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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has contributed more than 2,000 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

Can I become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire investing £10 a day?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer asks whether it's possible for him to ever become a millionaire with his Stocks and Shares ISA by…

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3 stocks I’d put 100% of my money into

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Investing all of my money into a small handful of stocks is incredibly risky. But if I had to do…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Lloyds shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds shares remain popular with UK dividend investors. Here I explore how much it would cost to generate £1,000 a…

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Up over 100% in 6 months, is now the time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have more than doubled in the space of half a year. Have I already missed the boat or…

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2 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

| Ben McPoland

A second income from shares is never truly guaranteed. But here's two dividend stocks that I think are as safe…

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Buy the dip: 1 top FTSE stock

| Ben McPoland

Buying shares when the market is heading lower has often proved to be a lucrative move. Here's one FTSE stock…

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1 penny stock down 77% that I’d buy today!

| Ben McPoland

Penny stocks can deliver handsome returns despite their inherent riskiness. Here's one out-of-favour share that I think looks appealing.

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3 things this Fool will do in a stock market crash!

| Ben McPoland

Volatility in bank shares has some fearing that a stock market meltdown is on the cards. Here's three things this…

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I’d buy cheap shares before the stock market snaps back!

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 has tumbled more than 5% in four weeks as fears mount. Here's why I'd start buying cheap…

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3 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares, 1 reason to sell

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have doubled in the space of six months. Here's why there now appears more reasons to buy this…

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Is the Oxford Nanopore share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

The Oxford Nanopore share price has continued to slump this year. So is there now a golden opportunity for me…

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Bank stocks mayhem! Warren Buffett could be the sector’s saviour

| Ben McPoland

Bank stocks haven't been this volatile since 2008. Will the Oracle of Omaha step in with a solution and should…

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3 FTSE stocks to buy to take advantage of the market sell-off

| Ben McPoland

Dark clouds hanging over the market are creating wealth-enhancing opportunities for investors. Here's three stocks to buy as the fears…

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3 stocks paying me endless passive income!

| Ben McPoland

Investing in shares that pay dividends is a great idea to start generating passive income. Here's three payers in my…

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares double my money in a new bull market?

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares are trading at a massive discount right now. So could this cheap FTSE 100 stock double my…

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Should I buy Diageo shares at £34 and hold them forever?

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have moved sideways for the last 12 months. So is now a great time to snap up this…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before Mr Market changes his mind!

| Ben McPoland

More volatility in the market is presenting early-Easter gifts to long-term investors. Here's two FTSE 100 stocks I'd snap up…

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Is the Avacta share price about to rocket in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

The Avacta share price is up an incredible 560% in just three years. But could this exciting biotech be about…

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2 deep-value stocks I’d buy right now!

| Ben McPoland

What are some of the best shares to buy right now? This writer thinks these two value stocks offer enticing…

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I’d put £79 a week into this dividend growth stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This quirky FTSE 250 stock has unique brand power. Here's why I think it makes a great candidate for generating…

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1 magnificent FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now!

| Ben McPoland

Volution Group (LSE:FAN) is seizing upon a very large market opportunity. Here's why I'd buy this compelling FTSE 250 stock…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Aston Martin shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Ben McPoland

It's been a disaster for long-term investors in Aston Martin shares. But how would I be doing if I'd invested…

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Is Rolls-Royce stock now a screaming buy?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce stock has been red-hot recently as investors back a potential turnaround story at the company. Does this make it…

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Forget day trading! I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

The figures on building wealth from day trading don't inspire me with confidence. Here's why I'd rather follow the example…

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1 AIM penny stock I’d buy and hold till the 2030s!

| Ben McPoland

This volatile AIM-listed penny stock remains well down from its all-time high. I'd buy shares at 27p today and hold…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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3 Warren Buffett stocks I will ‘never’ sell

| Ben McPoland

This writer has a few stocks that he just cannot imagine himself parting ways with. Here's three that are also…

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What on earth’s going on with FAANG stocks?

| Ben McPoland

FAANG stocks helped drive the NASDAQ skywards for over a decade until they fell out of favour. What's happened to…

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Earnings: why Ocado shares are nosediving today

| Ben McPoland

Ocado shares are plunging today after the online grocer released its latest earnings report. Should this writer now buy the…

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Is the Persimmon share price a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| Ben McPoland

The Persimmon share price looks attractive after a 50% drop in a little over a year. But should I add…

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Could buying NIO shares at $9 make me rich?

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares (NYSE:NIO) are back near their IPO price despite ongoing operational progress at the company. Are they now a…

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I’d put £83 a week into this Dividend Aristocrat for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK market is jam-packed with a rich variety of dividend shares. I'd invest in this FTSE 100 stock to…

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3 stocks I’d buy in a freshly minted £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here's three stocks I'd buy today with savings in a new Stocks and Shares ISA. They could provide the perfect…

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Earnings: why BAE Systems shares remain at high altitude

| Ben McPoland

BAE shares were trading down slightly today after the arms giant reported its 2022 results. Should I buy more of…

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Why I don’t own Rolls-Royce shares (yet)

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares are popular again as new leadership sets about transforming the "burning platform". Here's why I'm now tempted to…

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Is there a golden buying opportunity in these cheap shares?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these cheap shares yielding 5.4% look attractive right now. They may even be a bargain at 78p…

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Enough is enough! Alphabet stock is on sale and I’m buying

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has never owned Alphabet stock in his portfolio. Here's why that's about to change after its recent ChatGPT-related…

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9% yield! This top lithium stock looks like a bargain to me

| Ben McPoland

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) shares are up 42% over the last 12 months. But I think this…

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Forget dropshipping! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett and build effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Dropshipping is touted as a simple passive income idea. Here's why this Fool thinks it's far from passive and would…

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If I could only own 1 UK stock, it would be this

| Ben McPoland

The list of potential investments I could make in the market is enormous. But what would be the one UK…

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

| Ben McPoland

This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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