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Investing Articles

Start investing with just £100? Why not?

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he'd never bought shares before, he'd still be willing to start investing with only £100…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d buy 5 FTSE 100 shares to target £50 per week in passive income!

Our writer explains why putting £5,000 into a handful of carefully selected FTSE 100 shares in today's market could hopefully…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

With a regular savings plan and a solid investment strategy, turning £20k in a Stocks And Shares ISA into £100k…

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Should I buy Tesla stock in October?

Tesla stock is up 143% in 2023, rewarding investors who've held on throughout a volatile period. This Fool assesses whether…

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Dividend Shares

How I could make £500 a month by copying Warren Buffett

Jon Smith take a look at the dividend stocks in Warren Buffett's current portfolio and figures out how much income…

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A 9% yield but down 32%, this FTSE financial stock looks cheap to me

Recently demoted from the FTSE 100, this is still a high-quality business, with good growth prospects. It's undervalued to its…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares for a second income

In my search for ever-more second income, I now own 20 different FTSE 350 stocks. Here are two that I…

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Investing Articles

How to find the best growth stocks in 2023

Zaven Boyrazian explains what he thinks are the most important factors for identifying winning growth stocks for his portfolio today.

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The best FTSE dividend shares to buy with £5,000 today?

Zaven Boyrazian explores which types of British dividend shares could be the best long-term investment for £5,000 in 2023 to…

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Is a stock market crash just around the corner?

After observing several potential triggers of a stock market crash, our writer explores whether a major sell-off could be imminent.

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2 US stocks I think have fallen too far

While mega-tech firms have driven the S&P 500 higher, these two US stocks have lagged far behind. But I'd happily…

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“My top Dividend Aristocrat is…”

A Dividend Aristocrat is a company that has paid and increased its dividend payout to shareholders over a long period…

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Investing Articles

6.6%+ yields! UK dividend shares I’d buy to aim for a passive income of £1,433

I think UK shares could make me a market-beating passive income in 2024. Here's why I'm aiming to buy them…

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If I’d invested £5k in National Grid shares 6 months ago here’s what I’d have today 

I've often been tempted to buy National Grid shares, without ever sealing the deal. So what if I'd taken the…

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2 stocks I’m expecting to buy this week

A buy-to-let landlord and a drinks company with strong brands are at the top of Stephen Wright’s list of stocks…

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Metro Bank shares have plunged. Is this a value play worth making?

Oliver Rodzianko discusses Metro Bank shares’ recent steep decline. He analyses the current valuation against the financial risks.

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I’ve just bought these seven world-class FTSE stocks for my SIPP

I love my new SIPP. I've spent the summer filling it with a selection of my favourite, best value FTSE…

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Investment trusts: why The PRS REIT shares are a great buy for passive income!

Demand for The PRS REIT shares has leapt following more strong trading numbers. Here's why I'd buy the investment trust…

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£10,000 in excess savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £2,500 annual second income

Investing for a second income is a great use of excess cash. Stephen Wright thinks there’s a real opportunity in…

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How I’d invest my first £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

If I had £5,000 to invest in an ISA today, I’d follow a smart, low-risk strategy to earn big returns…

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£5k in an ISA? Here are 3 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up today

Now is a great time to have five grand parked in an investing account waiting to be deployed. Here are…

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Is now the time to buy these FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

Recent share price weakness leaves these UK blue-chip shares with gigantic dividend yields. Could they be a great way to…

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Here’s how I’d start buying shares with a spare £500 – and why

Christopher Ruane outlines why, if he was a stock market novice, he would happily start buying shares with a few…

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3 cheap shares with risks I can accept

Christopher Ruane digs into a trio of high-yield cheap shares he thinks could offer an attractive balance of risk and…

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Dividend Shares

2 top UK dividend stocks to consider buying in October

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks have relatively low valuations and sport attractive yields. Edward Sheldon believes they're worth a closer…

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After securing a deal, are Metro Bank shares the bargain of the year?

Jon Smith talks through the problems impacting Metro Bank shares, but outlines why the stock is flagging up as undervalued…

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Down 5% this year, are Barclays shares a buy at 154p?

Barclays shares have fallen over 5% so far in 2023. In the turbulent UK banking landscape, this Fool assesses whether…

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Investing For Beginners

Will the FTSE 100 crash before Christmas?

Jon Smith reviews the potential causes for a sharp move lower in the FTSE 100 in coming months and weighs…

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Investing Articles

The YouGov share price rises over 10% on good results, but is the stock still a buy?

YouGov’s earnings growth and falling share price have met in a sweet spot for the valuation and I think the…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 10,000 shares of this high-yield FTSE 100 share to aim for a £10,000 second income

Can this writer really aim for a £10k annual second income by investing less than £20k in this high-yield share?…

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Could Shell be the first FTSE 100 stock to achieve a £1trn valuation?

James Beard considers whether Shell could be the first FTSE 100 stock to achieve a market cap in excess of…

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Does the Treatt share price reflect its long-term potential?

Christopher Ruane likes this ingredients business. But is a strong trading statement enough to turn him sweet on the Treatt…

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A 10.2% yield but down 16%! This looks a FTSE passive income gem to me

Down 16% from March, but with a strong core business, a high yield, and undervalued to its peers, this stock…

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Investing Articles

Is Mike Ashley the next Warren Buffett?

Mike Ashley has been busy building stakes in a number of companies. Is he trying to emulate Warren Buffett's Berkshire…

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We’re due a stock market crash. These 3 steps mean I’m ready for it

Even if we do get a stock market crash in October, I'm not worried. I've seen plenty of them before…

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Is it time to buy the three worst-performing FTSE 100 shares of the year?

I prefer to buy FTSE 100 shares when they're falling and therefore cheaper. But are the three I'm looking at…

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2 mega-cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy right now?

These FTSE 100 shares offer exceptional all-round value for money. Here's why I'll buy them for my portfolio when I…

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What on earth is going on with the Ocado share price in 2023?

The Ocado share price has displayed extreme volatility lately. Our writer looks at the reasons why and considers whether he…

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Could the Games Workshop share price double in the next five years?

The Games Workshop share price has tripled in the past five years. Christopher Ruane wonders whether it could double in…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks! Which should I buy in 2024?

Which of these blue-chip value stocks would look better in my portfolio next year? Or should I consider snapping up…

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