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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

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

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares have taken a hit in the unfolding banking crisis, but how bad has the impact been on the…

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I’d invest £5,100 in this FTSE 100 stock for £200 in annual passive income

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This FTSE 100 stock recently re-joined the UK's blue-chip index. Our writer outlines how he would invest in the company…

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 38p that I’d buy today

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Penny stocks are risky, but they can offer the potential to deliver huge windfalls. Our writer examines one he'd buy…

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Vodafone shares: a rare chance to earn an exceptional passive income stream?

| Charlie Carman

Vodafone shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100. Is now a good time for our…

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Investing Articles

2 lithium penny shares I’d buy now for their exciting growth potential

| Charlie Carman

Penny shares often have strong growth potential, albeit with high volatility risk. Our writer identifies two in the lithium industry…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares to earn a £100 monthly income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer owns Tesco shares in his passive income portfolio, but how many would he need to buy to secure…

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Forget Premium Bonds! I’d aim for a million by investing £50k in UK shares

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains why he prefers to buy UK shares rather than invest in Premium Bonds in his quest for…

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Investing Articles

Scottish Mortgage shares: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build wealth?

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares offer exposure to innovative global growth stocks. Here's why our writer sees a bargain in the current…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares I own for passive income

| Charlie Carman

Investing in dividend shares is our writer's favourite way to generate passive income. He highlights three stocks with attractive yields…

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Investing Articles

Why a stock market crash could be good news for my ISA

| Charlie Carman

A stock market crash could be on the horizon. Our writer explains why this could be a rare investment opportunity…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1k in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares have outperformed every other FTSE 100 stock since the beginning of the year. Our writer explores the return…

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NIO stock: a rare chance to get rich?

| Charlie Carman

NIO stock has had a calamitous fall since reaching astronomic highs during the pandemic. Could investing in this beaten-down growth…

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Investing Articles

1 stock I’d put 100% of my money into

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Investing 100% of my money into a single stock is a very high-risk strategy. But, if I went all in…

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How to earn passive income in 2023 with just £50 a week

| Charlie Carman

Making passive income from the stock market is one of my key goals for this year. Here's how I'd approach…

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I’d invest £7,150 in this FTSE 100 stock for £500 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

FTSE 100 stocks are renowned for their passive income potential. Our writer identifies one dividend stock in the index that…

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 11p that I’d buy today

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Charlie Carman examines one AIM-listed penny stock in the hospitality sector that he'd consider adding to his stock market portfolio…

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Cheap shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to earn massive passive income

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Our writer is targeting passive income by investing in cheap shares. Here's why he thinks this year could be a…

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I’d buy shares with £500 a month to aim for a million

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Our writer is aiming for a million-pound stock market portfolio. Here's how he'd use £500 a month to buy shares…

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Investing Articles

2 magnificent growth stocks that I’d buy in March

| Charlie Carman

Several growth stocks look undervalued to our writer at present. Here are two FTSE 350 shares with strong potential that…

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FTSE 100 shares are still cheap! 2 stocks on sale that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 shares still look cheap to me, despite the index hovering around 8,000 points. Here are two bargain…

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5 stocks make up over 75% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio! Should I buy them?

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. Our writer examines the billionaire's top five stock…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 30? I’d aim for lifelong passive income with just £333 a month

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If I was starting my investing journey at 30 with no savings, here's how I'd use a little-known ISA trick…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy now for passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer has been searching the FTSE 250 index for stocks that produce regular income. Here's one dividend share he'd…

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Investing Articles

Are the share prices of FTSE 100 companies cheap?

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index has lagged behind international benchmarks over the past decade. Does that mean Footsie stocks are undervalued?

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 78p that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

Well-chosen penny stocks can lead to significant share price appreciation. Charlie Carman examines one such that he'd consider buying now.

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2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy in March for 6%+ yields

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Charlie Carman examines a pair of FTSE 100 dividend shares he'd buy this month that offer higher yields than the…

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This top UK share is up 133% and offers a 4.4% dividend yield!

| Charlie Carman

It's rare for established UK shares to double in value over a year, but that's exactly what this FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares soar 40%! Can the rally continue?

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares have made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores the outlook for the FTSE 100 aerospace stock…

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Investing Articles

3 stocks that could drive Scottish Mortgage shares higher in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares are linked to the value of stocks in the investment trust's portfolio. Our writer identifies three with…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 25 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Berkshire Hathaway shares are arguably the ultimate long-term investment for Warren Buffett fans. Here's how they have fared over the…

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2 undervalued FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying now

| Charlie Carman

Our writer identifies two cheap FTSE 100 shares he'd consider buying as the index continues to show strength despite recession…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in stocks to target £1,000 in annual passive income

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Earning passive income from the stock market is one of my key investment goals. Here's how I'd target a four-figure…

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 32p that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

Penny stocks can have greater growth potential than mid-cap or large-cap shares. Our writer looks at one penny stock he'd…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 hovers around 8,000 points

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The FTSE 100 index is breaking new records, but there are still cheap shares to buy. Our writer examines two…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lifelong passive income

| Charlie Carman

With a generous £20,000 annual allowance on offer, our writer explains how he'd use a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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I’d buy 57 Rio Tinto shares for £300 in annual passive income

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Rio Tinto shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. Here's how our writer would…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Glencore shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Glencore shares have benefitted from a commodities boom over the past two years. Our writer explores the return he could…

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A senior man and his wife holding hands walking up a hill on a footpath looking away from the camera at the view. The fishing village of Polperro is behind them.
Investing Articles

I’d invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares for £200 in passive income a year

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares offer the highest dividend yield of the FTSE 100 banking stocks. Here's how our writer would invest in…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in stocks to target £24,000 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

Investing little and often in the stock market can yield huge passive income returns in the long term. Here's how…

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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy to help protect my portfolio in a recession

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Defensive UK shares can outperform in challenging economic conditions. Our writer explores three stocks he'd buy in a recession.

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