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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has been managing his own ISA and SIPP portfolios for over a decade. He focuses primarily on high-quality companies benefitting from powerful growth trends. His favourite investing quote comes from Peter Lynch: “The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them.”

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Investing Articles

These 7 growth stocks went bonkers in my ISA in June!

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Ben McPoland is happy to see these growth stocks powering higher in his ISA. But which UK share, called "crazy…

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Down 75% and yielding 3.7%, should I buy Nike stock for a second income?

| Ben McPoland

Nike stock is languishing near an 11-year low. Is this an opportunity to add the global sportswear legend to my…

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£5,000 invested in SpaceX at the IPO share price would now be worth…

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Does the SpaceX share price offer value today? And if not, should I invest anyway in case it becomes the…

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By July 2027, Diageo shares could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have lost almost a quarter of their value in the past 12 months. Where do City brokers see…

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By July 2027, BAE Systems shares could turn £5,000 into…

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BAE Systems' shares have been stuck in the trenches over the past year while the FTSE 100 has pushed on.…

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Prediction: this stock could surge 51% in my SIPP and ISA by 2027

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Ben McPoland explains why he's bullish on this growth stock in his ISA and SIPP portfolios, despite it falling 25%…

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£10,000 put in a Cash ISA at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

We're only halfway through the year, but has a Cash ISA beaten stock market returns so far? Our writer digs…

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Dear SpaceX stock fans, mark your calendar for 7 July

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX stock is getting fast-tracked into the world's leading technology index. Should I buy shares of the rocket maker before…

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Here’s how much passive income 1,000 Greggs shares could pay…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have lost nearly 50% of their value inside the past two years. Is this out-of-favour passive income stock…

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Down 53% since May, is this SpaceX-backed UK stock now in the bargain bin?

| Ben McPoland

The Filtronic (LSE:FTC) share price has come crashing back down to earth in recent weeks. Has the selling gone too…

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By June 2027, Aston Martin shares could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

After gaining 36% between March and May, Aston Martin shares have since fallen 23% to 37p. Where next for this…

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Prediction: this UK growth stock will outperform Lloyds shares over the next 5 years

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds shares offer a solid mix of earnings and dividend growth, boosted by buybacks. So why do I favour this…

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2 top-notch stocks to consider buying for an ISA in July

| Ben McPoland

Anyone seeking stocks to buy should consider this pair, says Ben McPoland. One's a cheap quality compounder and the other's…

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Stocks and Shares ISA: 2 new names I just snapped up for my portfolio

| Ben McPoland

This writer has just added two new companies to his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. What does he see in…

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3 top passive income shares to consider with dividend yields above 5%

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights three high-yield UK stocks -- two from the FTSE 100 and one from the FTSE 250 --…

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Why I’m not scared of a stock market crash

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this writer isn't concerned about one particular company in his portfolio, even if there is a severe…

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Up 10.7% today, this under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock still looks good value to me

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland has been banging the drum for this FTSE 250 growth share all year long. Why did it just…

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Down 21% and on a P/E of 17, this world-class S&P 500 stock looks on sale to me

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks there's a rare opportunity to snap up this super-profitable S&P 500 stock while it's down by almost…

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1 REIT could turn a £20,000 ISA into annual passive income of £1,580

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights an ultra-high-yield REIT from the FTSE 250 index that he thinks will generate ISA income for years…

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1 FTSE stock tipped to handily outdo Rolls-Royce shares by 2027

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 blue-chip has dropped 23% in recent months, offering a potentially more lucrative opportunity than Rolls-Royce shares.

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The London Stock Exchange just lost a hidden gem

| Ben McPoland

Up 30% today, this high-quality small cap is saying goodbye to the London Stock Exchange. Which FTSE 350 company might…

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Could investing £10,000 in SpaceX stock make me a millionaire?

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX stock crashed 16% on the Nasdaq yesterday. Is this my chance to buy the dip and hold on for…

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I’ve opened a Junior SIPP for my daughter. What stock should I buy with £250?

| Ben McPoland

By adding small sums of money to a Junior SIPP each year, Ben McPoland hopes to provide his daughter with…

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Could Andy Burnham derail these FTSE passive income stocks?

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Our writer also highlights a passive income stock from the FTSE 250 index that might benefit from Andy Burnham becoming…

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Is a stock market crash brewing with SpaceX?

| Ben McPoland

The extreme valuation of SpaceX might be a harbinger of things to come in terms of a stock market crash,…

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After making billions on SpaceX, Scottish Mortgage manager Baillie Gifford is piling into a little-known growth stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland digs into an under-the-radar growth stock that a leading UK investment management firm has been snapping up. What…

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An AI beast just racked up 80-fold growth and is now a top holding in this FTSE 100 trust

| Ben McPoland

Interested in the idea of investing in SpaceX and Anthropic? This FTSE 100 stock offers decent exposure to both pioneering…

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2 stocks to consider buying to tap into a booming £279bn market

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy to invest in the global fitness and wellness market? Consider this pair of growth shares…

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1 penny stock yielding 5.3% that could rocket 201%, according to this broker

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a 21p penny stock that's trading very cheaply while also offering passive income potential. What's the catch?

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3 reasons I’m still bullish on out-of-favour Amazon stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland still thinks Amazon stock is one of the best around, despite the market seeming to indicate otherwise in…

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This FTSE 250 fund’s manager has significant skin in the game

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores the investment case for an out-of-favour FTSE 250 investment trust that's now offering a nice dividend yield.

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2 top FTSE 250 growth stocks I prefer over SpaceX today

| Ben McPoland

Between them, these FTSE 250 stocks offer exposure to space and artificial intelligence, two massive secular investing trends.

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Rolls-Royce shares just hit a 52-week high!

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares topped 1,424p today following a one-week surge, and investors have Sweden to thank for some of the quick…

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Is rocketing SpaceX now a major risk to the Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX has proven to be a blessing for the Scottish Mortgage share price in recent months. But what about the…

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2 bank shares I like better than Lloyds today

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Lloyds' shares offer attractive income potential and a sense of stability in an uncertain world. So why do I prefer…

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£7,500 invested in Raspberry Pi shares just 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Investors who bought Raspberry Pi earlier in 2026 have made off like bandits. Should I buy this intriguing FTSE 250…

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£25,000 invested in a SIPP could be worth this much by 2055…

| Ben McPoland

Investing in a SIPP offers the twin advantages of tax relief and time, allowing the power of compounding to work…

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I asked ChatGPT for a growth stock that could make me a small fortune in my ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer was looking for a hidden gem of a growth stock. The world's most popular AI bot delivered an…

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£5,000 invested in SpaceX stock in an ISA could be worth this much by 2027…

| Ben McPoland

Is SpaceX one of the best investment opportunities for my Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio right now? Here are my…

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3 quality FTSE 250 stocks to consider with dividend yields above 4.5%

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy for passive income? Ben McPoland highlights a trio whose dividends look particularly attractive right now.

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