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Why ‘selling in May’ could damage a passive income portfolio

Jon Smith explains why the old investing adage doesn't apply for passive income investors wanting to build long-term wealth.

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If interest rates hit 5%, here’s what could happen to the Lloyds share price

Jon Smith offers two different points of view around the potential impact of higher interest rates on the Lloyds share…

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares have a 5% dividend yield. Should investors buy them?

Hargreaves Lansdown shares sport an attractive dividend yield at the moment. They also trade at a low valuation. Is this…

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Should I sell in May and go away?

Sell in May and go away? Not a chance. Stephen Wright thinks the stock market has buying opportunities for investors…

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Selling dividend stocks in May makes passive income go away

When it comes to income stocks, Stephen Wright thinks selling in May and going away can lead to missed dividend…

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2 stocks to buy in May (and then go away)!.

A UK dividend investment and a US tech giant are Stephen Wright’s stocks to buy this month. He’s looking for…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares! Which would I buy in May?

Could these dividend shares be great sources of long-term passive income? Here's why I would -- or wouldn't -- buy…

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A high-yield FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up to earn a second income

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock they'd happily buy for their portfolio today as part of…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to boost passive income?

Our writer explores whether buying undervalued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks for their portfolio could be a unique opportunity to boost…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA in May!

I think these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could supercharge my long-term wealth. Here's why I might add them to…

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Down 94%! Is there any hope for penny share Superdry?

This penny share has lost most of its value over the last few years. But could there now be hidden…

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A high-quality FTSE 100 share I’d snap up in May

Our writer highlights several reasons that explain why they'd happily buy shares in this top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) company as…

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Are these cheap FTSE 100 shares brilliant bargains or value traps?

Investors have plenty of value stocks to choose from on the FTSE 100. But share pickers need to be careful…

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Best British shares to buy in May

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a Share Advisor 'Starter…

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Lloyds shares are mind-blowingly cheap! Should I buy them in May?

Lloyds shares look terrific value right now and the dividend yield is likely to get better and better. Should I…

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Is the GSK share price going higher — or nowhere?

The GSK share price has dropped nearly 6% since its 2023 high earlier in April. With things looking up for…

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These were the FTSE 100’s dogs and stars in April!

The FTSE 100 had a good month, gaining 3.1% in April. However, some Footsie stocks slumped, while others soared. Here…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in the stock market for superior passive income

Our writer explains why he prefers to invest his £20,000 annual allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive…

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Up 110%, Aston Martin shares could still be a bargain! Here’s why

Dr James Fox takes a look at Aston Martin shares. The stock has soared since October, but our writer still…

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NIO shares slump again! Is this an unmissable buying opportunity?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at NIO shares with the price pushing downwards on the back of Tesla's…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a second income worth £1,600 a year!

Dr James Fox explains how he could use his entire Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to generate an annual four-figure…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade opportunity!

Our writer explains why he believes now’s a great time to buy UK shares, despite the FTSE 100 being more…

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

The GSK share price offers solid all-round value for money right now. Should investors buy the FTSE firm based on…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy in May?

The FTSE index is packed with top value stocks following recent market volatility. Are the following UK blue-chip shares too…

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7.8% and 6.8% dividend yields! 2 beaten-down UK stocks I’d buy in May

I'm searching for the best value shares to buy. Here are two exceptional UK dividend stocks I'll be looking to…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

The Footsie would be my go-to index if I were starting a new Stocks and Shares ISA today. Here are…

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The 3 best FTSE 100 shares to buy in May?

Sell in May and go away? If we do that, we could be missing some top FTSE 100 shares with…

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My 5-step plan to target £500 in monthly passive income

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks investing in blue-chip dividend shares could help him build long-term passive income streams.

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Are Rolls-Royce shares no-brainer buys for the next decade?

Rolls-Royce shares have had a very strong year and this writer sees strengths in the engine maker's business model. Should…

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Turning a £40k investment into £3,200 of passive income a year!

Dr James Fox explains how he could turn a £40,000 investment into a strong passive income stream by picking top…

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Could the Warren Buffett approach make me a millionaire before I retire?

Can investing like Warren Buffett make this writer a millionaire before retirement? He plans to try, following five of his…

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Why has the easyJet share price jumped by half since January?

Our writer missed gains of 50% by not investing in easyJet at the start of this year. But could its…

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Sell UK stocks in May and go away? No thanks!

Dr James Fox explains why he believe it's a mistake to follow the old investment strategy of selling in May.…

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Sainsbury’s and Tesco shares are up 20% but look cheap. Should I buy  in May?

Tesco shares are soaring and rival Sainsbury's is following suit. They offer generous dividends too. Should I buy them both?

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Lloyds shares have a bright future! Here’s why

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares and explains why he believes the company will prosper in…

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Why I’m buying Amazon shares despite slowing AWS growth

Growth in cloud computing division might be slowing, but Stephen Wright thinks widening margins and a promising advertising business make…

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3 tips to invest like Warren Buffett, and what not to worry about!

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Warren Buffett's recent comments concerning his worries, and looks at how he…

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2 top UK value stocks I might buy in May!

Recent stock market volatility has created a sea of top-quality value stocks. These cheap UK shares have attracted my attention…

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UK shares: sell in May and go away? No thanks!

An old investing adage warns investors to sell in May, go away and not buy after mid-September. But why would…

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Down 17% to 94%! 3 penny stocks I’m watching like a hawk

These penny stocks have caught my eye recently. Here's why I'll be monitoring them with a view to making a…

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