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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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5 ways I can invest £20,000 like Warren Buffett

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Can our writer use Warren Buffett techniques when investing £20,000? He thinks so -- and explains how he plans to…

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3 dividend-paying UK penny shares I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks three penny shares for his portfolio that offer him dividend income as well as a low price.

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How I’d target a 6% dividend yield with £20,000

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Is it possible to invest £20,000 and earn a 6% dividend yield? Our writer details how he would go about…

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2 passive income ideas I’d use with £350

| Christopher Ruane

Before the ISA deadline, our writer looks at a couple of passive income ideas for his portfolio that don't cost…

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2 bargain shares to buy now for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees these two dividend-paying companies as shares to buy now for his portfolio at their current valuations.

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Up 69% in a year! Can this FTSE 250 share keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns a FTSE 250 share that grew almost 70% in a year. Should he buy more?

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5 high dividend stocks to buy in April

| Christopher Ruane

These five 8%+ dividend yield stocks have each caught the eye of Christopher Ruane as potential additions to his portfolio.

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Buffett at the BRK AGM
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I’m using the Warren Buffett investment strategy to buy British shares

| Christopher Ruane

The Warren Buffett investment strategy may be US-focused, but it can also be applied to shares on this side of…

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7 shares to buy now — before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines seven shares he would consider purchasing before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline.

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Is the BT share price heading beyond £2?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers possible BT scenarios -- and what could come next for the share price.

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3 ways to double my dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of ways he could seek to get twice as much dividend income.

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2 passive income opportunities I’d use with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of passive income opportunities he's currently considering.

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2 Warren Buffett shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Both these Warren Buffett shares pay dividends, but they vary widely. Our writer explains why he would buy them for…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy now for 5%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers five FTSE 100 shares to buy now for his portfolio, each yielding at least 5%.

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Is this bad news for the National Grid dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Following news of a big planned sale, our writer considers its possible impact on the National Grid dividend.

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for growth

| Christopher Ruane

If he had £20,000 to invest and an eye on growth, our writer explains why he would consider buying these…

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Passive income with £3 a day? Here’s my 12-month action plan!

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn passive income by investing £3 a day in dividend shares? Our writer shares his 12-month…

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This penny share has crashed 74%. I’m buying!

| Christopher Ruane

This UK penny share has lost almost three-quarters of its value in one year. Our writer explains why he has…

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My 3-step passive income plan to buy cheap dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out in three steps a passive income plan he could use to start investing in dividend shares.

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This 10% high yielder just raised its dividend again!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been eyeing this high yielder for his portfolio. Will a growing dividend make it more attractive to…

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4 UK shares to buy now for 5%+ yields — and Buffett-style moats

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a handful of 5%+ yielding UK shares to buy now for his portfolio with the sorts of…

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My passive income plan to target £500 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out a passive income plan he could use to target a monthly £500 boost to his bank…

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Buffett at the BRK AGM
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Can I use the Warren Buffett method to invest £300?

| Christopher Ruane

Does the Warren Buffett method work even when investing fairly small amounts? Our writer explains why he thinks it does.

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2 UK shares to buy now with 6% yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at two FTSE 100 companies with dividends of 6% or more from his list of UK shares…

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Stock market recovery: my game plan

| Christopher Ruane

How can an investor approach a stock market recovery? Here our writer explains what he does when a declining stock…

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3 diverse passive income ideas I’d use

| Christopher Ruane

Hoping to increase his earnings without working harder, our writer discusses three passive income ideas he’s considering.

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I’m using this approach to buying cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains different elements of the approach he uses to finding cheap UK shares for his portfolio and how…

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Is the Photo-Me share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Does the Photo-Me share price offer an attractive opportunity for our writer's portfolio? Here he explains why he thinks it…

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With no savings, here is how I would start investing in shares

| Christopher Ruane

Beginning without savings, here is the approach our writer would adopt to start investing in the stock market.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK dividend shares right now

| Christopher Ruane

How would our writer put £20,000 to work today in UK dividend shares? Here he outlines his approach and some…

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I’d use this passive income plan with £35 a week

| Christopher Ruane

With £35 a week to use, our writer gives an overview of his passive income plan that involves investing in…

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Why did Warren Buffett sell Diageo?

| Christopher Ruane

Why did Warren Buffett sell his shares in Guinness maker Diageo back in the 1990s? Our writer examines his possible…

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2 dividend shares to buy now with 6%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

On the hunt for passive income, our writer considers two 6%+ yielding UK dividend shares he would consider for his…

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How I’d invest a spare £500 before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 to invest before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline, this is the approach our writer would take to…

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My 3-step passive income plan on £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a three-point passive income plan he reckons he could put into practice fast by putting aside just…

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5 passive income picks to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

With an eye on increasing his earnings, our writer shares five dividend picks he would consider for his shares portfolio.

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares three lessons from the Warren Buffett method of investing that he applies to his own portfolio.

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ISA deadline: 3 shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

With the ISA deadline looming, our writer chooses three companies he'd like to buy now for his Stocks and Shares…

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3 UK penny shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

These three UK penny shares with dividends each yield 4% or more. Our writer explains why he would consider them…

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Is a stock market fall good or bad for an ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane ponders the question of what a stock market fall could mean for his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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