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Here are 2 exceptional ETFs to consider in September!

| 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

| 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?

| 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…

| 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

| 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…

| 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

| 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

| 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!

| 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

| Royston Wild

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

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares are on the rise, beating the FTSE 100 by 4.6 times since the start of 2025, but what…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With this oil & gas giant returning to its roots, BP shares have charged ahead over the last five years,…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have thrashed the FTSE 100's performance, delivering more than three times the gains in 2025, so far. But…

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Rolls-Royce shares to reach £14.40!? Here’s what the latest forecasts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The analyst team at Citigroup have raised their profit guidance and now expects Rolls-Royce shares to continue surging by another…

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After crashing 40% last month, is this stock now the biggest bargain in the FTSE 250?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 business recently discovered an error in its accounting that sent the stock price crashing! But have investors…

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Up 25%, investors are rushing to buy this FTSE 100 comeback stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 giant's now the third most popular investment among UK investors after rising by double-digits. Is now the…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider as gold and copper prices soar!

| Royston Wild

Discover why gold and copper values could keep climbing -- and the two FTSE shares that could gain most from…

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With a spare £280, here’s how someone could start buying shares this September

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start buying shares with under £300? This writer thinks so but also sees some potential pitfalls.…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £50,000 passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

We’d all love a passive income, but just how can we make that happen? Here, Dr James Fox explains one…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing this week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could start investing in the stock market with a few thousand pounds to spare.

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Hedge funds are betting big against these struggling UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the most heavily shorted UK shares on the market in 2025. But why are hedge funds so pessimistic?…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £20,000 investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA might just grow between 12% and almost 40% over the next…

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How much do you need to invest to aim for a £20,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover how to start earning a long-term passive income on the path towards financial freedom by making smart investments in…

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Here’s how a 1-year-old could enjoy a £50,000 second income at 32 years old

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. But what if we could invest to give our children a passive…

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Here are the pros and cons of buying Taylor Wimpey shares today!

| Royston Wild

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen by steep double-digit percentages this year. Is now the time to consider buying the FTSE…

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How much retirement income can you generate from a £180,000 Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

A Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle to generate a tax-efficient passive income stream and Harvey Jones has…

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Here’s how 10% of your salary could become a £1m ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth, but so few of us use it to its fullest potential.…

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Here’s 1 way to target a £52k passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Discover how a shares-based ISA can be a better way to target a long-term income -- and a top investment…

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Investing For Beginners

3 ways that fiscal woes could impact a UK stock portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how rising bond yields and concern about the UK's public finances could impact UK stocks for…

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3 ETFs to consider for a high-performing, diversified ISA

| Royston Wild

Discover three top ETFs offering growth, value and passive income -- and why they could deliver a strong return over…

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How much is needed to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

How feasible is it to go from zero savings to having a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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2 UK stocks that could protect one’s ISA from a stock market crash!

| Royston Wild

Discover which UK stocks could be brilliant lifeboats for Stocks and Shares ISA investors -- including one FTSE 100 heavyweight.

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See how much passive income you might get by investing just £100 a month in UK shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does the maths to show how small, regular investments in FTSE 100 shares can deliver a high and…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could survive a stock market crash!

| Royston Wild

Looking for lifeboats in case the London stock market crashes? Here are three top FTSE 100 shares that could stay…

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3 investment trusts to consider for a high-performing, diversified ISA

| Royston Wild

The London stock market is jam-packed with five-star investment trusts. Here are three to consider for a diversified Stocks and…

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Investing For Beginners

2 of the best defensive UK stocks to help protect my portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he feels it's smart to buy defensive UK stocks even when the stock market is doing…

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3 gold stocks and ETFs to consider as gold prices hit new highs

| Royston Wild

Discover why gold prices are on the rise once again, and the pros and cons of buying gold stocks and…

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Investing For Beginners

How big does my portfolio need to be to make £2.5k of monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of the ways to generate passive income from stocks and works out how he could…

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3 FTSE 250 shares that could survive a stock market crash!

| Royston Wild

Worried about a possible stock market crash? Here are three top FTSE 250 shares that could help UK share investors…

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Down 40% or more, analysts expect these UK shares to rebound in the next 12 months!

| Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares City analysts tip to rebound. Do the potential benefits of buying these…

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