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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

As AstraZeneca reaches a 52-week high, is this still a top UK stock to consider?

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Ben McPoland takes a look at the largest UK stock by market cap to assess whether it might be overvalued…

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1 moonshot $5 stock I’m backing to go higher in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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This Fool highlights one exciting holding that's in his Stocks and Shares ISA and is the very definition of high-risk,…

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Here’s how many Aviva shares I’d need to live off the passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he'd consider investing in Aviva shares to generate a high-yield passive income stream from his portfolio.

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This FTSE 250 investment trust’s down 50%! Should I invest in it?

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 trust has dropped sharply over the past three years, leaving this Fool to wonder if he should…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman goes bargain hunting: 2 stocks he bought for his FTSE 100-listed fund

| Ben McPoland

The renowned hedge fund manager behind this FTSE 100 trust has been scooping up these two stocks during the second…

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After a 76% share price crash, is this now a bargain basement growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

This growth stock listed on the Nasdaq index was once trading for $200 but has now pulled back to $47.…

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As the Nvidia share price tumbles 8%, is this my time to invest?

| Ben McPoland

The Nvidia share price is set to open lower today after the company's Q2 earnings report, making me wonder if…

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Investing Articles

£12,000 in bank savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a SIPP worth £777,841

| Ben McPoland

Our writer outlines how he’d consider investing twelve grand in a SIPP to target a sizeable portfolio balance later on…

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11 FTSE 100 shares that will trade ex-dividend in September

| Ben McPoland

Next month, these 11 stocks listed in the FTSE 100 index will start trading without the right to the next…

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Investing Articles

Should I scoop up more Greggs shares at 3,176p?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool loves Greggs shares. Here, he explores what makes it a top UK growth stock then analyses whether now's…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares in September?

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have crushed the FTSE 100 index as the company's earnings have continued to grow. But is the…

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1 super growth stock I’d like to buy before Nvidia!

| Ben McPoland

One well-known company is rapidly growing its profits right now and our writer reckons it's a top stock to buy…

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Is Diageo now in the bargain basement after the 37% stock market sell-off?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool’s wondering whether to add to his position in Diageo after its big stock market slump over the past…

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1 FTSE dividend stock I aim to hold forever

| Ben McPoland

Here's a FTSE 250 dividend stock this investor can't see himself ever parting ways with due to its income and…

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Investing Articles

If I’d bought 1 share of Nvidia stock in 1999, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has been one of the very best investments ever over the past 25 years. But where could it…

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Investing Articles

This UK AI stock has surged 53% in 2024 as profits draw near!

| Ben McPoland

This small AI-powered UK stock has rocketed higher so far this year but still remains around 42% lower than its…

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Investing Articles

3 UK stocks I’m eyeing up for my ISA in September

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals a trio of UK shares he has his eye for the coming weeks. Each one could offer…

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How Warren Buffett helped me find UK stocks that soared 100%+

| Ben McPoland

Here are three pieces of investing wisdom from Warren Buffett that have helped me identify winning investments in recent years.

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £10k into Aviva shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This investor bought some Aviva shares for his passive income portfolio late last year. How have they got on so…

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Investing Articles

If I put £20,000 into a FTSE 100 index ETF, here’s the second income I’d get

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at the sort of annual second income he could expect from a passive Footsie tracker. Is there…

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After its share price nosedived 9.1%, is Melrose Industries now a top FTSE 100 bargain?

| Ben McPoland

Melrose Industries was propping up the FTSE 100 index today as it slumped by as much as 9.1%. Should I…

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Investing Articles

2 growth stocks I aim to own forever

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a pair of much-loved growth stocks from his portfolio he just can't ever imagine selling as things…

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If I had to buy only 1 stock for passive income for the next 10 years, it would be this

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals which FTSE 100 stock he'd choose right now for passive income generation and growth over the next…

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4 reasons I’ve just bought more Rolls-Royce shares for my ISA

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares was so impressed by the FTSE 100 company's recent H1 results that he added to…

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Investing Articles

Is this 10p penny stock the next gem for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

One intriguing penny stock appears to be on a clear upwards trajectory. Should I buy it for my Stocks and…

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Experts keep warning about a stock market crash. Here’s what history says about it

| Ben McPoland

One economist is sounding the alarm about the stock market and reckons it could drop 86% as early as 2025.…

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Billionaires are gobbling up this hot growth stock — and I want it in my ISA!

| Ben McPoland

This investor has been scouring the latest regulatory filings by hedge fund managers and noticed one growth stock already on…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 35? I’d follow Warren Buffett and aim to build a passive income empire

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how keeping a focus on long-term investing and compounding, like Warren Buffett, can yield significant financial rewards.

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Investing Articles

This ex-penny stock’s tipped for a 175-235% surge by City analysts!

| Ben McPoland

Select analysts reckon this 28p former penny stock has the potential to double or even treble investors' money in the…

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After a 92% share price crash, is this a bargain basement growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool’s wondering if there’s a golden opportunity in Novocure (NASDAQ:NVCR) now the once-high-flying growth stock has fallen off a…

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After a 17% dip, is now a golden opportunity for me to buy Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the incredible performance of Nvidia stock and considers whether now might be a good…

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Investing Articles

2 ultra-high-yield shares I’d buy for a £1,000 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks from his portfolio that he'd happily snap up today to help build…

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The FTSE 100 could be a winner if stock markets plummet, says JP Morgan

| Ben McPoland

One market strategist reckons the FTSE 100 has the necessary qualities to serve as a safe haven during times of…

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Is BT Group a stock market gem at 138p?

| Ben McPoland

Billionaires have been scooping up BT shares recently, leaving this Fool to wonder if this could be a stock market…

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If I had £5k to invest in August, I’d buy these 2 top FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights a growth-oriented pair of FTSE 100 stocks that he thinks look poised to deliver long-term growth for…

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Investing Articles

How £500 per month invested in dividend stocks could make a million pounds

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a simple strategy to build wealth in the stock market through investing in high-yield dividend stocks.

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Here’s what I’m buying in my ISA as the stock market goes crazy!

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reveals a growth stock he just bought for his ISA portfolio and one he's got his eye on…

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I’d buy 2,100 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The London Stock Exchange is full of stocks that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one FTSE share I’d buy today to…

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Investing Articles

As the Coca-Cola HBC share price dips 3% despite a strong H1, should I invest?

| Ben McPoland

The Coca-Cola HBC share price fell today, leading this Fool to ask himself: is now the right time to buy…

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2 quality stocks I’m considering buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in August

| Ben McPoland

As the market dips this month, Ben McPoland has his eye on this pair of leading companies for his Stocks…

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