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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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Meet the ex-penny share up 109% that has topped Rolls-Royce and Nvidia in 2025

| Ben McPoland

The share price of this investment trust has gone from pennies to above £1 over the past couple of years.…

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3 reasons I’m skipping a Cash ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Putting money into a Cash ISA can feel safe. But in 2026 and beyond, that comfort could come at a…

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Greggs: is this FTSE 250 stock about to crash again in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

After this FTSE 250 stock crashed in 2025, our writer wonders if it will do the same in 2026. Or…

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2 top ETFs to consider for an ISA in 2026

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Here are two very different ETFs -- one set to ride the global robotics boom, the other offering a juicy…

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Down 35% in 2 months! Should I buy NIO stock at $5?

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock has plunged in recent weeks, losing a third of its market value despite surging sales. Is this EV…

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Should I sell my Scottish Mortgage shares in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

After a strong run for Scottish Mortgage shares, our writer wonders if he should offload them to bank profits in…

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2 investment trusts from the London Stock Exchange to consider in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Investment trusts have the potential to drive lucrative returns for UK investors. Here are two our writer is bullish on…

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Meet the 6p penny stock that has smashed Nvidia in 2025

| Ben McPoland

This UK penny stock has surged around 70% in 2025, outperforming most other companies. But why is it such a…

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I’m thrilled I bought Rolls-Royce shares in 2023. Will I buy more in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce has become a superior company, with rising profits, buybacks, and shares now paying a dividend. So is the FTSE…

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I asked ChatGPT for the perfect passive income ISA and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Which 10 passive income stocks did the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot pick for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Should I sell my HSBC shares in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

HSBC shares have produced market-thumping returns in 2025. So what should I do with this FTSE 100 bank stock in…

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Should I buy Diageo stock for the 4.7% dividend yield?

| Ben McPoland

With the Diageo dividend yield now more than the FTSE 100's, our writer is wondering if he should buy the…

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My top 10 ISA and SIPP stocks in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Find out why a FTSE 100 investment trust is now this writer's top holding across his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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2 passive income stocks offering dividend yields above 6%

| Ben McPoland

While these UK dividend stocks have headed in very different directions this year, they're both now offering attractive yields.

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Is the FTSE 250 set for a rip-roaring comeback in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

With the FTSE 250 index trading very cheaply, Ben McPoland reckons this market-leading tech stock's worthy of attention in 2026.

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Did ChatGPT give me the best FTSE stocks to buy 1 year ago?

| Ben McPoland

ChatGPT can do lots of great stuff, but is it actually any good at identifying winning stocks from the FTSE…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £8,333 a month of passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a potential route to earning double what is today considered a comfortable retirement and all tax-free inside…

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Here’s what I think investors in Nvidia stock can look forward to in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has delivered solid returns for investors in 2025. But it could head even higher in 2026, driven by…

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My 3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2026

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Ben McPoland sees another positive year for the FTSE 100 index, including a return to form for one very disappointing…

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1 investment trust from the London Stock Exchange to check out in 2026

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Find out why our writer thinks this investment trust -- which holds SpaceX and is listed on the London Stock…

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This quantum computing growth stock could skyrocket 113%, says 1 broker

| Ben McPoland

One team of analysts on Wall Street have put a $100 price target on this high-growth tech stock. Should I…

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My top 2 disruptive growth stocks to consider buying in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy? Find out why our writer likes this pair of explosive growth shares that have been…

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2 out-of-favour FTSE 250 stocks set for a potential turnaround in 2026

| Ben McPoland

These famous retail stocks from the FTSE 250 index have crashed in 2025. Here's why 2026 might turn out to…

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Martin Lewis just explained the stock market’s golden rule

| Ben McPoland

Unlike cash, the stock market can quietly turn lump sums into serious wealth. So, what’s the secret sauce that makes…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £1,000 a week in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

See which 8.7%-yielding Footsie stock this writer expects to keep pumping dividends into ISA portfolios for many years to come.

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Should I sell my Rolls-Royce shares in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering what to do with his Rolls-Royce shares after an incredible three-year run. Is it finally time…

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£5,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin entered 2025 with its shares languishing in the FTSE 250. Has this year actually treated the James Bond…

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Is this ex-penny stock ready for blast-off at 85p?

| Ben McPoland

This unique former penny stock has skyrocketed nearly 200% since the summer of 2023. But still under £1, might it…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for an ISA in 2026

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Looking for stocks to buy in 2026? Here's a pair of cheap shares that appear to have plenty of high-quality…

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£5,000 invested into Greggs shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After a year to forget for those holding Greggs shares, might 2026 finally serve up something tastier for investors? Ben…

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This FTSE 250 stock could rocket 49%, say brokers

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Ben McPoland takes a closer look at a market-leading FTSE 250 company that generates plenty of cash and has begun…

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have enjoyed a very strong run over the past couple of years. But where next for this FTSE…

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A SpaceX IPO could light a fire under this FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

Shareholders of this FTSE 100 investment trust may have just got an early Christmas present from Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX).

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2 stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole today in my ISA and SIPP

| Ben McPoland

The following two stocks have a history of being incredibly popular with retail investors. So why is this writer avoiding…

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Did Donald Trump just deliver fantastic news for Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

With artificial intelligence chip sales set to resume in China, is Nvidia stock worth looking at while it's trading under…

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British billionaire has 61% of his hedge fund in these 3 S&P 500 stocks 

| Ben McPoland

This world-class hedge fund manager only invests in companies with extremely wide moats. Which three S&P 500 stocks currently dominate…

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7 moves I’ve just made in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

I've been harvesting some gains recently in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are the four names I've been buying…

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If the stock market crashes in 2026, I’ll buy these 2 shares like there’s no tomorrow

| Ben McPoland

These two shares have already fallen 25%+ in recent weeks. So why is this writer wating for a stock market…

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Should I scoop up some Magnum Ice Cream shares for my ISA? 

| Ben McPoland

The world's largest ice cream business started trading on the London Stock Exchange today. Is this the next buy for…

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Up 95% since January, this FTSE 250 stock is a whisker away from the FTSE 100

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has already nearly doubled year to date, but analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove reckon it could…

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