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Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold is a freelance writer and private investor with a background in business, management and engineering.

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2 FTSE 100 shares with new catalysts for growth

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Both these FTSE 100 shares are backed by businesses with exciting new plans to refocus and grow operations in the…

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How I’d invest £300 a month to target a £2,000 monthly income from dividend shares

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Here's the method I'd use and some stock ideas for aiming to build a sizeable monthly income from dividend stocks…

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2 FTSE shares I’d choose and aim to double my money

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I have great expectations for these FTSE businesses and would research them now with a view to holding their stocks…

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Why the ITV share price looks set to move higher

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Despite the ITV share price being down, I'm tempted by the stock because the underlying business looks set to grow,…

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2 Cheap shares I’d buy right now

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I'd be comfortable embracing the risks and taking a contrarian approach by buying these two stocks while they're depressed.

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3 FTSE shares I’d buy right now

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Although many FTSE shares first turned higher last autumn, I'd consider these three stocks for a long-term investment right now.

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2 investment trusts I’d put £10k into

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I reckon investment trusts can make decent long-term homes for the money of busy private investors and I'd choose these…

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2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy today

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I think the growing stream of income from these two UK dividend stocks would sit well in my diversified portfolio…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now

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All though there are some risks, I think these two FTSE 100 shares could potentially deliver decent returns in the…

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How I’m aiming for life-changing gains in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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These four investing gurus agree on this approach to investment strategy and for my Stocks and Shares ISA, I'm following…

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I’d aim to build a FTSE 250 portfolio starting with these 5 stocks

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Many FTSE 250 businesses have the potential to build up decent growth in earnings over time, such as these five…

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Don’t ignore the dividend potential of the FTSE 100 index

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The FTSE 100 has a fine dividend record, and rolling them back into my tracker alongside regular investments has driven…

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Can effective investing in stocks and shares really be this simple?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's my straightforward six-step approach for investing in the stocks and shares of individual listed companies with potential.

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1 UK stock I’d put 100% of my money into 

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Diversification can be key to successful long-term investing. But if I had to choose just one stock for my money…

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No savings at 27? I’d use Warren Buffett’s supreme tip to aim for wealth from shares

| Kevin Godbold

If I’d learnt about this Warren Buffett tip at the age of 27, I’d likely be a lot richer now…

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2 FTSE shares I’m poised to pounce on

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My watchlist of FTSE shares is up-to-date, and as soon as spare funds arrive I'll dig in with deeper research…

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I’d buy 342 shares of this stock, for £70 in monthly passive income

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Here's why I'd target defensive businesses like this to generate reliable monthly passive income from dividends over the long term.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy now for growing dividend income

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I can't fault this FTSE 100 stock for its consistent record of dividend-raising, including right through the challenging pandemic years.

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A high-yield stock I’d buy right now for dividend growth

| Kevin Godbold

With analysts predicting dividend growth ahead, I think this high-yield stock is attractive right now for my diversified shares portfolio.

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Should I add to my investment in Finsbury Growth and Income Trust now?

| Kevin Godbold

Although I already own some shares in this investment trust, I'm considering buying more now given my bullish opinion about…

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What’s going on with the Whitbread share price?

| Kevin Godbold

This year, the Whitbread share price has sprung into life and several reasons underpin the move. But should I buy…

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1 of the top dividend shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

I like to see a rising payment from dividend shares, such as this market-leading business with international operations yielding around…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesco shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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It's been a difficult five years for many investors, but Tesco shares will have delivered a positive outcome. Was it…

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2 cheap shares investors can still grab

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Lots of previously cheap shares have shot up recently, but there's still value to find on the London market, such…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA and aim for dividend income for life

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With the markets turning bullish, here’s my strategy for a portfolio of investments in a Stocks and Shares ISA aimed…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA right now

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I'd use this approach to invest my Stocks and Shares ISA and aim to build wealth by compounding income and…

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1 UK stock I’d buy now and aim to double my money

| Kevin Godbold

Stronger earnings ahead and a valuation re-rating could combine to drive this UK stock higher as economies improve in the…

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1 of the UK shares I’d buy now and aim to double my money

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There hasn't been a better time to aim to find UK shares with one-bagging potential for years and I've been…

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At under 1,000p, are Hargreaves Lansdown shares a screaming buy?

| Kevin Godbold

As Hargreaves Lansdown shares transition from a high-growth to a stalwart dividend-paying proposition, I'm attracted to the business.

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How I’d try to generate a passive income for life with just £25 a week

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As the stock market turns bullish again, Kevin Godbold discusses a plan to grow passive income for life from dividend…

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What on earth’s going on with the UK stock market right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I'm choosing to trust the recent strength in businesses and the London stock market by investing with optimism…

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Are Lloyds shares a good investment for 2023?

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Does Lloyds' cheap-looking valuation and the higher interest rate environment make the stock attractive for 2023 and beyond?  

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Dividend Shares

A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and aim to double my money 

| Kevin Godbold

Despite its recent eye-catching decline, I think this FTSE 100 stock has the potential to outperform in the years ahead.

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I’d forget cash savings accounts and put regular money in this investment instead

| Kevin Godbold

Interest rates for cash savings are still low and the case for investing in this alternative asset class remains as…

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Should investors buy UK stocks now for a bull market in 2023?

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Compelling advice from two very successful investors is helping me gauge whether to buy UK stocks now for 2023 and…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now for 2023 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 100 has some businesses that are performing well, with low-looking valuations and good prospects, such as these shares…

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My best dividend shares for 2023

| Kevin Godbold

The concept of reinvesting income from these defensive dividend shares looks like a good way to compound gains for the…

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Should investors buy a FTSE 100 index tracker or pick stocks in this volatile market?

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I think it's a great time for investors to pick stocks, but here's why I'm also putting money in a…

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How I’d invest £40k in a Stocks and Shares ISA and aim for a million

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There's a big opportunity in the stock market right now. Therefore, I'd put my money to work right away in…

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How I’d use £3.50 a day to get passive income for life

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Kevin Godbold explains how he'd put aside £3.50 a day and invest in dividend shares to achieve a long-term passive…

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