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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has contributed more than 2,000 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

Here’s how investing just £200 a month could create a chunky SIPP portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how investing regularly in a SIPP account can lead to a £1m+ portfolio for savvy investors who…

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This FTSE small-cap stock could rise 61%, according to experts

| Ben McPoland

A once-popular FTSE AIM stock has lost nearly half its value inside the past 12 months. Is it now worth…

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My ISA is ready for an S&P 500 bear market

| Ben McPoland

As the S&P 500 index flirts with bear market territory, this investor is keeping his eye on one holding in…

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Down 27%! Should I buy Palantir stock while it’s $90?

| Ben McPoland

This investor sees a lot of things he likes about Palantir Technologies as a business. But what about the stock…

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2 value stocks to consider after the recent sell-off

| Ben McPoland

With President Trump's on-off tariffs causing huge uncertainty in recent weeks, some value stocks have been getting even cheaper.

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Down 42% since 2021! Should investors consider this FTSE 250 trust?

| Ben McPoland

The past few years haven't been kind to this growth-oriented FTSE 250 investment trust. Is it still worth considering today?

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Katy Perry goes into space! Should I buy this space tourism penny stock at $2?

| Ben McPoland

Virgin Galactic's (NYSE:SPCE) a pioneer in the space tourism industry, which is really starting to take off. But is this…

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2 household-name stocks I’m avoiding in my Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

This ISA investor explains why he continues to avoid shares of a famous chipmaker and the firm behind the world's…

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1 AI growth stock down 37% I’m considering for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a cloud connectivity company that he thinks could make an excellent addition to his Stocks and Shares…

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

| Ben McPoland

It hasn't been a great year so far for investors holding Greggs shares. What's been going wrong for the FTSE…

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This FTSE 100 fund’s been selling Tesla stock and buying an EV rival instead!

| Ben McPoland

Why has Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust been dumping Tesla stock while investing in the EV firm's China-based rival? Ben McPoland…

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1 stock market ETF I’ve been buying during the sell-off

| Ben McPoland

The stock market's been all over the place in April, creating a fertile breeding ground for long-term buying opportunities.

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Down 15%! Should I snap up Tesco shares for a second income?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is open to adding another FTSE 100 dividend stock to his portfolio to build up a second income.…

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At $184, I reckon this S&P 500 juggernaut is still on sale

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sees Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) as an attractive S&P 500 stock to consider while it is priced 23% lower than…

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3 reasons I just bought Nvidia for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock fell victim to the epic market sell-off earlier in April as the Trump administration's policy on tariffs caused…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for the next phase of the AI revolution

| Ben McPoland

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is advancing rapidly on the application side, setting up these two growth stocks for more…

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Here’s a 5-stock ISA portfolio that could generate £1,000 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could go on to generate the equivalent of over £1,000…

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2 small-caps on the London Stock Exchange to consider for passive income 

| Ben McPoland

Aiming to generate passive income from an ISA portfolio? Our writer reckons these two smaller firms from the London Stock…

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Should I buy US or UK stocks for my SIPP portfolio?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one of the largest current holdings in his SIPP portfolio, which is a US share. So why…

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2 shares I just bought for my ISA during the stock market sell-off

| Ben McPoland

As the market suffered its recent epic fall, this Fool snapped up two very different shares for his Stocks and…

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Should I load up on Rolls-Royce shares after the 17% drop?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have pulled back sharply in the FTSE 100 in recent weeks, leaving this Fool to wonder if he…

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Here’s why Tesla stock just rocketed 22.7%! Is it time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders whether the news that sent Tesla stock soaring yesterday is a true gamechanger for the electric vehicle…

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Down 31%! 1 top growth stock to consider at $10 for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This high-quality stock has pulled back sharply since November, making it a possible candidate for a growth-oriented Stocks and Shares…

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Is April a great time to start investing?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer spotlights a top-tier tech stock that has sold off recently, making it worthy of consideration for someone ready…

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Investing Articles

Stock market chaos! 3 pieces of investing wisdom from Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

Billionaire Warren Buffett has been investing for many decades, making some of his quotes worth remembering when markets head south.

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1 key fact to remember in this stock market correction

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at a FTSE 100 investment trust that is catching his eye after the recent massive…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best safe havens in the FTSE 100 amid Trump’s tariffs 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer isn't convinced by the answers that AI assistant ChatGPT rattled off when asked about solid FTSE 100 defensive…

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Growth stocks are crashing! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shares his thoughts as growth stocks get crushed, as well as a favourite from the Nasdaq that he…

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£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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