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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest a Stocks & Shares ISA today for dividend income in the future

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been investing his Stocks and Shares ISA with the aim of building income streams for the long…

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2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy in a heartbeat

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a pair of FTSE 100 dividend shares he would consider for his portfolio, that he thinks look…

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With £500, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to find cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

The legendary investor Warren Buffett has become a billionaire by following some key investment principles. Our writer explains why he…

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Stocks and Shares ISA in the red? Here’s how I’d react

| Christopher Ruane

After seeing the value of some holdings in his Stocks and Shares ISA crash, our writer reflects on how he…

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2 steps to earning £250 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

This is the approach our writer would take to invest in dividend shares as a way to try and boost…

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How I’d invest £1,000 using the Warren Buffett method

| Christopher Ruane

Can £1,000 be invested using the investment principles of Warren Buffett? Our writer thinks so -- and this is how…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now for income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks that buying this pair of 6%+ yielding FTSE 100 shares could help boost his passive income streams.

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How I’d apply the Warren Buffett method to buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Learning from billionaire investor Warren Buffett, our writer explains his own approach to investing in shares for his portfolio.

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This dividend share yields under 1% — but I’d still buy it

| Christopher Ruane

This dividend share has a low yield. So why would our writer consider adding it to his income portfolio?

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Looking for a good share to buy? Here’s how I do it

| Christopher Ruane

Here are two approaches our writer uses when hunting for a good share to buy for his portfolio to aim…

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The Lloyds dividend could keep growing – but will it?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's not taking the prospect of a growing Lloyds dividend for granted.

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The Rolls-Royce share price is down one-third. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has lost a third of its value since the year began. Our writer explains why he…

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Will a recession help or hurt the B&M share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The B&M share price has been tumbling and there's a recession looming, So why would our writer still consider adding…

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With the Jupiter dividend over 11%, should I keep buying?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Jupiter dividend yield now north of 11%, should our writer load up on the fund manager's shares?

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3 reasons to buy investment trusts

| Christopher Ruane

Investment trusts have been paying out the biggest total amount of dividends in history. Our writer explains why he would…

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Why I’d use a spare £1,000 to buy shares and start building wealth

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had a spare £1,000 right now, he would consider using it to buy shares. Here is why…

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Here’s why the Renalytix share price is tanking

| Christopher Ruane

The Renalytix share price has lost almost 90% of its value in one year. Our writer is a shareholder --…

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Waiting for a stock market recovery? I’m not

| Christopher Ruane

I'm not in a hurry for a stock market recovery. In fact, I think market volatility can be good for…

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As the AFC Energy share price collapses, here’s my plan

| Christopher Ruane

The AFC Energy share price has tumbled 67% in a year. Will this tempt our writer to invest in the…

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With £15 a week, I’d use this passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside some money each week and investing it, our writer thinks this passive income plan could help him…

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Is now the time to buy bank shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether bank shares could be a bargain buy for his portfolio right now -- or a potential…

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These shares have been growing dividends for decades. I’d buy!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the merits for his portfolio of buying two shares with a track record of growing dividends.

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Is the M&G dividend yield heading to 10%?

| Christopher Ruane

As the M&G dividend yield heads towards double digits, out writer explains why he is considering buying more of the…

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Here’s how I find cheap shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

How does our writer try to find cheap shares to buy for his portfolio? He uses an approach based on…

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2 shares with dividends I’d buy in July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is eyeing this pair of shares with dividends for his portfolio. Here's why.

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40% down, is Tesla stock a buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has shed two-fifths of its value so far this year. Could this be a buying opportunity for our…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,250 of annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would use a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure annual passive income.

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Could July be a good time to start investing in shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains what he would do if he wanted to start investing in shares for the first time this…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy in July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this duo of cheap shares could be good additions to his portfolio this summer.

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3 possible triggers for Rolls-Royce shares to start rallying

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a trio of reasons he is happy to hold Rolls-Royce shares in his portfolio for the long…

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3 reasons I’d snap up the 7% Legal & General dividend

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend yield is tempting our writer to buy the shares for his income portfolio. Here he…

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This is how compounding dividends could turn £400 into £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how compounding dividends could help him increase his wealth by making income from income.

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Down a third! Is the IAG share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price has been losing altitude. Is that enough to tempt our writer to add the stock back…

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With no gains in five years, is the FTSE 100 dead money?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers what the FTSE 100's flat performance means for his portfolio in inflationary times.

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Down over 80%, is the boohoo share price a steal?

| Christopher Ruane

The boohoo share price has lost over four fifths of its value in one year. Our writer explains why he's…

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I think the JD Sports share price is a bargain. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the JD Sports share price has led him to buy more for his portfolio.

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Should I buy tobacco shares now for big dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

After a possible setback for electronic cigarettes, our writer explains why he would still buy tobacco shares for his income…

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Should I bite on these 4 double-digit dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether these four double-digit dividends look sustainable and what that means for his portfolio.

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Could I double my money buying at today’s Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has crashed. Does that mean now could be a rewarding moment for our writer to…

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Will the Lloyds dividend yield top 5%?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the outlook for the Lloyds dividend -- and what he should do about it.

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