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Roland Head

Roland is an experienced investment writer and analyst with a particular focus on dividend investing and value opportunities. He's been writing for the Motley Fool since 2012 and also contributes to other UK investor platforms, such as Stockopedia. Roland holds the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and has passed the CFA Level 1 exam. A keen private investor, he also runs an internet business.

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Investing Articles

9.5% yield! Are British American Tobacco shares too cheap at £25?

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The recent performance of British American Tobacco shares has been poor. But with a new CEO in charge, I've been…

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10.8% yield! Is something wrong with Vodafone shares?

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Vodafone shares are trading at prices not seen for 25 years. Roland Head explains what's happening and why he thinks…

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Dividend Shares

2 excellent FTSE 100 dividend shares that aren’t Lloyds or Glencore

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Roland Head looks beyond big hitters Lloyds and Glencore and highlights two FTSE 100 dividend shares he'd buy with yields…

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Investing Articles

Is Lloyds’ share price slump an unmissable buying opportunity?

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Lloyds' 6% dividend yield looks safe, says Roland Head. He sees the recent share price fall as a good buying…

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Investing Articles

2 high-yield FTSE stocks I’d buy now to target an 8%+ income

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These high-yield FTSE 100 shares could provide an 8% annual income. Roland Head considers the outlook for each and explains…

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Investing Articles

With National Grid’s share price near record highs, is it still a buy?

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Are National Grid shares worth £12? This business has an outstanding dividend record and could still be attractive today, says…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy bank shares now for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Has the banking crisis created buying opportunities for Stocks and Shares ISA investors? Roland Head looks at the top FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the GSK dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

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Roland Head looks at the latest GSK dividend forecasts and explains why he'd consider buying the stock today, despite certain…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks I’d buy now for the next bull market

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Roland Head highlights two penny stocks that have faced some challenges. But they now look cheap and could be well-positioned…

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Investing Articles

3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy today

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Roland Head explains why he thinks these big dividend payers could be some of the best shares to buy in…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the Rio Tinto dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

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The latest dividend forecasts for Rio Tinto look reassuring and suggest that shareholders can still expect a 6%+ yield, according…

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Investing Articles

Why Taylor Wimpey could be one of the best value stocks to buy today

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Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey looks well prepared for a tough market. Roland Head thinks this 7% yielder could be a good…

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Investing Articles

I’d invest £350 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a lifelong passive income

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UK investors can put up to £20k per year into a Stocks and Shares ISA. Roland Head explains why he's…

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Investing Articles

With a 5% dividend yield, are SSE shares worth buying today?

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The SSE share price has performed strongly since November, but Roland Head is cautious and warns that the dividend is…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks to buy in March

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Roland Head has been hunting through unloved sectors of the market for bargain buys. He reckons these penny stocks are…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares to buy now at 52-week lows

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These FTSE 100 shares are looking bombed out and unloved to me, but they could be good contrarian buys, says…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 shares at 52-week lows to buy now

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Roland Head takes a look at three unloved FTSE 250 shares he thinks could be bargain buys at current levels,…

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Investing Articles

Earnings: are Glencore shares bargains hiding in plain sight?

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Glencore's share price has risen more than 350% from its March 2020 lows. The firm has just reported record profits.…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now for passive income

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These mid-cap stocks have a long track record of dividend growth. Roland Head explains why he views them as top…

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Investing Articles

2 UK stocks to buy now at 52-week lows

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The recent market rally has left behind some quality businesses, says Roland Head. He highlights two potential bargain stocks to…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today and hold for 10 years

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Buying good businesses and holding for long periods is favoured by top investors, including Warren Buffett. Roland Head shares his…

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Investing Articles

A cheap penny stock to buy in February

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This penny stock looks good and cheap, says Roland Head. With a valuable portfolio of brands, he thinks this specialist…

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Investing Articles

Is this the last chance to snap up Barclays shares at a bargain price?

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The Barclays share price has motored higher this year, but Roland Head thinks further gains are likely. He explains why…

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Investing Articles

Are BP shares still a dirt-cheap buy in February?

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The BP share price has doubled, but the company now plans to increase spending on oil and gas projects to…

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Investing Articles

Earnings: why the Barratt share price is too cheap to ignore

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The Barratt Developments share price looks good value on a long-term view, says Roland Head. He's been reviewing the company's…

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Investing Articles

How passive income could help me make a million from shares

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Roland Head explains how he's using a patient passive income strategy to try to build himself a seven-figure retirement portfolio.

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap dividend shares to buy right now

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Roland Head highlights a dividend share with an 8% yield, plus another stock he views as a potential long-term bargain.

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Investing Articles

Will Rolls-Royce shares keep flying despite “unsustainable” warning?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is rising. Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 share is about to deliver…

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Investing Articles

Should investors buy TUI shares today?

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The TUI share price has surged over the last few months, but Roland Head says potential investors could get a…

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Investing Articles

Earnings: why Shell shares aren’t flying despite record profits

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Shell's share price hardly moved when the oil giant reported a record $40bn profit on Thursday. Should investors buy now…

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Investing Articles

3 top AIM shares to buy for retirement

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Roland Head explains why he thinks these AIM dividend shares are unfairly overlooked and could be excellent long-term investments.

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £100 a month to target a £1,000 second income

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Roland Head shares a simple strategy he'd use to target a reliable second income from dividends, including some example stocks…

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Investing Articles

Dividend forecasts: 3 FTSE 100 stocks with 6%+ yields

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The FTSE 100 still offers plenty of choice for income investors. Roland Head looks at dividend forecasts for three high-yield…

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If I’d invested £1k in Direct Line shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Direct Line's falling shares price has left investors sitting on painful losses. Roland Head crunches the numbers and wonders if…

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Lloyds shares: last chance to snap up a bargain?

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Lloyds' share price has been rising in this year's market rally. Is there still time for value hunters to buy…

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Investing Articles

VUSA shares: why I’d buy this ETF today

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VUSA shares provide UK investors with exposure to the US S&P 500 index. Roland Head explains why he's keen to…

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Earnings: why Dr Martens’ share price just crashed

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Bootmaker Dr Martens has reported problems with its US business, triggering a share price crash. Should investors buy the dip,…

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Investing Articles

Down 50%: is it time to buy Ocado shares?

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The Ocado share price has collapsed over the last year. Roland Head asks if it's time to take a fresh…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks to buy and hold for the next five years

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These penny stocks could deliver attractive returns, says Roland Head, highlighting a 7% dividend yield and a stock trading below…

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Investing Articles

No savings in 2023? Here’s how I’d start building passive income

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Where should investors look for a reliable passive income in 2023? Roland Head explains how he'd get started and highlights…

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