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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has contributed more than 1,800 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

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in this hot growth stock 3 months ago is now worth…

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While our writer is glad to see Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) soaring in his ISA, he’s starting to wonder if this…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 is on fire! Yet these 2 stocks still look cheap to me

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Despite the FTSE 100 hitting record highs, there’s no shortage of undervalued opportunities across the index, says Ben McPoland.

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2 fantastic UK growth stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Looking for opportunities for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio? Our writer shares two ideas from the London Stock Exchange.

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Down 18%, this FTSE 100 dividend stock just hit a 16-year low!

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This blue-chip dividend stock is trading at its lowest level since 2009. Should I add it to my Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 blue-chip could rise 26% in 12 months, according to brokers

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While this FTSE 100 dividend stock has put investors through the wringer in recent years, some analysts see brighter skies…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Fundsmith Equity for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Managed by Terry Smith -- often dubbed the UK’s Warren Buffett -- this £20bn fund remains a staple in many…

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway dumped this growth stock. Here’s why I won’t

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Eyebrows were raised when Warren Buffett's company invested in this Latin American fintech disruptor a few years ago. But now…

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Investing Articles

Is Tesla stock about to crash?

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Tesla stock was on the slide today, shedding around $80bn in market value. What's going on with the electric vehicle…

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Investing Articles

Where is the next Nvidia stock right now?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has delivered jaw-dropping gains. Here are 10 growth shares that have the potential to also produce big returns…

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Investing Articles

3 passive income stocks I aim to hold for 20 years

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This writer reveals two dividend stocks from the FTSE 100 and one from the FTSE 250 that he holds to…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in this red-hot penny share 5 months ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

One penny share that has more than doubled in a few months has caught our writer's eye. But will he…

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Meet the 7p penny stock that is crushing Rolls-Royce in 2025!

| Ben McPoland

This unique penny stock has been on fire year to date. What's the firm all about? And is it worth…

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Investing Articles

1 top growth stock up 233% to consider buying in July

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This growth stock on the London Stock Exchange has more than trebled in three years. But it could have much…

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4 stocks I bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA in June!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals what he thinks is the most exciting from the four investments he made in his Stocks and…

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

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have sure been in the doldrums over recent months. But is this a FTSE 250 stock to consider…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how it could be used to target passive income of £775 each month

| Ben McPoland

I reckon this blue-chip stock from the FTSE 100 could deliver an attractive income stream for a Stocks and Shares…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks to consider for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

| Ben McPoland

This pair of high-quality FTSE 100 stocks look well-placed to gain from the AI boom in the years ahead, according…

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Investing Articles

1 sneaky UK growth stock to consider in July

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Ben McPoland sees decent long-term growth potential in this UK mid-cap stock, which is still down more than 50% since…

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Investing Articles

1 stock from the FTSE 250 that could be set for a big turnaround

| Ben McPoland

There are plenty of UK shares that look well-placed to beat the mid-cap index over the next few years. Here's…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Tesla stock just 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock remains 33% below its peak of $480 reached in December. With robotaxis finally out and about in the…

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Ready to start buying shares in July? 5 rookie mistakes to avoid

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights five common errors when starting to buy shares, as well as highlighting a growth stock that he…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how it’s possible to start investing with just £500

| Ben McPoland

People don't need a mountain of cash to start investing today, as technology's levelled the playing field for ordinary folk.

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 and Nasdaq stocks are stinking out my ISA! Should I dump them?

| Ben McPoland

A pair of laggards from the FTSE 100 and Nasdaq indexes are annoying this Fool, leaving him wondering if he…

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Investing Articles

1 top investment trust on the London Stock Exchange to consider in July

| Ben McPoland

The London Stock Exchange is jam-packed with all types of investment trusts, including this one focused on private companies.

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Investing Articles

2 stocks to consider buying in July for the long-term travel boom

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There are numerous ways to play the long-term growth in travel demand. Our writer highlights two stocks to consider for…

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Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is £51k a year in passive income!

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Our writer highlights a FTSE 100 stock that he thinks could beat the market long term and help target a…

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock to consider snapping up while it’s still under 10p! 

| Ben McPoland

The company behind this penny stock and well-known brand is delivering strong growth and edging closer towards profitability.

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Thank you, Warren Buffett!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he valued having Warren Buffett's words of wisdom echoing in his mind when the stock market…

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AI glasses are here! Is this growth stock in my SIPP and ISA in danger?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders if one growth stock in his Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is under threat as artificial intelligence (AI)…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock 2 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has jumped above $150 and a new record in recent days, as investors shrug off concerns they had…

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This FTSE 250 stock just hit an 11-year high!

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 index share has been quietly moving higher this year, boosted by strong momentum in the global defence…

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Investing Articles

Up 25% in a single day, but I won’t touch this Nasdaq stock with a barge pole!

| Ben McPoland

This Nasdaq company has a strong brand, share price momentum, and an experienced founder back at the helm. So why…

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This S&P 500 tech firm hit a new high in my Stocks and Shares ISA this week!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sets out three key reasons why he thinks this high-quality S&P 500 stock can head even higher in…

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Investing Articles

Should I snap up NIO stock at $3.50 for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock has performed horribly for a very long time now. What's gone wrong here? Ben McPoland digs into…

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Is the stock market about to crash?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer spotlights an investment trust from the FTSE 100 index that he believes offers value, especially as stock market…

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This growth stock just crashed 35%! Time to buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Hims & Hers (NYSE:HIMS) stock collapsed yesterday, leaving this Fool to wonder if he should add it to his Stocks…

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Investing Articles

I’m turning very bullish on this AI growth stock from the S&P 500

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he's very interested in this high-quality growth stock, despite it already being a technology behemoth.

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2 amazing UK stocks I wish I’d bought for my ISA!

| Ben McPoland

This pair of growth stocks have absolutely soared over the past three years. Which one looks more attractive to consider…

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Here’s the latest 12-month Nvidia stock price growth forecast

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Is Nvidia stock still worth considering as it quietly creeps towards another record high? Ben McPoland considers a few key…

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Up 79% in 5 years, this UK travel stock is still a Strong Buy, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks Hostelworld (LSE:HSW) is an interesting small-cap UK stock that might be worth considering for an ISA today.

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