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Up 10% in 2026 with a 6.6% dividend yield, this FTSE 250 REIT looks attractive!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a real estate investment trust (REIT) on the FTSE 250 index with an…

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The big question: can UK passive income shares make you rich?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how buying passive income shares can build wealth -- and reveals one of the FTSE 100's brightest…

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A £13,607 annual second income for £500 per month? Here’s how it can be done

| Christopher Ruane

Does a second income take a second job? No, as our writer explains: it's possible to earn money thanks to…

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An ISA with 500 Greggs shares could pay out £346 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Down 50% in less than two years, Greggs shares now look pretty cheap and may be offering a potentially tasty…

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2 UK dividend shares trading near 10-year lows to consider buying in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the recovery potential of two high-yielding dividend shares that have suffered significant losses over the past decade.

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11.7% dividend yield! 1 FTSE income stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In the hunt for high-yield income stocks, Zaven Boyrazian explores one FTSE business that’s showing early signs of recovery. Is…

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£15,000 invested in Santander shares 12 months ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have been on fire in recent shares. But is this Spanish bank stock still worth considering at more…

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Why I’m buying more of this FTSE 250 dividend stock for passive income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley discusses one of his favourite passive income gems and why he has faith in the company to keep…

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1,000 shares in this top passive income stock earn £2,450 in dividends per year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could target thousands of pounds per year in passive income by buying 1,000 shares in…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £100 weekly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how in roughly eight years, investors can aim to earn an extra £5,2,00 passive income entirely tax-free.

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£7,500 invested in Tesco shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have gone into overdrive recently, making shareholders wealthier. What on earth is going on with this FTSE 100…

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How much do I need in an ISA for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in dividend-paying UK shares can help investors build up a healthy passive income stream in less time than we…

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FTSE 100 vs Dow Jones: why the 20% discount?

| Ken Hall

The FTSE 100 seemingly trades at a 20% discount to the Dow Jones. Ken Hall investigates whether that’s true value…

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Superstar shares: the FTSE 100’s biggest winners over 5 years!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past five years, the FTSE 100 has produced a total return of nearly 93%. However, these three super-stocks…

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I asked ChatGPT for its top 5 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for March 2026

| John Fieldsend

What FTSE 100 stocks are set to surge as we approach the third month of the year? ChatGPT has a…

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These UK shares could pay you £750 in monthly second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his favourite sectors for the coming decade and then delves into specific UK shares that could…

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Barclays shares are booming — but don’t ignore this risk

| Ken Hall

Barclays shares have had a strong run, but Ken Hall thinks the low price-to-book ratio may be a warning from…

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Why Tesco shares are the best-performing retailer stock on the FTSE 100 this month

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at the wider performance of the UK retail sector, how it's affecting Tesco shares, and if they…

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What sort of dividend share’s best: high-yield but low growth, or low yield but fast growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons both growth and dividend shares can have pros and cons and explains why he doesn't necessarily prefer…

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Spreading £10,000 across these 5 UK stocks could generate annual passive income of £1,019

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shows how a portfolio of five UK stocks could ultimately generate a four-figure annual second income thanks to…

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The FTSE 100 soars above 10,650! Is 12,000 now on the cards?

| Ben McPoland

The large-cap FTSE index hit another record today, with UK blue chips quickly emerging as a refuge from artificial intelligence…

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Income investors interested in the Lloyds share price should mark the calendar for 9 April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the Lloyds share price looks attractive to some dividend hunters, but why they need to…

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£1,000 buys 1,162 shares in this red hot FTSE 250 property stock with a 7% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has identified a stock in the FTSE 250 that not only looks resistant to AI disruption but also…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I own for pumped-up passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Who wouldn't like to grab their share of billions in passive income? I claim mine by owning many dividend dynamos,…

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Investing Articles

This 9% REIT yield looks tempting, but what’s the catch?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall looks at a discounted UK REIT yielding around 9% and breaks down the key risk he believes investors…

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How to target a 4-figure passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great vehicle for building toward supplementary income in retirement. Mark Hartley outlines…

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See what the epic GSK share price recovery has done to £10,000 in the last year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the GSK share price has finally given long-term investors something to celebrate, but wonders if it can…

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2,425 shares in this FTSE 100 outperformer gets me a £1,000 a month second income

| Stephen Wright

The UK stock market has plenty of opportunities for investors looking for a second income. But the best ones aren’t…

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Here’s how long it might take 100 National Grid shares to pay for themselves with dividends

| Christopher Ruane

With a dividend policy that aims to keep pace with inflation, National Grid shares appeal to some income investors. What…

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Just a £5,000 holding in BP shares could generate £1,807 in annual income for investors over time!

| Simon Watkins

BP shares are throwing off far more dividend income than most investors realise -- and the latest numbers hint the…

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My big long-term growth holding may also be turning into a 6%+ yielding passive income powerhouse!

| Simon Watkins

I believe this FTSE 100 giant is set for major price gains and is also developing into a major source…

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This income share could transform an empty ISA into a £39k second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a certain income share with a 9.9% yield looks attractive to him, and talks through the…

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Dividend Shares

Owning 2,844 shares of this FTSE 100 firm could pay £351 in annual second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE 100 stock could help to provide sustainable passive income to an investor, as well…

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Is this why the Aviva share price has fallen 9% in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While stocks are rising, Aviva’s share price isn’t. Is there a fundamental problem with the insurer that investors need to…

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10.6% dividend yield! 1 FTSE income share to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m hunting for enormous dividend yields for my income portfolio and this FTSE industry leader could be a massive opportunity…

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Is it time for me to buy this 11%-yielding FTSE dividend gem after a strong 2025 trading update?

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE dividend income giant offers a rare mix of huge yield and strong earnings growth that could supercharge…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

After five years of ups and downs, Mark Hartley calculates just how much £5k in Greggs' shares would be worth…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £9,945 a year of income from my £20,000 holding in this FTSE 100 dividend star

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend powerhouse offers hefty income potential today and the chance of major share price gains as its…

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By February 2027, £10,000 in BP shares could be worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's been another disappointing year for BP shares, and now the board has axed buybacks too. So…

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With a yield of 8%, is this one of the best stocks to consider buying for passive income?

| James Beard

There are plenty of amazing high-yielding dividend stocks to buy out there. James Beard’s found one to consider that’s returning…

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