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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

3 growth stocks this top FTSE 100 trust has been snapping up

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Ben McPoland checks out a trio of top growth stocks recently bought by Scottish Mortgage to see which one --…

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Investing Articles

This dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock could jump 43%, says this broker 

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While this FTSE 100 dividend stock has long looked like a possible bargain to me, I continue to have some…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: 2 FTSE 100 shares forecast to outperform Rolls-Royce

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City analysts remain optimistic about Rolls-Royce shares. But they're even more bullish on this pair of FTSE 100 shares.

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Investing Articles

2 penny shares to consider for an ISA in September

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While these penny shares couldn't be more different, profitability is on the horizon for both. This could set the scene…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider for passive income in September

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This pair of FTSE 100 stocks could provide investors with a lucrative stream of rising dividend income long into the…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: here’s what £20,000 in Palantir stock could be worth by 2026

| Ben McPoland

A £20,00 investment in Palantir stock has already grown to more than £200,000 in just two years! What about the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why retail stocks sold off heavily in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

The share prices of Kingfisher, Associated British Foods, and Games Workshop all fell in the FTSE 100 index today. What's…

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Investing Articles

New £47m SpaceX order! Is Filtronic worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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This UK small-cap flew 8% higher today after bagging yet another order with SpaceX. Does this make it a candidate…

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Investing Articles

Up 37% in less than 2 weeks! Is NIO stock set for a stunning comeback?

| Ben McPoland

NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock’s been rising quietly over the past year, though it still has some way to go to reclaim…

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My top FTSE 100 stock to consider for a SIPP

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Our writer explains why he thinks this growth-oriented investment trust from the FTSE 100 is a potential match made in…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares while they’re down 11%?

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While BAE Systems shares have absolutely trounced the FTSE 100 index since 2022, they’ve hit some recent selling pressure.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says buying this stock could be a smart move

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The founder of the world's largest company reckons this growth stock is world-class. But is it worth a look at…

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2 fintech shares to check out on the London Stock Exchange

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Our writer spotlights two UK growth shares on the London Stock Exchange that are each tackling a different corner of…

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Investing Articles

Is Revolut a risk to the Lloyds share price?

| Ben McPoland

Revolut’s aiming to get a full banking licence. With 10m+ UK customers already on its books, our writer asks if…

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Here’s why artificial intelligence (AI) could make passive income more important

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks owning a portfolio of dividend shares that pay passive income could be a smart move in the…

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Investing Articles

Could this penny stock be a millionaire-maker at 7p?

| Ben McPoland

The extremely disruptive industry that this under-the-radar UK penny stock's operating in could be worth as much as $200bn by…

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Investing Articles

2 unique investment trusts to consider for an ISA

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Ben McPoland shines a spotlight on a pair of very different trusts that could provide opportunities for growth inside a…

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Investing Articles

Will Rachel Reeves help rescue these 2 struggling FTSE stocks?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders whether a possible announcement by the Chancellor later this year might boost this pair of FTSE shares.

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Investing Articles

How 129 words just wiped 40% off this FTSE 250 stock!

| Ben McPoland

Does the 40% drop in the WH Smith (LON:SMWH) share price present an obvious dip-buying opportunity? Or is this FTSE…

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3 stocks that could be huge market winners, says this ex-FTSE 100 fund manager

| Ben McPoland

This top-rated fund manager has identified a trio of growth firms that could be future stars of the stock market.…

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Investing Articles

This UK growth stock could turn £7,000 into nearly £10,000, says 1 bank

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland likes the look of this UK growth stock and thinks it has potential. But will he buy it…

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3 UK stocks to consider buying while they’re this cheap

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Our writer picks out a trio of cheap small-cap stocks that he thinks are worth considering. Each business continues to…

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3 shares I’ve just sold in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our writer explains why he ditched this high-yield FTSE 100 stock, as well as two lesser-known growth names in his…

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Investing Articles

Is the FTSE 100 heading for a golden decade?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks artificial intelligence (AI) could prove to be a double-edged sword, and this may boost the appeal of…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Tesla for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has lost nearly a third of its value in just eight months. Is this an obvious opportunity to…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: here’s what £5,000 invested in Greggs shares could be worth next year

| Ben McPoland

Find out why Greggs shares have fallen off a steep cliff this year, and where experts see them heading over…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in Nvidia stock 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has rebounded handsomely since May. But is this incredible S&P 500 share still worth considering for a portfolio…

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Investing Articles

1 UK stock I love, and 1 FTSE 100 struggler I won’t touch

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This writer explains why he's buying one UK growth stock while avoiding the worst year-to-date performer in the FTSE 100…

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My top 2 growth stocks to consider for an ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

Many Nasdaq stocks look overvalued right now. But this pair seem reasonably priced given their long-term earnings growth potential.

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Investing Articles

1 penny stock under 60p that could explode higher!

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Find out why this writer is bullish on one under-the-radar UK penny stock that's growing strongly in the renewable energy…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how investing £700 a month could unlock a £48,000 second income

| Ben McPoland

Earning nearly £50k a year in dividends may sound like a pipe dream. Yet this writer reckons such a sizeable…

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Investing Articles

Why is everyone talking about Rolls-Royce shares?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce's CEO reckons the company can grow to become the FTSE 100's largest as AI fuels a nuclear renaissance. But…

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This ex-penny stock jumped 16% today! Should I buy it for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer revisits a small-cap UK stock that he passed up on last year for his Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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1 UK penny stock that could be a hidden gem at 57p!

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Find out why our writer was so impressed with this innovative UK small-cap stock that he's decided to buy some…

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Investing Articles

Near $200, might Palantir stock become the next Microsoft?

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This writer is wondering if he should buy Palantir stock, just in case the AI firm goes on to become…

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1 world-class artificial intelligence (AI) stock to consider buying while it’s down

| Ben McPoland

Not all AI names are frothy and overhyped. Here's a dominant S&P 500 growth stock that I think is worth…

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Investing Articles

15,100 shares in this FTSE 250 stock could unlock £2,000 a year in passive income 

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Our writer picks a cheap mid-cap dividend stock that he thinks could be a great source of passive income over…

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My SIPP portfolio is on fire so far in 2025! Should I be worried?

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Find out which top growth stocks have been powering our writer's DIY pension portfolio -- his SIPP -- and why…

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This FTSE 250 investment trust has just smashed the S&P 500!

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Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 250 trust that has been easily outperforming its benchmark lately, with a helping hand from…

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Investing Articles

This growth stock just crashed 39% in my ISA! Here’s what I’m doing next

| Ben McPoland

While The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) has been a top-tier growth stock for many years, investors are worrying about rising competition.

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