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Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer. He's been managing his own pension and ISA portfolios for a number of years. His approach aims to balance growth and income styles of investing.

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If I’d put £5,000 in Nvidia stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock was a massive winner in 2023 as the AI chipmaker’s profits surged across the year. How has it…

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The AstraZeneca share price lifts 5% on a top-and-bottom earnings beat

| Ben McPoland

The AstraZeneca share price reached £120 today and helped push the FTSE 100 higher. Would I still buy this flying…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy as the blue-chip index hits record highs

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This Fool takes a look at a pair of quality FTSE 100 stocks that appear well-positioned for future gains, despite…

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Q1 results boost the Bunzl share price: investors should consider the stock for stability

| Ben McPoland

As the Bunzl share price edges higher, our writer considers whether this so-called boring FTSE 100 stock looks like a…

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1 monster growth stock down 23% I’d buy on the dip and hold for years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks there's a great potential investment opportunity in this growth stock and he'd strike while the iron's hot……

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d target a regular £30k+ second income stream

| Ben McPoland

Reliable dividends can help provide a lot more financial freedom. Here's how I'd aim for a substantial second income inside…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today while it is 99p

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Ben McPoland highlights Windward (AIM:WNWD), a fast-growing penny stock that could benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution.

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2 under-the-radar investment trusts I’d buy for a new Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are two fantastic trusts that I'd happily snap up today if I were building a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have outperformed over the past 12 months, leaving this Fool wondering if he should add the bank stock…

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1 simple Vanguard ETF could turn £500 per month into £54,159 in annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how investing just a few hundred quid in an ETF can lead to a substantial passive income…

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With no savings at 40, I’d listen to billionaire Warren Buffett and build wealth

| Ben McPoland

Investing legend Warren Buffett is well worth learning from, whether by an investor who is just starting out or who…

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Here’s how many Aviva shares I’d need for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been buying shares of this FTSE 100 insurer, but how many would he need to aim for…

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2 dividend shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is full of fantastic dividend shares that can deliver rising passive income over time. But I don't…

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Everyone’s talking about AI again! Which FTSE 100 shares can I buy for exposure?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a number of FTSE 100 stocks that offer different ways of investing in the artificial intelligence revolution.

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Down 13% in April, AIM stock YouGov now looks like a top-notch bargain

| Ben McPoland

YouGov is an AIM stock that has fallen into potential bargain territory. Its vast quantity of data sets it up…

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Why the ASOS share price spiked 9% today after H1 results

| Ben McPoland

With the ASOS share price up today, this Fool is wondering whether a big turnaround might be on the cards…

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1 growth stock to consider buying at $1 that could be the next Nvidia

| Ben McPoland

Attempting to find the next great growth stock may be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Still, here's…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to target a £30,652 annual second income!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one top FTSE 100 share that he thinks could help create a portfolio large enough for a…

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Could Premier African Minerals be a millionaire-maker penny stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Premier African Minerals (LSE:PREM) have crashed over the past year. Is this a golden opportunity for me to…

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Which FTSE defence stock should I buy? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

FTSE shares like BAE Systems have been flying higher over the last couple of years as the geopolitical situation has…

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks I’ve just bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a couple of relatively obscure investments he's recently been making to build up his Stocks and Shares…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into annual passive income of £53,671

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how he’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a very attractive passive income…

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1 unstoppable Warren Buffett stock I’d buy in 2024 and hold for a decade

| Ben McPoland

This Fool thinks one stock held by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway looks set to continue its upwards trajectory over the…

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2 UK stocks I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income

| Ben McPoland

It is always best to diversify an income portfolio. But if I were forced to narrow down my choices, I'd…

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Why have Rolls-Royce shares just fell back under £4?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Rolls-Royce have finally taken a breather after their meteoric rise. Is this my chance to buy this FTSE…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman has 37% of his FTSE 100-listed fund in these 2 superb stocks

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Pershing Square shares are up 196% in five years. Ben McPoland looks at two top holdings that have been powering…

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2 top growth stocks I’d invest £500 in right now

| Ben McPoland

Despite falling between 17% and 25% from their all-time highs, these two growth stocks still appear to have plenty left…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Aviva shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights two reasons why Aviva shares may well be worth considering for a passive income portfolio right now.

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Should I buy Amazon shares at a 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has never owned Amazon shares. That has been a lower-case foolish mistake. Is it now time for him…

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Should I buy, sell or hold Tesla shares after the ‘robotaxi’ announcement?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla shares have been doing what they do best lately by displaying incredible volatility. What should I now do with…

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Here’s why this FTSE 100 fund has been dumping NIO shares

| Ben McPoland

Filings show that Scottish Mortgage may have cut its stake in NIO shares again. Why has it done this and…

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3 reasons to consider buying HSBC shares today

| Ben McPoland

This writer has been scooping up shares of HSBC in recent months. Here, he sets out the case for owning…

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Should I buy Spotify shares for my ISA portfolio?

| Ben McPoland

Spotify stock has more than doubled since I decided not to add it to my ISA. Clearly, something is going…

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£20,000 in a new ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for a £52,920 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains how he’d take advantage of compound interest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a sizeable…

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I’d buy 11,907 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to lock in £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market is jam-packed with shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one I’d snap up now to start…

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1 ex-penny stock I’d buy in April while it is 36p

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Ben McPoland highlights Creo Medical (AIM:CREO), a fast-growing former penny stock that he wants more of in his ISA portfolio.

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in a freshly-minted Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains a strategy he'd employ in a new Stocks and Shares ISA, then highlights a quality FTSE starter…

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2 shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

There are lucrative long-term opportunities available in the stock market today. But I wouldn't say that describes these two shares.

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2 superb FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before the next bull market!

| Ben McPoland

Bull markets can power a portfolio to new heights. I'd prepare for the next one by scooping up these two…

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With no savings at 40, I’d use Warren Buffett’s number one rule to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

Our writer uses Warren Buffett's golden rule to disqualify one stock out of hand while naming a FTSE 100 share…

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