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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

Here’s why NIO stock fell 7% in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Last year was a disappointing one for NIO stock. But it now looks very cheap, making this writer wonder whether…

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Down 30% and at a 52-week low, is this FTSE 100 stock a screaming buy for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of JD Sports started 2024 on an awful footing after the athleisure firm lowered its annual profit guidance. Would…

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2 FTSE 100 shares not called Rolls-Royce that I bought in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two FTSE 100 shares that he bought for the first time last year and explains why he…

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These 800-pound gorillas are untouchable in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at two shares in his Stocks and Shares ISA that he just can't see himself selling due…

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Why has this penny stock just exploded 121% higher?

| Ben McPoland

Penny stock Angle (LON: AGL) leapt recently following some very encouraging news from the small, AIM-listed company. Should I buy…

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1 dirt cheap artificial intelligence (AI) stock to buy in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Despite being a dominant force in chip manufacturing, TSMC is trading at a bargain valuation. Here's why it's a stock…

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If I’d put £5k in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at the two-year performance of BAE Systems shares and asks whether he'd buy the FTSE…

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I’d buy 137 shares a month of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market is packed with quality shares that pay investors high-yield dividends. Here's my favourite for passive income.

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Up 239%! Should I buy more Nvidia stock in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock took off in 2023 as its products proved integral to the generative AI boom. Has this left the…

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3 healthcare dividend stocks to consider for passive income in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at three dividend stocks from the US and UK that could provide attractive passive income…

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After ChatGPT and Temu, what could be the biggest 2024 stock market winners?

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at a couple of interesting areas of the stock market that he thinks could be…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares for £2,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares were big winners in 2023. Unfortunately this writer never invested in them. So should he buy this year…

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My top 20 stocks in my ISA and SIPP did this in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reviews his ISA and SIPP accounts to assess how his largest holdings performed last year. What's his takeaway?

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Here’s why the Greggs share price rose 11% in 2023!

| Ben McPoland

The Greggs share price delivered a resilient performance last year in the face of high inflation and weak consumer confidence.

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock to invest in SpaceX?

| Ben McPoland

This Baillie Gifford-run investment trust in the FTSE 250 has a large holding in SpaceX, Elon Musk's disruptive rocket company.

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Up 101%, is Tesla now a horribly overvalued growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of the iconic EV maker doubled last year as the tech sector rebounded sharply. Has this left the growth…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares crash to £1.50 in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares crashing from near £3 to £1.50 sounds very unlikely right now, but there are a number of risks…

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This FTSE 100 fund just loaded up on Meta stock! Should I invest too?

| Ben McPoland

It was revealed in December that Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust had bought back into Meta stock, three years after selling…

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Should I buy Imperial Brands shares for the 8.5% dividend yield?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock is carrying an enormous dividend yield at present. But do the risks outweigh the potential passive…

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Will FTSE 100 shares crash in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

It could be a rocky road for FTSE 100 stocks over the next 12 months. Here's how this writer is…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Aviva shares for £100 in monthly passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer just bought this insurer's shares for passive income, but how many would he need to aim for £1,200…

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I’ll be snapping up this rising AI penny stock in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Selling for under £1, this London-listed penny stock is specialising in the exciting fields of artificial intelligence and big data.

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2 growth stocks I’d buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at two intriguing and yet under-the-radar growth stocks that could deliver huge long-term returns.

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3 world-class investment trusts to consider in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers three high-quality investment trusts that have different approaches to making money for their shareholders.

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Investing just £100 per week in a SIPP could help make me a multimillionaire

| Ben McPoland

Stock market investing is done over long periods of time, which makes a SIPP a perfect choice for the creation…

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If I’d put £5k in Rolls-Royce shares when the new CEO took over, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer didn't buy Rolls-Royce shares when the new chief executive took over one year ago. How might he have…

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Here’s how I’d target £32,371 in yearly passive income following Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

Dropshipping is often lauded as a great side hustle. Here’s why this Fool would rather follow Warren Buffett and invest…

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Should I buy lithium stocks in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool wonders if he should expose his Stocks and Shares ISA directly to the alkali metal that's key to…

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£15,000-£20,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £385 a month

| Ben McPoland

This Fool explains how he would go about investing in dividend shares to try and create an attractive monthly passive…

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2 electric flying car stocks to buy in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

The eVTOL industry is forecast to grow to $1trn in size within 20 years. This Fool takes a look at…

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2 phenomenal FTSE dividend stocks I’d buy before 2024

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights two top-notch FTSE income stocks that might also provide a nice bit of share price growth on…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares surge to 500p in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares are the best performers in Europe this year. Is it unrealistic to expect the momentum to continue into…

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With an empty ISA at 30, I’d follow Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build passive income

| Ben McPoland

One of Warren Buffett’s most famous sayings has been called his ‘golden rule’. Here’s how I'd use it to build…

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I’d buy 377 shares of this mid-cap dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at a FTSE 250 dividend stock that’s unbelievably cheap and offers an attractive level of…

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One 59p penny stock I’d avoid like the plague!

| Ben McPoland

This US penny stock has lost a truly shocking amount of value over the past two years and some think…

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If I put £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today, how much might I have in 5 years?

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers the sort of returns he might be able to generate after half a decade of investing inside…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA allowance to target a second income of £1,500 a year

| Ben McPoland

Today looks like a fantastic time to open an ISA and invest in FTSE 100 stocks to try and generate…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares for £100 in monthly passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer does not own shares of this supermarket for passive income, but how many would he need to buy…

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One 9p penny stock I’m loading up on in 2024

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock has fallen more than 50% over the past two years despite encouraging progress being made at the…

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At £14, the GSK share price looks like a top bargain to me

| Ben McPoland

The GSK share price looks dirt cheap at the moment. But do the risks outweigh the potential reward with this…

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