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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

£12,500 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to compound that into a £8,084 annual second income

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This writer explains how he'd go about harnessing the greatest wealth-building force on earth to build a decent yearly second…

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The ISA deadline’s approaching! Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one struggling FTSE 100 stalwart he'd happily snap up inside his Stocks and Shares ISA before 5…

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

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at the year-to-date performance of BAE Systems shares and says whether he’d still buy them…

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Is J D Wetherspoon a bargain FTSE 250 stock today?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool considers one instantly recognisable FTSE 250 stock to see if it might warrant a place in his portfolio…

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Could SoundHound AI be the next Nvidia-like growth stock at $8?

| Ben McPoland

This investor considers whether buying one increasingly popular AI growth stock today could be like investing in Nvidia back in…

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Here’s why Rolls-Royce shares are now set to fly over the £4 mark

| Ben McPoland

Once again, Rolls-Royce shares are crushing the FTSE 100. Should I add to my holding of this stock at the…

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Down 75% and on a 41% discount! Could this trust be a hidden gem for my SIPP?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is wondering whether he should add to one badly underperforming investment in his self-invested personal pension (SIPP).

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I’d invest £515 a month in this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool thinks one high-yield Footsie dividend share offers exceptional growth and passive income prospects over the next couple of…

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If I invest £10,000 in Greggs shares, how much passive income could I get?

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares offer investors the chance to bag some dividends in their portfolios. But are they worth buying today?

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £46,738 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how he'd go about investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an eye-catching second…

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1 artificial intelligence (AI) growth stock to buy while it is still in stealth mode?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reckons this stealthy AI growth share is a hidden gem and has now made it a high-priority stock…

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Here’s a quality FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and hold for the next decade

| Ben McPoland

This investor plans to increase his holding in one world-class FTSE 100 stock that's taken a bit of a recent…

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If I invest £10,000 in NatWest shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

The government has announced a sale of NatWest shares to the general public. Is this dividend stock a good fit…

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Up 61% in a year! Should I buy this FTSE 250 growth stock as it rides the AI wave?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers soaring FTSE 250 stock Darktrace and asks whether now's the time for him to invest in this…

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1 ex-penny stock I’d buy in March while it is 27p

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Ben McPoland highlights hVIVO (AIM:HVO), a fast-growing former penny stock that he's been buying for his ISA portfolio.

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The stock market bubble is ready to pop, warns this bear

| Ben McPoland

Here's what this Fool is buying while some stocks and markets remain high and talking heads warn about impending danger.

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Should I sell my misfiring Scottish Mortgage shares or buy more?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is wondering why his Scottish Mortgage shares aren’t surging alongside growth for its holdings such as Amazon and…

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I’m selling Nvidia shares near $1,000 to buy this top passive income stock

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he plans to swap shares of AI golden child Nvidia for one FTSE 100 stock offering…

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Meet the jaw-dropping growth stock that’s up 26% in my ISA in 5 weeks

| Ben McPoland

One red-hot growth stock just keeps flying higher year after year in this Fool's Stocks and Shares ISA. Why is…

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Down 22% in weeks! What’s going on with the Entain share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Entain share price is down 6% today following the release of the company's full-year earnings. Should I buy this…

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

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers how much a five grand investment in Rolls-Royce shares would be worth today after just two and…

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Is Shein about to IPO on the London Stock Exchange as an exciting new growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Headlines suggest the world's largest online fashion retailer is considering a London IPO. Is this bad for rival growth stock…

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2 world-class FTSE 100 shares I’ll buy with spare cash in March

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Ben McPoland takes a look at a pair of high-quality FTSE 100 shares that he intends to add to his…

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Here’s why the Haleon share price jumped 6% higher today

| Ben McPoland

As the Haleon share price rises, our writer considers whether he should add this consumer healthcare stock to his portfolio.

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Will it be too late to buy Nvidia stock in March?

| Ben McPoland

NVIDIA stock is up more than 60% since the start of 2024. Our writer considers whether it might still be…

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How to try and turn a small ISA into £500k with this savings hack

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland outlines a straightforward ISA investment strategy that could transform £10,000 into £500,000 within 19 years.

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Should I buy, sell, or hold my Rolls-Royce shares at £3.50?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool considers what he should do with his Rolls-Royce shares following the FTSE 100 company's excellent full-year results last…

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My top 3 stock market lessons from the Nvidia volcano eruption

| Ben McPoland

Can we learn anything from the explosive rise in Nvidia's share price? Here are three Foolish reflections from this stock…

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Is boohoo the best near-penny stock to buy today?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool asks why the boohoo share price has collapsed and whether now might be a good time to invest…

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Should I buy NIO stock at $5?

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock is trading at a four-year low following an analyst downgrade. Is this a golden opportunity for me to…

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If I invest £10,000 in HSBC shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of FTSE 100 banking behemoth HSBC are carrying a very juicy dividend right now. Here's why I'm investing for…

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Would you take a million pounds today or let 1p double every day for a month?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool considers whether a million pounds in the hand right now is preferable to letting compound interest work its…

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How this rocketing FTSE 250 stock is tapping into the billionaire-making AI revolution

| Ben McPoland

As the AI revolution mints new billionaires, this high-flying FTSE 250 company has been making its shareholders wealthier too.

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I’d stop staring at the Nvidia share price and buy this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Ben McPoland

This writer reckons there is a smarter way to invest in Nvidia today without taking on stock-specific risk. Here is…

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UK billionaire Sir Chris Hohn has £5bn in these 2 artificial intelligence (AI) growth stocks

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at two pioneering AI growth stocks held by TCI Fund Management, the best-performing hedge fund…

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Here’s why the BAE Systems share price is down 3% today despite solid earnings

| Ben McPoland

Why is the BAE Systems share price dropping today despite reporting an exceptional 2023? Ben McPoland takes a closer look.

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After the Currys share price rockets, here are more potential UK takeover targets!

| Ben McPoland

The Currys share price has surged 39% higher in response to news of a takeover bid. Which UK stocks could…

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I’d invest in Lloyds shares at 42p and let the dividends compound

| Ben McPoland

Despite the UK economy slipping into a recession, this writer thinks Lloyds shares offer fantastic value at the current price.

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This dividend stock looks like a Warren Buffett fat pitch at 639p

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he thinks HSBC (LON:HSBA) looks like an incredibly attractive dividend stock for his portfolio right now.

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Here’s how I’d start investing in UK stocks with just £500

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how he would start investing by finding companies that are familiar through experience or everyday observations.

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