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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

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have outdone the average returns of the FTSE 250 in the past two years! So how much money…

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Could the TikTok ban send the Scottish Mortgage share price nosediving in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Scottish Mortgage wonders whether the looming TikTok ban in the US in January will have much effect…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how the FTSE 250 index got on in 2024 and highlights a mid-cap tech…

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1 monster Warren Buffett stock I plan to hold in my ISA for the next 10 Years

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a growth stock from Warren Buffett's portfolio that he's keen to buy on the dip early in…

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Could Chapel Down be a millionaire-maker penny share?

| Ben McPoland

The share price of Chapel Down (LON:CDGP) has soured this year. Is this a vintage opportunity for me to add…

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If an investor put £10k in the S&P 500 at the start of 2024, here’s what they’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the handful of S&P 500 shares he has in his portfolio in order to…

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My ISA and SIPP portfolio soared 45% in 2024! Here’s what went right

| Ben McPoland

Investing in quality companies listed on the stock market has certainly paid off for my ISA and pension accounts this…

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Investing Articles

1 near-penny stock I’m buying for the last time at 19p

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why a penny stock he bought a couple of years ago has taken a big dip since…

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Here are the latest Rolls-Royce share price and dividend forecasts for 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the Rolls-Royce share price target and valuation to determine if he should buy more…

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If the market shut down for 10 years, I’d be happy to own this growth stock

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett advises people to invest in shares that they'd happily hold for a decade. Here's one top growth stock…

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Investing Articles

My strategy to target 10 times stock market returns in 2025!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a growth share that he reckons has the potential to deliver tenfold returns in the stock market…

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2 top FTSE investment trusts to consider for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

| Ben McPoland

Thinking about getting more portfolio exposure to AI in 2025? Here's a pair of high-quality FTSE investment trusts to consider.

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Investing Articles

My top 2 growth shares to consider buying in 2025

| Ben McPoland

For investors looking for top growth shares to buy in the New Year, I reckon this pair are well worth…

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Investing Articles

How to target £100,000 in passive income starting with just £1,000

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores a strategy investors can use to try and earn a sizeable £100,000 passive income stream from the…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 has risen nearly 5% in 2024. Here’s what history says might happen in 2025

| Ben McPoland

The UK election in 2024 marked the 10th since the FTSE 100's inception. But what insights does history offer about…

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Investing Articles

If the market shut down for 10 years, I’d be happy to hold these 2 FTSE 100 shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals a pair of FTSE 100 shares that he reckons are well set up to deliver strong returns…

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Investing Articles

3 ISA strategies to consider in 2025

| Ben McPoland

This Fool believes that when it comes to building wealth through an ISA portfolio, there are three basic approaches worth…

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Investing Articles

What on earth is going on with the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at why the S&P 500 has been volatile in December, as well as highlighting a FTSE 100…

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1 penny stock mistake to avoid in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores a rookie error common to penny stock investing, and also highlights a 19p small-cap that looks like…

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1 stock market mistake to avoid in 2025

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has been battling bouts of of FOMO recently, as one of his growth shares enjoys a big bull…

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Investing Articles

UK stocks are 52% discounted, says Goldman Sachs

| Ben McPoland

With UK stocks staggeringly cheap right now, this Fool took the chance to add one unloved FTSE 100 share to…

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Investing Articles

Might Netflix snap up this household name from the FTSE 250?

| Ben McPoland

The ITV share price has been rising over the past few weeks due to takeover speculation. Should I buy this…

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Investing Articles

Over 5 years, Scottish Mortgage made 2,475% on Nvidia but lost 83% on this FTSE growth stock

| Ben McPoland

The popular FTSE 100 fund invested in this UK growth stock back in 2020, and it's done the polar opposite…

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If an investor puts £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s the passive income they could have in 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at how an ISA can help build passive income and also highlights two income investment strategies to…

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Should I invest £10,640 in Legal & General shares to aim for £1,000 a year in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Legal & General shares continue to offer one of the highest-yielding passive income opportunities in the UK stock market today.

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Should I buy Fundsmith Equity for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

Fundsmith Equity has had a disappointing few years of underperformance. Is it time this Fool added the global fund to…

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1 ISA mistake to avoid in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals a very silly mistake he made earlier this year that has reduced the returns for his Stocks…

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A handsome mature bald bearded black man in a sunglasses and a fashionable blue or teal costume with a tie is standing in front of a wall made of striped wooden timbers and fastening a suit button
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Could Helium One be a millionaire-maker penny stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Helium One Global (LON:HE1) have soared 272% so far this year. Should I buy this penny stock while…

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I’m ready for a stock market crash in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 share that he'll buy instantly if the stock market has a major meltdown…

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Up 10% in days, what on earth’s going on with the Diageo share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has perked up in December. This shareholder takes a look at what's behind the Guinness maker's…

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If an investor put £5k in Nvidia stock just 3 months ago, here’s what they’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the extraordinary performance of Nvidia stock and considers whether he'd invest in the AI…

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Google unveils new quantum chip! This FTSE 100 stock offers a cheap way for me to invest

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 stock that offers exposure to Google's parent company Alphabet and its efforts in quantum…

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£9k in an ISA? Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a juicy second income

| Ben McPoland

There are plenty of quality UK shares to consider when attempting to build a second income. Here are two high-yielders…

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1 cheap FTSE 100 stock I’ve snapped up for 2025 and beyond

| Ben McPoland

Our writer outlines three compelling reasons why he recently decided to add this bargain-basement FTSE 100 stock to his portfolio.

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer picks a pair of Footsie shares from his Stocks and Shares ISA that he reckons look attractive heading…

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13,176 shares in this UK dividend stock could pay me £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a FTSE 250 dividend stock that has faced challenges recently but now presents an opportunity for high-yield…

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Warren Buffett just sold 19% of this top growth stock! Should I be worried?

| Ben McPoland

Over the past few quarters, Warren Buffett has been dumping stocks, including one impressive growth stock owned by this Fool.

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How I could make £1 million investing in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer sets out a realistic strategy and timeframe for getting to a seven-figure ISA portfolio by investing in the…

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1 stock I’m avoiding like the plague in today’s market!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one former stock market darling from the tech sector that he's currently in no rush to add…

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Rolls-Royce shares just did this for the first time ever!

| Ben McPoland

After nearly doubling this year, Rolls-Royce shares are a whisker away from 600p. This means the engine maker has achieved…

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