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Charlie Carman

Charlie formerly worked at the Bank of England and is a qualified lawyer with expertise in intellectual property and technology disputes. He currently writes on a freelance basis, specialising in financial markets and investing.

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Investing Articles

£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into lifelong passive income!

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd target passive income for life by investing £20,000 in a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks.

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Here’s why the IAG share price rose 23% in 2023!

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The IAG share price endured volatility last year, but patient shareholders were rewarded with higher returns than the FTSE 100…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price rose 27% in 2023!

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With the Tesco share price experiencing strong growth last year, Charlie Carman investigates the factors behind the supermarket's success.

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If I’d put £1k in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Charlie Carman explores how much he could have made by investing £1,000 in the FTSE 100 last year and how…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2024?

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Charlie Carman reflects on the stunning performance of Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 as he looks ahead at the FTSE 100…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £1,500 a month!

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd target a healthy passive income stream from regular investments in a diversified portfolio of dividend…

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2 cheap shares I think could be bargain buys before 2024!

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Charlie Carman identifies two cheap defensive shares in the FTSE 100 index that have been battered this year but that…

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These income shares pay yields of 10% and 12%! Should I buy them now?

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This pair of income shares tops the FTSE 100 index when it comes to dividend payouts. But are the mammoth…

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Is this the best FTSE 250 growth stock to buy before 2024?

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Charlie Carman considers whether this specialist defence manufacturer listed on the FTSE 250 index could deliver big returns next year.

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At a 52-week high, here’s what the charts say about the Taylor Wimpey share price!

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As the Taylor Wimpey share price gains momentum, should investors consider buying this FTSE 100 housebuilder stock? Charlie Carman investigates.

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A rare chance to buy a FTSE 100 stock near a 52-week low?

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Charlie Carman investigates whether investors should consider buying this unloved FTSE 100 stock while it trades near a one-year low.

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Investing Articles

£30k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £50k a year

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd aim to build a chunky passive income portfolio over time with £30k in savings and…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

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Offering a higher dividend yield than the average across FTSE 100 stocks, are Lloyds shares worth buying for passive income…

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£0 in savings? Here are 3 simple steps to start earning passive income!

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Charlie Carman outlines three simple steps for stock market investors to consider when building a passive income portfolio from scratch.

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Investing Articles

Near a 52-week high, here’s what the charts say for the Rolls-Royce share price!

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The Rolls-Royce share price has staged a remarkable rally over the past year, but can the FTSE 100 stock continue…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in Tesco shares at their 52-week low, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Tesco shares have performed well since sinking to a 52-week low almost a year ago, but challenges remain for the…

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Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index to aim for a million!

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Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index could potentially deliver a £1m portfolio for long-term investors, but is…

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£4,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £300 a month!

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Charlie Carman outlines how he'd target a sizeable passive income portfolio via long-term investing, starting with just £4k in the…

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Investing Articles

Is NIO stock cheaper than Tesla today? Here’s what the charts say!

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After a 25% share price fall this year, Charlie Carman considers whether NIO stock might be a better value investment…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade chance to buy a FTSE 100 stock near a 10-year low?

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This FTSE 100 stock is sinking toward lows last seen over a decade ago but does the colossal 9.1% dividend…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage share price dirt cheap under £7? Here’s what the charts say

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Charlie Carman considers whether the Scottish Mortgage share price is undervalued today as the investment trust struggles to build momentum.

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Is this the ultimate Warren Buffett stock?

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Want to invest like Warren Buffett? Investors may wish to consider buying this stock if they admire the Oracle of…

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A rare chance to get rich with UK shares?

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As UK shares trade at a significant discount relative to international stocks, Charlie Carman looks at some potential British bargain…

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The ASOS share price surges above £4! Did I miss the bottom?

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The ASOS share price has struggled to break out above 400p since the retailer's weak set of interim results in…

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Investing Articles

Buying 3,874 shares of this FTSE 250 stock would yield a £1,200 second income!

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Want to earn a second income of £1,200 per year? This high-yield FTSE 250 dividend stock might pique investors' curiosity…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need to invest for £30,000 in passive income a year?

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Charlie Carman explores important considerations for stock market investors to bear in mind when targeting £30k in annual passive income.

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Investing Articles

Is the HSBC share price undervalued below 600p?

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The HSBC share price remains anchored below £6 as the FTSE 100 bank misses City profit expectations, but unveils a…

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The surging BAE share price looks unstoppable! Should I buy?

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The BAE share price has staged a relentless rise since Russia invaded Ukraine. Will the defence stock keep climbing as…

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Investing Articles

2 ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a SIPP

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Searching for high-yield dividend stocks to fund a successful retirement? Here are two FTSE 100 shares investors might consider buying.

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Here’s how many Barclays shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

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Barclays shares offer a dividend yield well above the FTSE 100 average, but disappointing Q3 results highlight the risks potential…

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Investing Articles

Time to get ready for a stock market crash?

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Preparing for a stock market crash is a key part of portfolio management. Charlie Carman explores four steps investors could…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a second income of £10k a year!

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Buying dividend stocks in an ISA can be a good way to earn a second income. Here's how our writer…

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Investing Articles

Are Imperial Brands shares doomed by the UK smoking ban?

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Despite encouraging recent results, will Imperial Brands shares suffer as Rishi Sunak proposes a smoking ban for those currently aged…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £3,000 a month

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd aim for a long-term target of £36k a year in tax-free passive income if he…

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Will the stock market crash in October 2023?

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The month of October has produced some severe stock market crashes over the past century. Will history repeat itself in…

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Investing Articles

Will Rolls-Royce shares be the best FTSE 100 investment in 2023?

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Rolls-Royce shares have more than doubled this year so far. Could the aerospace and defence giant be the best-performing FTSE…

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If I’d put £1k in Vodafone shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

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To the dismay of shareholders, Vodafone shares have fallen in 2023. But a huge dividend yield adds to the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Are IAG shares the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

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IAG shares still trade well below where they were before the pandemic. So is the airline group one of the…

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3 ways to invest for £500 in monthly passive income!

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Charlie Carman outlines three different approaches stock market investors could take to earn £6,000 a year in passive income.

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Hargreaves Lansdown shares near a 10-year low?

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares currently trade near levels not seen since early 2013. Is this a rare chance for me to…

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