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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

Is the stock market now heading for a bull run?

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he tries to look for signals rather than noise in the stock market when it comes…

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Investing Articles

Genus rockets 27% in the FTSE 250! Should I buy this UK stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has had this under-the-radar UK stock on his watchlist for a few months now. Why did it suddenly…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons I’m avoiding surging BT shares in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Despite being impressed with the recent performance of BT shares, this investor has no intention of buying any today. Here's…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Smith & Nephew share price jumped 7% in the FTSE 100 today!

| Ben McPoland

The Smith & Nephew share price was marching higher today, topping the Footsie index in the process. Is this cheap…

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2 top ETFs to consider for a SIPP in May

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reckons this diverse pair of funds listed on the London Stock Exchange could make great additions to consider…

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I asked ChatGPT for 3 fallen FTSE angels and here’s what the AI bot said

| Ben McPoland

Our writer called in a bit of artificial intelligence to pick out FTSE shares with big turnaround potential. But were…

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UK investors piled into these S&P 500 stocks during the Liberation Day sell-off…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer wasn't surprised to see AJ Bell investors buying into the S&P 500 earlier this month, though one popular…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the AstraZeneca share price dipped 3.7% in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

Despite AstraZeneca’s falling share price today, this writer believes the London-listed pharmaceutical giant could be worth a closer look.

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1 top FTSE 250 investment trust to consider in May

| Ben McPoland

This growth-focused fund from the FTSE 250 index has fallen 20% year to date, offering a potential buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 index is on fire! What’s going on?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is watching one high-quality data company from the FTSE 100 index, ready to pounce if its shares tumble…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Meta stock on Valentine’s Day is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Is Meta stock worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio today? Ben McPoland takes a closer look at…

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I bought this growth stock instead of Amazon in April 2020! Was that wise?

| Ben McPoland

This writer opted to buy another e-commerce stock over Amazon five years ago during the global pandemic. But what about…

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Should I buy NIO stock for my ISA at $4 in case there’s a monster turnaround?

| Ben McPoland

With NIO stock now down to $4, Ben McPoland weighs up the case for him investing in the Chinese electric…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in a new ISA? Consider this dividend ETF to target a £1,066 second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons this UK-focused ETF might offer a simple option for investors looking to generate an annual second income…

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Investing Articles

Is Tesla about to become the ultimate passive income machine?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer discusses whether Tesla stock might be worth him buying, just in case the EV giant enables passive income…

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Investing Articles

2 world-class growth stocks to consider buying in May

| Ben McPoland

Following the recent market sell-off, this pair of top-tier growth stocks look attractive for long-term investors. Here's why.

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2 stocks I plan to own until at least 2030!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he continues to hold this excellent pair of FTSE 100 companies in his Stocks and Shares…

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Investing Articles

The stock market in 2025 could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build wealth in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer sees further volatility ahead in the stock market, which should create lucrative opportunities for ISA investors.

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$1bn a day! This S&P 500 share still looks like a stock market bargain after Q1 earnings

| Ben McPoland

The owner of Google and YouTube just announced strong results to the stock market, including another massive $70bn share buyback.

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How will Trump’s tariffs impact my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This writer has been taking a look at the holdings in his Stocks and Shares ISA to determine which are…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Aston Martin shares for my ISA while they’re under 70p?

| Ben McPoland

With Aston Martin's shares down hugely across multiple time frames, this writer is wondering if he should snap up some…

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Here are the latest growth and share price targets for Nvidia stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland checks out the latest forecasts for Nvidia stock to assess whether it might be worth considering for a…

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Investing Articles

Why isn’t the Tesla share price crashing after Q1 earnings?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer digs into a few reasons why the Tesla share price is set to rise rather than nosedive following…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how investing just £200 a month could create a chunky SIPP portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how investing regularly in a SIPP account can lead to a £1m+ portfolio for savvy investors who…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE small-cap stock could rise 61%, according to experts

| Ben McPoland

A once-popular FTSE AIM stock has lost nearly half its value inside the past 12 months. Is it now worth…

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Investing Articles

My ISA is ready for an S&P 500 bear market

| Ben McPoland

As the S&P 500 index flirts with bear market territory, this investor is keeping his eye on one holding in…

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Investing Articles

Down 27%! Should I buy Palantir stock while it’s $90?

| Ben McPoland

This investor sees a lot of things he likes about Palantir Technologies as a business. But what about the stock…

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Investing Articles

2 value stocks to consider after the recent sell-off

| Ben McPoland

With President Trump's on-off tariffs causing huge uncertainty in recent weeks, some value stocks have been getting even cheaper.

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Investing Articles

Down 42% since 2021! Should investors consider this FTSE 250 trust?

| Ben McPoland

The past few years haven't been kind to this growth-oriented FTSE 250 investment trust. Is it still worth considering today?

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Katy Perry goes into space! Should I buy this space tourism penny stock at $2?

| Ben McPoland

Virgin Galactic's (NYSE:SPCE) a pioneer in the space tourism industry, which is really starting to take off. But is this…

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Investing Articles

2 household-name stocks I’m avoiding in my Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

This ISA investor explains why he continues to avoid shares of a famous chipmaker and the firm behind the world's…

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1 AI growth stock down 37% I’m considering for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a cloud connectivity company that he thinks could make an excellent addition to his Stocks and Shares…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Greggs shares at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

It hasn't been a great year so far for investors holding Greggs shares. What's been going wrong for the FTSE…

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This FTSE 100 fund’s been selling Tesla stock and buying an EV rival instead!

| Ben McPoland

Why has Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust been dumping Tesla stock while investing in the EV firm's China-based rival? Ben McPoland…

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1 stock market ETF I’ve been buying during the sell-off

| Ben McPoland

The stock market's been all over the place in April, creating a fertile breeding ground for long-term buying opportunities.

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Down 15%! Should I snap up Tesco shares for a second income?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is open to adding another FTSE 100 dividend stock to his portfolio to build up a second income.…

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Investing Articles

At $184, I reckon this S&P 500 juggernaut is still on sale

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sees Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) as an attractive S&P 500 stock to consider while it is priced 23% lower than…

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3 reasons I just bought Nvidia for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock fell victim to the epic market sell-off earlier in April as the Trump administration's policy on tariffs caused…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for the next phase of the AI revolution

| Ben McPoland

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is advancing rapidly on the application side, setting up these two growth stocks for more…

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Investing Articles

Here’s a 5-stock ISA portfolio that could generate £1,000 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could go on to generate the equivalent of over £1,000…

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