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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 in UK shares: here’s what I’d do with £1,000 now

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£1,000 to invest? Harshil Patel considers how he’d invest a lump sum right now in a balanced selection of UK…

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5%+ yields! 2 of the best dividend shares I’d snap up today

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Dividend shares can be a great way of earning some passive income. Harshil Patel considers two of the best he’s…

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I’d invest £500 in these 2 ‘explosive’ penny stocks

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Harshil Patel looks at some penny stocks that gained 2,000% over the past decade, and considers two top picks he’d…

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9.5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in February and hold for 10 years

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Some UK shares could perform really well over the coming decade. Harshil Patel considers two high-yielding top picks for his…

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Is the BP share price about to take off?

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As oil prices grind higher from economic recovery and political tensions, this Fool wonders if the BP share price will…

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2 of the best shares to buy now as inflation soars

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Prices are rising across the globe. Harshil Patel looks at the best shares to buy for his ISA in times…

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Is the IAG share price about to take off?

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Could travel bounce back in 2022 and could the IAG share price take off as a result? Harshil Patel considers…

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My guide to investing in shares for beginners

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Investing in shares can be a minefield for beginners. But it doesn’t have to be. Harshil Patel looks how he’d…

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2 of the best Investment funds to buy now

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Investing in funds can be a great way to diversify and keep costs low. Harshil Patel explores two of his…

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How I’d use £5 a day to build passive income from shares

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Dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel looks at how he’d set up a…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ growth stocks to buy in February

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The UK is home to several ‘no-brainer’ growth stocks. Harshil Patel considers two potential picks for his ISA in February.

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares with a 6% yield

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Income from dividend shares can really add up. Harshil Patel considers some good-value top picks that offer a 6% yield.

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My plan to earn £3k a year in passive income

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Earning passive income doesn’t need to be a chore. Harshil Patel looks at his plan to earn extra money from…

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£3k to invest? Here’s why I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in 2022

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The FTSE 100 index includes top-performing shares. Harshil Patel looks at what will be driving the market in 2022 and…

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How I’d use these Warren Buffett techniques to buy quality UK shares

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Legendary investor Warren Buffett has an excellent track record when it comes to stock-picking. Harshil Patel looks at some of…

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Stock market crash: 3 ‘no-brainer’ UK shares on my watchlist

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A stock market crash can be an opportunity to buy quality shares at a discount. Harshil Patel looks at three…

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5 top UK shares to buy in a stock market crash

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Some parts of the global stock market are crashing! Harshil Patel considers some top UK shares to buy in a…

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2 ‘high-yield’ dividend shares I’d buy for a passive income

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Dividend shares can be an excellent source of passive income. Harshil Patel considers UK stocks that offer over a 6%…

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The Netflix share price dropped 20%. Should I buy the stock today?

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The Netflix share price dropped 20% overnight after disappointing subscriber growth. Is it an over-reaction or a cause for concern?…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares right now

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Could it be time for the FTSE 100 to shine? Harshil Patel considers this question and looks at where he’d…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock rose 120% in 2021

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Harshil Patel explains how this FTSE 250 stock rose by an astonishing 120% in 2021, making it the third-best-performing stock…

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£3k to invest? 2 UK shares I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

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Harshil Patel considers two UK shares to add to his ISA this year. Both ooze quality and growth characteristics.

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My plan to turn £5 a day into a passive income in 2022

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One of my favourite passive income ideas is to invest in dividend shares. Starting with just £5 a day here’s…

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3 inflation-resistant top stocks to buy for 2022

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Prices are rapidly rising and could affect UK shares in 2022. Harshil Patel considers three top stocks that could withstand…

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5 ‘no-brainer’ dividend shares for a passive income in 2022

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Dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel considers five high-yielding stocks he’d consider for…

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3 incredible British growth stocks I’d buy for 2022

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There are dozens of top-quality British growth stocks. Harshil Patel considers three relatively undiscovered gems for his portfolio in 2022.

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What the Bank of England’s rate rise means for UK shares

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The Bank of England has surprised us with a rate hike. Harshil Patel looks at what it could mean for…

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7% yields! Top dividend shares I’d buy for 2022

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There are many high yielding dividend shares in the FTSE 350 right now. Harshil Patel looks at which ones he’d…

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How I’d invest £20k in UK shares to aim for a million

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Aiming to grow £20k into £1m! Harshil Patel considers how he’d invest a lump-sum in UK shares to reach his…

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Stock market crash: 3 shares I’ve added to my watchlist today

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As the FTSE 100 tumbles on virus fears, Harshil Patel considers what he’d do in a stock market crash and…

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2 ‘dirt-cheap’ penny stocks to buy for 2022

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The UK stock market is home to dozens of penny stocks. Harshil Patel considers two favourites for his ISA.

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The top FTSE 100 ‘super stocks’ I’d buy today

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The FTSE 100 is home to several brilliant companies. Harshil Patel considers some of his favourites that he'd buy right…

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How I’d try to build a passive income with just £25 a week

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Passive income can come from carefully selected dividend shares. Harshil Patel explores a plan to invest just £25 a week.

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2 ‘super-cheap’ dividend shares I’d buy today

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Dividend shares come in all shapes and sizes. Harshil Patel considers two that he’d buy right now.

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2 cheap UK stocks I’d buy today

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The automotive sector is hot right now. Harshil Patel considers two cheap UK stocks in this space.

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2 ‘outstanding’ UK shares I’d buy for 2022

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There are some green shoots of recovery in certain British businesses. Harshil Patel considers two UK shares he finds promising…

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3 top investing tips I’ve learnt from Warren Buffett

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Renowned investor Warren Buffett has made many investing-related comments over the years. Here I revisit my favourites.

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Purplebricks share price crashes 30%! What’s going on?

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The Purplebricks share price tumbles on a profit warning. Here I take a look at what caused the big drop.

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My guide to building a passive income with just £25 a week

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Harshil Patel looks at how he’d create a passive income from dividend shares with just £25 a week.

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£5000 to invest? 3 dividend shares with growth potential I’d buy now

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Dividend shares don’t have to be slow-growing. Harshil Patel considers three top picks that offer faster growth potential too.

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