Motley Fool Premium
  1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Charlie Carman
    3. /

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.

Recent Articles

Young Black woman looking concerned while in front of her laptop
Investing Articles

The largest FTSE 100 stock just fell 8%! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

The biggest FTSE 100 stock by market capitalisation fell 8% in yesterday's trading. Could this be a buying opportunity for…

Read more »

Fans of Warren Buffett taking his photo
Investing Articles

Will Warren Buffett’s eventual retirement be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy Berkshire Hathaway stock?

| Charlie Carman

As Warren Buffett enjoys the twilight years of his investing career, what does the future hold for Berkshire Hathaway stock…

Read more »

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
Investing Articles

Are IAG shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

| Charlie Carman

IAG shares are trading 64% below where they were five years ago. But is the FTSE 100 airline stock poised…

Read more »

British Pennies on a Pound Note
Investing Articles

1 surging penny stock I’d buy today at 32p

| Charlie Carman

This AIM-listed penny stock has climbed 51% in 2023 so far after delivering an increase in profits and a reduction…

Read more »

Young black colleagues high-fiving each other at work
Investing Articles

8.1% and 8.6% yields! Should I buy these 2 dividend stocks for a second income?

| Charlie Carman

This pair of FTSE 100 dividend stocks in the commodities and housebuilding sectors offer big yields for investors prepared to…

Read more »

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Investing Articles

The ASOS share price has crashed 93% in 5 years! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

The ASOS share price has collapsed to around £4 today from over £61 five years ago. Is the online fashion…

Read more »

Smart young brown businesswoman working from home on a laptop
Investing Articles

How much passive income can I earn by maximising the £20k ISA limit for 10 years?

| Charlie Carman

Buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to earn passive income, especially if…

Read more »

A mixed ethnicity couple shopping for food in a supermarket
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1k in Marks and Spencer shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Marks and Spencer shares have enjoyed a positive 2023 so far, but how has the FTSE 250 supermarket group performed…

Read more »

Middle-aged black male working at home desk
Investing Articles

£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for a lifelong second income!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a second income from dividend stocks doesn't always require a large amount of spare cash. Investing little and often…

Read more »

Young Caucasian man making doubtful face at camera
Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares crashing in 2023! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

Buying FTSE 100 shares when their prices are falling can be a lucrative investing strategy. So, are these two stocks…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man pulling an aggrieved face while looking at a screen
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1k in Polymetal shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Polymetal shares imploded when Russia invaded Ukraine and are yet to recover, but how would I have fared if I'd…

Read more »

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.
Investing Articles

2 global investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Charlie Carman

Actively managed funds can be smart investments in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two global equity funds that…

Read more »

Young mixed-race woman jumping for joy in a park with confetti falling around her
Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade chance to buy UK shares for passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can be excellent choices for passive income. What's more, they look cheap today…

Read more »

Lady wearing a head scarf looks over pages on company financials
Investing Articles

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

| Charlie Carman

Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to earn a second income. With a £50k savings pot, here's how…

Read more »

Investing Articles

How many Lloyds shares do I need to buy for £10,000 in passive income a year?

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares already feature in my dividend portfolio, but how many would I need to buy to earn a £10k…

Read more »

Storytelling image of a multiethnic senior couple in love - Elderly married couple dating outdoors, love emotions and feelings
Investing Articles

How much do I need to invest in the FTSE 100 to quit work and live on passive income?

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index is full of dividend stocks, but how much would our writer need to invest in the…

Read more »

Petrochemical engineer working at night with digital tablet inside oil and gas refinery plant
Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 14p that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

This penny stock in the oil and gas industry could have big potential for future growth, due to its key…

Read more »

Senior woman wearing glasses using laptop at home
Investing Articles

The Ocado share price rebounds from a 52-week low! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

The Ocado share price has recovered 20% since sinking to a one-year low last week. Should investors consider buying this…

Read more »

happy senior couple using a laptop in their living room to look at their financial budgets
Investing Articles

If I’d invested $1k in Tesla stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Tesla stock has enjoyed an exceptional 2023 so far. Charlie Carman explores the return he'd have made from an investment…

Read more »

Middle-aged Caucasian woman deep in thought while looking out of the window
Investing Articles

Vodafone shares offer the FTSE 100’s highest yield at 10.3%! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

Vodafone shares have fallen 61% over the past five years to a 15-year low. But should investors consider buying for…

Read more »

Number three written on white chat bubble on blue background
Investing Articles

3 ‘secret’ holdings that could spur a recovery for Scottish Mortgage shares

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares give investors significant exposure to unlisted companies. Charlie Carman looks at the trust's private equity portfolio.

Read more »

One English pound placed on a graph to represent an economic down turn
Investing Articles

Forget the S&P 500! I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks for a second income

| Charlie Carman

If earning a second income from dividend investing is a priority, I think unloved FTSE 100 shares deserve more attention…

Read more »

Arrow symbol glowing amid black arrow symbols on black background.
Investing Articles

If I could only buy 1 FTSE 100 stock, I’d put 100% of my money into this one

| Charlie Carman

Investing my entire portfolio in a single FTSE 100 stock is a very risky strategy, but if I had to…

Read more »

Happy male couple looking at a laptop screen together
Investing Articles

A FTSE 100 dividend stock that yields 8.9%! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

This Footsie dividend stock offers one of the highest dividend yields in the index. Charlie Carman explores the outlook for…

Read more »

Entrepreneur on the phone.
Investing Articles

No savings at 30? Here’s my 5-step plan to target £30k a year in passive income

| Charlie Carman

Passive income is the key to a successful retirement plan. If I started investing in my thirties, here's how I'd…

Read more »

Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper
Investing Articles

How much do I need to invest in my ISA for a second income of £20,000 a year?

| Charlie Carman

Looking to earn a £20k second income from a portfolio of dividend stocks? Charlie Carman explores the amount he'd need…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man wearing glasses, staring into space over the top of his laptop in a coffee shop
Investing Articles

This ‘nearly’ penny stock has crashed 36% in a month! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Penny stocks are volatile investments. This lithium mining company has seen its share price collapse after growing rapidly in recent…

Read more »

Smartly dressed middle-aged black gentleman working at his desk
Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares have soared 46% in 2023, but after such rapid growth is the FTSE 100 aerospace and defence stock…

Read more »

Senior couple crossing the road on a city street. They are walking with shopping bags while Christmas shopping.
Investing Articles

Forget boohoo shares! I’d buy this dividend stock for lifelong passive income

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman is ignoring downtrodden boohoo shares in favour of a reliable FTSE 100 dividend stock in the luxury fashion…

Read more »

Young black woman walking in Central London for shopping
Investing Articles

No savings at 30? I’d aim for £24k in passive income a year from dividends!

| Charlie Carman

Building a passive income portfolio from scratch takes time, but it's not too late to start investing in dividend stocks…

Read more »

Bearded man writing on notepad in front of computer
Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in June for a second income

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 stocks offer big dividends. Charlie Carman selects two shares from the index he's eyeing for his portfolio…

Read more »

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
Investing Articles

I’d invest £10k in these 2 Warren Buffett stocks for £365 in passive income a year

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett loves dividend stocks. With passive income on my mind, I'm looking at Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio for inspiration.

Read more »

3D Word IPO with Target on Chalkboard Background
Investing Articles

If I’d invested $1,000 in NIO stock at the IPO, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

NIO stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2018. Charlie Carman explores the company's performance since…

Read more »

Mixed-race female couple enjoying themselves on a walk
Investing Articles

Turning a £20k ISA into a second income of £1,000 a month!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable second income from the stock market takes time. But a dedicated dividend investment strategy can yield rewards…

Read more »

Front view photo of a woman using digital tablet in London
Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 31p that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

Penny stocks are volatile but they can prove to be very lucrative investments. Charlie Carman picks one he'd add to…

Read more »

Diverse group of friends cheering sport at bar together
Investing Articles

No savings at 30? I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA today to aim for a million!

| Charlie Carman

If I started my investing journey at 30, I'd open a Stocks and Shares ISA now to harness the power…

Read more »

Young woman working at modern office. Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart and stock trading computer screen background.
Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 dividend stock has crashed to a 52-week low! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman identifies a FTSE 250 stock that could be undervalued at present and considers whether he should add it…

Read more »

Young black woman in a wheelchair working online from home
Investing Articles

How to earn £20k a year in passive income by investing £10 a day

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable annual passive income is achievable by investing regularly in high-yield dividend stocks. Charlie Carman explains how.

Read more »

Young Caucasian woman with pink her studying from her laptop screen
Investing Articles

Are Centrica shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

| Charlie Carman

Centrica shares have rallied 27% in 2023 after the British Gas owner tripled its adjusted operating profits, but can they…

Read more »

Young woman holding up three fingers
Investing Articles

3 wonderful value stocks for bargain-hungry investors!

| Charlie Carman

Value stocks are back in vogue. Charlie Carman examines a trio of cheap UK shares that could be excellent buys…

Read more »