargain or value trap?

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Rolls-Royce shares have lost almost 30% of their value in the past year. Why has Christopher Ruane has been buying…

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Trading for pennies, can the Deliveroo share price recover?

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The Deliveroo share price has crashed by nearly three quarters over the past year. Could that be an opening for…

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Is the Cineworld share price a risky but perhaps rewarding bargain?

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With the Cineworld share price in pennies, our writer considers prospects for the firm -- and explains why he won't…

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Here’s how I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA now to help pay school fees in future

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Our writer thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a good vehicle for him to generate future income. Here's…

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Here’s why I just bought more ITV shares

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Our writer has bought additional ITV shares recently to boost his existing holding. Here he explains his investment rationale.

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Ceres Power shares have halved. Time to buy?

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A sharp decline in the value of Ceres Power is making Christopher Ruane wonder whether now could be the moment…

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Free money for life! How I’d target £100 each month in dividend income

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Our writer looks at the idea of investing in shares to get free money in future in the form of…

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Is the Jupiter dividend yield of 17% sustainable?

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The Jupiter dividend yield is an eye-watering 17%. Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers whether that's a warning or a buying opportunity.

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Are BT shares a thing of the past – or the future?

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BT shares have been losing value lately. Christopher Ruane considers whether that makes them a possible candidate for his shares…

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Should I buy Shopify shares after they fell almost 80%?

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Shopify shares have lost nearly four fifths of their value in just 12 months. Should our writer add them to…

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