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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

Where is the next millionaire-maker Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

It is very hard to spot the next big winner like Nvidia stock. But this Fool thinks there are some…

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5 simple steps to build a £1,000 a month passive income portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sets out an actionable five-step plan to generate £12k a year in passive income through investing in high-quality…

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If I had a spare £2,000 in an ISA, I’d rush to buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reckons two grand invested in this high-quality FTSE 100 share today could pay off handsomely a few years…

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4 new stocks I’ve bought for my ISA and SIPP in 2024!

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights four very different shares he's added to his SIPP and Stocks and Shares ISA portfolios so far…

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Investor Michael Burry has 10% of his portfolio in these 2 dirt-cheap value stocks

| Ben McPoland

Contrarian investor Michael Burry has taken large stakes in these two well-known value stocks. Which one would I rather buy?

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When will Shein hit the UK stock market and should I invest?

| Ben McPoland

With Shein looking likely to list on the London stock market in 2024, this writer weighs up the case for…

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares near 500p?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is wondering whether to buy more Rolls-Royce shares this summer or to just stick with those he already…

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Starting in June, I’d invest £1,000 a month to aim for a £102,000 second income in retirement

| Ben McPoland

This author highlights a less well-known FTSE 100 stock that could help his portfolio generate a very big second income…

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3 diverse FTSE stocks I’d consider buying to invest in Asia

| Ben McPoland

This trio of FTSE shares could be the perfect way to invest in the fast-growing economies of Asia over the…

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6.4% yield! Is ITV a dividend stock to consider buying during the Euros?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at ITV and assesses whether the FTSE 250 dividend stock might be a good fit…

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Labour winning the general election would be positive for UK stocks, says JP Morgan

| Ben McPoland

One mega-bank thinks certain UK stocks could benefit following the 4 July election. This writer considers a FTSE share that…

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1 exciting growth stock to buy for the long run in June

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Moderna have more than doubled since mid-November. Here's why this writer thinks it's now a stock to buy…

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3 UK shares that have sneakily trebled in 5 years!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at three UK shares that have absolutely soared in recent years. What's been going so…

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1 iconic FTSE 250 stock to sweeten up my Stocks and Shares ISA this summer?

| Ben McPoland

I'm wondering if this mid-cap UK stock with its long history could make for a sweet addition to my Stocks…

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Should I buy penny stock Virgin Galactic at 67p?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool considers Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) after its epic fall from grace. Might it be worth taking a small punt…

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Here’s how I’d build £1,000 a month in passive income starting from scratch

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at a way to build up a one-grand-a-month passive income stream from dividend stocks over the next…

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Forget day trading! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett to build stock market wealth

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reckons following billionaire Warren Buffett's example of making money in the stock market is far superior to dabbling…

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1 high-octane growth stock I’m considering buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This AI growth stock is up 300% in the past two years but our writer thinks it still looks attractive…

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Should I buy more Diageo shares for my ISA in June?

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at the reasons for Diageo's malaise and asks whether he should take advantage of the dip to…

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Up 23% in days! Is Aston Martin set for a big stock market turnaround?

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin's had a shocking few years since listing on the UK stock market in 2018. But might things be…

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2 magnificent FTSE stocks that turned £20,000 into more than £1 million!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at two amazing FTSE shares that have turned a reasonably small sum of money into £1.2m-£5m over…

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Could a TikTok ban crash this FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

Is a looming TikTok ban in the US a major threat to this blue-chip FTSE 100 investment trust? Ben McPoland…

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2 superb FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a SIPP and hold for a decade

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a pair of excellent blue-chip stocks that he'd buy today and tuck away in a SIPP portfolio…

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If I’d put £5,000 into BAE Systems shares just 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at whether he thinks investors should consider buying BAE Systems shares even though they're close to a…

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Up 35% in 12 months, this surging FTSE 100 stock’s near an all-time high!

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock recently rocketed to a record high after the tech company behind it released a fantastic set…

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1 intriguing growth stock that could send Scottish Mortgage shares above £10

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have been recovering nicely, boosted by a very strong performance in one of the trust's largest holdings.

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JD Sports’ shares just fell 5%! Is this now a stock market bargain?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer casts an eye over the trading update from JD Sports and asks whether this stock market underperformer could…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £7,614 monthly second income!

| Ben McPoland

Putting money into high-quality FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can help investors unlock a life-changing second income over time.

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6%-10% yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in June to target years of passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a pair of UK shares from the blue-chip FTSE 100 and mid-cap FTSE 250 indexes that appear…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £2,000 in Nvidia stock when ChatGPT came out, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the eye-popping gains that Nvidia stock has made in the 18 months since the release of…

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Should I invest in the S&P 500 or FTSE 100?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks one FTSE 100 stock might offer a compromise between high US market growth and cheap Footsie valuations.

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Buy cheap FTSE shares, says HSBC

| Ben McPoland

Analysts at HSBC have upgraded their rating of FTSE stocks and reckon the blue-chip UK index could carry on powering…

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1 small-cap stock with a 3.1% yield to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights an interesting little British stock that might well warrant a place in his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Big news for Tesla stock investors!

| Ben McPoland

Tesla has just quietly dropped a key target it set for itself just a few years ago. What does this…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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1 top Baillie Gifford investment trust I’d buy for my ISA and hold for decades

| Ben McPoland

I reckon this FTSE 250 trust is poised to deliver strong returns in my ISA over the long run due…

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1 iconic FTSE 250 stock I’d snap up for my ISA in June

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a well-known FTSE 250 share that's served up some mouthwatering returns over the past decade.

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I’d buy shares of this investment trust for my SIPP while they’re under £1

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at one growth-focused investment trust in his SIPP that could generate a market-beating performance long…

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This unloved UK stock could rise 120%, according to a City broker

| Ben McPoland

Some City analysts reckon a once-popular UK stock can recover from its massive recent decline and go on to more…

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1 superb growth stock that could be a massive winner, with help from AI

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at one high-quality growth stock that might benefit tremendously over time from advances in artificial intelligence.

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2 ultra-high-yield UK stocks paying me passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights two high-quality FTSE 100 dividend stocks offering very lucrative passive income opportunities right now.

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