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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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How I’d use £10 a week to earn passive income for life

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Dividend shares are an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers how starting small but early could reap…

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The SSE share price slumps by 11%! Should I buy today?

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The SSE share price tumbled today after talks of a windfall tax on electricity generators. Our writer considers if it’s…

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My top 3 FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession

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Inflation is soaring and recession risks are rising. Our writer considers his top FTSE 100 shares to buy if growth…

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Here’s how I’d spend £3,000 on UK dividend shares right now

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There are many reasons to consider dividend shares today, including soaring inflation. Our writer explores two top picks that he’d…

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6% dividend yields! 2 top income shares to buy in a recession

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Inflation is rising and a recession looms. Our writer considers the best income shares he’d buy in the current environment.

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How I’d generate a passive income for life with just £20 a week

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Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn a passive income for life. Our writer discusses a plan to…

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Are we about to see a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap UK shares?

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Risks of recession are rising. Are UK shares about to fall further? Our writer considers if there's an investment opportunity…

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Top 5 dividend shares to buy in a recession

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As the UK faces sharp risks of recession, our writer looks at the top dividend shares he’d buy to protect…

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8% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy for regular income

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A few FTSE 100 shares offer juicy 8% dividend yields. Our writer considers two top picks for high and reliable…

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11% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy for passive income

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There are just two FTSE 100 shares that have 11% dividend yields. Our writer considers whether to buy them both…

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Is the plunging boohoo share price a buying opportunity?

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As the boohoo share price plunges to below 70p, our writer considers if the shares are far too cheap to…

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My top 7 dividend shares to buy for a passive income for life

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Dividend shares are an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers his top seven picks that he’d buy…

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How I’d generate passive income for life with just £3 a day

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A regular passive income can be earned from dividend shares. Our writer explains how he’d do so starting with just…

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2 hot dividend shares to buy in May

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Costs are rising and a recession is potentially on the way. Our writer considers the best dividend shares he’d buy…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in May

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Costs and prices are rising. And with a possible recession looming in the UK, our writer considers the best FTSE…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage share price too cheap to ignore?

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down by 34% in 2022. Our writer considers if it has become too cheap…

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The stock market is falling. Should I buy today?

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With the stock market in correction mode, our writer considers whether it’s a good time for him to buy now,…

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Has the Scottish Mortgage share price reached bargain territory?

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The Scottish Mortgage share price saw a dramatic rise and fall over the past few years. I consider whether it…

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Is it too late to buy Tesla shares?

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Tesla shares have soared in the past few years. Worth $1trn now, I'm considering whether it’s too late for me…

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The Netflix share price dropped 25%. Should I buy the stock now?

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With the Netflix share price crashing overnight, our writer considers whether it’s an opportunity to buy the shares at a…

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Here’s 2 of the best FTSE 250 shares to buy in a new ISA today

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FTSE 250 shares can offer a lucrative combination of growth and stability. Harshil Patel considers two prospects he'd add to…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy for a new ISA today

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With a new ISA season starting, I’m looking for the best stocks to buy right now. I’m taking a defensive…

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How I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares to earn passive income for life

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It could be a good time to boost my passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares. Here’s what I’d do…

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How I’d invest £10,000 before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

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The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching! Harshil Patel looks at how he’d invest and what he'd buy…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in beaten-down FTSE 250 shares before the 5 April ISA deadline

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The FTSE 250 index is home to many high-quality shares. With the new tax year approaching, Harshil Patel looks for…

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Should I buy cheap mining shares with a spare £1,000?

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With metal prices surging, Harshil Patel considers whether it’s too late for him to buy cheap mining shares right now.

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FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before the 5 April ISA deadline

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The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching. Harshil Patel considers the best FTSE 100 shares he’d buy to…

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Is it finally time to buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

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With Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust down by 40% this year, Harshil Patel considers whether shares in this fund have become…

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The IAG share price is down 40% in a year. Should I buy now?

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With the IAG share price having fallen, Harshil Patel looks at the prospects for the firm and whether the 'bargain'…

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3 of the best shares to buy in volatile markets

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Share prices are increasingly volatile. Harshil Patel considers three of the best shares to buy in the current environment.

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2 of the best dividend shares to buy for March 2022

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Passive income and growth! Harshil Patel considers dividend shares that offer chunky income and growth potential.

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2 top passive income shares to buy in March

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9% dividend yields! Dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel considers two top picks…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ UK shares I’d buy in March

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Buying the dip! Harshil Patel looks at two strong UK shares that he’d consider buying in March.

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My £5 a day passive income plan for 2022

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Dividends from shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel considers a plan that he could…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I’d follow in a stock market crash

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With global stock markets in turmoil, our writer looks at some lessons and tips from billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2022

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With just £3 a day, Harshil Patel highlights several dividend shares he'd buy to build a passive income plan for…

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3 of the best shares to beat soaring inflation

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Energy costs are rising and prices are surging. Harshil Patel looks at three of the best shares to beat soaring…

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Stock market crash: I’d drip-feed £500 a month to buy quality UK shares

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Are we in a stock market crash? If so, this Fool looks at lessons from the past and what he’d…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy right now

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The FTSE 100 is outperforming leading global indexes. Harshil Patel considers two top picks he’d add to his Stocks and…

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3 of the best global shares to buy now

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Global shares are taking a tumble. Harshil Patel considers three top picks he’d buy now to take advantage.

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