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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

Rivers of cash? Here’s how much Lloyds shares have paid out in dividends since 2019

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how much Lloyds shares have returned in dividend payouts over the last few years…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £10,000 in Tesco shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 hasn't done all that well lately but Tesco shares have bucked this trend to deliver some very…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in stocks to target a £68,126 second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how regular injections of cash into the stock market can result in a very sizeable income…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 CEO just bought £99k worth of JD Sports Fashion shares! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

JD Sports Fashion shares have been plunging recently. Should I take advantage of this opportunity to add the FTSE 100…

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Will I lose out if I don’t buy more of this superstar FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares tripled in value in 2023, leaving this Fool wondering whether it is time for him to invest more…

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Will the Experian share price beat the FTSE 100 again in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

The Experian share price is on the move and has now doubled in just seven years. How is 2024 looking…

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Could buying this growth stock at $5 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) is taking a leaf straight out of the Tesla playbook. But can the growth stock deliver…

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If interest rates are cut in 2024, these FTSE shares could surge

| Ben McPoland

There could be a lot more room for recovery in these two FTSE shares if interest rates are lowered by…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Diageo share price fell 21% in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Last year wasn't great for the Diageo share price as the FTSE 100 booze giant faced growth headwinds. Is the…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 11,911 shares of this LSE dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This potentially undervalued FTSE 250 stock could offer me lucrative passive income while I wait for interest rates to start…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need to quit my job and live off the passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering how many Tesco shares he'd need to buy for his portfolio in order to pack in…

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£10,000 in savings? I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy dividend growth stocks

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett has put on an investing masterclass for more than half a century, and it is something all investors…

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Here’s why the Darktrace share price rose 41% in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The Darktrace share price enjoyed a strong comeback last year. Would this writer add the cybersecurity stock to his portfolio…

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Investing Articles

FTSE income shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Ben McPoland

UK income shares have struggled in recent years and this has pushed up dividend yields. Here's why now could be…

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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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