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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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1 UK artificial intelligence (AI) stock to consider buying while it’s down 61%

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Our writer shines a light on one fascinating UK stock operating in the semiconductor space that's tipped for explosive growth.

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History suggests FTSE 100 stocks will do this after the UK general election

| Ben McPoland

Whatever the result of the UK election in 2024, I reckon this superb FTSE 100 stock's poised for solid gains…

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This 96p AI penny stock could rise 49%, say City brokers

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Ben McPoland highlights a penny stock trading for less than a quid that looks set for impressive growth over the…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Greggs shares for £1,000 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how much he'd have to invest in Greggs shares to bag a grand in passive income…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my passive income

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Ben McPoland shines a light on two FTSE 250 trusts he feels have the potential to provide him with very…

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

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock more than trebled in 2023, then had already doubled by May this year. Surely it didn't rise yet…

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Is this Google-backed AI growth stock the next Nvidia?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at one artificial intelligence firm that made its stock market debut in June. Could this…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares at 1,320p?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in BAE Systems shares is wondering whether to add to his holding while the FTSE 100 defence stock…

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Here’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into National Grid shares

| Ben McPoland

Last month saw a huge sell-off in National Grid shares after the utility giant raised a load of cash. Here's…

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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England

| Ben McPoland

The UK's central bank reckons there's a heightened risk of a sharp stock market correction. Here's a share I've got…

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I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now.

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I think this FTSE 100 stock could be a once-in-a-decade buy

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 share has plunged and recently hit a 10-year low. Here are five reasons why I reckon it…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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Rolls-Royce shares just dropped 5%! Time to buy the dip?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares looks at why the FTSE 100 stock lost altitude today and whether this might represent…

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Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX is booming! This UK stock offers a way to invest

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX recently sent the world's most powerful rocket into orbit, then back again. Here's one UK stock to consider buying…

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This fantastic FTSE 250 stock turned 10 today! Is it a buy?

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 company has now been on the UK stock market for a decade and served up some fantastic…

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2 top UK growth stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in July

| Ben McPoland

Looking for UK-listed growth firms to add to a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer highlights two he's planning to…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today while it’s 63p

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock's down 70% since last March, yet could be set for a big comeback as the firm rebuilds…

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£9,000 in savings? That could become passive income of £19,175 a year

| Ben McPoland

It's possible to invest affordable sums of money into building a big passive income stream. Here's how I'd go about…

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Is Nvidia stock now becoming a joke?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock is up 155% in 2024 alone and the AI golden child has become the largest company in the…

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1 top-notch ETF I plan to own in my ISA for the next 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a thematic ETF that he plans to hold in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio for many…

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2 incredible growth stocks that AI could make even stronger

| Ben McPoland

Here are a pair of top growth stocks that have very wide and deep 'moats', with a few crocodiles thrown…

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1 heavyweight FTSE 100 share I’d buy as London retakes its crown

| Ben McPoland

Some Footsie firms are extremely large, but that doesn't mean they couldn't get even bigger. Here's one such FTSE 100…

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YouGov shares collapse 37%! What’s going on with this AIM stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at why YouGov shares fell dramatically today and assesses whether this might be a chance…

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Here’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Greggs shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how much he could expect to receive in dividends from twenty grand invested in…

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Raspberry Pi shares are piping hot! Should I invest right now?

| Ben McPoland

Raspberry Pi shares are certainly bearing fruit for those lucky enough to have invested early. Have I missed the boat…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d aim for £4,000 in yearly passive income with select FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Some FTSE 100 shares are offering meaty yields today and building a portfolio of such stocks could lead to an…

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My top 3 picks today for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are three very different investments to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA, covering both the UK and US…

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If I’d put £10,000 into Meta stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the year-to-date performance of Meta stock and considers whether he'd consider buying this magnificent tech share.

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

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have staged a recovery lately, powered by the public and private growth stocks held in the portfolio.

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Where is the next millionaire-maker Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

It is very hard to spot the next big winner like Nvidia stock. But this Fool thinks there are some…

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5 simple steps to build a £1,000 a month passive income portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sets out an actionable five-step plan to generate £12k a year in passive income through investing in high-quality…

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If I had a spare £2,000 in an ISA, I’d rush to buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reckons two grand invested in this high-quality FTSE 100 share today could pay off handsomely a few years…

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4 new stocks I’ve bought for my ISA and SIPP in 2024!

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights four very different shares he's added to his SIPP and Stocks and Shares ISA portfolios so far…

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Investor Michael Burry has 10% of his portfolio in these 2 dirt-cheap value stocks

| Ben McPoland

Contrarian investor Michael Burry has taken large stakes in these two well-known value stocks. Which one would I rather buy?

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When will Shein hit the UK stock market and should I invest?

| Ben McPoland

With Shein looking likely to list on the London stock market in 2024, this writer weighs up the case for…

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares near 500p?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is wondering whether to buy more Rolls-Royce shares this summer or to just stick with those he already…

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Starting in June, I’d invest £1,000 a month to aim for a £102,000 second income in retirement

| Ben McPoland

This author highlights a less well-known FTSE 100 stock that could help his portfolio generate a very big second income…

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3 diverse FTSE stocks I’d consider buying to invest in Asia

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This trio of FTSE shares could be the perfect way to invest in the fast-growing economies of Asia over the…

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6.4% yield! Is ITV a dividend stock to consider buying during the Euros?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at ITV and assesses whether the FTSE 250 dividend stock might be a good fit…

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