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Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel is an experienced private investor, stock picker and freelance investment writer. With an economics background and a career in equities from London-based investment banks, he has built over 18 years of investment experience. Harshil is always on the lookout for good quality, growing companies, with share prices on the move. He has a medium to long term time frame, and loves finding small companies that have an ability to turn into giants.

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim to turn £20k of savings into a passive income of £1,931 a month

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The stock market can be an excellent source of passive income. Our writer explores a strategy to target earnings of…

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2 ‘unstoppable’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a new ISA

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The FTSE 100 includes some of the world’s best businesses. Our writer explores two high-quality picks that could bring long-term…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn £3 a day into £1,000+ of passive income

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Finding the right dividend shares can lead to regular passive income. Our writer explores his top criteria and number one…

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£20k of savings? I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares in my new ISA

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The FTSE 100 holds many high-quality shares with great potential. Our writer explores two top long-term picks for a new…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £500k savings pot

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Picking high-quality shares could supersize a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer explores what it might take to reach this…

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£5,000 to invest? I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend shares for a second income

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UK dividend shares can offer steadily growing income. Our writer explores a well-operated and expanding business as his top pick.

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How I’d target £1,000 a month in passive income from UK dividend shares

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There are multiple ways of earning passive income these days. Our writer explores how he’d do so with dividends from…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £43,100 retirement income

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Diligent saving and quality growth stocks could be the key to a comfortable retirement. Our writer explores what he’d buy…

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I’d spend £5k on these FTSE 100 shares to target a £12,708 second income

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Several leading growth and dividend shares can be found in the FTSE 100. Our writer explores one that he thinks…

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£10k of savings? I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares to grow my money

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The FTSE 100 contains several high-quality growth shares. Our writer considers two of the best opportunities that might have a…

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2 FTSE 100 ‘tech stocks’ I’d buy for my ISA today

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Technology is likely to drive growth for many FTSE 100 shares. But some more than others. Our writer considers his…

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an £11,737 second income

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Dividend shares can be a great way to earn income in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer explores how…

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Here’s why the BAE share price rose 30% in 2023

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The BAE share price soared in 2023 during ongoing regional conflicts. Our writer explores what caused the stellar performance and…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for 2024

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Due to business momentum, FTSE 100 leaders from 2023 could continue soaring in 2024. Our writer explores two of his…

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How I plan to invest in 2024 to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

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What does it take to become an ISA millionaire? Using proven techniques, our writer outlines his plan to target a…

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How to target a £16,539 second income with just £5 a day

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Long-term dividend investing can produce a reliable second income. Our writer considers a plan to reach a generous five-figure goal.

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5 ‘no-brainer’ dividend shares I’d buy in 2024 for passive income

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Finding the best dividend shares doesn’t need to be complicated. Our writer highlights how to find reliable dividend income in…

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I’d drip-feed £300 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £13,179 income

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Regular investing can promote discipline to reach long-term investment goals. Our writer considers how to use his ISA to build…

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How I’d target a yearly £11,737 second income from UK dividend shares in 2024

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UK shares offer ample opportunities for a chunky second income. Our writer explores how he’d aim to earn a five-figure…

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Here’s how I’d target £450 a month in passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares

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Owning a basket of dividend-paying shares can offer a generous amount of passive income. Our writer explores where to start…

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How I’d turn a £20k ISA into a £10k yearly second income

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UK and US dividend stocks offer excellent opportunities for investors to build a long-term second income. Our writer explores his…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income in 2024 and beyond

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Despite higher interest rates, a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a lucrative option for long-term investors looking for income.

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA today for a second income in 2024

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Dividend shares could be an excellent way to earn a second income. Our writer explores how he’d invest to maximise…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA today for steady income in 2024

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A Stocks and Shares ISA filled with a basket of well-chosen dividend investments can offer reliable and regular income. Our…

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How I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares to target a £9,386 yearly second income

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UK shares offer excellent opportunities to earn a second income. Our writer outlines a plan to fulfil this ambition.

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a £10,250 yearly second income

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Dividend shares can potentially provide a lucrative second income. Our writer considers his plan to earn an extra five-figure sum…

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Should I buy BAE Systems shares at £10? Here’s what the charts say

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BAE Systems shares are approaching an all-time-high. Our writer considers what's next for this established defence stock.

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How to try and turn a £10k ISA into a £4,025 yearly second income

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Dividends can help investors to build a second income. Our writer explores how he’d do so and which shares he’d…

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Here’s how I’d turn £5 a day into £7,678 of yearly passive income

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It’s possible to build a healthy passive income starting from scratch. Our writer explores how and what's involved.

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Here’s how I’d aim to turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into £1m

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Building a million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA from scratch might seem like an ambitious goal. Our writer explores how it…

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£250 a month of FTSE 100 shares could create a second income of £27,187 a year

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FTSE 100 shares offer some of the most attractive dividends. Our writer considers how to use them to build a…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £9,386 yearly second income

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Dividends can offer a superb second income. Our writer outlines his thinking and what he’d do to try and make…

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My top 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in August

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With ample investment opportunities around, our writer outlines his favoured Footsie dividend shares for his ISA this month.

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Should I still buy Rolls-Royce shares at 190p?

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Rolls-Royce shares are flying. Our writer considers if the aerospace engineer still represents good value for investors.

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9% yield! I’d buy Legal & General shares for big dividend income

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Legal & General shares have a long history of growing dividends. Our writer looks at the past, present and future…

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Down 40%, this FTSE 100 share looks cheap to me

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It might sound like a crazy time to invest in a UK housebuilder, but our writer has been investigating a…

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At under £10, is the Persimmon share price in bargain territory?

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It’s a rocky time for UK’s housing market. Our writer looks at the falling Persimmon share price and considers if…

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How I’d make passive income for life with just £5 a day

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Regular dividend investing can be an excellent source of passive income. Our writer explains his method to earn extra cash.

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Is investing in the stock market still worth it?

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It has been a bumpy road for stock market investments. Our writer looks ahead to see what to expect in…

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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 into dividend stocks to generate passive income for life

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Dividends can offer a regular and reliable additional income. Our writer outlines three steps for investing in these cash-giving stocks.

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