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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.”

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Investing Articles

1 unique stock to consider buying for April and beyond while it’s 69p

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Looking for a stock to consider buying next month? Our writer reckons this investment trust could be worth a look…

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3 things I’m doing ahead of the new 2025-26 ISA year

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Ben McPoland looks back on strategies for his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio that didn't work out well in the…

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Here’s how much an investor needs in an ISA to generate a £32,000 second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how much someone would need to pump into their Stocks and Shares ISA over time for a…

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2 potential S&P 500 bargains!

| Ben McPoland

With the S&P 500 index having a bit of a wobble recently, these two high-quality growth shares now look attractive…

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Should I buy Nvidia stock for my ISA at $111?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock's been volatile as fears grow about tariffs, US-China relations, and spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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This 10p penny stock just jumped 9.9%! Should I buy more?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in fast-growing pizza company DP Poland (LON:DPP) digs into why the penny stock jumped almost 10% to 10p…

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Up 46% in a fortnight! Is this soaring ex-penny stock still a FTSE gem at 59p?

| Ben McPoland

SRT Marine Systems (LON:SRT) has been one of the very best FTSE small-cap stocks to own after surging 132% in…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock just 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has long defied logic. So despite its seemingly extreme valuation, should I hold my nose and just buy…

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2 investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA before 5 April

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a pair of well-run trusts from the FTSE 250 that he thinks are worth considering for a…

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Up 16% in March but still down 71% since 2021! Is it time I bought this UK stock?

| Ben McPoland

Fevertree (LON:FEVR) just reported a solid 2024, as the posh mixer and tonic maker continues to take market share. But…

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Here’s why Tesla stock just jumped 11% on the Nasdaq index!

| Ben McPoland

The Nasdaq index had a barnstorming day yesterday, with Tesla stock surging in double digits. Ben McPoland looks into what…

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5 reasons to consider buying this FTSE 100 stock like there’s no tomorrow

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Ben McPoland highlights five reasons why he thinks this excellent FTSE 100 stock looks like a solid portfolio contender right…

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Down 83%! This FTSE 250 firm could now be a stock market takeover target

| Ben McPoland

After a serious stock market slump, the boss of this FTSE 250 biotech company has reportedly highlighted its takeover exposure.

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1 top stock offering incredible value right now!

| Ben McPoland

After its recent decline, this high-quality tech share benefitting from artificial intelligence is trading more like a value stock.

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Down 21% in 6 months! Should I buy the dip in this FTSE 250 stock?

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Ben McPoland is wondering whether he should add struggling FTSE 250 share JD Wetherspoon to his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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The top 5 FTSE 100 stocks since the Covid crash!

| Ben McPoland

Five years on from the last stock market crash, this writer reveals the FTSE 100 index’s biggest winners on a…

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Should I buy GSK shares at £15?

| Ben McPoland

GSK shares are trading cheaply and offering potential passive income. So is this FTSE 100 stock a no-brainer buy for…

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How much could an ISA investor make putting £700 a month into growth stocks?

| Ben McPoland

This writer shows how a relatively modest sum of money invested each month into growth stocks can result in a…

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3 key things Nvidia stock investors just learned!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at three takeaways from Nvidia's recent technology conference. Does he think the stock is worth…

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2 growth shares stinking out my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025!

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Ben McPoland considers a pair of investments that are performing awfully in his ISA portfolio so far this year. What's…

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I asked ChatGPT if Tesla stock is doomed and it said this…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock is down 50% in just three months! Is this offering me a lucrative buying opportunity or not? I…

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2 beaten-down UK shares I’m avoiding in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

This pair of well-known UK shares from the FTSE 250 index are trading for pennies. Here's why I'm giving them…

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Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares I need for £1,500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering whether he should increase his position in this FTSE 100 passive income stock that's up 32%…

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Down 27% in 3 days! Should I buy the dip in this FTSE 250 defence stock?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE stock has collapsed in recent days, leaving this Fool wondering if he's looking at a buying opportunity for…

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Why is Apple stock lagging the S&P 500 in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering whether now might be an opportune time to snap up shares of the largest company in…

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Stock market correction! 1 growth share down 53% to consider buying now

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights a growth stock that has hit a rough patch in recent weeks. Here's why it might be…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price has dropped 18% in a month!

| Ben McPoland

Tesco's share price has lost nearly a fifth of its value since mid-February. Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock now…

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This ex-penny stock is up 135% from 26p! Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland digs into a unique investment trust that was trading as a penny stock not too long ago but…

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3 proven strategies to help build generational wealth in the stock market

| Ben McPoland

By employing the right approach, it's entirely possible to build a sizeable sum of money in the stock market over…

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Investing Articles

Down 21% since February, this winning FTSE 100 stock now looks interesting

| Ben McPoland

After losing nearly a quarter of its value in the space of a month, this high-quality FTSE 100 share's firmly…

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£20,000 invested in an ISA could make this much passive income per year…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the passive income potential of a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio invested in…

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Should I cash in my Rolls-Royce shares?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares is wondering whether now might be the best time to sell up and move on…

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Down 22%! Is this my chance to buy Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland weighs up the case for and the case against reintroducing AI chip king Nvidia into his Stocks and…

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3 reasons why Tesla stock has crashed 39% in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a trio of issues that have combined to negatively impact the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock price so far…

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Down 55%! Should I buy this FTSE small-cap stock at £1.36?

| Ben McPoland

After a solid 2024, The Gym Group is approaching 1m members! But should I add this FTSE small cap to…

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£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 one month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

With the S&P 500 index nearing correction territory, our writer has his eye on one blue-chip tech stock that has…

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Ben McPoland highlights a pair of lesser-known growth stocks from the restaurant industry that might be worth considering for a…

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Stock market meltdown? I’m following Warren Buffett’s golden rule

| Ben McPoland

When there's massive stock market volatility, it's always worth remembering what's arguably Warren Buffett's most famous piece of advice.

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If a 45-year-old puts £700 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Ben McPoland

Even when starting in middle age, consistently contributing to a SIPP can lead to a substantial fund to call upon…

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The Nasdaq Composite is in correction territory. 2 stocks to consider buying on the dip

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy to take advantage of the recent market drop? Our writer highlights a pair of top…

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