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Investing Articles

£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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Investing Articles

£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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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I asked ChatGPT to invest £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for me and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is planning his Stocks and Shares ISA and called in artificial intelligence to highlight a few options. Its…

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3 reasons why the BAE share price could soar 20% to £20.55

| Royston Wild

The BAE Systems' share price has paused for breath. But it's still up 49% in the year to date, and…

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Will the FTSE 100 index smash 10k by Xmas? Here’s why it might…

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 index has found a second wind heading into the Christmas period. Could it blast to new highs…

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3 reasons why Lloyds’ share price could sink without trace in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has significantly outperformed the broader FTSE 100 index in 2025. Is it time for a sharp pullback?

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The Autumn Budget looms — but this FTSE 250 stock could be a quiet winner

| Ben McPoland

Grim sentiment around the Autumn Budget isn’t helping UK firms. But one firm is quietly getting stronger, and its share…

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Here’s how much money you need in an ISA to target £628 of passive income per week

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at how an investor can build a wealth in a Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s what I’ll do to stay ahead if ISA rules change in this Autumn Budget!

| Royston Wild

Discover the wealth building strategy of our writer Royston Wild -- and why he's not worried about possible changes to…

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2 epic ETFs to target an average 16.2% annual return

| Royston Wild

Meet the top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have delivered double-digit yearly returns since 2020 -- including a great gold fund.

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I asked ChatGPT if we’re in an AI bubble that might crash the stock market and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reckons this leading FTSE 100 property portal will bounce back, despite stock market jitters about an AI bubble.

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Investing Articles

Is this forgotten FTSE 250 hero about to make investors rich all over again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors loved this top FTSE 250 stock just a few years ago, but since 2022, things have gone badly wrong.…

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£20k invested in this elite FTSE 100 share 25 years ago, is worth £4.5m today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is one of the best-performing UK shares of the last 25 years! But even in 2025,…

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Forget Nvidia! Here’s a cheap stock secretly profiting from the AI boom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have gone gangbusters, but there are still plenty of cheap stocks profiting from the AI revolution that most…

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Do Rolls-Royce or Lloyds shares offer the better value?

| James Beard

Lloyds shares are trading 10% below their 52-week high. But are they more attractively priced than another FTSE 100 favourite?

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How to invest £500 in 2025 like billionaire Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone looking to invest even small amounts (as little as £500) should consider the sage advice of master investor Warren…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £56,719 second income? Here’s how to get started

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By taking advantage of tax-free ISA accounts, investors can start earning a sizeable second income by investing in top-notch UK…

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Targeting thousands in passive income per year? Here’s my number 1 tip

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With this straightforward strategy, which literally anyone can employ today, generating a passive income stream could be very easy.

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3 top UK shares to consider buying if the stock market melts down

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares are starting to pull back from their record highs. If this is the start of a new…

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4 ways the upcoming UK Budget could impact Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP portfolios

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

We don’t know what will be revealed in the upcoming UK Budget. What we do know however, is that it’s…

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Here’s why my 2-year-old has a £5.5k SIPP!

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an incredibly useful vehicle for building wealth and creating a nest egg for younger members of the family.…

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Investing For Beginners

How on earth has this FTSE 250 stock fallen 49% in a year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a closer look at a fast-food FTSE 250 company that has experienced a surprisingly large share price…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the FTSE 100’s greatest rip-off?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's shares have exploded, making it one of the FTSE 100's most expensive shares. Is the engineering giant worth its…

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I asked ChatGPT to build an ISA that pays me £1,000 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

ChatGPT can do many things really well, but what's it like at creating a top-notch passive income portfolio? Ben McPoland…

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No savings at 35? Here’s how investing £500 a month could unlock a big second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how consistent investments each month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to a £50,000+ annual…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Artificial intelligence (AI) may have its uses but when Harvey Jones asked it to build the ideal Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s why using ChatGPT to buy UK shares could destroy your wealth…

| Royston Wild

Research from consumer website Which? underlines how using ChatGPT to choose UK shares to buy can be a dangerous game.

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Stock market crash? More like stock market cash!

| Mark Hartley

Ever the optimist, Mark Hartley examines ways to turn a potential stock market crash into an opportunity to scoop up…

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Investing For Beginners

I asked ChatGPT for the penny share with the biggest potential and this is what it found!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith acknowledges penny shares carry a high risk, but explains why he feels ChatGPT has missed the mark with…

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