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Are Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares a FTSE 100 bargain?

Value trap, or brilliant FTSE bargain? Royston Wild considers whether Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is now too cheap to ignore.

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Forget gold! I’d buy shares like billionaire Warren Buffett

Christopher Ruane is not buying gold. But he is buying shares, using some key investment principles from legendary investor Warren…

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Profits, dividend, growth! Is this the penny stock for me?

Christopher Ruane considers some attractions and downsides of adding a well-known UK penny stock to his portfolio after it announced…

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Could I retire rich by drip feeding money into FTSE 100 shares?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks regularly spending money on a selection of FTSE 100 shares could him grow long-term…

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

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

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares offer 7%+ yields! Which one to buy?

Our writer has held both of these FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio at some point this year. So why…

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Are Tesco shares dead money?

Christopher Ruane considers why Tesco shares have been flat over the past year -- and whether it might make sense…

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5 steps to building a £5,000 passive income

Christopher Ruane explains the five-step approach he'd take to building a long-term passive income stream of £5,000 annually.

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Are NIO shares the bargain of the year?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at NIO shares. The Chinese EV company has seen investor confidence wane in…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Persimmon shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

Dr James Fox explores whether an investment in Persimmon shares would have been profitable over the past two years. Spoiler…

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Buyer beware: why I’m wary of putting high-yielding dividend stocks in my ISA

I'm always looking for dividend stocks to include in my portfolio. But I always proceed with caution when I see…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 250 stocks to buy for a 2023 ISA?

I wouldn't buy FTSE 250 stocks as my first ISA selections. But I would after I'd bought some bigger stocks…

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2 dividend shares to buy hand over fist

Stephen Wright thinks a UK healthcare REIT and a US bank are dividend shares that investors looking for passive income…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast for the next TWO years!

Tesco's dividend yields continue to beat the FTSE 100 average. But just how robust are current dividend forecasts? And should…

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5 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy in an ISA right now?

Looking for cheap FTSE 100 shares? I reckon that covers most of the index at the moment. Today, I examine…

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3 shares I bought for a second income when I retire

A second income is becoming a bit of a necessity for those of us looking forward to retirement these days.…

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

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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I’d happily buy all of these magnificent mega-cheap income stocks in a £20k ISA

The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with dividend income stocks trading on low valuations, and I'd like to stick them all…

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The big FTSE 100 risers of 2023 (so far)

There's a major sector theme running through the biggest (20%+) FTSE 100 risers. And there could still be value among…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Barclays shares to earn a £100 monthly income

Barclays shares are starting to recover from the recent banking crisis and I find the forecast 5.9% dividend income yield…

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I’d invest £1,000 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £1,000 annual dividend income

By putting aside a regular sum to invest, our author hopes to turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

Stephen Wright thinks that insurance stocks with big dividend yields are great shares to buy for retirees looking for reliable…

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Could NIO stock ever get to $100?

NIO stock has fallen a long way from its highs. Christopher Ruane thinks it could bounce back and more --…

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When will my Rolls-Royce shares start paying income again?

My Rolls-Royce shares have been flying lately but the dividend is still grounded. Exactly how patient will I need to…

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Should I buy J Sainsbury shares for long-term income?

While I've been watching Tesco, J Sainsbury shares have climbed this year. Is it too late for me to buy…

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Lloyds shares have fallen 29% in five years. Time to buy?

Christopher Ruane thinks the current price of Lloyds shares might turn out to be a bargain down the line. So,…

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Investing For Beginners

Why is everyone talking about Anheuser-Busch shares?

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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I’d spend £5,000 snapping up these 5 FTSE 250 shares

Christopher Ruane picks a handful of FTSE 250 shares he'd be happy to pack into his stocks portfolio, given their…

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Should I buy dividend shares instead of starting my own business?

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of putting his money to work in dividend shares rather than using it…

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Are BAE Systems shares still cheap at £10? Here’s what the charts say

There's been a near doubling in the price of BAE Systems shares over the past two years. Do they offer…

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Why is the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price soaring?

Friday morning saw the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price soar by over a third. Our writer explains why, and whether he's…

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abrdn shares yield 7%. Should investors buy them?

abrdn shares currently sport a dividend yield that's around twice the FTSE 100’s. Are they a great buy for income…

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Shell’s share price is rising. Is the stock worth buying today?

Since the oil price crash of 2020, Shell’s share price has more than doubled. Is it worth investing in the…

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Better tech stock buy: MercadoLibre vs AMD

Today, the long-term investing case for two tech stocks is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

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Investing Articles

How to turn an ISA into £10k of annual passive income

Jon Smith cuts through the waffle and explains the steps and numbers involved in turning an ISA into a passive…

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Why is everyone talking about Glencore stock?

Glencore stock has bounced higher recently as the Swiss miner continues to make headlines. What's going on here and should…

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My £3-a-day plan to build a second income

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term strategy of buying dividend shares could hopefully help him build a growing second income.

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Dividend Shares

Warren Buffett is worried about bank stocks. Should I sell?

In a rare interview, Warren Buffett has warned about US banks' poor risk management. So should I worry about my…

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If I’d invested in £10k in Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity at launch here’s what I’d have today

Fundsmith Equity is the most popular collective investment fund in the UK for a good reason. Manager Terry Smith has…

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2 UK value shares I’d buy to hold for 7 years!

I think these UK shares are too cheap to miss at current prices. Here's why I'd buy them to hold…

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