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How rich would I be if I’d invested £1,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 10 years ago?

FTSE 100 index funds are popular investment vehicles. But have they provided investors with decent returns, or is stock picking…

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Is buying cheap UK shares right now the key to financial freedom?

UK shares are still recovering from the stock market correction, with leading indexes already rising faster than historical averages.

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Rolls-Royce isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock that could keep rising in February

Can last year's winning FTSE 100 stocks keep beating the competition in February? Paul Summers thinks it's possible. But risks…

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£7,000 to invest? I’d consider these stocks in the FTSE 100 right now

Like a resurgent Rolls-Royce, multiple FTSE 100 businesses can sometimes deliver decent returns for investors over a reasonable timescale.

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I’d like to buy these 3 world-class FTSE 100 shares in an ISA before the market rallies

The FTSE 100 is home to top companies with global clout. I think these three will lead the charge when…

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Down 81% since going public, could this iconic FTSE 250 company be a January bargain?

Oliver Rodzianko takes a look at Dr. Martens from the FTSE 250 to see if this could be an opportune…

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I’d buy 7,027 shares of Legal & General stock for £1,500 in yearly passive income

This writer thinks Legal & General is still one of the very best dividends around for generating ultra-high-yield passive income…

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3 things to know about Tesla stock as it crashes out of the Magnificent 7

Tesla is not performing like the other Magnificent Seven tech stocks at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what…

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On this measure, these could be the FTSE 100’s best value stocks right now

When it comes to picking our favourite value stocks, I say each investor should tailor it to their chosen strategy.…

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How I’d invest my £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance before the 2024 deadline

Time’s running out to capitalise on the Stocks and Shares ISA annual £20,000 contribution limit. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK shares to aim for a million

Despite some relatively modest returns from the FTSE 100, Stephen Wright thinks UK shares can build real wealth for investors…

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Up nearly 6,000% since 2010, is this one of the best stocks to buy?

Shares of this FTSE 100 enterprise have exploded in the last 14 years, but is it still among the best…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I would need to buy for £3,980 in annual dividends

Christopher Ruane considers how much he'd need to invest In Tesco shares now to generate almost £4K each year in…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 3 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

Rolls-Royce shares outperformed the FTSE 100 by some distance in 2023. Dr James Fox explores whether there's still energy left…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k ISA to aim for £190,000 of annual second income

Harvey Jones is aiming to build a second income from a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares. Using this year's ISA…

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3 top tips for aiming to build a 6% dividend yield ISA

By buying and holding top-notch dividend stocks for the long run while reinvesting payouts, investors can potentially amass impressive amounts…

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£11,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £3,503 passive income a month

Many of us invest for passive income. But turning a relatively small portfolio into something that generates a life-changing return…

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3 top tips for building a 6%-dividend-yield ISA

Building a sustainable, high-dividend-yield ISA can be challenging. Zaven Boyrazian shares vital tips to avoid making common mistakes.

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Buy-to-let is dying, I’d follow Warren Buffett and start building a passive income empire

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time and he hasn't been shy in sharing his investment…

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How far can the BT share price go in the next 5 years?

The BT share price has fallen 70% in the past 10 years, but could the next five years turn that…

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I’m racing to buy cheap income stocks before it’s too late

After a couple of years of volatile share prices, many income stocks are paying inflated yields. Here’s how I’m finding…

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How much passive income could I get from the UK stock market in 2024?

Our writer considers how much he could expect to yield this year by investing in dividend shares listed on the…

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5 stocks that Fools have been buying!

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Nick Train reckons the Unilever share price will spark into life. I hope he’s right

The Unilever share price has struggled for years, but top fund manager Nick Train is staying faithful and so is…

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3 high-growth stocks that could reach $1 trillion in 10 years — or sooner

A handful of growth stocks have achieved trillion dollar valuations in recent years. Here are three this Fool thinks will…

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2 no-brainer FTSE starter stocks for a winning portfolio!

Getting started investing in FTSE stocks can be daunting. Our writer breaks down two options that could help build a…

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2 dividend shares I’m buying in February

This Fool is already thinking of the moves he plans to make in February. Here, he looks at two dividend…

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Building lifelong passive income for a couple of pounds a day? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how he would use a spare couple of pounds each day to build long-term passive income streams.

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How far can the BP share price go in the next 5 years?

The BP share price has proved everyone wrong in the past few years, and it's surged since the pandemic and…

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Here’s how much a basic FTSE 100 tracker fund has returned over the last 5 years

The returns generated by FTSE 100 tracker funds over the last five years might surprise some investors, and not necessarily…

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Is this a golden opportunity to buy Lloyds shares?

Shares in Lloyds have plummeted since the beginning of the year as expectations for interest rate cuts fade. Dr James…

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Is this FTSE 100 hotel chain the ultimate passive income stock?

The FTSE 100 has a lot of great dividend shares. But Stephen Wright thinks one income stock in particular stands…

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Starting to invest? Here are 3 Warren Buffett ideas I’d use

Warren Buffett has had a hugely successful investing career. Our writer considers a trio of his methods that can be…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in top-ranking stocks to target an annual £36,167 second income

Many of us invest for a second income. But just how easy is it to turn a monthly contribution into…

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How investing £5k in a SIPP today can drastically improve my retirement!

Investing a small lump sum today could unlock a six-figure retirement nest egg in the long run, paving the way…

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Why the 2024 stock market recovery is a can’t-miss opportunity!

There will always be buying opportunities in the stock market, but the 2024 recovery could be one of the greatest…

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FTSE 100 shares: the best opportunity in a decade to get rich?

Uncertainty can be a nightmare. But when we look for FTSE 100 shares to buy for the next decade, I…

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I bought Lloyds shares 10 years ago. Here’s how much passive income I’ve had

Looking to build some cash to fund later life? Here's how falling share prices can be a passive income investor's…

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Why is nobody talking about this dividend stock?

Finding a quality dividend stock isn't always easy, but I've uncovered a company which could be undervalued as well as…

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I’m buying high-yield income shares to build my wealth in 2024 and beyond

Now is a great time to buy FTSE 100 income shares as many combine low valuations with high yields. But…

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