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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

Where next for Scottish Mortgage shares in 2023 and beyond?

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost half their value in 12 months and are among this year's worst FTSE 100 performers.…

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I’d buy 79 shares a week of this property stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

A lifetime of growing passive income can be achieved with small but consistent investments. I'd buy this real estate stock…

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I’m buying the fear like Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett waits patiently for the stock market to be driven by panic before making his move. Here's how I'm…

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1 growth stock that could beat the market over the next 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Nearly every growth stock has had a nightmare 2022. But British billionaire Jim Mellon still reckons this small-cap could become…

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Here are all 12 stocks I bought in my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Ben McPoland

Market volatility can be a gift to long-term investors. That's been my mindset this year as I've added these 12…

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FTSE 250 bear market: 1 stock I bought on the dip

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 plunged into a bear market earlier this year. One of my stocks got hammered, giving me the…

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1 penny stock I’d buy for 2023 and hold for a decade

| Ben McPoland

This under-the-radar penny stock looks like a smart buy to me. In fact, I'd hold it for a decade to…

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1 reason to sell Lloyds shares, 1 reason to buy

| Ben McPoland

Calling the bottom on Lloyds shares over the years has often been a fool's errand. Still, I'm tempted to invest,…

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3 stocks set to crush the FTSE 100 (again) in 2023

| Ben McPoland

These three stocks are easily beating the FTSE 100 this year. They look poised to continue outperforming well into the…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’m buying for passive income before 2022 is over

| Ben McPoland

This high-yield stock gives me a passive income stream as well as the potential for share price growth. I'm buying…

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2 stocks to double down on during a recession

| Ben McPoland

The Chancellor recently confirmed that the UK is now in a recession. Here are two stocks that weathered the last…

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I’d buy 2,370 shares of this winning stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Who wouldn't want an extra £1,000 a year in passive income? This FTSE 250 stock has a great chance of…

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2 solid FTSE 100 shares to buy hand over fist

| Ben McPoland

These two FTSE 100 shares look poised for profitable growth over the coming years. Both companies have just released positive…

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Should I buy BAE shares for my portfolio today?

| Ben McPoland

The order book is growing at BAE Systems in response to increased defence budgets around the world. Does this make…

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Should I buy Rivian stock after its 80% crash?

| Ben McPoland

Rivian stock has suffered a terrible 12 months, losing 80% of its market value. Should I take advantage of this…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock after its 66% rise in November?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this FTSE 100 company, which wants to become the 'Tesla' of grocery e-commerce, have risen massively this month.…

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1 Scottish Mortgage growth stock I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one growth stock in Scottish Mortgage's portfolio that he thinks could be a massive winner over the…

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Should I buy NIO stock after it rocketed back above $11?

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' announced its third-quarter results last week, sending the shares up higher. Is now the time for…

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How I’d invest £77 a week in a Stocks & Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Ben McPoland

There are an estimated 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK today. Here's how I'd invest £77 a week in a…

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Why this US growth stock is now my worst ever investment

| Ben McPoland

Nearly every portfolio contains one or two flops. But I have one investment that is now down a whopping 80%.…

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Will the FTSE 100 beat the S&P 500 once again in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Save for an unlikely turnaround, the FTSE 100 is set to outperform the S&P 500 in 2022. Can the UK…

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Should I buy Adobe stock that’s down 54%?

| Ben McPoland

The software giant's shares are now cheaper than they've been in almost a decade. So should I add Adobe stock…

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How much could Woodbois shares be worth in 5 years?

| Ben McPoland

Celebrated investor Stanley Druckenmiller says invest in the future, not the present. So how could Woodbois shares be doing in…

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Should I buy boohoo shares today?

| Ben McPoland

Analysts have been queueing up to downgrade the fast fashion stock recently. Is this an opportunity for me to buy…

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Why I just bought this high-quality FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock has been on my radar for many months now. Here's why I've finally clicked the 'buy'…

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Should I invest in Tesla stock after its 50% fall?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this electric vehicle pioneer have been cut in half so far this year. Is this drop an opportunity…

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Here’s why I bought these cheap FTSE 100 shares for my portfolio

| Ben McPoland

There's been huge volatility in the market recently. Here's why I took the opportunity to snap up these FTSE 100…

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Should I buy Cineworld stock after its stunning resurrection?

| Ben McPoland

The share price of the struggling cinema chain ended last week 132% higher. Should I buy Cineworld stock in case…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy right now

| Ben McPoland

As inflation rises, I've been looking for stocks to buy that can preserve and grow my wealth. Here's two I'm…

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2 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

| Ben McPoland

Dividend Aristocrats can be some of the safest stocks to invest in. Here are two income-generators that I'd consider adding…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks screaming to be bought in November!

| Ben McPoland

These two FTSE 100 stocks are both down heavily this year. Yet each one is far from broken, leaving them…

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I’d buy 1,850 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly stock for £1,000 in annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

Not all dividends are made equal. Some are less resilient than others. But I reckon I can hang my hat…

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Could a New Cold War drive the Rolls-Royce share price higher?

| Ben McPoland

Many foreign policy analysts now think the world has entered a New Cold War. Could this soon be reflected in…

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Should I load up on ITM Power stock after its recent collapse?

| Ben McPoland

ITM Power stock is down 84% in 12 months. Is this the buying opportunity I've been waiting for or is…

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The Hurricane Energy share price is up 80% in 2022. Time to buy in November?

| Ben McPoland

A bull market in fossil fuels has driven the Hurricane Energy share price higher this year. Is this the best…

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If I’d invested £2k in Manchester United shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

The Premier League club has struggled lately but remains a giant in world football. How would I have done buying…

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3 stocks I will ‘never’ sell

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett's favourite holding period is forever. Which three stocks does our writer never intend to sell? And which one…

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What on earth’s going on with Meta stock?

| Ben McPoland

Meta stock was down 24% yesterday. The parent company of Facebook has now lost around $520bn in market value this…

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NIO stock has crashed under $10! Is it safe for me to invest?

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' has lost nearly 50% of its value in one month. With risks multiplying, is it too…

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

| Ben McPoland

World Wrestling Entertainment stock is up 56% in 2022, defying the US bear market. How would I have done if…

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