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How much money do I to put into need in an ISA for £1,000 in passive income each month?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for Britons to build wealth and take an income from their…

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Up 55% since April, is the Nasdaq about to crash spectacularly?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The tech-focused Nasdaq index has delivered extraordinary returns for investors lately. Could the bull market be about to end badly?

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Here’s the best time to start a SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for taking control of your retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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3 reasons why gold prices could keep soaring!

| Royston Wild

Gold prices have surged in 2025. Here Royston Wild explains why they could keep climbing, and discusses an ETF investors…

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How to add alternative investments like gold, private equity, and property to a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA, it’s possible to gain exposure to all kinds of asset classes including commodities, property,…

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FTSE 100 vs S&P 500: which offers me better value right now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith puts on his thinking cap when deciding whether it's better to allocate funds to the UK or the…

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As gold prices hit $4,000, here are 3 hot ETFs to consider

| Royston Wild

Gold ETFs are going gangbusters as prices of the yellow metal reach new heights. Royston Wild reveals three to consider…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a tax-free income of £1,000 a month?

| John Fieldsend

The tax advantages of a Stocks and Shares ISA are very good indeed. How much needs to be stumped up…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’m considering buying for my SIPP – and this one’s top of the list!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out five FTSE 100 shares he's preparing to add to his Self-Invested Personal Pension over the coming…

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Growth stocks vs income stocks: the pros and cons

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the key differences between growth and income stocks — and why the best investors often hold…

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These 3 UK stocks are rumoured to be takeover targets

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More than 40 UK stocks have been takeover targets so far in 2025. Could these three be next and are…

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As gold stocks surge, here’s a FTSE 100 share I’m considering buying

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why gold stocks remain an attractive asset class, and reveals a FTSE 100 mining stock on his…

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10 reasons why the FTSE 100 could hit 10,000 by Christmas!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE leading index of UK shares has just reached record peaks above 9,500 points. Can it keep going? Royston…

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Lift off! 2 soaring FTSE 100 stocks to consider in 2025

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have enjoyed stunning price gains of 109% and 262% so far this year. Royston Wild thinks…

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The FTSE 100 index just made history!

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 index is on fire, rising day after day despite the gloomy economic backdrop. What's going on? This…

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Down 33% in 6 months, am I stupid for thinking this FTSE 250 stock is good value?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explain why one FTSE 250 share has caught his eye after a sharp fall means it could be…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1,750 monthly retirement income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building a balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 picks inside a Stocks and Shares ISA can transform…

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By 2026, the Vodafone share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In just nine months, the Vodafone share price has surged almost 30% turning £5,000 into £6,600! But could the FTSE…

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Forecast: in 2026, the BT share price could turn £20,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If BT hit its key fibre optic targets, the share price could be primed to surge over the next 12…

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By 2026, the Lloyds share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In just 12 months, the Lloyds share price has transformed a £5,000 initial investment into £7,100 – more than triple…

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Down 98%, is this FTSE household name set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has turned £5,000 into £155,000 in just five years! But here’s another FTSE stock preparing for…

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Here’s how much money you could have made by investing £20,000 in the FTSE 250

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money have FTSE 250 investors made over the last 20 years? Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how some have turned…

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History suggests FTSE 100 stocks will do this if the US stock market crashes

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The risk of a sharp downturn among US stocks is on the rise, according to some experts, but what does…

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2 out-of-favour FTSE 250 stocks to consider this October

| Royston Wild

City analysts expect these FTSE 250 stocks to rebound strongly over the next year. Royston Wild explains why he thinks…

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I asked ChatGPT for the date of the next stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The doomsayers are warning of a stock market crash. Can the wise oracle of ChatGPT predict the exact date of…

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Experts say these are the 5 most popular British stocks to buy in October

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are the most popular stocks to buy in Britain right now, according to the team at AJ Bell, but…

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Down 66%, this FTSE stock offers a 14.2% dividend yield for investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling IT talent provider has suffered some painful losses, but with a massive dividend yield, should investors consider taking…

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How’s how someone could start buying shares with 5% of their salary

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start buying shares with one twentieth of one's earnings? This writer explains how a would-be investor…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a pension income of £999 a month?

| Harvey Jones

When building up in a retirement pot in a Self-Invested Personal Pension, or SIPP, it pays to have a target…

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2 overlooked UK shares to consider for dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By looking beyond the usual FTSE 100 suspects, investors can discover terrific under-the-radar UK shares with substantial dividend-paying potential.

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If a 45-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Drip-feeding £500 each month into a Stocks and Shares ISA starting from the age of 45 could lead to a…

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Should I offload Fundsmith Equity and buy a global or S&P 500 index fund instead?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last year, Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity fund has returned just 1% while the Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF…

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Is a stock market crash imminent? Here’s how you could prepare

| Royston Wild

Stock market crashes provide a rare opportunity for long-term investors to boost their wealth. Royston Wild explains how.

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What’s the best way to capitalise on surging gold prices?

| Royston Wild

Gold prices are hitting new record highs on a daily basis. But what are the best ways to capitalise on…

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3 simple steps to grow your wealth with ISAs

| Royston Wild

Looking to invest and save in Stocks and Shares ISAs and Cash ISAs? Royston Wild reveals some important rules to…

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Here are 37 gold stocks I’ve ‘bought’ as bullion prices soar!

| Royston Wild

I've sought to capitalise on the soaring gold price by getting exposure to stocks with an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Here's…

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Tesco shares reach new 18-year highs! Time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

Tesco shares have soared again after strong first-half sales and profits. Can the FTSE 100 supermarket share keep on rising?

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Investing For Beginners

How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £10k annual passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why patience is needed when trying to build a passive income and outlines one idea to…

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I asked AI for the best way to balance out a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s what it said

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers an AI-advised Stocks and Shares ISA strategy covering global funds, defensive picks and one trust bridging growth…

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3 top ETFs to consider in October!

| Royston Wild

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow investors to chase huge returns while diversifying for safety. Here are a few on my radar.

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