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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

2 global investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3 wonderful value stocks for bargain-hungry investors!

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

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If I’d invested £1k in Scottish Mortgage shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now!

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Scottish Mortgage shares continue to slide as growth stocks take a beating. Charlie Carman investigates their performance this year.

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How much do I need to invest in FTSE 100 stocks to quit work and live off dividends?

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Many FTSE 100 stocks offer excellent dividend yields, but is it possible to live solely off the passive income they…

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How to invest a £20k ISA for a second income of £1,500 a year

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Our writer explains how he would generate a tax-free second income by using a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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How will tremors in the UK housing market impact Lloyds shares in 2023?

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As an investor in Lloyds shares, Charlie Carman is keeping a close eye on the UK's slowing housing market this…

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2 UK shares near 52-week lows: a rare chance to boost my passive income?

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Charlie Carman shines a spotlight on two beaten-down UK shares that offer higher dividend yields than the FTSE 100 index…

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I’d buy 886 GSK shares for £500 a year in passive income

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GSK shares already feature in our writer's passive income portfolio. He plans to buy more to boost his annual dividend…

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

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HSBC shares have made a promising start to 2023, but what return did shareholders in the FTSE 100 bank make…

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7.4% and 7.6% yields! Should I buy these 2 dividend shares to try and get rich?

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Investing in high-yield dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Could these two stocks turbocharge our…

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A bull market is coming: 3 cheap shares I want to buy before they surge!

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Stock market cycles can present excellent opportunities to buy cheap shares. Our writer identifies three stocks he'd buy before the…

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No savings at 40? Here’s my 3-step plan for £1,500 of passive income a month

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With no retirement savings at 40, it's not too late to invest in dividend stocks for passive income. Here's how…

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1 penny stock under 52p that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

This penny stock offers shareholders exposure to a niche investment sector. Our writer explains why it looks like a cheap…

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