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Investing For Beginners

How could I become the next Warren Buffett?

| Gordon

There are many ways to succeed in the market, but investing legend Warren Buffett has been doing so for six…

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Investing Articles

With inflation falling to 2.9%, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Inflation is predicted to plunge in 2023, but how can investors use Warren Buffett’s investment strategy to capitalise on this…

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Investing Articles

9.64%! The reason why I plan to keep investing in UK stocks

| Royston Wild

Forget about savings accounts! I think investing in UK stocks remains the best way for me to create impressive and…

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How to earn passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Passive income can come from dividends or share buybacks. Stephen Wright explains why a Stocks and Shares ISA can help…

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Start earning passive income with just £100 a month

| Charlie Carman

Building lifelong passive income from the stock market takes time, but it can be done with a little spare change…

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Investing Articles

Is it too early to find cheap shares to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fears of a stock market crash are flooding headlines. But investors waiting for a downturn could miss out on some…

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Investing Articles

2 UK stocks to buy for the next bull market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright sees opportunities in cyclical businesses with good long-term prospects. Two UK stocks in particular stand out to him.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Barclays shareholders have done well over the last few years. But is the recent fall in the share price another…

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Investing Articles

5 top tips for surviving a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to handle a stock market crash in 2023? Thanks to the internet, there's no shortage of…

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Is it safe to buy UK bank shares?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors can’t count on regulators, governments, or central banks when thinking about whether or not to buy…

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Investing Articles

4 top stocks to buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 5 April Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is only a few weeks away, but what are the best stocks…

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Investing Articles

How to avoid losing money in a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Bear markets can be challenging for investors. But Stephen Wright has a plan to avoid investing losses when the stock…

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Investing Articles

Why has the stock market dropped and when will it recover?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been using the decline in the stock market to buy shares. Stephen Wright looks at the risks…

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Investing Articles

How would Warren Buffett handle a 2023 stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

The last time we had a FTSE 100 crash, investors dumped their shares and ran for the hills. Warren Buffett…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100: should I catch a falling knife?

| James J. McCombie

Should I panic and run for the hills when a market like the FTSE 100 is falling? Or should I…

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Investing For Beginners

1 UK stock to buy and one to avoid as the FTSE falls

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks past the sea of red in the stock market this week and focuses on a UK stock…

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Investing Articles

Why a stock market correction could be a golden opportunity to get rich

| Stephen Wright

Stock market corrections are where investing fortunes can be made. Stephen Wright looks at the opportunities for investors right now.

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Investing For Beginners

20 UK shares that fund managers think will go down in flames!

| Mark Tovey

These 20 UK shares have been singled out by professional money managers for short-selling. But am I considering buying any…

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Is 2023 the best ever year to start a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

When the FTSE 100 was over 8,000 points, I thought the golden Stocks and Shares ISA years might be over.…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain stocks for value investors

| Stephen Wright

The banking crisis means buying opportunities for value investors seeking bargains. Stephen Wright is eyeing two UK shares as prices…

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3 Warren Buffett tips for investors aiming to retire rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Three of Warren Buffett’s investing habits could set investors on a path to financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains what they…

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Forget Premium Bonds! I’d aim for a million by investing £50k in UK shares

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains why he prefers to buy UK shares rather than invest in Premium Bonds in his quest for…

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Investing Articles

Could I strike gold with these penny stocks?

| James Beard

Our writer considers the prospects for two penny stocks. They're mining companies, looking to find gold and other precious metals.

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Investing For Beginners

I’d use the banking crisis to buy cheap shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

The banking crisis is causing share prices to fall beyond the banking sector. Here’s how Stephen Wright would use his…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy UK bank shares?

| Stephen Wright

The collapse of a US bank is sending shockwaves through the global banking sector. Is now the time to seize…

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Revealed: Warren Buffett’s investing ‘secret sauce’ for finding value stocks

| John Maslen

John Maslen uncovers new paths to profit as the world’s most successful investor, Warren Buffett, shares the ‘secret sauce’ of…

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Investing Articles

2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy right now

| Mark Tovey

I've found two stocks to buy that I believe can keep growing revenue in the current environment. For me, the…

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Investing Articles

Why a stock market crash could be good news for my ISA

| Charlie Carman

A stock market crash could be on the horizon. Our writer explains why this could be a rare investment opportunity…

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Investing Articles

Why tax matters for the Harbour Energy share price

| James Beard

Tax is often ignored when analysing results. But our writer explains why he thinks it will determine the future direction…

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Investing Articles

1 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian identifies one FTSE 100 company whose shares may be primed to thrive in the long run, even if…

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Investing Articles

2 top stocks to buy in a market sell-off

| Stephen Wright

A stock market sell-off could be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. Stephen Wright is making note of the stocks he’d like…

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Investing Articles

How to earn passive income in 2023 with just £50 a week

| Charlie Carman

Making passive income from the stock market is one of my key goals for this year. Here's how I'd approach…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 index isn’t broken. It’s just undervalued!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As stock markets crashed in 2022, the FTSE 100 sailed through this storm unhurt. It's up over six months, one…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £250 a month to target a £33,900 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a modest amount of money each month in carefully selected stocks can establish an impressive five-figure passive income stream.…

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Investing Articles

Stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage the recent stock market correction to create long-term wealth by investing in top-notch FTSE…

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Investing Articles

How to aim for a million by buying just a few UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diversification may not always be a wise decision. Zaven Boyrazian shows how buying only a few high-quality UK shares can…

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Investing Articles

Is 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Time's running out to capitalise on the £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance in a stock market offering such rare…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock looks like a value trap

| Stephen Wright

Hargreaves Lansdown shares are down 51% over the last 5 years. But Stephen Wright thinks the business is facing trouble…

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Forget bonds! I’d buy FTSE 100 shares to get rich over time

| Stephen Wright

Bonds are great for short-term investments. But Stephen Wright thinks that the FTSE 100 is a much better choice for…

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Investing Articles

Why now is a golden opportunity to earn passive income from UK real estate

| Stephen Wright

Shares in UK REITs have been falling, but rental incomes are still strong. Stephen Wright thinks this provides some great…

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