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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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Be ready for a stock market crash in 2026

| Ben McPoland

More chief executives and people on Wall Street are concerned that the stock market is currently in an artificial intelligence-inflated…

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The FTSE 100 index just made history!

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 index is on fire, rising day after day despite the gloomy economic backdrop. What's going on? This…

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Down 21% since July! Should I add Wetherspoons to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer’s hunting for fresh ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA right now. Will this FTSE 250 household name…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for an ISA in October

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA? This writer highlights two growth stocks that are both down by…

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By 2026, the Tesla share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has surged 75% in a year, easily outpacing the S&P 500. Can it keep up this blistering pace?…

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89% of stock market analysts rate this growth share a Buy!

| Ben McPoland

If Wall Street brokers are correct, this high-quality growth share that's down 33% is set to smash the stock market…

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By 2026, the BAE Systems share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

So far in 2025, the BAE Systems share price has turned every £10 invested into £17.60! But can the FTSE…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m steering clear of in today’s market

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is giving this pair of FTSE 100 stocks a wide berth today, but for totally different reasons, as…

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Better FTSE 250 turnaround stock: Pets at Home vs ITV?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a closer look at these struggling FTSE 250 shares to see which one he thinks has the…

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Could buying NIO stock at $7 be like investing in Tesla in 2015?

| Ben McPoland

This writer weighs up the bull and bear cases for considering NIO today. Up 50%+ already this year, might it…

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2 dividend growth shares offering a rising passive income stream

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of dividend shares from the FTSE 100 and 250 that could add to a growing…

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I’m selling a FTSE 100 retailer to buy this stock while it’s down 33% 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks another growth stock now offers a more compelling investment case than this once-soaring FTSE 100 sportswear retailer.

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Am I beating ChatGPT and the S&P 500 with these 3 picks?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool took on the world's popular artificial intelligence assistant back in January. Are his S&P 500 stocks currently beating…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares just 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at HSBC shares to see if there's any value left in them after their massive…

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2 UK stocks to consider to target a second income in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland picks a pair of Asia-focused dividend shares that he reckons are worth a look for investors seeking a…

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1 quality growth stock to consider for an ISA while it’s down 41%

| Ben McPoland

Find out which growth stock this writer has chosen to make one of the largest holdings in his Stocks and…

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1 top investment trust to consider from the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

Companies are staying private for longer, which is problematic for stock exchanges in New York and London. This trust offers…

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How long might it take to make a million pounds in a SIPP investing £250 a month?

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a SIPP? Our writer picks an exchange-traded fund (ETF) yielding nearly 7% that might be worth…

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Is IonQ a millionaire-maker growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of quantum computing firm IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) have absolutely rocketed over the past two years. Should I buy this growth…

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This ex-penny stock might rocket 56%, according to City experts

| Ben McPoland

Our writer checks out a former penny stock that analysts reckon could head even higher, despite already surging nearly 700%…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I wouldn’t spend it

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks investors don't need to chase ultra-high-risk bets to target solid returns inside a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares at a 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

This Rolls-Royce investor continues to be bullish on the company's growth prospects. But should he buy more shares near £12?

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1 nearly-penny share that could rocket 207%, according to this broker

| Ben McPoland

An almost-penny share has caught this writer's eye after analysts assigned it a much higher share price target than the…

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2 small-cap growth stocks to consider buying in October

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy next month? Our writer reckons these two smaller and lesser known UK growth firms are…

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By 2026, the Greggs share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers the City forecasts for the Greggs share price to see if there might be value in the…

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2 top UK dividend stocks offering effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of stocks from the FTSE 250 index that have tremendous track records of dividend growth.

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1 top FTSE 250 trust to consider for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons this FTSE 250 investment trust currently has a nice blend of artificial intelligence stocks in its portfolio.

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Down 14% in days and yielding 6.6%, is this FTSE 250 stock great value?

| Ben McPoland

The Pets at Home (LSE:PETS) share price has slumped over the past year. Our writer wonders if he should snap…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a dividend stock from the FTSE 250 that could contribute towards a sizeable passive income in retirement.

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Warren Buffett just sold this stock after a 3,890% rise! Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway knocked the ball out of the park by investing in this incredible growth stock 17 years…

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3 ETFs from the London Stock Exchange to consider for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This trio of ETFs from the London Stock Exchange offers dividends, balanced growth, and one of the world's emerging megatrends.

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How long would it take to build a £1m ISA share portfolio investing £1k a month?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 investment trust that he thinks has a great chance of delivering market-beating returns for…

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Can I buy the Labubu doll maker in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer's daughter has been pestering him for Labubu dolls. Can he invest in the maker of this toy in…

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3 things that put me off Diageo shares

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he sold his Diageo shares earlier this year, and why he has no plans to buy…

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2 reasons I’m avoiding this skyrocketing S&P 500 stock

| Ben McPoland

Palantir just made a £1.5bn investment in the UK, which could unlock lucrative defence opportunities. Here's why I'm still avoiding…

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UK delivers great news for Nvidia stock investors! 

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock continues to make investors wealthier, and there was more positive company news from the UK this week.

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Next shares fall 5% in the FTSE 100! Time to take a look?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers one of the highest quality companies in the FTSE 100 after its share price pulled back following…

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Should I buy Apple stock near a 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland weighs up the case for and against adding tech giant Apple to his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio…

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Prediction: I think this top growth stock will smash Nvidia over the next 12 months

| Ben McPoland

Looking for a quality growth stock that isn’t called Nvidia? Our writer highlights one that could be worth examining more…

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This sizzling FTSE 100 stock is hot enough to fry an egg on! 

| Ben McPoland

The competition to be the FTSE 100 index's best-performing stock of 2025 appears to be well and truly over --…

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