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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.

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

NIO stock: a rare chance to get rich?

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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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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

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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

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

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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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2 magnificent growth stocks that I’d buy in March

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

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

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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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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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3 stocks that could drive Scottish Mortgage shares higher in 2023

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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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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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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3 reasons the stock market could keep surging in 2023

| Charlie Carman

The stock market has made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores three factors that suggest a bullish outlook…

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I’d invest £4,200 in this FTSE 250 REIT for £350 in passive income a year

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This FTSE 250 REIT offers a massive dividend yield. Our writer outlines how he'd invest in its shares to supplement…

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I’d buy 2,500 Sainsbury’s shares for £300 in annual passive income

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Sainsbury's shares offer a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100 average. Here's how our writer would invest in the…

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Is time running out to buy boohoo shares below 50p?

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boohoo shares have made an explosive start to 2023. Is now the time for our writer to invest in the…

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3 FTSE 100 shares at cheap prices I’d consider in February

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Charlie Carman identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares trading at bargain prices that he'd contemplate buying, even as the…

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60 years of dividend growth! This Warren Buffett stock could make me rich

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Warren Buffett has owned this dividend stock for 35 years. Here's why our writer invests in the company to help…

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How to earn passive income in 2023 with only £100 a month

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Making passive income from stocks is an achievable goal. Our writer outlines his strategy of saving regularly and buying dividend…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price sink below 100p in 2023?

| Charlie Carman

The Rolls-Royce share price surged over £1 on 2023's first day of trading, and it's stayed there since. Will it…

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I’d buy 138 Unilever shares for £1,000 in passive income over 5 years!

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Unilever shares have a stellar dividend history. Here's how our writer would invest in the company for £1k in passive…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in ITV shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

ITV shares performed poorly in the past year, leading to the broadcaster's demotion from the FTSE 100 index. Here's what…

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2 shares to buy in February for healthy dividends

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Charlie Carman examines a pair of healthcare shares he'll buy in February for passive income, thanks to their rock-solid dividend…

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