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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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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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£100,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago would be worth £370,000 today

| Ken Hall

Lloyds shares have been on a gradual recovery, but investors who bought in October 2020 would have made a handsome…

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Why a stock market crash could be further away than everyone thinks

| John Fieldsend

There's been a lot of talk recently of a looming stock market crash due to high valuations. Here's one reason…

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Here are 2 UK shares and ETFs I’ve just bought for my SIPP!

| Royston Wild

I'm confident these top UK shares and funds will deliver a healthy mix of long-term capital gains and passive income…

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Should I buy IAG for the traditional Q4 share price boom?

| Royston Wild

IAG's share price has significantly outperformed the FTSE 350 and the broader travel sector over the last 20 years, data…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 stock CRH’s share price has exploded this week!

| Royston Wild

Incredible market resilience means CRH's share price has risen almost a fifth since 1 January. Can the FTSE 100 share…

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Here’s how someone could start investing this week with £2.80 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Putting a few pounds a day into the stock market may hardly seem worth the effort. But this writer thinks…

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Learn the habits of the UK’s most successful passive income investors

| Alan Oscroft

If we want to set up the best passive income we can, who better to try to emulate that the…

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How much money do I need in an ISA to earn a £40,000 passive income at 55?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage the power of compounding within an ISA to earn a really sizeable…

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Here’s how you could target a £616k retirement fund with ISAs and SIPPs

| Royston Wild

Protection from capital gains tax and dividend tax can make ISAs and SIPPs great products with which to target long-term…

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With markets riding high, could now really be the time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With stock markets having performed strongly for much of 2025 so far, is now the wrong moment to start buying…

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How long might it take to make a million pounds in a SIPP investing £250 a month?

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a SIPP? Our writer picks an exchange-traded fund (ETF) yielding nearly 7% that might be worth…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I wouldn’t spend it

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks investors don't need to chase ultra-high-risk bets to target solid returns inside a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares to consider in October!

| Royston Wild

Rising gold and copper prices have driven these FTSE growth shares sharply higher in 2025. Here's why they could keep…

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Down 33%, this beaten-down FTSE 100 share demands a close look!

| Royston Wild

Persimmon shares have toppled around a third during the past 12 months. I think it could be one of the…

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2 Warren Buffett tips I’m following about investing during high inflation

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett has some very wise words for where to invest in times of high inflation. I’m following both of…

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£11,245 in spare cash? Here’s a blueprint to creating a £7,849 yearly second income with it

| John Fieldsend

Apparently there are more of us with spare cash lying around than many would have guessed! Time to get building…

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See how much you need in a SIPP to target a £2,500 monthly retirement income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones some does some simple maths to show how much capital investors need to build in their SIPP to…

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No savings at 50? Consider ETFs to target a £572k retirement fund

| Royston Wild

Discover how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be used to generate significant wealth -- and a top index tracker I think…

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3 very different UK shares I own to build long-term wealth in my SIPP after 50

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones names three UK shares that offer him a combination of ultra-high dividend income, long-term growth and massive recovery…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £2,000 monthly retirement income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how much investors potentially need to build inside a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn solid passive…

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This FTSE 100 banking stock looks very cheap compared to the index

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a popular FTSE 100 banking giant whose current good value he believes is flying under the…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines how to generate a high-and-rising passive income from a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares held inside a…

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Kingfisher’s share price is soaring! Is now the time to buy?

| Royston Wild

Kingfisher's share price has rocketed to four-month highs after it upgraded profit forecasts. Should I add the FTSE 100 stock…

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