Motley Fool Premium
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Ben McPoland
    3. /

Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has contributed more than 2,000 articles for The Motley Fool UK. He has been managing his own ISA and SIPP portfolios for over a decade, focusing on high-quality companies benefitting from powerful growth trends. His favourite investing quote comes from Peter Lynch: “The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them.”

Recent Articles

'2024' art concept overlaid on a stock screener
Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares in October 2024 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Despite facing a multitude of challenges today, might Greggs' stock be worth a look after losing well over a third…

Read more »

A row of satellite radars at night
Investing Articles

Should I load up on SpaceX inside my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Elon Musk's rocket firm absolutely dominates its industry and is growing rapidly. Does this make it a no-brainer buy for…

Read more »

British flag, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and British flag composition
Investing Articles

2 excellent FTSE 350 stocks I just added to my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been doing a bit of shopping recently for his Stocks and Shares ISA. Why is he very…

Read more »

Dominos delivery man on skateboard holding pizza boxes
Investing Articles

£150 to spare? Consider buying this 7p penny stock

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this under-the-radar penny stock has interesting growth potential due to the company's strong brand and domestic economy.

Read more »

piggy bank, searching with binoculars
Investing Articles

Prediction: Diageo shares could soar in the next 5 years if this happens…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have been in the doldrums for some years now. What on earth could waken this FTSE 100 dud…

Read more »

Happy parents playing with little kids riding in box
Investing Articles

Up 12% in a month, Hollywood Bowl is a UK dividend stock on a roll

| Ben McPoland

This 5%-yielding dividend stock was one of the top performers in the FTSE 250 index today. What sent it flying…

Read more »

Senior Adult Black Female Tourist Admiring London
Investing Articles

Meet the skyrocketing FTSE 250 stocks up by more than 300% in five years!

| Ben McPoland

These FTSE 250 stocks have delivered market-thrashing returns for shareholders in recent years. But are any still worth considering today?

Read more »

Rear View Of Woman Holding Man Hand during travel in cappadocia
Investing Articles

With a P/E under 7, this value stock looks far too cheap at 101p

| Ben McPoland

This writer reckons value stock Hostelworld (LSE:HSW) looks dirt-cheap as it gets dividends flowing again and builds a social travel…

Read more »

UK supporters with flag
Investing Articles

Is Wise now the UK stock market’s top growth share?

| Ben McPoland

Wise rose around 4% in the UK stock market yesterday, bringing its four-year gain to 135%. Why are investors warming…

Read more »

Young woman working at modern office. Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart and stock trading computer screen background.
Investing Articles

2 world-class S&P 500 stocks down 11% and 32% to consider buying

| Ben McPoland

Searching for stocks to buy for an ISA in April? Our writher thinks these excellent growth shares are worth a…

Read more »

Concept of two young professional men looking at a screen in a technological data centre
Investing Articles

1 top growth stock to consider buying after it crashed 59%

| Ben McPoland

This S&P 500 growth stock has fallen off a cliff lately due to AI software fears. Our writer thinks this…

Read more »

Man riding the bus alone
Investing Articles

Down 23%! Should I buy Meta Platforms for my ISA or SIPP?

| Ben McPoland

Meta stock looks undervalued after sliding steadily lower since last summer. But should I buy the social media giant for…

Read more »

UK financial background: share prices and stock graph overlaid on an image of the Union Jack
Investing Articles

2 badly beaten-down small caps to consider for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of UK small caps that have sold off heavily, making them worth considering for a…

Read more »

Smiling family of four enjoying breakfast at sunrise while camping
Investing Articles

I can’t wait to buy this excellent FTSE 250 stock for my ISA in April

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has had his eye on this FTSE mid-cap growth stock for a few months. In April, he's finally…

Read more »

Young Caucasian woman at the street withdrawing money at the ATM
Investing Articles

2 passive income ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Looking for passive income stocks in April? Here are two high-quality FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider buying for an…

Read more »

Road trip. Father and son travelling together by car
Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for £1,000 a week in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 250 stock down by more than 25% that offers good value and an attractive 5.5%…

Read more »

British flag, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and British flag composition
Investing Articles

Scottish Mortgage has made a fortune on SpaceX and Tesla! Here are 5 UK stocks it owns

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 investment trust holds 101 growth stocks from around the globe, but only five from the UK. Which…

Read more »

A young black man makes the symbol of a peace sign with two fingers
Investing Articles

2 top FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider in April

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is brimming with high-quality investment trusts. Our writer highlights two very different options, including a mid-cap newcomer.

Read more »

Edinburgh Cityscape with fireworks over The Castle and Balmoral Clock Tower
Investing Articles

After making a fortune on Tesla, this FTSE 250 trust has piled into a little-known S&P 500 stock

| Ben McPoland

Baillie Gifford made huge profits from S&P 500 growth stocks like Nvidia. Lately, it's been snapping up a lesser-known tech…

Read more »

Young mixed-race woman jumping for joy in a park with confetti falling around her
Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 just 1 year ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Historically speaking, we've just witnessed one of the single greatest 12-month stretches in the history of the FTSE 100 index.

Read more »

A handsome mature bald bearded black man in a sunglasses and a fashionable blue or teal costume with a tie is standing in front of a wall made of striped wooden timbers and fastening a suit button
Investing Articles

Is NIO stock the next Tesla?

| Ben McPoland

The NIO share price is up by more than 100% in the past year. Might this Chinese EV firm be…

Read more »

Finger clicking a button marked 'Buy' on a keyboard
Investing Articles

Why is everyone buying Rolls-Royce shares?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares jumped 10% today, even giving mining stocks a run for their money as the FTSE 100 index suddenly…

Read more »

Housing development near Dunstable, UK
Investing Articles

With its 6.5% dividend yield, is ITV a buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

ITV's dividend yield is almost twice as high as the FTSE 250 index average. Does this make it a no-brainer…

Read more »

Long-term vs short-term investing concept on a staircase
Investing Articles

Is now a good time to start investing in the wealth-building stock market?

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is a battle-hardened builder of wealth long term. But with risks mounting, is now a good time…

Read more »

A quiet morning and an empty Victoria Street in Edinburgh's historic Old Town.
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Why have Scottish Mortgage shares displayed resilience in the FTSE 100 index since the war in Iran started a few…

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in HSBC shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer asks if HSBC shares are worth a look after the recent double-digit dip, as well as highlighting an…

Read more »

A pastel colored growing graph with rising rocket.
Investing Articles

3 top space stocks to consider buying for an ISA in April

| Ben McPoland

NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission blasted off last week. Our writer highlights three stocks to consider buying for exposure…

Read more »

Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper
Investing Articles

2 excellent ETFs to consider buying for an ISA in April

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of top ETFs that together offer high-growth potential and an attractive level of passive income.

Read more »

A senior group of friends enjoying rowing on the River Derwent
Investing Articles

How much passive income could a Stocks and Shares ISA pump out every year?

| Ben McPoland

Regular investing inside a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to the equivalent of £141 a week in tax-free passive…

Read more »

Young mixed-race couple sat on the beach looking out over the sea
Investing Articles

This FTSE small-cap stock can surge 105%, says one broker

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE small-cap share that's trading cheaply and offering a dividend for the first time since 2019.

Read more »

Investing Articles

15 FTSE 100 stocks have fallen 15% or more this year. Here’s my favourite

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is bullish on a few FTSE 100 stocks that have sold off in 2026. But which one has…

Read more »

Stacks of coins
Investing Articles

This penny share just crashed 13% to 19p! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

After another fall today, this penny stock has now crashed 70% since April 2021. Is it one that should be…

Read more »

Man hanging in the balance over a log at seaside in Scotland
Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Diageo shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have dipped below £14 recently, taking the one-year fall to 31%. So why has one leading broker turned…

Read more »

Girl buying groceries in the supermarket with her father.
Investing Articles

Here are the latest dividend and price forecasts for Tesco shares

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares reached a 15-year high in the FTSE 100 index in February. Are they still worth considering near such…

Read more »

British union jack flag and Parliament house at city of Westminster in the background
Investing Articles

Is Raspberry Pi the next Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

The Raspberry Pi (LSE:RPI) share price exploded 46% higher in the FTSE 250 today. Might this be the start of…

Read more »

British flag, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and British flag composition
Investing Articles

£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 7 April could pay this much passive income

| Ben McPoland

Looking for dividend stock ideas in April? Our writer highlights a five-share portfolio that could generate £1,428 a year in…

Read more »

Mature friends at a dinner party
Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £10,000 second income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 dividend stock yielding 7% that could contribute nicely to an ISA generating a second…

Read more »

Happy woman commuting on a train and checking her mobile phone while using headphones
Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap stocks to consider buying for an ISA portfolio in April

| Ben McPoland

This pair of UK shares are down by double digits in recent months. Ben McPoland sees both as stocks to…

Read more »

Close-up of children holding a planet at the beach
Investing Articles

2 dividend-paying investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

These two London-listed funds source their dividends globally, offering income investors diversification inside an ISA portfolio.

Read more »

Bearded man writing on notepad in front of computer
Investing Articles

Stock market crash? 1 Nasdaq share I’m keeping an eye on

| Ben McPoland

With the stock market taking the elevator down recently, out writer has his eye on a company hoping to compete…

Read more »