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Ken Hall

I’ve been writing for The Motley Fool UK for a couple of years now, focusing on clear, balanced investing ideas and the stories behind the numbers. I completed my undergraduate studies in Accounting and Finance, and have pursued postgraduate studies to further expand my investment knowledge. My investing outlook is simple: aim for financial freedom by combining patience, diversification, and the power of compounding over time. I’m drawn to businesses that can deliver both income and growth across different sectors, because I think most investors are better served by a resilient mix than by trying to time the market. Favourite quote? Warren Buffett nails it: “If you aren’t comfortable owning a stock for 10 years, don’t own it for 10 minutes.”

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What on earth’s going on with the Rolls-Royce share price?

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Geopolitical tensions are strained and defence spending is rising. Ken Hall investigates why the Rolls-Royce share price is still under…

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Up 25% YTD! Is this red-hot penny stock still ‘cheap’?

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This penny stock has been on fire in 2026. Ken Hall takes a closer look at the investment story behind…

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Tesco shares: 1 huge risk investors can’t ignore before April results

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Markets have been rattled by the impacts of conflict in the Middle East. Ken Hall has one big worry that…

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Could a stock market correction be good news for passive income?

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Falling markets make investors nervous, but Ken Hall thinks a clear strategy and long-term focus could help boost long-term passive…

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Are Barclays shares really 50% cheaper than HSBC right now?

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Barclays shares are trading at a price-to-book ratio half that of rivals like HSBC. Ken Hall looks at what the…

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Why I’m worried about this hidden risk causing a stock market crash

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Global markets have been rattled by the Iran war and surging oil prices. Ken Hall thinks there's another risk hiding…

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Down 20%! I think the market’s got these 2 cheap shares all wrong

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These cheap shares have been hit hard in 2026, but Ken Hall thinks investors are too focused on short-term fear…

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How to use an ISA to target a £100-a-week second income

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Many investors dream of a steady second income and financial freedom. Ken Hall looks at what it takes to turn…

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What £5 a day invested in a SIPP could be worth at retirement

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Could investors swap their daily coffee order for a sizeable SIPP portfolio at retirement age? Ken Hall thinks there’s a…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

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Ken Hall investigates how much investors need to invest in dividend shares to generate a sizeable passive income from a…

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Up 42% in 12 months! Why I like this dividend share yielding 5%

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This FTSE 100 dividend share has soared higher while still maintaining a dividend yield of 5%. Ken Hall takes a…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy BAE Systems shares ‘cheaply’?

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BAE Systems shares are on the charge. Ken Hall investigates if this could be just the beginning for the FTSE…

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Why I’m not buying tech growth shares… yet

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History suggests growth shares can underperform when times get tough. Here's why Ken Hall is sticking with dividend shares for…

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3 easy steps I’m taking to prepare for a stock market crash

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With stocks near historic highs and geopolitical tensions rising, here are three steps Ken Hall’s taking to prepare his portfolio…

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What on earth’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

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The Lloyds share price has surged 40% in a year but fallen nearly 8% in the past month. Ken Hall…

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Investing in Greggs shares? Don’t miss these 3 things tomorrow

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Greggs shares have been under pressure of late. Ken Hall has a few things that he’s watching intently ahead of…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago would be worth how much?!

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on a once-in-a-generation run of late. But just how much would a £10,000 investment in February…

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How a £1,000 SIPP can turbocharge passive income goals

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Ken Hall unpacks the benefits of investing through a SIPP, and a potential 25% retirement savings boost that investors are…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £500 a month in passive income?

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Ken Hall looks at how investors can size a Stocks and Shares ISA appropriately for £500 a month of passive…

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Why March could be huge for this penny stock with a 7% yield

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This penny stock has a P/E ratio of 8 and is yielding 7.7% right now. Ken Hall thinks March could…

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Forget Nvidia! 2 UK growth shares to consider instead

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Investors everywhere are falling over themselves for AI stocks like Nvidia. Ken Hall has two UK growth shares that could…

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FTSE 100 vs Dow Jones: why the 20% discount?

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The FTSE 100 seemingly trades at a 20% discount to the Dow Jones. Ken Hall investigates whether that’s true value…

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Barclays shares are booming — but don’t ignore this risk

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Barclays shares have had a strong run, but Ken Hall thinks the low price-to-book ratio may be a warning from…

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This 9% REIT yield looks tempting, but what’s the catch?

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Ken Hall looks at a discounted UK REIT yielding around 9% and breaks down the key risk he believes investors…

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£1,000 in passive income! Is this top dividend stock the secret?

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Ken Hall investigates the passive income potential of a top FTSE 100 dividend stock that has signposted strong shareholder returns.

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Can these 2 FTSE 100 stocks grow 50% (or more) in 2026?

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Ken Hall unpacks two big-name FTSE 100 stocks that could climb higher in 2026 if management can deliver on its…

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Should investors consider Legal & General shares for passive income?

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As many investors are chasing their passive income dreams, our writer Ken Hall evaluates whether Legal & General could help…

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Is 2026 a once-in-a-decade chance to generate passive income AND growth?

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Building a passive income with stocks that generate dividends and growth can be rare, but Ken Hall wonders if 2026…

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Why I think Greggs shares could be good value in 2026

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Greggs shares have hit a rough patch of late, but Ken Hall investigates if there's actually a high-quality growth and…

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How much is 1k invested in Lloyds shares in January 2025 worth now?

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A year isn't long in investing, but Ken Hall has been looking at how much a £1,000 investment in Lloyds…

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2 dividend shares for investors to watch closely in 2026

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Our writer Ken Hall evaluates two of the biggest blue-chip dividend shares that investors could look to for extra yield…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock a top dividend play in 2026?

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Ken Hall takes a look at a popular FTSE 100 dividend stock that could be one for income investors to…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock poised for a big recovery in 2026? Let’s discuss

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Our writer Ken Hall looks at a recognisable FTSE 250 dividend stock which is under pressure but showing signs of…

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Could these 2 tasty dividend stocks turbocharge investors’ passive income in 2026?

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Our writer Ken Hall analyses two top dividend stocks for investors wanting to build a passive income in 2026 and…

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Dividend yields over 5%! Can these Footsie stocks help investors build a passive income?

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Ken Hall takes a look at two top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that might help investors build a long-term passive…

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Is there still value in the Rolls-Royce share price, near an all-time high?

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Ken Hall evaluates whether the soaring Rolls-Royce share price has further to run despite sitting pretty in 2025.

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The Lloyds share price is at a 52-week high. Here are 3 reasons why investors may consider buying

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Ken Hall investigates if there are compelling reasons for investors to consider buying Lloyds shares, despite the soaring price.

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Down 53% in six months! Is this FTSE 100 stock one for value investors to consider?

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The FTSE 100 advertising giant's shares are under pressure, but is it cheap enough for bargain hunters to roll the…

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More than doubled in 6 months! Should investors consider buying these FTSE 250 stocks?

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Ken Hall thinks there is still time to buy one of these two FTSE 250 stocks that have more than…

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7% dividend yield! Are passive income investors sleeping on Mondi?

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FTSE 100 dividend stock Mondi (LSE:MNDI) has been under pressure of late, but is it one for passive income investors…

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