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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.”

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

2 value stocks down 35% that look too cheap to me

| Ben McPoland

According to City analysts, these under-the-radar value stocks are significantly underpriced right now. One is 92% below the average price…

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Here’s how much Rolls-Royce shares could be worth at the end of 2027

| Ben McPoland

Is there any value left in Rolls-Royce shares, trading today around 1,250p? Ben McPoland looks at the latest earnings forecasts…

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1 beaten-down growth stock to consider buying and holding for a decade

| Ben McPoland

After falling 34% in the past 12 months, this growth stock now looks good value and is worthy of consideration,…

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3 top ETFs to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in June

| Ben McPoland

A couple of well-chosen ETFs can really boost an ISA portfolio's performance. Here, our writer names a trio that are…

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2 beaten-down stocks I’m tempted to buy for my ISA today

| Ben McPoland

Looking at his own Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer likes these two beaten-down growth firms that are over 30%…

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Here’s how long it could take to go from zero to a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sees this dividend-paying ETF as a solid contender for inclusion in a diversified Stocks and Shares ISA today.

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Down 33%, is there a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this quality FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock's been written off as a loser in the age of artificial intelligence. But what if the…

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Up 35% in a month, can this fantastic FTSE 250 stock keep marching higher?

| Ben McPoland

Find out what's behind this top FTSE 250 stock's recent rise, and why it has quickly become one of my…

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2 FTSE investment trusts to consider for passive income in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland spotlights a pair of struggling investment trusts, one of which has crashed 50%. Why does he think they…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying before the 2026 World Cup kicks off

| Ben McPoland

With the World Cup less than a week away, our writer highlights a trio of UK stocks to consider buying.…

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Will I buy SpaceX at £100 a share in my SIPP?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland is considering adding SpaceX stock to his SIPP on 12 June. Might this be a no-brainer buy-and-hold opportunity?

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Forget Nvidia! This ETF is booming inside my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

A thematic ETF inside this writer's ISA has more doubled the return of Nvidia stock so far in 2026. But…

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Profits up 173%! Is this surging FTSE small-cap still worth a look?

| Ben McPoland

Ramsdens (LON:RFX) from the FTSE AIM All-Share Index just rose 8%, taking the five-year return above 200%. Why's this under-the-radar…

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2 UK penny stocks to check out in June

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at a pair of promising penny stocks, one of which carries a price target that's 147% higher…

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3 crazy Nasdaq growth stocks I’m avoiding like the plague in June

| Ben McPoland

This trio of Nasdaq shares offers eye-popping growth potential across space and artificial intelligence. What's not to like?

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After crashing 13.7% today, is Wise now a stock market bargain at 805p?

| Ben McPoland

Wise was one of the biggest fallers on the UK stock market today. What on earth is going on with…

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1 ex-penny share that could almost double from here, according to this broker

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asks whether this dividend-paying travel booking platform, which used to trade as a penny share, is worth checking…

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2 top AI robotics stocks to consider above Tesla

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of stocks not called Tesla that he thinks could beat the market over time as…

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1 S&P 500 laggard I’m keeping on a short leash inside my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This software leader’s been struggling in our writer's Stocks and Shares ISA. Why does Wall Street fear AI will destroy…

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Own Legal & General shares? It’s dividend payday on Thursday!

| Ben McPoland

Legal & General shares have been trending upwards but still sport a mountainous dividend yield. Why’s this FTSE 100 stock…

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Looking for top growth stocks to buy? Consider this £2 investment trust

| Ben McPoland

Rather than scouring the UK market for growth stocks to buy, our writer thinks this investment trust could offer a…

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Should I buy SpaceX stock for my ISA after the June IPO? 

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX stock offers exposure to a huge growth market and a stake in a generational company. But is it an…

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Here are the latest dividend forecasts for Domino’s Pizza and Greggs shares

| Ben McPoland

Domino's and Greggs' shares have really struggled over the past couple of years. Are they now worth checking out for…

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Should I ditch Ferrari from my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Ferrari shares fell in Ben McPoland's ISA portfolio earlier this week after its polarising EV was unveiled. Should he be…

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2 UK stocks I own for chunky passive income

| Ben McPoland

Looking for passive income ideas? Ben McPoland highlights a pair of high-yield FTSE 100 stocks from his own dividend portfolio.

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I’m bullish on Rolls-Royce shares, but I prefer this S&P 500 stock, down 49%

| Ben McPoland

Investors have taken a shine towards Rolls-Royce shares again in the past couple of weeks. So why do I prefer…

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock just increased its payout by 50%! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

This UK mid-cap stock just massively increased its dividend. Is it an attractive passive income play after falling 22% since…

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Up 16.5%! Here’s why Hollywood Bowl stock smashed the FTSE 250 today

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland has been banging the drum for this FTSE 250 dividend stock recently. Why did it just suddenly spike…

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Now above £15, where next for the flying Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has rocketed 130% in the past three years. But the next few months could be…

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Here’s the top share on the London Stock Exchange over 5 years

| Ben McPoland

This space share on the London Stock Exchange has left Earth's orbit and headed to the stars in recent years.…

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Forecast: in 12 months, £1,000 invested in Aston Martin shares could be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Down 99% from IPO, Aston Martin shares have been attempting a recovery in the FTSE 250 recently. But are analysts…

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Understanding this Warren Buffett quote can help you build stock market wealth

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett's helped millions of investors make money in the stock market through decades of imparted wisdom. Here's one of…

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1 world-class growth stock to consider for an ISA while it’s this cheap

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks this growth stock looks far too cheap given its long-term potential. So will he be buying more…

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Is this ex-penny stock at 7p my road to riches?

| Ben McPoland

This former penny stock's up more than 100% inside a year and has a very large commercial opportunity. Should I…

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This FTSE 100 star just hit £15 in my Stocks & Shares ISA for the first time since 2021!

| Ben McPoland

Should investors consider scooping up this rocketing FTSE 100 stock to get SpaceX exposure? Perhaps, but there are risks ahead.

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3 top stocks to inject strong international growth into a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Looking to add geographic diversification to a SIPP or ISA portfolio? Our writer gives three ideas that he thinks are…

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1 growth stock down 67% to consider buying for the next 5 years

| Ben McPoland

Despite crashing in recent months, this stock is still one to consider buying, according to Ben McPoland. But why has…

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Here’s why this under-the-radar penny share just jumped 25% to 15p

| Ben McPoland

This penny share has suddenly burst into life down the bottom of Ben McPoland's ISA portfolio. Down by more than…

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1 simple ETF that could turn £300 per month into passive income of £6,500 a year

| Ben McPoland

This BlackRock ETF offers passive income investors exposure to 50 different FTSE 350 stocks carrying the highest dividend yields.

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Prediction: these S&P 500 stocks could rise 35% or more by 2027, according to Wall Street

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland spotlights a pair of high-quality S&P 500 stocks that have both fallen over 20% in recent months, leaving…

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