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Investing Articles

5 top passive income ideas: here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Even if we stick to the stock market to build up a passive income, there are still a number of…

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The signs are a stock market crash might be heading our way. But I'm not worried. Here’s how I’ll be…

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Investing For Beginners

Which will be worth more in 2030, Barclays or Lloyds shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews Barclays' and Lloyds' shares that currently have similar market-caps, but explains which one he feels could pull…

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Forget cash and buy-to-let! I’d target big passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

If I was seeking major passive income payouts, I’d look to invest via a Stocks and Shares ISA as perhaps…

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How I’d build a £500k Stocks and Shares ISA from scratch

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shows how it's possible to construct a half-a-million Stocks and Shares ISA by adopting a disciplined strategy and…

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3 FTSE shares Hargreaves Lansdown’s investors love 

| Kevin Godbold

Here are the three most-bought FTSE stocks on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform recently – should I buy them for the…

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If I’d put £10k in Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage 5 years ago I’d have this much now

| Harvey Jones

Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage have suffered in recent stock market volatility. Do they still merit their huge popularity?

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Which will be worth more in 2030? IAG or easyJet shares?

| Stephen Wright

According to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, change is coming for European air travel. Stephen Wright looks at what this means…

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10.3% yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend share to buy in September?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While hunting for the best FTSE 100 dividend shares, Zaven Boyrazian explores a firm currently offering one of the highest…

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How I’d transform a £20k ISA into a second income worth £50k annually

| Dr. James Fox

A second income could be life-changing, and it's easier to achieve than many people think. Dr James Fox explains how…

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3 seriously underrated investment trusts to consider buying

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through investment trust ideas, ranging from US small-caps to privately-listed companies, all of which he thinks could…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how Warren Buffett built his wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has shared tremendous knowledge throughout his investment journey to becoming a billionaire. Here are his most useful tips.

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Building the ultimate beginner investment portfolio with £10k (and 7 top stocks and funds)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was building a beginner investment portfolio today, he’d spread his capital over a range of funds and…

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I’d aim for a £1m portfolio with just a few UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors can build a £1m with index funds given enough time. But Zaven Boyrazian explains some tactics to accelerate this…

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How to aim for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £270 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire is an ambitious financial goal, but it’s not as impossible as many might…

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2023 stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how the ongoing stock market correction presents investors with a rare opportunity for market-beating returns.

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3 things investors need to know about the Lloyds share price

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks into the Lloyds share price -- and what it shows about how investors are thinking about the…

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3 top stock market strategies for female investors to consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Across the world today, female investors are turning to the stock market in order to build wealth and achieve financial…

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New to investing? I’d follow these 5 steps to target a £20,628 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

If I was new to investing, here are the five steps I’d follow to earn a second income, one that…

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How I’d build the ultimate beginner portfolio with £5k and 9 FTSE shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith splits up his theoretical £5k into areas targeting growth, income and wild card picks, all from the FTSE…

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3 ways to invest for £500 in monthly passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman outlines three different approaches stock market investors could take to earn £6,000 a year in passive income.

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Should I buy an 8% yield share or a growth stock with a 50% potential gain?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith weighs up whether it's better for him to invest in a high potential return from a growth stock,…

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I’d try to turn a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into income of £15,180 a year for a life in the sun

| James Beard

Our writer explains how he wants to use his Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a healthy five-figure income and…

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Investing Articles

These 4 shares just got dumped from the FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

From 18 September, these FTSE 100 shares will be demoted to the FTSE 250 index. They include two financial firms,…

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5 investing lessons from Warren Buffett as he turns 93

| Cliff D'Arcy

Investing guru Warren Buffett turned 93 this week. Here are five investing lessons from a man who has $120bn, even…

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Fundsmith looks like a no-brainer buy

| John Fieldsend

Fundsmith has offered outstanding returns in the last few years. Here’s why I think it’s a great buy for the…

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How to earn a second income with just £250 a month!

| Charlie Carman

Investing regularly in the stock market can be a good strategy to earn a second income, especially when adopting a…

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How I’d aim for a £40k second income using the Warren Buffett method

| John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett method is a tried and tested way to build wealth in the stock market. Here’s how I’d…

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Here’s how I’d start investing today with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would start investing from scratch today if he had never bought shares before and…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2023! I’m still buying FTSE 100 stocks today

| Ben McPoland

Listening to people who make predictions about the stock market crashing could mean missing out on the next bull run.

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Investing Articles

3 magnificent funds for an ISA that aren’t Fundsmith or Lindsell Train

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three top-performing global investment funds that could help ISA investors diversify their portfolios.

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Here’s how much the average ISA is worth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Britons have a lot of money invested in ISAs. And the latest data from the UK government shows the average…

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Up to a 10.8% yield! 2 FTSE 100 income stocks worth buying now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 100 stocks offer some of the biggest yields on the London Stock Exchange. But does that make them…

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What are the best shares to buy if a recession hits the UK?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores which type of shares could be the best to buy now and what investment strategies to employ…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has almost recovered. Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is on fire, with the stock more than doubling in the last 12 months. But can…

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Here’s how I’d aim to build a powerful second income portfolio with just £20,000

| Ben McPoland

It is entirely possible to go from an empty portfolio today to one full of dividend stocks paying me a…

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These 4 stocks are set to join the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the four companies set to earn promotion to the blue-chip FTSE 100…

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5 easy Warren Buffett tips I’d follow to aim for a richer retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains five critical investing lessons from Warren Buffett that can help investors improve their skills and build more…

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Investing Articles

Is it a mistake to sell Lloyds shares in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It just posted staggering profits, but Lloyds shares continue to stagnate. What’s going on? And should investors think about selling…

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Here’s how I’d start building reliable passive income in 2023 with just £500 a month

| Ben McPoland

There has never been a better time than today to start investing in high-yield dividend stocks to get streams of…

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