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Stunning 26.8% annual returns! Here are 3 ETFs I’ve bought to supercharge my SIPP

I expect these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to give my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) a significant boost in the coming decades.

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If a 30-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, they could have £2.3m at retirement!

Starting early, picking wisely and investing £500 a month from age 30 might just lead to a multi-million-pound Stocks and…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the Lloyds share price to reach £1

The Lloyds share price is up 40% since the start of the year, but could it continue to climb all…

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Move over premium bonds: here’s how to earn passive income on the stock market

Premium bonds may have been good to some Britons, but the average yield is far below what most passive income…

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How to build a Stocks and Shares ISA with a 6% dividend yield

It’s easy to build an investment portfolio with a high dividend yield today. But investors need to manage risk carefully,…

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How risky is switching from cash savings to a Stocks and Shares ISA?

The UK government is making moves to encourage cash savers to consider investing via Stocks and Shares ISAs. But what…

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These are the 5 most bought UK shares in the last month…

Here are the most popular UK shares British investors are rushing to buy this month. But are they actually good…

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In 12 months, a £10,000 investment in Lloyds shares could become…

Lloyds shares have soared more than 40% since the start of the calendar year. Can the FTSE 100 bank continue…

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Consider these 3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares for long-term rewards!

The UK stock market is packed with long-term investment potential. Here are three top shares to consider, including one from…

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How much passive income could we earn from UK shares with just £10 per day?

Even with modest amounts of money to invest, we can still consider investing in the UK stock market to generate…

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FTSE 100: next stop 10,000?

As the FTSE 100 briefly hits 9,000 points, investors are already looking forward to when the next 1,000-point level might…

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Want an early retirement for your child? Here’s how a SIPP can help

None of us want our children to be worrying about the future. Dr James Fox explains how a SIPP started…

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Looking for growth, dividends, or value? These 3 investment trusts could be strong options to consider

These three top investment trusts have delivered exceptional double-digit returns in recent years, as Royston Wild explains.

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My daughter could earn a £75,000 second income because we started an ISA at birth

Earning a second income is a dream for many Britons. By leveraging time, investors could make it a reality for…

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What sort of return could someone get by investing £20,000 in UK dividend shares?

Should UK savers consider dividend shares over cash? Stephen Wright thinks those looking for long-term passive income would be wise…

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3 investments to consider when starting a Stocks & Shares ISA today

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an invaluable tool for investing as it allows us to build wealth and take…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I plan to hold for 10 years or more!

These FTSE 100 stocks have delivered stunning capital gains and dividend income since 2005. It's a trend I expect to…

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Should I buy more Barratt shares after yesterday’s price collapse?

Barratt shares have sunk after the firm announced legacy charges and missed completions. What should I do next?

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2 reasons why the stock market could hit 10,000 points by December

Jon Smith explains how the makeup of the UK stock market and the current valuation could support a move towards…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the National Grid share price to try and reach £20

If management continues to successfully execute its turnaround strategy, the National Grid share price could eventually climb to £20!

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Could the Vodafone share price reach £1 in 2025?

The Vodafone share price is slowly rising as recovery signs begin to emerge. But could the stock soon reach £1…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the BT share price to reach £5

The BT share price is up 40% in the last 12 months, but could this be just the beginning of…

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What needs to happen for the Tesco share price to reach £5?

The Tesco share price is up 27% in 12 months, but could this double-digit growth continue to £5? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Looking for growth, dividends, or value? These 3 ETFs could be smart ideas to consider

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide a way for investors to spread risk without sacrificing the possibility of huge long-term returns.

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Is there a ‘best age’ to start buying shares?

Christopher Ruane weighs some possible pros and cons of waiting to start buying shares for the first time, versus starting…

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Down over 40% in the past year, I think investors should consider these value shares

Jon Smith points out two value shares that have fallen heavily over the past year but are starting to look…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best bargain in the FTSE 100 and it got it horribly wrong

Jon Smith disagrees with the pick from ChatGPT when it comes to bargain FTSE 100 shares and counters the points…

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FTSE shares: how £500 a month could put investors on the path to becoming millionaires

By consistently investing in FTSE shares, investors can accelerate their journey to millionaire status even if they only have £500…

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£10 a day invested in cheap LSE shares could unlock a second income of £27,125 a year!

Believe it or not, investing just £10 a day can potentially unlock high returns and an attractive passive income stream…

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easyJet shares: here’s what a £1,000 investment in 2020 would now be worth

easyJet shares haven’t been great performers since the pandemic, but with its Holidays division firing on all cylinders, could that…

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If investors had bought £1,000 of IAG shares 5 years ago, here’s how much money they’d have made…

IAG shares have more than doubled since their pandemic lows, but can the airline stock continue to climb from here?…

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Rolls-Royce shares: a £1,000 investment in 2020 is now worth…

Investing in Rolls-Royce shares has proven to be an immensely lucrative decision in recent years. But just how much money…

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The Barclays share price is up 180% in 5 years! What should investors do?

After almost tripling, can the Barclays share price climb even higher? Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the latest institutional share price…

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If investors had bought £1,000 of BP shares 5 years ago, they’d have made…

BP shares were skyrocketing post-pandemic, but since then, the returns haven't been as impressive. So just how much money have…

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Here’s how an investor could start a Stocks & Shares ISA tomorrow and aim for £2.1m by 2055

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains the strategy to go…

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£1,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Anyone who’s owned Lloyds shares over the last five years is probably laughing right now with impressive returns that crushed…

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FTSE shares for beginners: 2 solid picks to consider when starting a Stocks and Shares ISA

For those new to investing, Mark Hartley explains why he believes these two FTSE shares could help kickstart a resilient…

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I’m taking Warren Buffett’s advice as stocks reach record highs

Warren Buffett's wisdom is guiding my investing strategy in 2025 as stocks start reaching new all-time highs. Here's how I'm…

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Here’s how to try and build a £2m ISA with £30 a day

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how £30 a day…

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Here’s how I started a SIPP for my daughter! Now I’m targeting £10m

Starting a SIPP for a son, daughter or family member can be one of the best gifts to give them.…

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