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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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My top 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in July

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Two FTSE 100 stocks stand out as potential winners this month. Our writer outlines why he’d buy them for his…

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How to turn a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a £780 monthly passive income

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A Stocks and Shares ISA can be an excellent vehicle for earning additional income. Our writer shares his approach to…

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Turning my £20k ISA into £9,386 of yearly passive income

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Footsie shares offer several chunky dividend options for reliable passive income. Our writer considers his top plan.

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How I’d invest £10k in dividend shares to target passive income for life

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There’s more to dividend shares than just the yield. Our writer considers how to best earn high-quality, sustainable passive income.

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How I’d invest £300 a month to target a £4,000 passive income

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Regular investing can result in chunky passive income. Our writer considers a selection of top dividend shares to reach this…

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How income from FTSE 100 shares might help in the mortgage rates crisis

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Many FTSE 100 offer dividend yields above 8%. Our writer considers how to use this income to battle higher mortgage…

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How to invest £400 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1m

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A million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA could be within reach. Our writer explains what it could take to achieve this…

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2 dividend stocks to buy hand over fist

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UK dividend stocks are in a sweet spot right now. Our writer outlines two high-yielding top picks he sees as…

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How I’d invest £60k to target £4,800 of passive income a year

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Dividend shares can offer regular and reliable passive income to investors. Our writer considers a simple strategy to reach his…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a second income

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Could recent banking turbulence create an opportunity to pick up cheap FTSE 100 dividend-payers at a discount? Our writer outlines…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a second income of £1,560 a year

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Dividends can be an excellent way to target a reliable second income. Our writer considers how best to achieve it…

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How I’d try to turn an ISA into £10,000 of passive income

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UK shares offer ample opportunities for reliable passive income. Our writer outlines what he’d look out for and what he'd…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

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There are currently around 2,000 Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in the UK. Our writer outlines his method to hopefully…

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1 superb FTSE 100 share I’d buy today

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A FTSE 100 share that offers growth, profits, and dividends. Our writer considers this all-rounder for his Stocks and Shares…

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How to make passive income for life with just £3 a day

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Dividend shares can help to build a lifelong passive income. Our writer looks at his plan of action that can…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £900 of passive income

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Times of crisis can create investment bargains. Our writer considers how to use current opportunities to boost income in his…

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2 shares to buy for a stock market recovery

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It has been a turbulent time in the stock market recently. Our writer looks for the top shares to buy…

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3 magnificent dividend shares I’d buy in the FTSE sell-off

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Stock market panic can create investing opportunities. Our writer considers his top dividend shares that appear to be on sale.

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How I’d try to make £1,000 in passive income from dividend shares

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Dividends can be an excellent way to generate passive income. Our writer outlines a three-step plan he’d use to get…

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What I’m doing in the FTSE 100 sell-off

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In a turbulent time for the FTSE 100, our writer looks at how he’d manage a volatile stock market and…

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How I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £1,000 passive income

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Dividends can offer a steady and reliable income stream. Our writer outlines a strategy for his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Is now a good time to buy UK shares?

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UK shares look fundamentally cheap relative to global peers. Our writer considers if now could be the best time to…

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How I’d invest £20k in dividend shares to earn a second income

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Our writer explores a three-step process he’d use to find and invest in the best dividend shares to produce a…

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How I’d invest £10k to target a lifelong passive income

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Dividend shares can make excellent passive income. Our writer considers which features to look for and highlights his top picks.

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares to earn a second income

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With dozens of dividend-paying stocks in the FTSE 100, our writer considers which shares he'd buy for the best passive…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA before the deadline

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Good quality shares invested over many years can often be a winning combination. Our writer considers what to add to…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million

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The FTSE 100 is the UK’s leading stock index. Our writer considers his roadmap to turn £20k of these large-cap…

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How I’d invest £250 a month in UK shares to target a £10,000 second income

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UK shares include a wide range of dividend-paying options. Our writer considers what’s involved to make a five-figure passive income.

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How I’d invest £10,000 in dividend shares to earn a second income

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Investing in a selection of quality dividend shares can generate reliable passive income. Our writer considers how he’d invest £10,000…

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I’d drip-feed £507 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

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Harshil Patel sets out how he’d make regular investments to a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a chunky seven-figure…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d put 100% of my money into

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Picking just one FTSE 100 stock to buy is a challenge. Our writer racks his brain to find his number…

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How I’d invest £200 a month to target a £1,000 passive income

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Investing in quality dividend shares is a great way to earn regular and reliable passive income. Here’s where I'd start…

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I’d invest £250 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £34k second income

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Regularly investing in a diversified Stocks and Shares ISA could be the route to a comfortable retirement. Our writer considers…

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2 UK shares to aim to double my money in 2023

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Super-performing UK shares can be hard to find. But our writer considers two of his top picks that stand the…

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How I’d invest £300 a month to make a £23,687 passive income for life

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A diversified selection of quality shares invested over time can result in a chunky passive income. Our writer considers which…

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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 in dividend shares to earn a second income

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Our writer considers his top dividend shares for reliable passive income. The search is on for chunky yields, and stable…

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3 high-yield dividend shares I’d buy for regular income in 2023

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Dividend shares can be an excellent source of passive income. Our writer targets a 7% yield and considers three top…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for 2023

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FTSE 100 top picks! Our writer considers diversification, resilience and business quality to find the best shares for his ISA…

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5 shares I’d buy to earn passive income in 2023

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Dividend shares could be an excellent way to earn passive income in the New Year. Our writer considers his selection…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

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Our writer looks at his criteria to invest in a new Stocks and Shares ISA. Through diversification, profitability, and competitive…

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