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How to aim for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple, proven strategy to help this goal…

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£10,000 invested in large-cap UK shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Large-cap UK shares have been outperforming since June 2020, and some have delivered triple-digit gains. Here’s how much investors have…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be the start of a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an ultra-valuable tool for investors, allowing us to generate tax-free returns that compound more…

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This stock could offer a once-in-a-decade opportunity for juicy second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a company with a 9.25% dividend yield as a stock worthy of consideration for its second…

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3 proven ways to build ISA wealth in the stock market 

| Ben McPoland

Somewhat counterintuitively, there are multiple ways to generate long-term returns in the stock market. Here are three of the most…

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If an investor bought on the Lloyds share price pandemic crash, here’s what the stake would be worth now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the performance of the Lloyds share price from the March 2020 plunge to the present day, with…

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Looking to de-risk a Stocks and Shares ISA? Consider this!

| Royston Wild

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA doesn't mean having to accept loads of risk, as Royston Wild shows with…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the BT share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As BT starts delivering on its turnaround strategy with a massive surge in free cash flow on the horizon, what…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the BP share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a bold strategic reset, can the BP share price start catching up to its outperforming rivals? And if so,…

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Rolls-Royce: here’s the latest dividend and share price forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price, along with its dividend, could be on the verge of surging once again as a major…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Aviva share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aviva share price is up almost 25% since April as management progresses towards its 2026 targets. But can the…

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The Barclays share price is up 50% in a year! Can it keep climbing?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest analyst forecasts anticipate more double-digit growth for the Barclays share price, but not everyone’s convinced.

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60% return! Is this FTSE 250 growth stock about to skyrocket?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock might be on the verge of a stellar comeback, according to Deutsche Bank! Should investors be…

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This FTSE 100 CEO just sold £1.2m worth of shares! Should investors panic?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

When directors sell, it can spell trouble, but not always. Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest insider activity at one of…

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Meet the UK stock that beat Warren Buffett in 2024!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This once-under-the-radar convenience foods manufacturer vastly outperformed Warren Buffett in 2024 and is already up by double digits in 2025!

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With a spare £200, here’s how someone in their 20s could start buying shares today

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds? This writer certainly thinks so and lays…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Tesco share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here's how much money investors could make over the next 12 months if the analyst forecasts are right about the…

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In 1 year, the Phoenix share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With cash generation surging, the Phoenix Group share price is already up by 25% since the start of 2025, but…

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Legal & General: here’s the latest dividend and share price forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Legal & General share price and dividend could be on track to rise by double-digits in the coming years,…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Vodafone share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thanks to its turnaround, some analysts forecast potentially massive gains for the Vodafone share price. So how much money could…

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Buying 10,000 Lloyds shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Higher interest rates are propelling profits and dividends for British banks, pushing Lloyds shares higher, but how much income can…

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Should investors be preparing for a US stock market crash in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warnings of lofty valuations and stagflation could trigger another stock market crash, according to experts. Here’s what investors can do…

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Investing in a SIPP? These are the 5 most popular active funds

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

SIPP investors are putting money behind these five actively-managed investment funds, but their returns haven’t been great. Is there a…

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These are the 5 most popular Stocks and Shares ISA investments right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to know which companies investors are adding to their Stocks and Shares ISA? Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the most…

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After 12 months, a £5,000 investment in these 2 UK shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two UK shares that analysts believe can deliver superior returns over the next 12 months. But how…

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FTSE 100 shares to consider buying for a well balanced Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out five FTSE 100 companies that he believes could form the building blocks of a well-diversified Stocks…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index fund 5 years ago (with dividends reinvested) is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last five years, investors with money in large-cap FTSE tracker funds have enjoyed strong returns of around 10%…

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If a 35-year old puts £4k a year into a Lifetime ISA, here’s what they could have by 50

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With bonuses from the government and no tax on investment gains, the Lifetime ISA can be a powerful retirement savings…

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Here’s a way to aim for a £5,000 or more annual income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Dreaming of retiring on a comfy income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? Many investors have turned such dreams into…

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2 UK investment trusts and ETFs to consider in a SIPP this June!

| Royston Wild

These investment trusts and ETFs could be shrewd stocks to consider for a SIPP in the coming days, says our…

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Here’s how a first-time stock market investor could realistically aim for a million!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some of the factors a stock market newcomer may want to consider as they make their first…

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2 UK shares and ETFs to consider holding to 2035!

| Royston Wild

Despite growing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, Royston Wild thinks these UK shares could thrive over the long term.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in June!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have risen rapidly in value over recent weeks. But I think this leaves them in danger…

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Here are 2 of the FTSE 250’s most ‘hated’ shares. Which should I consider buying?

| Royston Wild

These former FTSE 100 shares are now two of the most shorted companies on the FTSE 250. Royston Wild considers…

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Can Lloyds’ share price keep soaring? 4 reasons why I think the answer’s ‘NO!’

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has been one of the FTSE 100's strongest performers in the year to date. Could this lead…

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Here’s why I’m not worried about a possible stock market crash!

| Royston Wild

Talk of a new stock market crash is growing as US-China trade tensions escalate. Should investors carry on or run…

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Targeting a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s a low-risk strategy to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for safer ways to build wealth with a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here's an approach I've taken to manage…

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Here are 2 of the FTSE 100’s most ‘hated’ shares. Which should I consider buying?

| Royston Wild

Some hedge funds believe these FTSE shares could crumble in value. Are they right? Royston Wild considers their price outlooks.

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Here’s how a spare £2,000 could be used to start investing this week!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines some of the practical considerations someone might think about if they would like to start investing with…

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Retail stock market investors are no longer the ‘dumb money’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Retail stock market investors have become significantly smarter in recent years. Gone are the days of them buying high and…

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