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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

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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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

| Ben McPoland

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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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £7,000 yearly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores what it would take for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio to throw off seven grand a…

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3 things Scottish Mortgage shareholders just learned 

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at three things holders of Scottish Mortgage shares learned from a recent investor webinar with…

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At $6, this growth share could be a big stock market winner!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks that this $6 share with a $5bn market cap could deliver sizeable stock market returns over the…

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If a 35-year-old puts £700 a month into a Stocks & Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how it is possible to target a substantial amount of money over time by investing regularly inside…

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£15,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains five main reasons why he recently decided to sell Greggs shares in his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Could buying this gene-editing penny stock at $1 make me rich?

| Ben McPoland

This writer digs into the CRISPR gene-editing space, asking whether one particular penny stock is worth taking a punt on…

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2 key things Rolls-Royce shareholders just learned!

| Ben McPoland

After skyrocketing 110% over the past 12 months, blistering-hot Rolls-Royce shares soared above the 800p barrier this week.

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This top growth stock’s down 33% since February! Here’s why I bought more shares

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he used a double-digit dip in this exciting growth stock to add to his position in…

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Up 55% in a year, this FTSE 100 stock is on fire! 

| Ben McPoland

A short-and-sweet trading update sent the Games Workshop (LON:GAW) stock jumping to an all-time high in the FTSE 100 index…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for a bear market?

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 hasn't been on fire so far this year. Regardless of where it goes next, one Big Tech…

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Here’s why Tesla stock nosedived 27% in February

| Ben McPoland

Hot on the heels of a flat January, Tesla stock had a truly terrible February. What on earth's going on…

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Here’s why the BAE Systems share price just exploded 17% to an all-time high!

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at why the BAE Systems share price is up 30% so far in 2025 and asks whether…

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Here’s the 1 thing everyday FTSE investors have over billionaire fund managers

| Ben McPoland

Our writer discusses a key advantage that retail FTSE investors with Stocks and Shares ISA accounts have in the stock…

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What on earth is going on with the Nvidia share price lately?

| Ben McPoland

The Nvidia share price has been all over the place in February. Does this tempt our writer to add the…

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Should I buy Palantir stock for my ISA after its 32% crash?

| Ben McPoland

The Palantir share price has bombed over the past week or so, leaving this writer wondering if now's the time…

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3 cheap growth shares that might prove to be hidden gems

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this trio of cheap shares might be worth considering for a growth-oriented Stocks and Shares ISA right…

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Could Aston Martin be a millionaire-maker FTSE 250 stock?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering if cratering Aston Martin stock from the FTSE 250 might be worth a punt in his…

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Down 19%! This FTSE 100 stock was just having its worst day in 34 years

| Ben McPoland

The WPP share price plunged in double digits in the FTSE 100 index today. But will this writer take advantage…

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Down 99%! This $1 penny share has been crushed by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at one penny share that has been crushed like a tin can since the release…

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After an incredible Q4, this top growth stock just jumped 15% today! 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland digs into the fourth-quarter earnings of Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON). Is this excellent growth stock still worth considering for…

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Here’s the latest dividend forecast for Aviva shares through to 2026

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Aviva shares thinks the FTSE 100 insurer offers solid all-round value despite the share price climbing higher…

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UK stock investors are piling into this under-the-radar share up 270%! Should I join them?

| Ben McPoland

This writer noticed that UK stock investors have been buying an obscure share that fell 26% yesterday but is still…

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Prediction: this newly-promoted FTSE 100 firm will outperform Rolls-Royce shares

| Ben McPoland

While still rating Rolls-Royce shares, this writer thinks there is a FTSE 100 investment trust that will do even better…

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This is the worst FTSE 100 stock of 2025 so far. Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock has been stinking out the blue-chip UK index this year. But after its slump, it now…

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4 powerful words from Warren Buffett!

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett reckons that investors should never bet against the world's largest economy and its capacity for innovation over the…

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Down 29%! Is this my chance to buy Tesla stock?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has lost over a quarter of its value since just before Christmas. Does this make it a Buy…

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Up 33% in 2025! This growth machine is soaring in my Stocks and Shares ISA 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shines a spotlight on one top-performing holding in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. Why is it doing…

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Here’s why I think a SIPP might be better to build a £1m portfolio than a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer lays out three advantages a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) can have over an ISA when it comes to…

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