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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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Top brokers see Rolls-Royce shares rising higher than 209p! Time to buy?

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Ben McPoland looks at what brokers think about Rolls-Royce shares at the moment. Will he increase his holding in the…

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One growth stock I just can’t stop buying at £1 in my ISA!

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This Fool has been buying one particular stock in his ISA all summer long. Autumn is here and he's still…

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Will the stock market rally or crash 20%?

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There are contrasting views on where the stock market could be heading over the next year or two. Here's how…

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No savings in a SIPP? I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ strategy to build wealth

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If I were just starting to invest in a SIPP to build wealth, I'd note the Oracle of Omaha's advice…

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At 28p, is there any hope for boohoo shares as Shein dominates?

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With Chinese shopping apps continuing to gobble up market share, our writer wonders whether boohoo shares will continue to struggle.

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £12k yearly second income

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With the right long-term mindset, it's possible to build up a huge portfolio that could throw off a very sizeable…

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Should I buy Greggs shares after the Uber Eats link-up?

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This Fool wonders whether Greggs shares finally warrant a place in his portfolio after the Newcastle-based baker delivered another solid…

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I’d regret not buying this once-in-a-generation level of high-yield passive income!

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The income on offer from some high-yield dividend shares in the UK today is an opportunity that I just can't…

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2 top ETFs for the artificial intelligence revolution

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AI looks set to have a massive impact on the world over the coming decades. Here are two ETFs that…

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Its share price is up 1,980% in 10 years, so how do I find the next Tesla?

| Ben McPoland

The surging Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price has made investors a fortune over the last decade. Our writer wonders where the…

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One monopoly AI stock to buy in October after the latest sell-off

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Our writer reckons there is one intriguing artificial intelligence-related stock to buy today following a major correction in its share…

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Should investors buy Aston Martin shares after they just raced 13% higher?

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Our writer looks at why Aston Martin shares have surged today and considers whether they might warrant a place in…

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One value stock I’d avoid like the plague right now

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The FTSE 100 appears to be jam-packed with brilliant bargains that might produce attractive returns. I don't think this value…

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How long might it take to double my money investing in FTSE 100 shares?

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Our writer looks at different sets of figures to see how long it could take him to double his money…

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Top brokers name these 2 FTSE 100 stocks as buys

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After crunching the numbers, analysts liked what they saw in these two FTSE 100 stocks and recently initiated buy ratings.

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Should I buy Aviva shares at £4 today?

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Aviva shares have struggled over the last few years. But should I invest now that there's some lip-smacking passive income…

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If I’d put £10k in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

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After an incredibly strong performance in 2022, BAE Systems shares have extended their FTSE 100 winning streak Into this year.

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Dear Rolls-Royce stock fans, mark the calendar for 28 November

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Our writer explains why the last Wednesday of November could hold the key for the direction in which Rolls-Royce stock…

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Enough is enough! This world-class FTSE 100 share is on sale and I’m buying

| Ben McPoland

This well-known FTSE 100 share has stalled over the last four years but still appears to offer amazing value going…

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1 exciting 47p penny stock I’m buying in October

| Ben McPoland

The company behind this penny stock is set to grow rapidly over the next two years. But with the shares…

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3 ridiculously cheap shares I’d buy now for mouth-watering passive income

| Ben McPoland

For investors seeking high-yield passive income, the FTSE 100 appears to be the place to be. Here are three shares…

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If I’d put £5k in NIO shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

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NIO shares dropped quite sharply during September and are now trading for a little over $8. Should I start a…

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I’d buy 11,950 shares of this 6.3%-yielding FTSE 250 stock for £1k a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has a solid record of paying out rising passive income. Here’s why I would invest in…

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income could I get in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Investors in Lloyds shares look set to receive generous dividends over the next couple of years as the bank gets…

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Why Ocado shares spiked 5% today to top the FTSE 100

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Ocado (LSE:OCDO) stock was the biggest riser in the FTSE 100 today. What caused this share price jump on a…

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2 top growth stocks I think could be massive long-term winners

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Our writer thinks these two exciting US-listed growth stocks could generate market-thumping returns over the next decade and beyond.

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2 quality ETFs I’d buy today to kickstart a Stocks & Shares ISA

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Ben McPoland takes a look at two investments he'd consider making right now to get a new Stocks and Shares…

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Up 62% in 1 year! Why is the Games Workshop share price on fire?

| Ben McPoland

The Games Workshop share price exploded higher at the end of last week and has now more than trebled over…

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My 3 best-performing FTSE 100 stocks in 2023

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The UK's blue-chip index may not have performed strongly since the turn of the year but these FTSE 100 stocks…

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No passive income? I’d buy UK shares now to unlock the power of compound interest!

| Ben McPoland

There has rarely been a better time to start building a passive income portfolio of dirt-cheap dividend shares listed on…

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My ISA is ready for a 2023 stock market correction

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Our writer reveals where he'd fish during a stock market correction in order to try and generate market-beating returns.

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Down 15%! Why did the THG share price crash today?

| Ben McPoland

The THG share price plunged after the e-commerce firm posted its interim report. Could this be an opportunity for me…

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How to aim to turn a £20k ISA into a £10,595 yearly second income!

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Our writer explains how UK investors can take advantage of the tax-efficient status of an ISA to earn a sizeable…

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This stock could be the best bargain-basement deal on the FTSE 250!

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Ben McPoland explains why he'll invest in this high-quality FTSE 250 stock today and hold it for at least the…

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Should I buy, hold or sell Rolls-Royce shares at 225p?

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Rolls-Royce shares have risen another 8.5% in the past month alone. Now this Fool is wondering what to do with…

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Down 14%! Should I buy the dip in the AstraZeneca share price?

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The AstraZeneca share price has been falling in recent weeks and oil giant Shell has quietly regained the FTSE 100…

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2 top investment trusts for a beginner Stocks & Shares ISA

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Our writer explains why he would look at these two FTSE 250 trusts if he were just starting to construct…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Avacta shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Avacta shares have risen substantially over the past five years. Should I buy the biotech stock today in case it…

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I’d buy 1,740 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

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This Footsie stock has a tremendous record of paying out rising passive income. Here's why I would invest in the…

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Which will be worth more by 2030: Ramsdens or RC365 shares?

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This Fool compares Ramsdens' and RC365 shares to assess which small-cap company he thinks will be worth more by the…

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