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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

The SpaceX IPO will spark a $75bn spending spree — this FTSE AIM stock could win big

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX has already put a rocket up this FTSE AIM share over the past five years. But it could go…

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This S&P 500 giant is building a global super app

| Ben McPoland

If this household S&P 500 company achieves its ultimate aim, it could become a hell of a lot bigger in…

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It’s a massive 5 days for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland's keeping a close eye on these holdings in his Stocks and Shares ISA this week, including a growth…

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This growth stock just crashed 15% in my ISA! What should l do?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering what to do with this disruptive growth stock that has just slumped by double digits. Is…

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1 top UK growth stock to consider buying in May

| Ben McPoland

Hunting for stocks to buy for an ISA in May? Here's one that's growing like a weed but still offering…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 bought 214 Greggs shares in 2021. How many would an investor get now?

| Ben McPoland

Discover why this writer believes the sell-off in Greggs shares could be overdone, and why long-term investors might want to…

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If the stock market crashes, I’m keen to buy these world-class FTSE 100 shares

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market's home to a number of top-notch companies that operate globally, including this pair of high-quality compounders.

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Investing Articles

Should I buy the maker of Guinness for snowballing passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland is hunting for a new UK dividend stock to increase his passive income. Does this FTSE 100 booze…

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Investing Articles

Up 1,000% in 5 years, but the UK government could send Rolls-Royce shares even higher

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have been in the doldrums in the past few weeks. Is the long-term picture still as bright as…

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Meet the FTSE 250 stock that has left Rolls-Royce, Nvidia and BP in the dust

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has risen more than 900% in the past year, including a 19% jump today. What's behind…

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This former penny stock can jump another 37% to 360p, says this broker

| Ben McPoland

One ex-penny stock is up an eye-popping 2,290% in just 36 months. Why does one City analyst team see even…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index tracker 3 years ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 index has been on fire in recent years. Yet this Footsie stock has crashed 33% in 12…

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Investing Articles

2 bank shares to consider buying before Lloyds in May

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds shares have made investors wealthier recently. But our writer thinks these two bank stocks have significantly more growth potential.

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Investing Articles

Is this little-known $5 stock the next Tesla?

| Ben McPoland

An obscure Nasdaq growth stock has some similarities with an early Tesla. Should I have a punt in case it…

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1 ‘radioactive’ FTSE share that’s worth a second look

| Ben McPoland

This former high-flying FTSE 100 stock has now crashed 63% inside five years. Why on earth would anyone consider buying…

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Investing Articles

1 top ETF yielding 4.6% to consider for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights an exchange-traded fund that new Stocks and Shares ISA investors could consider to get the passive income…

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Investing Articles

I put £1,125 into this ‘boring’ FTSE 100 stock for £99 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland invested in this FTSE 100 stock before it went ex-dividend last week. But it's gone nowhere for years.…

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Investing Articles

Got an ISA? Here are 2 stocks to consider buying as the global fitness trend takes off

| Ben McPoland

Looking for growth stocks to buy today? Our writer highlights two that he's recently added to his Stocks and Shares…

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2,656 shares in this famous FTSE 250 stock could unlock £300 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Despite jumping 16% in recent weeks, this FTSE 250 stock still looks cheap and is offering a market-beating 5.7% dividend…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 buys 2,603 shares of this FTSE 100 stock that now yields 6.5%

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals a FTSE 100 share he recently bought for his passive income portfolio. What's so attractive about this…

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2 excellent investment trusts to consider for an ISA or SIPP

| Ben McPoland

This pair of investment trusts would offer a SIPP or ISA exposure to what could be a very large global…

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Investing Articles

How much is needed in an ISA to target a £3,150 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why it's not pie in the sky to aim for chunky ISA passive income, and also highlights…

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£10,000 put in a Cash ISA a decade ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

What would have made someone the most money over the past 10 years -- a Cash ISA or Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for £100 a day in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he thinks this cheap FTSE 250 stock could contribute nicely towards an ISA pumping out passive…

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Investing Articles

2 potential hidden gems in the UK stock market

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two growth shares from the FTSE 250. Both could be under-the-radar winners in the London stock market…

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Down 29%, should I buy Palantir for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Palantir Technologies has lost over a quarter of its value in the past few months. Does this make it a…

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Down 9%! Here are 3 dangers that are emerging for Rolls-Royce shares

| Ben McPoland

What has sent Rolls-Royce shares down sharply in the FTSE 100 over the past couple of days? Ben McPoland takes…

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Investing Articles

£7,500 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have the wind in their sails and have delivered excellent returns since 2023. Is this FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

This crazy growth stock is up 97% inside 2 months in my ISA!

| Ben McPoland

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) is both an exciting and incredibly volatile growth stock. What on earth has sent it…

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1 quality stock to consider buying for a brand spanking new ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights an excellent growth stock that he's looking to buy in the coming weeks. The company is growing…

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The largest FTSE 100 holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals the 12 FTSE 100 stocks he currently has in his ISA portfolio. Which blue chip is the…

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Want to invest in SpaceX before the IPO? Take a look at these FTSE stocks

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a trio of FTSE 350 investment trusts that growth investors interested in SpaceX might want to check…

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Investing Articles

3 top FTSE 250 growth stocks to consider for an ISA today

| Ben McPoland

Here are three excellent stocks from the FTSE 250 that are trading at reasonable valuations considering their growth potential.

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares in October 2024 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Despite facing a multitude of challenges today, might Greggs' stock be worth a look after losing well over a third…

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Investing Articles

Should I load up on SpaceX inside my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Elon Musk's rocket firm absolutely dominates its industry and is growing rapidly. Does this make it a no-brainer buy for…

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Investing Articles

2 excellent FTSE 350 stocks I just added to my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been doing a bit of shopping recently for his Stocks and Shares ISA. Why is he very…

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Investing Articles

£150 to spare? Consider buying this 7p penny stock

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this under-the-radar penny stock has interesting growth potential due to the company's strong brand and domestic economy.

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Investing Articles

Prediction: Diageo shares could soar in the next 5 years if this happens…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have been in the doldrums for some years now. What on earth could waken this FTSE 100 dud…

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Up 12% in a month, Hollywood Bowl is a UK dividend stock on a roll

| Ben McPoland

This 5%-yielding dividend stock was one of the top performers in the FTSE 250 index today. What sent it flying…

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Meet the skyrocketing FTSE 250 stocks up by more than 300% in five years!

| Ben McPoland

These FTSE 250 stocks have delivered market-thrashing returns for shareholders in recent years. But are any still worth considering today?

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