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After huge gains for S&P 500 tech stocks in 2025, here are 4 moves I’m making to protect my ISA and SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Gains from S&P tech stocks have boosted Edward Sheldon’s retirement accounts this year. Here’s what he’s doing now to reduce…

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1 growth and 1 income stock to kickstart a passive income stream

| Mark Hartley

Diversification is key to achieving sustainable passive income. Mark Hartley details two broadly different stocks for beginners.

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How to aim for a £12k second income starting with a 20k ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With inflation and taxes on the rise, having a tax-free second income is now more important than ever. Zaven Boyrazian…

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1 global luxury ETF to check out on the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

A $5.9trn billionaire boom is set to turbocharge luxury spending, making this ETF on the London Stock Exchange look very…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2026. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More predictions of a stock market crash are emerging, but should investors ignore these warnings and keep investing anyway? Zaven…

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How to invest £400 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing just £400 each month using a Stocks and Shares ISA can help investors build a…

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How much could a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA earn in the next 10 years?

| Royston Wild

Discover how to target a cash-bulging ISA after just 10 years of investing -- and a global stocks portfolio for…

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The best time to open a SIPP is… at birth

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how making a small contribution to a SIPP or Stocks and Shares ISA at birth can…

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Start investing this month for £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Is a fiver a day enough to start investing in the stock market? Yes it is -- and our writer…

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Investing in high-yield dividend stocks isn’t the only way to compound returns in an ISA or SIPP and build wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Generous payouts from dividend stocks can be appealing. But another strategy can offer higher returns over the long run, says…

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Here’s how you can invest £5,000 in UK stocks to start earning a second income in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at some of the top-performing UK stocks in 2025, and shares which dividend-paying sector he thinks could…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy now for 2026, according to experts

| Royston Wild

City analysts rate these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 as great Buys for the New Year. Royston Wild isn't convinced…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Buying dividend shares can be a powerful way to target an ISA income in retirement. Consider this strategy for a…

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How much do you need to invest in UK stocks to effectively double your State Pension?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much investors would need in a portfolio of UK stocks to get…

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Will the Lloyds share price double in 2026?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has been one of the FTSE 100's biggest success stories this year. Royston Wild asks if…

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Prediction: in 2026, the Aviva share price could climb to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about investing in Aviva? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest forecasts from expert analysts to see if there's still a…

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Could these 2 epic FTSE 250 shares make investors richer in December?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 shares have already delivered stunning returns in 2025. And Royston Wild thinks they could end the calendar…

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4 reasons why the HSBC share price could surge 14% to £12.44

| Royston Wild

The HSBC share price rocketed by more than a third this year. Royston Wild explains why the FTSE 100 bank…

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This ETF returned 8.4% last month while the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 indexes were flat

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last month, this niche exchange-traded fund (ETF) crushed the FTSE and most other major stock market indexes. Is it worth…

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£15,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have more than doubled in the last three years, but will shareholders continue to get richer in 2026?…

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£15,000 invested in BT shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since Allison Kirkby became CEO in early 2024, BT shares have jumped more than 60%! But can this momentum continue…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After a year to forget for Greggs shareholders, there was finally some good news for this unloved FTSE 250 stock…

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Can investors afford to miss these 3 dirt-cheap UK shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best cheap shares to buy? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares and investment trusts offer stunning…

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3 epic investment trusts for December to target a 16% annual return!

| Royston Wild

One of these top investment trusts has made an average return of 21.2% over five years. Royston Wild explains why…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £5,333 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a bargain FTSE 250 stock trading at an 11-year low -- one that could help supercharge an…

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All I want for Christmas is a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Alan Oscroft

When's the best time to start planning a Stocks and Shares ISA for those who don't already have one? Today…

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3 FTSE 100 best-selling shares I’ll buy at the next opportunity

| Royston Wild

Discover the FTSE 100 shares our writer Royston Wild is considering -- and why he expects them to deliver stunning…

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£5,000 in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Retail investors are rushing to snap up Legal & General shares to unlock a near-double-digit dividend yield! Is this a…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 20 years, Barclays' shares have generated lukewarm returns. But with the bank stock almost tripling in just two years,…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds’ shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have been firing on all cylinders in 2025, making shareholders far wealthier. But just how much money have…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, even after already rising by quadruple digits! But can the stock…

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Down up to 65%, experts expect a massive recovery from these FTSE shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a rough 2025, these FTSE shares now look seriously undervalued. Is this a rare buying opportunity for some explosive…

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It’s December! Can we all stop worrying about a stock market crash now?

| Harvey Jones

The stock market crash didn't happen after all in November. Harvey Jones sets out his strategy for buying FTSE 100…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has been a phenomenal investment in 2025, and some of its stocks have been truly impressive, delivering…

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Start buying shares in December with a spare £300? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With the final month of 2025 almost upon us, could now be as good a time as any for someone…

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Could BP’s 5.5% dividend yield climb higher still?

| James Beard

This oil and gas giant’s dividend yield is still one of the highest on the FTSE 100. Our writer considers…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest in these 3 UK shares 5 years ago!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights three UK shares that have suffered a torrid time lately, and thanks his lucky stars they aren't…

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I asked ChatGPT how long it could take to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire…

| Ben McPoland

Is it realistic to aim to become one of the 5,000+ investors who have successfully built seven-figure Stocks and Shares…

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Will Rachel Reeves’ £8,000 Cash ISA cut boost UK stocks?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a UK stocks index tracker that has absolutely wiped the floor with cash returns over the past…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider after the Autumn Budget!

| Royston Wild

Looking for stocks to consider buying after the Budget? Here are three from the FTSE 350 I think could benefit…

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