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If I’d put £10k in easyJet shares during the pandemic, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Air travel's exploded from pandemic lows and continues to grow. So how much money have investors made with easyJet shares…

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Are these FTSE 100 stocks the biggest bargains on the London Stock Exchange?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the worst-performing FTSE 100 stocks of 2024 so far. But is one a secretly amazing investment trading at…

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How I’d invest £500 monthly to target a £56,400 second income for life

| Dr. James Fox

Consistently investing small sums of money in the stock market can lead to a substantial passive income. Dr James Fox…

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The Warren Buffett advice that’s made me money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett’s widely regarded as the greatest stock market investor of all time. Here are three powerful pieces of advice…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Diageo shares in May 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Diageo shares at a P/E ratio of 27 might have buyer’s remorse. But Stephen Wright thinks things…

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£10k to spare? Here’s how I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £32,500 passive income one day

| Dr. James Fox

Many UK residents are yet to realise the power of investing and how it can transform our savings into a…

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If I’d invested £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much money investors could have made using a Stocks and Shares ISA if they’d started investing in the…

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I’d start buying shares with less than £500, by doing these 5 things

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a handful of steps he would take to start buying shares if he had never invested before,…

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I was broke and homeless. Now I earn passive income while I sleep!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer recounts a failed business idea that cost him his life savings, and how he managed to use the…

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Analysts think the IAG share price could rise 38%. What should investors do?

| Stephen Wright

The IAG share price implies a price-to-earnings ratio of 4 and the business is gathering momentum. So why isn’t Stephen…

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Investing For Beginners

How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Ed Sheldon was investing his full Stocks and Shares ISA limit today, he’d put money into both funds and…

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No savings at 35? I’d follow Warren Buffett and aim to build a passive income empire

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how keeping a focus on long-term investing and compounding, like Warren Buffett, can yield significant financial rewards.

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I HAVE to do these 4 things when investing to build a passive income stream

| Sumayya Mansoor

There are many things to remember when looking to build a passive income stream. Our writer details four key aspects…

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Over the last 5 years, this ETC has smashed the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains what an ETC is and reveals one idea that has beaten the FTSE 100 performance by over…

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3 HUGE mistakes I made when starting to build a passive income

| Ken Hall

Our writer has been building a passive income for the future. Here's a few big mistakes he made when starting…

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Here’s how I’m beating inflation with nifty UK stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the latest inflation data out today and explains a couple of ways that he can squeeze the…

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Warren Buffett sold 50% of his Apple stake! Does that mean I shouldn’t buy it?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Warren Buffett sold a big chunk of his Apple shares, and this Fool thinks that could be wise, given the…

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The FTSE 100 could be a winner if stock markets plummet, says JP Morgan

| Ben McPoland

One market strategist reckons the FTSE 100 has the necessary qualities to serve as a safe haven during times of…

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New to the stock market? Here are 2 stocks for beginners to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

It's been a turbulent month for global stock markets. But that shouldn't stop new investors from considering these FTSE 100…

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If I invest £1k in an index fund, how much money will I make?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Index funds are one of the most popular ways to build wealth in the stock market. But how much money…

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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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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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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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Investing For Beginners

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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Investing For Beginners

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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