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How I’d invest my first £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Thousands in the UK have become millionaires by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s how I’d aim to…

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The 10 best UK dividend shares for a 2023 ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for dividend shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? We just might have one of the best…

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Here’s how I’d dip my toe in the stock market with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would make his first moves in the stock market on a limited budget, if he…

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Revealed! The 5 best-performing stocks for Stocks & Shares ISA investors

| Royston Wild

Saxo Bank's list of best-performing stocks underlines key ideas that could supercharge a Stocks and Shares ISA investor's long-term profits.

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Why is everyone talking about Anheuser-Busch shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the recent surge in media coverage around Anheuser-Busch shares following a sell-off after a marketing campaign.

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As food prices soar, I’m looking at FTSE 100 supermarket stocks   

| Mark Tovey

Sainsbury’s trounced Tesco’s in one little-discussed cost control measure last year. So should I buy the FTSE 100 supermarket chain…

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Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires love these 3 investment funds

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at how Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires invest their money. Here are three actively-managed funds they…

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What falling interest rates could mean for stock markets

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses IMF projections that interest rates are expected to fall and considers how to position his portfolio as…

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Is it finally time to add TUI shares to my watchlist?

| Stephen Wright

After a 12% pop last Thursday, are TUI shares poised to make a comeback? Or are the effects of the…

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5 stocks I’d buy for a brand new 2023 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

The new Stocks and Shares ISA year is here. With that, we have a whole new contribution limit to use,…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks being bought or sold by company insiders

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some FTSE 100 companies that have seen some buying and selling of company stock by insiders…

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5 ways to win in this volatile stock market

| Kevin Godbold

It’s a wonder that any investor has made money recently in these volatile stock markets, but there are ways to…

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Buying these shares could help build a second income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend shares is a straightforward way to build a second income. Here, Ed Sheldon provides three ideas for…

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Is the stock market the best place to earn passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Is investing in shares the best way to earn passive income? Stephen Wright looks at the risks and rewards of…

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How to lose money in the stock market, according to Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Want to lose money investing in stocks? If so, Warren Buffett has some advice. For the best chance of making…

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£9,271! Why early bird Stocks and Shares ISA investors are ‘wiser’

| Royston Wild

Investing earlier in a Stocks and Shares ISA can make a big difference to an investor's long-term wealth. And these…

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Is now a good time to invest in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Will rising interest rates push share prices down? Stephen Wright thinks they might, but he believes now could be the…

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2 bank stocks I just bought

| Stephen Wright

Which bank shares has Stephen Wright been buying this week? Lloyds? Barclays? Or is he looking for something based outside…

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My plan to earn £1,000 in passive monthly income

| John Fieldsend

The reason I invest in stocks and shares is to one day have a passive income source. Here’s how I’m…

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How I’d invest £5k in an ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he’d invest £5k in an ISA. He’d focus on growth investments with the aim of growing…

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How I’m investing £20k in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

What’s the best way to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Stephen Wright’s plan is based on where share…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d invest 100% of my ISA allowance in

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright isn’t planning to invest his entire ISA allowance in one stock. But if he was, there’s a FTSE…

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Time for some last-minute ISA bargains in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks real estate and banks are sectors to look at with just hours left to add cash to…

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Is Lindsell Train Global Equity still a good investment for an ISA or SIPP?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Lindsell Train Global Equity fund is owned by many ISA and SIPP investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review…

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I think this is Warren Buffett’s best stock

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett’s incredible track record investing in companies makes his portfolio worth a look. Here’s what I think is his…

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How to prepare for a stock market crash in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Is a stock market crash on the horizon this year? Only time will tell, but our writer sets out his…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy with £1,000 right now

| Stephen Wright

What are the best stocks to buy with £1,000 in April? Stephen Wright has two ideas from the UK. One…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in NatWest shares to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Despite a similar dividend yield, Stephen Wright thinks that NatWest shares are a better choice for dividend investors than any…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how to invest for a potential £500 in monthly income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how an investor could start building an investment pot at 40 to build chunky monthly income even…

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These are the 3 most popular shares among Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ISA millionaires seem to like investing in mature businesses with low valuations and relatively high dividend yields, says Edward Sheldon.

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How I’ll invest in my Stocks & Shares ISA this year for a £500k retirement pot

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his four-step plan to growing a £500k retirement pot from his annual Stocks and Shares ISA contribution…

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3 ETFs with exposure to short-term bonds popular with Freetrade investors

| Sam Robson

ETFs like these can be held in a Stocks and Shares ISA so the money can be moved into other…

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Down 35%, this FTSE 250 income stock looks like a great opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has a bullish view on industrial real estate, but share prices are falling. Which income stock is on…

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As the ISA deadline looms, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Andrew Mackie

This Fool believes that the Warren Buffett method can help him become rich and retire early. Here, he highlights some…

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UK shares: has avoiding a recession triggered a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Could news of Britain avoiding a recession be an opportunity to buy some of the worst-performing UK shares? Stephen Wright…

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I’d buy this UK stock today for a 7% return

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that buying stock in a UK insurer can get him a 7% return. And with preferred shares,…

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Can I become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire investing £10 a day?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer asks whether it's possible for him to ever become a millionaire with his Stocks and Shares ISA by…

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An imminent stock market crash? Rubbish!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith addresses the reasons for a potential stock market crash, but explains why he doesn't feel they're well-founded.

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My top 5 shares to buy in April

| Stephen Wright

What are the best shares to buy in April? Stephen Wright thinks UK building and banking and US tech could…

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How much would I need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn £500 a month?

| John Fieldsend

If I was looking for a second income source, then I think FTSE 100 shares offer me a surprisingly simple…

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