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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

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

| Ben McPoland

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

| Ben McPoland

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

| Ben McPoland

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

| Ben McPoland

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!

| Ben McPoland

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!

| Ben McPoland

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?

| Ben McPoland

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?

| Ben McPoland

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

| Ben McPoland

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

| Ben McPoland

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?

| Ben McPoland

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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3 stocks I’m avoiding at all costs!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer puts a stake in the ground and highlights two stocks in the UK and one in the US…

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One penny stock I just can’t stop buying at 9p!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock has fallen 40% over the past year despite eye-catching progress being made at the company in recent…

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I just sold this FTSE 100 stock. Here’s where I’m investing the money in September

| Ben McPoland

Our writer outlines why he sold one FTSE 100 stock in order to free up spare cash to pursue higher…

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Should I buy Man United shares after they just crashed 18%?

| Ben McPoland

Man United shares got hammered across the pond in New York after the football club's long-running takeover saga took yet…

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Down 5%! Should I buy the dip in the Darktrace share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Darktrace share price slipped 5% after the FTSE 250 cybersecurity company released its full-year earnings. Does that make it…

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I’d buy 7,200 shares of this rare FTSE 250 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is packed with stocks that offer investors the prospect of both growth and income. Here's one priced…

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Here’s why the Ashtead share price dipped 5% today

| Ben McPoland

The Ashtead share price dropped 5% today after the plant hire group posted its Q1 results. Does this dip represent…

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This top FTSE 100 share turned £5k into £2m+! Should I invest in its spin-off?

| Ben McPoland

Ashtead Technology (LSE: AT.) appears to be following in the footsteps of its former FTSE 100 parent. Does this make…

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Down 94%! Is penny share WANdisco now ridiculously oversold?

| Ben McPoland

Now a penny share priced at 78p, WANDdisco (LON:WAND) appears to be down if not yet out. So could this…

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1 top-notch FTSE 100 stock to buy in September while it’s on sale

| Ben McPoland

This Footsie share is more than 50% below its all-time high. But it looks set to eventually recover and could…

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If I’d put £5k in B&M shares during the 2020 Covid crash, would I have £10k now?

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market crashed in 2020 as the world faced up to a once-in-a-century pandemic. How have B&M shares…

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£10,250 invested in this Dividend Aristocrat could net me £1k in passive income in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at a FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat that is currently sporting a massive dividend yield and assesses whether…

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Should I rush to buy ASOS shares while they’re still under £5?

| Ben McPoland

ASOS shares have crashed 92% over the last five years. Should I invest in the fast fashion firm now in…

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If I’d put £5k in Greggs shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have generated some tasty returns for shareholders since 2013. But can they keep on delivering for the next…

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2 unloved FTSE 100 shares I snapped up in August

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he recently bought two FTSE 100 shares despite both of them badly underperforming over the last…

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5 things that could take high-flying Rolls-Royce shares to 600p

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers five big catalysts that could help push Rolls-Royce shares towards the £6 mark over the next few…

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Is NIO stock now a buy at $11? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock has been extremely volatile lately and is now down 44% in just one year. Do the charts suggest…

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RC365 is a penny stock again! Should I act now and invest?

| Ben McPoland

We've witnessed a quite remarkable boom and bust cycle in RC365 (LON: RCGH) shares this summer. Is this penny stock…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2023! I’m still buying FTSE 100 stocks today

| Ben McPoland

Listening to people who make predictions about the stock market crashing could mean missing out on the next bull run.

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Should I invest in Disney in my Stock and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Disney is an iconic company with an unrivalled treasure trove of intellectual property. But are the shares a buy today…

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Here’s how I’d aim to build a powerful second income portfolio with just £20,000

| Ben McPoland

It is entirely possible to go from an empty portfolio today to one full of dividend stocks paying me a…

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Here’s how I’d start building reliable passive income in 2023 with just £500 a month

| Ben McPoland

There has never been a better time than today to start investing in high-yield dividend stocks to get streams of…

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

| Ben McPoland

A million pounds in the hand now sounds like a no-brainer deal to take. But the incredible power of compound…

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1 deep value stock under 99p that’s grabbing my full attention!

| Ben McPoland

Value stocks abound in the UK market today. Here, our writer considers an out-of-favour FTSE 250 share with a temptingly…

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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price has dipped 10% so far in August

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been falling in August. What has been weighing on the stock and is it…

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