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Alan Oscroft

Alan is a freelance writer who began writing for The Motley Fool in the late 1990s. He has been a private investor for more 30 years, and has explored a number of strategies, settling on high-yielding blue-chip shares.

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Does the Persimmon share price crash make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Persimmon share price has slumped after soaring interest rates and a plunging pound have sent shocks across the property…

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Does the Royal Mail share price crash make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

I've liked the look of the Royal Mail share price a number of times in the past few years. As…

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At under £1, does the Taylor Wimpey share price make it a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Taylor Wimpey share price has slumped over the past 12 months, and it's falling again as interest rates climb…

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3 things that could send the Woodbois share price upwards

| Alan Oscroft

Is the Woodbois share price starting on a sustainable new run? Here are a few of the unknowns that could…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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These FTSE 100 shares have slumped. Are they 3 to buy and hold?

| Alan Oscroft

Rising interest rates and a looming recession have helped push some FTSE 100 shares down in recent days. Here are…

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Does the Aston Martin share price make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Just when the Aston Martin share price looked like it couldn't get any lower, it dipped further. Is it finally…

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3 pieces of Warren Buffett advice for dealing with a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

When there's fear of a possible stock market crash, people offer all sorts of advice. Some, like Warren Buffett, are…

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Is now the best time ever to buy income stocks?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing some very tempting income stocks right now, to buy for the long term while share prices are low…

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At 75p, are Rolls-Royce shares truly a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen below 75p. Can I really lose if I buy some now and hold them for at…

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What would it take for Lloyds shares to climb in value?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares are edging back towards 50p again. What would it take for them to break through it and carry…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 penny shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Are there 10 penny shares out that that I'd consider buying with £10,000 today? Yes, there are, and it's a…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 FTSE 250 shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

With the FTSE 250 falling back again, I think this is a great time for investors to get started buying…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 FTSE 100 shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Is this a great time to start investing in FTSE 100 shares? I say it is, especially for investors looking…

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Forget buy-to-let, I’d buy real estate investment trusts

| Alan Oscroft

Which is better, buy-to-let or a real estate investment trust? I like both, and they both have their advantages and…

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3 reasons we could avoid a UK stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

It's seemed like we might be heading for another stock market crash for months now. Here's why I think it's…

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Hurry, we’ve only 6 months left to use our 2022 Stocks & Shares ISA allowance!

| Alan Oscroft

Every year, thousands of investors forget about their Stocks and Shares ISA until the last minute. I say it's never…

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Why has the Ocado share price crashed? And is it a buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price has fallen to a fraction of its all-time high. Does that mean investors have a fresh…

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The abrdn share price is falling. I’d buy while it’s cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The abrdn share price was the biggest FTSE 100 faller at one stage Wednesday morning. Here's why I rate it…

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Why I’d buy beaten-down UK shares to cope with inflation

| Alan Oscroft

Inflation is making our daily lives a lot tougher. But with the FTSE 100 falling. I think UK shares look…

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Why dividend shares are best

| Alan Oscroft

It might be a controversial opinion, but I'm convinced that dividend shares are the best long-term investment there is. Let…

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How I’d invest £5 a day to target passive income for life

| Alan Oscroft

I think the secret to successful passive income investing is to set realistic goals, and then to stick to a…

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3 hot UK penny shares to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

We've seen a lot of penny shares suffering over the past 12 months. But some are starting to pick up…

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Can carbon credits send the Woodbois share price soaring?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has soared, crashed, and is starting to climb again. What's it all about, and where are…

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Is this the best time to buy FTSE 250 shares ever?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 has been more volatile than the FTSE 100, but with better growth prospects. Here's why I'm looking…

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3 unmissable income shares to buy in September?

| Alan Oscroft

Share prices are down, and dividend yields are rising. Has there ever been a better time to invest in long-term…

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Could I double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Alan Oscroft

A good few investors have suffered as their Rolls-Royce shares crashed in value. What's the chance of seeing the reverse…

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With Lloyds shares in pennies, is now the time to pounce?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares have plunged below 50p again, and it looks like there might be more pain to come. But I'm…

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3 super cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

There are some very low FTSE 100 P/E valuations out there at the moment. And some top stocks offer big…

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3 reasons the stock market could crash in September

| Alan Oscroft

What if the stock market should fall again in September? It will just mean more cheap shares to buy. But…

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I’d invest £50 a week in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try to make a million

| Alan Oscroft

Is 2022 a good year to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Any time is surely good, but…

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Why I’d buy abrdn shares to help me retire early

| Alan Oscroft

Abrdn shares have fallen this year as investors keep away. But with dividend yields up above 9%, this could well…

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Why I bought Persimmon shares to help me retire early

| Alan Oscroft

Will Persimmon shares boost my retirement income? If I needed to sell them this year to provide cash, no. But…

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After doubling in 2 weeks, are Cineworld shares now a buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Cineworld shares have taken an unexpected upturn this week, after investors had been fearing the worst. Is it time to…

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3 dividend shares to buy in September?

| Alan Oscroft

Some dividends are facing cuts this year, but I still see plenty I might buy. I'm considering these three, with…

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No savings at 50? Here’s how I’d invest for passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Starting investing for passive income might look daunting the older we get. But I think the future could be brighter…

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Is the Woodbois share price set to climb again?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has fallen from its 2022 peak. If there's fresh growth to come, we might be looking…

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3 penny shares to buy in September

| Alan Oscroft

We have some tasty-looking updates coming our way in September. Here are three penny shares that look cheap to me,…

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3 top dividend forecasts for September

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend forecasts are growing ever stronger for a number of companies. In September, I'll be looking for evidence to support…

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Which UK shares would Warren Buffett buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

UK investors are worried about the economic outlook at the moment. But how might Warren Buffett see things should he…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares still a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage shares were starting to recover, but they've taken another dip. Does that give us a new unmissable buying…

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