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If I’d put £10k in a FTSE All Share tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK investors love tracker funds, but is the FTSE All-Share index a better pick over the FTSE 100? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Buying 23,420 shares of this FTSE 250 stock generates £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 logistics stock seems to be flying under the radar, despite operating in an industry poised for massive…

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3 of the best renewable energy stocks to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Renewable energy shares look primed to make a comeback as the Labour government ramps up investment. Are these the three…

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Are these the 5 best FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the five top-performing FTSE 100 stocks over the last month to see if any are still…

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Over the last 10 years, this ETF’s beaten both the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This ETF has generated higher returns than both the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 over the last decade. How?…

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Here’s how I’d invest £25k in a SIPP to get passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian thinks a wisely invested £25k SIPP could eventually turn into a long-term extra income goldmine. Here’s what he’d…

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3 top UK shares to consider buying after the stock market sell-off

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for shares to buy after the recent market meltdown? Here are three Edward Sheldon believes are worth considering right…

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Warren Buffett’s valuation tool reveals a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s market indicator’s signalling UK stocks are too cheap! Investors now have the chance to buy at prices not…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £5 a day in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £13,600 annual income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Having zero retirement savings at 40 isn’t the end of the world. There’s still plenty of time to build a…

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2 no-brainer UK shares I’d buy with just £200

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite the 2024 stock market rally, plenty of UK shares are still trading at dirt cheap prices. But are these…

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US stock market correction: a new chance to get richer this decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage the recent stock market volatility to create long-term wealth by investing in beaten-down, top-notch…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing as the stock market whipsaws

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some actions that Warren Buffett's been taking on his investment portfolio over the past couple of weeks.

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Here’s how I’d use £500 to start investing this August

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the practical steps he'd take to start investing for the first time this month with a few…

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Should I invest in a FTSE 100 ETF in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are powerful wealth-building tools when left to run for the long term. But does it make…

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2 low volatility FTSE 100 shares that’ll help me sleep soundly at night

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers some FTSE 100 shares that have low volatility relative to the broader market that he could use…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett when I look for UK shares to buy

| Stephen Wright

UK shares are holding up well in a volatile stock market. But as Stephen Wright points out, resilience doesn’t have…

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What a UK recession could mean for the BT share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the BT share price could initially come under pressure with a recession, but why investors might…

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I’m buying this stock market dip

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market's been volatile in recent weeks. Edward Sheldon's been taking advantage of the turbulence and buying shares for…

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Here’s my updated FTSE 100 watchlist for a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs the rule over two specific FTSE 100 stocks he wants to buy if both experience swift moves…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

For long-term share investors, there really is no need to fear a stock market crash. They're a fact of life,…

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With the market falling, I’m looking to be strategic with my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Share prices are falling, but investors still need to be careful. Stephen Wright is taking a strategic approach with his…

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My ISA is ready for a stock market meltdown!

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is displaying massive volatility right now. Here's how I'm thinking about this and which stock I want…

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If I buy £1,000 of Rolls-Royce shares today, what could my return be in a year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are up 377% in 18 months, but how much further can the stock climb, and is it too…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a 9.8% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has some of the best income stocks on the market. And this 9.8%-yielding insurance business could be…

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How I’d invest £10k in this stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market’s on a rampage, rising by double digits since October. Here’s how to capitalise on this momentum while…

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I’d invest £500 a month in an ISA, and aim for a passive income worth £52,000

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income. Our writer outlines his strategy and highlights one potentially shrewd investment for…

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With nothing in the bank, I’d use Warren Buffett’s strategy to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett built his multi-billion-dollar fortune after turning 50. Here’s how investors with no savings can strive to follow in…

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How to target a £45,210 second income starting with an empty ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how British investors can aim to unlock a massive five-figure second income by leveraging the power of a brand-new…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA for an 8% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This is how to build an 8%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA that lasts for the long term. Zaven Boyrazian shares…

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If I had £3,000 and was new to the stock market, I’d buy these 2 shares

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool had some cash tucked away and was just starting out in the stock market, here are businesses…

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Why the NatWest share price climbed 17% in July

| Stephen Wright

The NatWest share price isn’t showing signs of slowing down after an outstanding 12 months. Is it too late to…

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Could investing £10k in this FTSE stock really earn me a £1,631 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The shares of this FTSE enterprise currently pay the highest yield among the 350 largest UK businesses. Are these dividends…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy cheap UK shares to retire richer

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying cheap UK shares can have a profound impact on long-term wealth, even when starting later in life. Zaven Boyrazian…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £4,135-a-month passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a growth stock that he believes can help a portfolio grow to the point where it generates…

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Would you take £10,000 in cash, or a £100 monthly passive income?

| Stephen Wright

£10,000's a decent amount of cash. But investors should be careful not to underestimate the long-term value of a regular…

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Is this my last chance to create a huge second income?

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks offer attractive second income opportunities, but investors may need to act soon to capitalise on low valuations as…

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Here’s how I’d aim to earn a ton of passive income starting from scratch

| Charlie Carman

Earning passive income from the stock market can be the key to a long and happy retirement. Our writer explains…

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Why I’m buying more of this cheap FTSE 100 stock, even though it’s falling

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's keen to buy the dip regarding a FTSE 100 stock he already owns, due to…

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Why the Persimmon share price soared 18% in July

| Stephen Wright

The Persimmon share price outpaced the rest of the FTSE 100 in July as a new government brought new potential…

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As the FTSE 100 approaches new highs, UK shares still look cheap

| Stephen Wright

US stocks are expensive and emerging markets can bring economic risks. Stephen Wright thinks UK shares offer investors the best…

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