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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 Aston Martin shares at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin shares have fallen from above £10 in early 2020 to pennies today. Is this the perfect time for…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for an epic stock market crash?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shares his thoughts on a very crazy time for the S&P 500 and the wider stock market. How…

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Investing Articles

How much passive income can an investor get each year from a new £20,000 ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how a £20k investment in an Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to an annual passive income…

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2 beaten-down stocks to consider for an ISA after the massive market sell-off!

| Ben McPoland

The stock market has had a sudden meltdown! Yet our writer thinks these two growth stocks look attractive candidates for…

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As the stock market has a meltdown, I’m listening to billionaire Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been following Warren Buffett in recent weeks by repositioning his portfolio to take advantage of the market…

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As the S&P 500 drops, here are 2 Stocks and Shares ISA holdings I’m watching

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has different views on how President Trump's tariffs might affect these two US holdings in his Stocks and…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has been one of best-performing investments of the past decade. But things haven't gone to plan for investors…

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10 FTSE shares falling today after President Trump’s tariffs bombshell!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why JD Sports Fashion from the FTSE 100 and a diverse bunch of other UK stocks are…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have been surging in the FTSE 100 in 2025, driven higher by the wavering US commitment to…

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Investing Articles

3 top FTSE 100 shares to consider for a new ISA

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 is packed with top-notch companies that can form the building blocks of a quality Stocks and Shares…

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As the stock market wobbles, here are 2 shares I’ve got my eye on

| Ben McPoland

These two companies are at very different stages in their development, but each looks interesting to me after the recent…

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2 value stocks from the FTSE 100 to consider buying in April

| Ben McPoland

Value stocks can come in all shapes and sizes in the FTSE 100 index, as demonstrated by these two markedly…

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Investing Articles

10% yield! I’m mightily tempted by this FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Ben McPoland

This stock is the highest-yielding dividend payer in the FTSE 100 index. So why am I a bit hesitant to…

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Investing Articles

Down 13% in the FTSE 250! Why did Pets at Home stock sell off today?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the worst-performing stock in the FTSE 250 today to see what has gone wrong and whether…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After rallying hard for two years, Palantir stock has dropped sharply in recent weeks. Is this my chance to scoop…

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2 growth stocks I’m giving a wide berth in April

| Ben McPoland

This writer is on the hunt for growth stocks for his Stocks and Shares ISA. But these two don't fit…

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Could buying NIO stock at $3 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock’s crashed 93% in a little over four years! This writer wonders whether it’s now time for him to…

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This top FTSE 100 trust has been dumping Tesla and Nvidia stock! Why?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla and Nvidia shares were a big part of the Scottish Mortgage portfolio just a few months ago, but not…

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Investing Articles

Down 16% in a month, is this ultra-luxury stock now a no-brainer buy for my ISA and SIPP?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is wondering if he should add to one of his favourite stocks inside his self-invested personal pension (SIPP)…

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Investing Articles

2 top UK passive stocks to consider before 5 April

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two blue-chip dividend stocks from the FTSE 100 that he thinks offer fantastic passive income prospects.

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Investing Articles

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

| Ben McPoland

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

| Ben McPoland

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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

| Ben McPoland

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?

| Ben McPoland

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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Investing Articles

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!

| Ben McPoland

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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