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Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor has worked in the financial services industry for close to two decades across mortgages, financial advice, and pensions in a multitude of different roles. Away from work, Sumayya enjoys travelling and fine dining.

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2 defensive FTSE stocks lower risk investors should consider buying

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These defensive FTSE options could offer investors a good entry point to lower risk investments. Our writer breaks them down.

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I’d invest £20K to bag a second income worth £25K annually!

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Sumayya Mansoor breaks down how she would invest in dividend stocks to help her build a second income to enjoy…

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Is this one of the best value stocks the FTSE 100 has to offer me?

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This Fool is looking to take advantage of the murky economic picture and snap up value stocks today. Is this…

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Hunting for dividend shares? I’d snap up this 6%+ yielding stock in a heartbeat!

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Dividend shares can help build wealth. Our writer explains why this real estate investment trust (REIT) could help her do…

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1 under-the-radar FTSE 250 gem yielding over 6% investors should consider buying

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Sumayya Mansoor breaks down what she believes may be a relatively unknown FTSE 250 diamond in the rough for investors…

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How much do I need to invest to create a 5-figure passive income stream?

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This Fool breaks down the steps she’d follow, and amount she’d invest, to garner a passive income stream to enjoy…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d love to buy in September

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Our writer explains why this FTSE 100 pick looks like an attractive prospect for her to buy next month, to…

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Are Greggs shares one of the tastiest investments on the FTSE 250?

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Greggs (LSE: GRG) shares have been on a phenomenal run, but are they now the best shares for to buy…

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2 of the best performing FTSE 100 shares so far in 2024 look like no-brainer buys to me!

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These FTSE 100 shares have been on good runs in 2024, and look like they might still be savvy buys…

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£15K in the bank? That could turn into a second income worth £20K annually

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Here’s how our writer would approach the challenge of creating a second income through investing in UK shares.

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2 dividend stocks I own recently paid out! Here’s why I’d love to buy more shares

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Sumayya Mansoor just received returns from these dividend stocks in her portfolio. She explains why she’d buy further shares to…

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Down 26% in a year, I’d buy this growth stock today, with one eye on the future!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool reckons this growth stock could be a great long-term recovery play after its share price has struggled for…

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Looking for value stocks? This FTSE banking gem looks like a no-brainer buy to me!

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On the lookout for value stocks, our writer explains why this FTSE 100 banking giant is hard to ignore, and…

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I HAVE to do these 4 things when investing to build a passive income stream

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There are many things to remember when looking to build a passive income stream. Our writer details four key aspects…

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1 under-the-radar FTSE 100 gem I reckon is a no-brainer buy

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This FTSE 100 stock may not be well-known, but our writer explains why she thinks it could be a savvy…

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I’d love to buy these 2 UK stocks the next time the stock market wobbles

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UK stocks are at the mercy of stock market dips due to increased volatility globally. Here's how our writer would…

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2 penny stocks I reckon offer great prospects for returns and growth

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Despite added volatility, some penny stocks could be diamonds in the rough. Our writer breaks down two of her picks.

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Up 67% in a year, this FTSE 250 stock still looks like an incredible buy to me!

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This Fool takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 pick which, despite being on a great run, still looks…

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2 FTSE stocks investors should consider buying for their Stocks and Shares ISAs!

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Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two stocks she reckons investors should be looking at to boost their Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Is this one of the best dividend shares on the FTSE 100?

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On the hunt for the best dividend shares, has our writer found the best one on the UK’s premier index…

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£17K in savings? I could turn that into a second income worth £2K a month!

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Instead of leaving money in a savings account, this Fool explains how investing in UK shares could help build a…

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I reckon this growth stock has untold potential!

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Sumayya Mansoor explains why this growth stock caught her eye, and breaks down its defensive ability no matter the outlook.

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Up 84% in a year, this value stock still looks attractive for growth and returns!

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This Fool explains why this value stock looks enticing and breaks down her investment case even after the firm’s good…

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This FTSE 100 giant pays a whopping 10.5% dividend yield

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This well-known FTSE 100 telecommunications giant possesses a meaty dividend yield, but is there more to it than meets the…

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£16K stashed away? I’d invest this, and sacrifice one coffee a day, to bag £190 of passive income a week!

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Putting her savings to work, and making small changes to her daily routine, our writer explains how investing could earn…

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1 dividend giant I’d rather buy over Lloyds shares

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Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares split opinion among investors. Our writer details her stance and breaks down one pick she prefers.

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This 7.4% yielding FTSE 250 dividend stock is my pick for instant income

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On the hunt to build wealth, our writer explains why this FTSE 250 pick could be great for her to…

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These are 2 of my best shares to buy for a winning portfolio!

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Looking for shares to buy for her holdings, our writer reckons these two no-brainer industry giants could be savvy additions…

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How much money do I need to invest in the stock market to create a second income?

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Building a second income through investing is possible. This Fool breaks down the maths and methods of how she would…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could benefit from falling interest rates!

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Could further interest rate cuts send FTSE 100 stocks upwards? Our writer thinks so, and details two picks she likes.

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Down 37% in a year, I reckon this value stock is a screaming buy

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This value stock has caught our writer’s attention as she feels its drop provides her with a great entry point…

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Looking for growth stocks? This cheap 6% yielding pick looks attractive!

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As growth stocks go, this building supplier looks like a good opportunity as it trades cheaply, and offers a passive…

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These 2 dividend stocks look like no-brainer buys despite challenges ahead

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Our writer details why she feels these dividend stocks could be great buys to help boost her wealth despite risks…

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This FTSE 100 stock has slumped 66% in a year! Is it now a bargain or one to avoid?

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The past 12-months have been an interesting time for many FTSE 100 stocks. Is one of the victims of volatility…

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£10K tucked away? Here’s how I’d turn that into a passive income stream worth £304 a week!

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This Fool explains how she would put money in her bank to work by investing to help create a passive…

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Could this rising FTSE 250 defence star be a better buy than BAE Systems shares?

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BAE Systems shares seem to be the most popular defence stock among investors. Our writer wants to take a closer…

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2 dividend stocks I like which have increased payouts for over 50 years!

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As dividend stocks go, these two FTSE picks have exceptional track records, as well as exciting growth prospects.

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Here’s how investing in UK shares could turn an empty ISA into a whopping £285K

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UK shares offer this Fool the opportunity to build wealth through shrewd stock picking to offer the maximum dividends.

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2 grade A FTSE 100 stocks I reckon are screaming buys

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Sumayya Mansoor explains why these FTSE 100 stocks look like attractive prospects to her, and breaks down the investment case…

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Forget Nvidia shares, I’d rather buy this FTSE AI stock instead

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Despite Nvidia shares soaring in recent times, our writer explains why this FTSE pick might be a better stock to…

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