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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares I hope to keep until I die

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought one of these FTSE 100 shares last July and added the second this month. But I regard both…

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A superb FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for long-term passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Looking for passive income opportunities? Our writer takes a closer look at a company with a long history of generous…

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim for a £41,240 second income using dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a large passive income using dividend shares could be a realistic prospect in the long run, even for investors…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks whose dividends can’t stop growing

| Paul Summers

Looking for passive income? Paul Summers picks three stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that can't stop throwing cash back…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in September? Here’s what the charts say

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks are brilliant buys for any income portfolio. Here's why I'll be buying more of them when…

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8%+ yields! 4 high-yield dividend stocks I’m looking at for September

| Royston Wild

These high-yield shares offer market-beating dividend forecasts. Here's why I'm aiming to buy one or more of them when I…

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Yielding 5%, is this defensive stock perfect to boost passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at whether this utility stock could be a good addition to her holdings for…

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Investing Articles

I hold this FTSE 100 share for fat cash dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has lost 20% of its value since its March highs. But I will hold this stock…

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Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price doesn’t make sense

| John Fieldsend

The Lloyds share price has fallen yet further. What is going on here? And is there an opportunity to buy…

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Dividend Shares

Turning an empty ISA into extra income of £18,000 per year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would combine regular investment and a long-term horizon to target an £18,000 extra income each…

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Investing Articles

Thinking about buying National Grid shares? 3 things investors need to know

| Gordon

National Grid shares are down 16% in the last year, but could now be the time to start buying? Gordon…

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Investing Articles

Down 15%, is this LSE stock a no-brainer buy for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This LSE stock looks a passive income winner to me, with solid H1 results, an 8%+ yield, and trading at…

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Investing Articles

Are Tesco shares a horrible value trap?

| Paul Summers

It's been a tough few years for holders of Tesco shares. Is it time to ignore the dividend stream and…

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Investing Articles

The Barclays share price is close to its 52-week low. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Barclays share price has lagged the FTSE 100 in 2023. Paul Summers considers whether this is a wonderful opportunity…

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Investing Articles

1 dirt cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today and it isn’t Persimmon or Vodafone

| Harvey Jones

For those who like a good, cheap dividend stock, both Persimmon and Vodafone look tempting. But I think this one…

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Investing Articles

How to build a 5-stock passive income portfolio that yields over 6%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to generate passive income. And with the right mix of shares, returns…

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Investing Articles

Down 26%, should I buy this 5.4% dividend yield stock for my ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

LondonMetric Property shares have been aggressively sold off in 2023. But is now the perfect buying opportunity for a growing…

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Investing Articles

8%+ dividend yields! The 10 highest payouts on the FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

As stock markets fall 10 Footsie stocks now offer dividend yields of between 8% and 10%, and I can't buy…

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Building a £10k second income in an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks is a straightforward way of creating a second income. Here, Ed Sheldon looks at how it…

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How I’d try and turn an empty ISA into passive income worth £98,150 a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is an investing goal for many of us. Here, Dr James Fox explores turning an empty ISA into…

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Investing Articles

The stock market dip may be my once-in-a-decade chance to buy cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

I can see loads of FTSE 100 dividend shares that I'd like to buy today. These five high-yield bargains were…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole!

| Royston Wild

These UK dividend stocks offer yields north of 8%. But I'd still rather invest my cash in less risky companies…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the FirstGroup dividend forecast for the next THREE years!

| Royston Wild

The dividend forecast for FirstGroup shares looks pretty exciting for the next few years. Should I buy this FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

After crashing 33%, this FTSE 250 candidate looks a steal

| Cliff D'Arcy

After collapsing by a third in five weeks, this FTSE 100 share is now deep into value territory. Alas, it…

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Investing Articles

How I’d turn a handful of dividend stocks into a lifelong second income!

| Dr. James Fox

We all love passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how dividend stocks can help portfolio growth and second income…

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Investing Articles

5 steps to earning a £500 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

This writer explains the handful of steps he'd take to build a second income by investing in blue-chip, dividend-paying shares.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 to target a four-figure passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd take advantage of current stock market valuations to boost his long-term passive income streams.

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Dividend Shares

Is it possible to earn a second income through investing in the stock market?

| John Choong

Is turning stock market investing into a second income just a pipe dream or is it actually achievable for regular…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 shares I bought for a 7.1% yearly income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 250 firms pay cash yields of between 6% and 8% a year. I'll gladly collect this passive…

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Investing Articles

Looking for dividend shares? Here’s one with a 6% yield!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is on the hunt for dividend shares and details one utility stock that fits the bill with its…

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Investing Articles

I bought this growth stock and I’m up 35%!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added this growth stock to her holdings and also explains how her investment has done…

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Dividend Shares

How to turn a stock market crash into passive income paradise

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down the risks that a market crash presents, but also how it can be a great opportunity…

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Dividend Shares

I’d buy these 5 stocks in an empty £20k ISA to target a 5-figure passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

I'm taking advantage of FTSE 100 falls to generate maximum passive income from a portfolio of shares. These are my…

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Investing Articles

Is this a new entry point after the BAE share price fell?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the BAE share price after the defence contractor acquired Ball Aerospace last…

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Dividend Shares

How to get rich by just investing £1,000 per month in dividend stocks

| John Choong

With the UK stock market in shambles today, is it possible for investors to get rich by just investing £1,000…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy these 2 cheap shares

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor details two cheap shares she feels could be a great opportunity not to be missed right now.

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Harbour Energy shares for their 7.8% dividend forecast?

| Alan Oscroft

Harbour Energy shares offer a high dividend forecast, and the company is past the high debts of its early days.…

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Investing Articles

These 2 FTSE 100 heavyweights could make me £2,050 in second income!

| Simon Watkins

These FTSE 100 stocks have strong balance sheets and solid businesses. They pay stellar dividends, and could make me a…

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Dividend Shares

Near 52-week lows, are Persimmon shares a good buy for income and growth?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Persimmon shares have been hammered over the last year. Could they provide attractive returns for long-term investors from here?

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Investing a £20k ISA in this FTSE 100 value stock could give me income of £2,000 a year

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 value stock offers an incredible yield of 10% a year. Can such a dizzying level of dividend…

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