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3 top investment trusts I’d buy for an ISA

Ben McPoland highlights three different investment trusts that all have the potential to deliver outsized returns over the long term.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks! Which should I invest in today?

These FTSE 100 stocks trade on low P/E ratios and offer index-beating dividend yields. But are they classic value traps…

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I’d buy 5,040 shares of this ultra-high-yield dividend stock for £1,200 a year in passive income

This under-the-radar investment trust has a dividend yield of 9.6%. Our writer explores why it warrants a place in his…

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Why I think Rolls-Royce shares can climb even higher in 2023

Rolls-Royce shares have risen strongly so far this year, as the firm has delivered on its promises. And the new…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 income shares I’d buy for passive income!

These UK blue-chip income shares offer market-beating dividend yields for this year. And I'm expecting them to deliver healthy returns…

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A top REIT I’d buy to target a lifetime of passive income!

I'm searching for great ways to increase my passive income in 2023 and beyond. Here's a REIT that I'm looking…

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Investing £10k in an ISA today could give me monthly dividend income of £300

I'm looking to build a steady stream of dividend income by investing as much as I can afford in a…

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One dirt cheap high-yield share I’d buy in June

The high yield of this dividend-paying share has grabbed our writer's attention. He'd happily buy it in coming weeks for…

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2 fantastic value stocks for FTSE 100 bargain hunters!

Dr James Fox details why these two banking giants could be the best value stocks on the UK's blue-chip index.…

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How I’d aim to build a £300k pension pot, starting at age 55

It’s never too late to start saving for retirement. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he'd aim to build a sizeable…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could turn a £10k starting investment into a £5k annual income

We'd all love a second income, right? Here, our writer looks at how he could use FTSE 100 stocks to…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares ever reach £10?

Dr James Fox asks whether Rolls-Royce shares could see huge growth in the coming years. The stock trades for a…

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Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for extra income?

On paper these FTSE companies look like a great way for me to make passive income. But which of these…

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2 UK growth stocks I plan to hold for 10 years or more!

I expect these UK stocks to deliver solid earnings growth over the long term. And I think they’re exceptional buys…

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2 dividend stocks investors should buy as recession looms

I think these FTSE 100 dividend stocks could be wise investments as the UK economy struggles. Here's why I'd buy…

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Value or growth, which are the best UK stocks to buy right now?

Looking for cheap stocks to buy today? With markets weak, there are surely plenty of growth and value stocks with…

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No passive income at 40? I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks for big cash dividends!

The FTSE 100 is one of the best places on Earth to look for income stocks. Here's why I'd chose…

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Here’s the BP dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

BP shares remain very popular with UK income investors. But do I think bubbly dividend forecasts alone make the FTSE…

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3 cheap shares with 7%+ dividends to buy right now?

I see lots of cheap shares on the UK stock market today. My biggest question is how much longer will…

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Is the London Stock Exchange in danger?

There has been much doomsday talk about the demise of the London Stock Exchange. But are things really as bad…

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Where is the next Tesla to send Scottish Mortgage shares soaring?

Scottish Mortgage shares have been cut in half over the last 18 months. Which stocks does the trust own that…

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2 penny stocks at 52-week lows!

Buying out-of-favour shares can sometimes pay off handsomely. But are these two particular penny stocks worth adding to my portfolio?

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This FTSE 100 share keeps growing its dividend. I’d buy!

Christopher Ruane owns shares in this FTSE 100 business with a long track record of regular dividend increases. He'd happily…

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Warren Buffett built his wealth from scratch. Here’s how I’d aim to do the same!

By learning from the amazing investment successes of Warren Buffett, our writer hopes to improve his own chances of building…

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Here’s how I’d try to build a £1,000 monthly second income

Our writer explains the approach he'd take to try and build a four-figure regular second income by investing in the…

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What’s stopping me from buying Unilever shares?

Unilever shares have had a decent year, jumping by nearly a fifth in 12 months. But with the share price…

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One magnificent UK stock I’d buy today and it’s not Tesco or HSBC 

I've zoned in on a top UK stock from the FTSE 100 that offers higher income and growth prospects than…

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Have easyJet shares got further to fly?

easyJet shares have soared since the start of the year. This writer thinks they could rise further -- but will…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a second income of £1,000 a month!

Earning a sizeable second income from the stock market takes time. But a dedicated dividend investment strategy can yield rewards…

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I’d target a £23,000 annual passive income like this

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd take a long-term investment approach to building substantial and growing passive income streams.

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Here’s one UK share I keep on buying

This writer has been repeatedly buying this UK share for his portfolio. What's the attraction he sees as an investor?

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3 stocks I will “never” sell

Paul Summers takes a look at his portfolio and picks out three stocks he'd be reluctant to ever part with,…

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If I’d invested £1k in CRISPR Therapeutics shares on January 3, here’s what I’d have now!

This could be the most exciting growth stock out there. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at CRISPR Therapeutics…

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How I’d aim to build wealth through a stock market crash

This writer doesn't know when the next stock market crash will come. So why is he already preparing investment ideas…

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Here’s why Aston Martin shares may trade on the FTSE 100!

Many of us in the UK would love to see this iconic brand succeed. Our writer believes Aston Martin shares…

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Can I generate enough passive income to take the summer off work?

We'd all love to take a summer off right? Our writer explains how he could turn his investments into a…

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Just how much lower can Scottish Mortgage shares fall?

Are Scottish Mortgage shares set to climb again? Or might they have further to fall first? The discount is still…

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Should I buy this sinking FTSE 250 stock in June?

The International Distributions Systems share price has collapsed again this month. Does this make it one of the FTSE 250's…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d buy to target long-term riches!

Buying stocks below their value can supercharge an investor's long term returns. Here are two value stocks I'm thinking of…

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3 top penny stocks I’m looking to buy in June!

I've got my eye on some small-cap stocks I think could deliver exceptional long-term returns. Here's why I'd buy these…

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