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If you’d invested £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago, here’s what you could have now

13 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover how much money investors could have made with a Stocks and Shares ISA over the last five years as…

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A massive 9.1% yield at a 36.3% discount!? Should investors consider buying this passive income gem?

13 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This passive income stock has one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 that could also be significantly…

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Are the UK and US stock markets about to crash?

13 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Talk is rising that stock markets may be about to tumble as tension rises. But what are the chances, and…

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Here’s why a SIPP could be the perfect place to put some of your savings

13 September, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The SIPP, or Self-Invested Personal Pension, receives tax relief, meaning retirement savers can get a portion of their tax back.

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Up 115% in 2025, this is one of the UK’s hottest growth shares right now!

13 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover one of the UK stock market's best performing growth shares -- and why it still looks dirt cheap at…

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Growth, value, and dividends! 3 top FTSE 250 shares to consider

13 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

These cut-price FTSE 250 shares offer a brilliant blend of growth and passive income potential, reckons our writer Royston Wild.

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Here’s how to start an ISA from scratch for a child

12 September, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how parents can leverage the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth for…

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Is the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price about to storm higher?

11 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Associated British Foods' (ABF) share price slumped to five-month lows after weaker-than-expected sales numbers at Primark.

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Lloyds’ share price is tipped to rise another 13%! Is the FTSE bank a buy?

10 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Analysts expect Lloyds shares to generate a high-teens total return in the coming year, driven by both dividends and price…

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How you could target a £15,000 second income by investing just £300 a month

9 September, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows that small, regular monthly investments in FTSE 100 shares can build a bumper second income, and a…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how you could try to turn that into a £13,582 annual passive income

9 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Looking to turn a large sum of cash into a significant passive income in retirement? Royston Wild discusses one strategy…

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A FTSE 100 portfolio of this size could make a £3k monthly second income

9 September, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how an investor can boost long-term income prospects by effectively using a FTSE 100 portfolio set-up.

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Here are 2 exceptional ETFs to consider in September!

9 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover two ETFs that have soared in value in 2025 -- and which our writer Royston Wild has tipped for…

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio to consider to aim for £1k a month in passive income

9 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Taken together, this quintet of top FTSE 100 dividend shares offers a far higher passive income yield than the index…

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At 217%, the ‘Warren Buffett indicator’ is higher than during the dotcom bubble! Is a crash coming?

9 September, 2025 | John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett indicator has risen to fresh record highs. Is this a sign that a crash might be heading…

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£20,000 invested in Vodafone shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

9 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are beating the market so far in 2025 as its UK and African businesses continue to outperform. But…

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Didn’t buy BT shares? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025

9 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares have vastly outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2025 so far, rewarding shareholders with chunky returns. But can this…

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£20,000 invested in National Grid shares 5 years ago is now worth…

9 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

National Grid shares are very popular among UK investors, but how much money are they actually making? And could there…

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Didn’t buy Tesco shares? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025 so far

9 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Value retailers are stealing market share from supermarket giants, but Tesco's holding its ground and outperforming expectations.

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3 key things to know before you start investing for passive income

8 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Want to start investing to build a sizeable portfolio and second income? Here are some important considerations to take on…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to hold for the next 10 years!

8 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover two FTSE 100 shares I expect to rebound from recent troubles -- and why I plan to hold on…

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No savings at 50? Here’s how a SIPP could deliver a £25k+ retirement income

8 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover how the Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can kickstart any long-term share investor's chances of retiring in comfort.