Roland Head
Roland Head has a background in telecoms and IT engineering. This has helped him to develop an investing style that's focused on value, income and quantitative factors. He also has an interest in commodity stocks. Roland has been writing for the Motley Fool since 2012, He 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.
An 8%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for 2021
The 8% yield on offer at this FTSE 100 dividend stock looks sustainable, says Roland Head. He reckons this share could attract new interest... More »
Why the Cineworld share price is crashing today
The Cineworld share price is falling again after US movie giant Warner Bros said it would release new films straight to streaming in 2021. More »
Will the Tesco share price ever go back to 477p?
The Tesco share price has risen 11% since vaccine news broke at the start of November. Roland Head considers the long-term outlook for the... More »
The Saga share price has doubled. Should I still buy?
The Saga share price is bouncing back on hopes that Covid-19 vaccines will rescue the holiday industry. Roland Head explains why he'd buy. More »
These UK shares are up over 60% in a month. Here’s what I’d do now
These battered UK shares delivered stunning gains in November. Roland Head explains which stocks he'd buy today, and which he'd avoid. More »
The IAG share price is up 65% in a month. Should I buy for 2021?
The IAG share price has flown higher on vaccine news. Roland Head looks ahead to 2021 and explains why he's still cautious about this... More »
How I’d invest £5 per day in an ISA to make £500k
Investing small amounts regularly can lead to big gains. Roland Head explains how he'd invest £150 each month to build a £500k ISA. More »
These ‘cheap’ UK shares have risen 60%+ in a month. Which would I buy today?
Recent vaccine news has sent these travel and leisure stocks soaring. Roland Head reveals which of these three UK shares he'd keep buying. More »
Why the LoopUp share price is crashing today
The LoopUp share price is down by over 40%. Roland Head explains what's gone wrong and what today's fall means for the company's valuation. More »
Why GoCo shares are up and Future shares are crashing today
Media group Future has offered to buy GoCo shares in a takeover bid. Roland Head explains what's happened and what it means for shareholders. More »
This FTSE 100 share has beaten the market for 10 years: should I buy?
This FTSE 100 share has fallen by 25% since February. Roland Head explains why he thinks it could be too cheap to ignore. More »
Cineworld shares are rising: Here’s what I’m doing
Cineworld shares have surged higher this week on news of a new $450m loan that should fund the group through to reopening. More »
Should I buy AstraZeneca shares on vaccine news?
AstraZeneca shares are up by 80% in five years. Roland Head's been taking a look at the pharma stock as a possible buy for... More »
Imperial Brands shares offer a 9% yield: should I buy them for passive income?
The Imperial Brands share price is rising but the stock still yields 9%. Roland Head explains why he's still keen on this FTSE 100... More »
3 UK shares I’d buy now
Each of these UK shares has a long track record of steady growth, says Roland Head. He explains why they're on his watch list... More »
Royal Mail shares are up 150%! Should I buy now?
Royal Mail's share price has been lifted by a 33% rise in parcel shipments during lockdown. But profits have collapsed as costs have risen. More »
Vodafone shares offer a 6.5% yield: should I buy them for a passive income?
The Vodafone share price is rising slowly, but Roland Head's still tempted to buy the telecoms stock for a passive income. More »
The easyJet share price has jumped 50%. Here’s what I’d do now
easyJet's share price has taken off and reached cruising altitude. Roland Head gives his view on this stock following recent vaccine news. More »
Why the Sage share price is crashing today
Profits are down and the Sage share price has fallen sharply. Roland Head looks at the story behind the latest numbers from this FTSE... More »
Covid-19 vaccine: will the 45p Cineworld share price bounce back to 319p?
The Cineworld share price is up by 65% in two weeks. But Roland Head's concerned by rumours of cinema closures. Can the group's recovery... More »