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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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If the stock market crashes, I’ll pour shares of this luxury brand into my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Nobody knows when the stock market will next crash. But this Fool already knows the stock he will buy without…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman has just 1 magnificent AI stock in his FTSE 100-listed fund

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the only AI stock held in the portfolio of FTSE 100-listed Pershing Square Holdings.

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Down 51% in 2024, is this UK growth stock a buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Ben McPoland considers Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LSE:ONT), a UK growth stock that has plunged over 80% since going public in…

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If I invest £15,000 in National Grid shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

National Grid has long been one of the FTSE 100's most reliable dividend stocks, dishing out passive income year after…

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Top 10 stocks and funds that ISA investors have been buying

| Ben McPoland

Here are the investments that early bird ISA investors have been adding to their portfolios recently, according to Hargreaves Lansdown.

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If I put £10,000 in Tesco shares today, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers whether he would add Tesco shares to his portfolio right now for dividends and potential share price…

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If I put £750 into a SIPP every month, could I retire a millionaire?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers a high-quality FTSE 100 stock that could contribute towards building him a large SIPP portfolio in future.

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If I’d put £5,000 in Nvidia stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock was a massive winner in 2023 as the AI chipmaker’s profits surged across the year. How has it…

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The AstraZeneca share price lifts 5% on a top-and-bottom earnings beat

| Ben McPoland

The AstraZeneca share price reached £120 today and helped push the FTSE 100 higher. Would I still buy this flying…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy as the blue-chip index hits record highs

| Ben McPoland

This Fool takes a look at a pair of quality FTSE 100 stocks that appear well-positioned for future gains, despite…

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Q1 results boost the Bunzl share price: investors should consider the stock for stability

| Ben McPoland

As the Bunzl share price edges higher, our writer considers whether this so-called boring FTSE 100 stock looks like a…

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1 monster growth stock down 23% I’d buy on the dip and hold for years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks there's a great potential investment opportunity in this growth stock and he'd strike while the iron's hot……

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d target a regular £30k+ second income stream

| Ben McPoland

Reliable dividends can help provide a lot more financial freedom. Here's how I'd aim for a substantial second income inside…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today while it is 99p

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights Windward (AIM:WNWD), a fast-growing penny stock that could benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution.

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2 under-the-radar investment trusts I’d buy for a new Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are two fantastic trusts that I'd happily snap up today if I were building a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have outperformed over the past 12 months, leaving this Fool wondering if he should add the bank stock…

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1 simple Vanguard ETF could turn £500 per month into £54,159 in annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how investing just a few hundred quid in an ETF can lead to a substantial passive income…

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With no savings at 40, I’d listen to billionaire Warren Buffett and build wealth

| Ben McPoland

Investing legend Warren Buffett is well worth learning from, whether by an investor who is just starting out or who…

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Here’s how many Aviva shares I’d need for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been buying shares of this FTSE 100 insurer, but how many would he need to aim for…

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2 dividend shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is full of fantastic dividend shares that can deliver rising passive income over time. But I don't…

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Everyone’s talking about AI again! Which FTSE 100 shares can I buy for exposure?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a number of FTSE 100 stocks that offer different ways of investing in the artificial intelligence revolution.

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Down 13% in April, AIM stock YouGov now looks like a top-notch bargain

| Ben McPoland

YouGov is an AIM stock that has fallen into potential bargain territory. Its vast quantity of data sets it up…

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Why the ASOS share price spiked 9% today after H1 results

| Ben McPoland

With the ASOS share price up today, this Fool is wondering whether a big turnaround might be on the cards…

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1 growth stock to consider buying at $1 that could be the next Nvidia

| Ben McPoland

Attempting to find the next great growth stock may be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Still, here's…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to target a £30,652 annual second income!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one top FTSE 100 share that he thinks could help create a portfolio large enough for a…

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Could Premier African Minerals be a millionaire-maker penny stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Premier African Minerals (LSE:PREM) have crashed over the past year. Is this a golden opportunity for me to…

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Which FTSE defence stock should I buy? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

FTSE shares like BAE Systems have been flying higher over the last couple of years as the geopolitical situation has…

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks I’ve just bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a couple of relatively obscure investments he's recently been making to build up his Stocks and Shares…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into annual passive income of £53,671

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how he’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a very attractive passive income…

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1 unstoppable Warren Buffett stock I’d buy in 2024 and hold for a decade

| Ben McPoland

This Fool thinks one stock held by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway looks set to continue its upwards trajectory over the…

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2 UK stocks I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income

| Ben McPoland

It is always best to diversify an income portfolio. But if I were forced to narrow down my choices, I'd…

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Why have Rolls-Royce shares just fell back under £4?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Rolls-Royce have finally taken a breather after their meteoric rise. Is this my chance to buy this FTSE…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman has 37% of his FTSE 100-listed fund in these 2 superb stocks

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Pershing Square shares are up 196% in five years. Ben McPoland looks at two top holdings that have been powering…

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2 top growth stocks I’d invest £500 in right now

| Ben McPoland

Despite falling between 17% and 25% from their all-time highs, these two growth stocks still appear to have plenty left…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Aviva shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights two reasons why Aviva shares may well be worth considering for a passive income portfolio right now.

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Should I buy Amazon shares at a 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has never owned Amazon shares. That has been a lower-case foolish mistake. Is it now time for him…

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Should I buy, sell or hold Tesla shares after the ‘robotaxi’ announcement?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla shares have been doing what they do best lately by displaying incredible volatility. What should I now do with…

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Here’s why this FTSE 100 fund has been dumping NIO shares

| Ben McPoland

Filings show that Scottish Mortgage may have cut its stake in NIO shares again. Why has it done this and…

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3 reasons to consider buying HSBC shares today

| Ben McPoland

This writer has been scooping up shares of HSBC in recent months. Here, he sets out the case for owning…

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Should I buy Spotify shares for my ISA portfolio?

| Ben McPoland

Spotify stock has more than doubled since I decided not to add it to my ISA. Clearly, something is going…

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