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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

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

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA? This writer highlights two growth stocks that are both down by…

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By 2026, the Tesla share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has surged 75% in a year, easily outpacing the S&P 500. Can it keep up this blistering pace?…

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89% of stock market analysts rate this growth share a Buy!

| Ben McPoland

If Wall Street brokers are correct, this high-quality growth share that's down 33% is set to smash the stock market…

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By 2026, the BAE Systems share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

So far in 2025, the BAE Systems share price has turned every £10 invested into £17.60! But can the FTSE…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m steering clear of in today’s market

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is giving this pair of FTSE 100 stocks a wide berth today, but for totally different reasons, as…

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Better FTSE 250 turnaround stock: Pets at Home vs ITV?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a closer look at these struggling FTSE 250 shares to see which one he thinks has the…

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Could buying NIO stock at $7 be like investing in Tesla in 2015?

| Ben McPoland

This writer weighs up the bull and bear cases for considering NIO today. Up 50%+ already this year, might it…

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2 dividend growth shares offering a rising passive income stream

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of dividend shares from the FTSE 100 and 250 that could add to a growing…

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I’m selling a FTSE 100 retailer to buy this stock while it’s down 33% 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks another growth stock now offers a more compelling investment case than this once-soaring FTSE 100 sportswear retailer.

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Am I beating ChatGPT and the S&P 500 with these 3 picks?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool took on the world's popular artificial intelligence assistant back in January. Are his S&P 500 stocks currently beating…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares just 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at HSBC shares to see if there's any value left in them after their massive…

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2 UK stocks to consider to target a second income in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland picks a pair of Asia-focused dividend shares that he reckons are worth a look for investors seeking a…

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1 quality growth stock to consider for an ISA while it’s down 41%

| Ben McPoland

Find out which growth stock this writer has chosen to make one of the largest holdings in his Stocks and…

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1 top investment trust to consider from the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

Companies are staying private for longer, which is problematic for stock exchanges in New York and London. This trust offers…

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How long might it take to make a million pounds in a SIPP investing £250 a month?

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a SIPP? Our writer picks an exchange-traded fund (ETF) yielding nearly 7% that might be worth…

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Is IonQ a millionaire-maker growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of quantum computing firm IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) have absolutely rocketed over the past two years. Should I buy this growth…

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This ex-penny stock might rocket 56%, according to City experts

| Ben McPoland

Our writer checks out a former penny stock that analysts reckon could head even higher, despite already surging nearly 700%…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I wouldn’t spend it

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks investors don't need to chase ultra-high-risk bets to target solid returns inside a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares at a 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

This Rolls-Royce investor continues to be bullish on the company's growth prospects. But should he buy more shares near £12?

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1 nearly-penny share that could rocket 207%, according to this broker

| Ben McPoland

An almost-penny share has caught this writer's eye after analysts assigned it a much higher share price target than the…

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2 small-cap growth stocks to consider buying in October

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy next month? Our writer reckons these two smaller and lesser known UK growth firms are…

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By 2026, the Greggs share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers the City forecasts for the Greggs share price to see if there might be value in the…

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2 top UK dividend stocks offering effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of stocks from the FTSE 250 index that have tremendous track records of dividend growth.

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1 top FTSE 250 trust to consider for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons this FTSE 250 investment trust currently has a nice blend of artificial intelligence stocks in its portfolio.

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Down 14% in days and yielding 6.6%, is this FTSE 250 stock great value?

| Ben McPoland

The Pets at Home (LSE:PETS) share price has slumped over the past year. Our writer wonders if he should snap…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a dividend stock from the FTSE 250 that could contribute towards a sizeable passive income in retirement.

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Warren Buffett just sold this stock after a 3,890% rise! Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway knocked the ball out of the park by investing in this incredible growth stock 17 years…

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3 ETFs from the London Stock Exchange to consider for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This trio of ETFs from the London Stock Exchange offers dividends, balanced growth, and one of the world's emerging megatrends.

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How long would it take to build a £1m ISA share portfolio investing £1k a month?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 investment trust that he thinks has a great chance of delivering market-beating returns for…

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Can I buy the Labubu doll maker in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer's daughter has been pestering him for Labubu dolls. Can he invest in the maker of this toy in…

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3 things that put me off Diageo shares

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he sold his Diageo shares earlier this year, and why he has no plans to buy…

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2 reasons I’m avoiding this skyrocketing S&P 500 stock

| Ben McPoland

Palantir just made a £1.5bn investment in the UK, which could unlock lucrative defence opportunities. Here's why I'm still avoiding…

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UK delivers great news for Nvidia stock investors! 

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock continues to make investors wealthier, and there was more positive company news from the UK this week.

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Next shares fall 5% in the FTSE 100! Time to take a look?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers one of the highest quality companies in the FTSE 100 after its share price pulled back following…

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Should I buy Apple stock near a 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland weighs up the case for and against adding tech giant Apple to his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio…

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Prediction: I think this top growth stock will smash Nvidia over the next 12 months

| Ben McPoland

Looking for a quality growth stock that isn’t called Nvidia? Our writer highlights one that could be worth examining more…

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This sizzling FTSE 100 stock is hot enough to fry an egg on! 

| Ben McPoland

The competition to be the FTSE 100 index's best-performing stock of 2025 appears to be well and truly over --…

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Elon Musk buys $1bn worth of Tesla stock! Time to join in?

| Ben McPoland

Unfortunately, I don't have a spare billion to invest in Tesla stock. But should I take a smaller stake in…

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This 50p penny share could surge 90%, according to one broker

| Ben McPoland

A UK penny stock has the ability to nearly double by 2026, says one team of analysts. Ben McPoland zooms…

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How many Tesco shares would it take to earn a £500 annual passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Holders of Tesco shares have done very well since 2022. But after a near-doubling, does this FTSE 100 income stock…

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