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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

2 badly beaten-down small caps to consider for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

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Ben McPoland highlights a pair of UK small caps that have sold off heavily, making them worth considering for a…

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I can’t wait to buy this excellent FTSE 250 stock for my ISA in April

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Our writer has had his eye on this FTSE mid-cap growth stock for a few months. In April, he's finally…

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2 passive income ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Looking for passive income stocks in April? Here are two high-quality FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider buying for an…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £1,000 a week in passive income?

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Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 250 stock down by more than 25% that offers good value and an attractive 5.5%…

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Scottish Mortgage has made a fortune on SpaceX and Tesla! Here are 5 UK stocks it owns

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This FTSE 100 investment trust holds 101 growth stocks from around the globe, but only five from the UK. Which…

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2 top FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider in April

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The FTSE 250 is brimming with high-quality investment trusts. Our writer highlights two very different options, including a mid-cap newcomer.

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After making a fortune on Tesla, this FTSE 250 trust has piled into a little-known S&P 500 stock

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Baillie Gifford made huge profits from S&P 500 growth stocks like Nvidia. Lately, it's been snapping up a lesser-known tech…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 just 1 year ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Historically speaking, we've just witnessed one of the single greatest 12-month stretches in the history of the FTSE 100 index.

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Is NIO stock the next Tesla?

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The NIO share price is up by more than 100% in the past year. Might this Chinese EV firm be…

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Why is everyone buying Rolls-Royce shares?

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Rolls-Royce shares jumped 10% today, even giving mining stocks a run for their money as the FTSE 100 index suddenly…

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With its 6.5% dividend yield, is ITV a buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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ITV's dividend yield is almost twice as high as the FTSE 250 index average. Does this make it a no-brainer…

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Is now a good time to start investing in the wealth-building stock market?

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The stock market is a battle-hardened builder of wealth long term. But with risks mounting, is now a good time…

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£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

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Why have Scottish Mortgage shares displayed resilience in the FTSE 100 index since the war in Iran started a few…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer asks if HSBC shares are worth a look after the recent double-digit dip, as well as highlighting an…

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3 top space stocks to consider buying for an ISA in April

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NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission blasted off last week. Our writer highlights three stocks to consider buying for exposure…

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2 excellent ETFs to consider buying for an ISA in April

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Ben McPoland highlights a pair of top ETFs that together offer high-growth potential and an attractive level of passive income.

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How much passive income could a Stocks and Shares ISA pump out every year?

| Ben McPoland

Regular investing inside a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to the equivalent of £141 a week in tax-free passive…

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This FTSE small-cap stock can surge 105%, says one broker

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Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE small-cap share that's trading cheaply and offering a dividend for the first time since 2019.

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15 FTSE 100 stocks have fallen 15% or more this year. Here’s my favourite

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Our writer is bullish on a few FTSE 100 stocks that have sold off in 2026. But which one has…

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This penny share just crashed 13% to 19p! Time to buy?

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After another fall today, this penny stock has now crashed 70% since April 2021. Is it one that should be…

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£5,000 invested in Diageo shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have dipped below £14 recently, taking the one-year fall to 31%. So why has one leading broker turned…

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Here are the latest dividend and price forecasts for Tesco shares

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Tesco shares reached a 15-year high in the FTSE 100 index in February. Are they still worth considering near such…

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Is Raspberry Pi the next Nvidia stock?

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The Raspberry Pi (LSE:RPI) share price exploded 46% higher in the FTSE 250 today. Might this be the start of…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 7 April could pay this much passive income

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Looking for dividend stock ideas in April? Our writer highlights a five-share portfolio that could generate £1,428 a year in…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £10,000 second income?

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Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 dividend stock yielding 7% that could contribute nicely to an ISA generating a second…

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2 dirt-cheap stocks to consider buying for an ISA portfolio in April

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This pair of UK shares are down by double digits in recent months. Ben McPoland sees both as stocks to…

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2 dividend-paying investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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These two London-listed funds source their dividends globally, offering income investors diversification inside an ISA portfolio.

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Stock market crash? 1 Nasdaq share I’m keeping an eye on

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With the stock market taking the elevator down recently, out writer has his eye on a company hoping to compete…

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Down 93%, should I load up on this penny stock while it’s under 1p?

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The small-cap company behind this penny stock is eyeing up a substantial global market opportunity. So why did it crash…

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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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2 crashing growth stocks to consider snapping up for an ISA today

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The intensifying sell-off in growth stocks is creating opportunities for long-term investors. Here is a pair of shares worth weighing…

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Is it worth investing in a SIPP in 2026?

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Ben McPoland highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 stock that he thinks is worth considering as part of a SIPP portfolio…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 10 days ago is now worth…

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After falling yet again in March, are Greggs shares really worth the hassle today? Ben McPoland takes a look at…

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1 top FTSE 250 growth stock to consider for an ISA in April

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This FTSE 250 growth stock has fallen 20% since June, creating what looks like an interesting opportunity, argues Ben McPoland.

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£7,500 invested in BAE Systems shares 10 days ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Why have BAE Systems shares experienced a sudden double-digit pullback? And does this present a buying opportunity for my portfolio?

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Here’s why Next stock rose 5% and topped the FTSE 100 today

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Next was the leading FTSE 100 stock today, rising 5%. Our writer takes a look at why and asks if…

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Meet the UK stock under £1.50 smashing Rolls-Royce shares over the past year

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While Rolls-Royce shares get all the attention, this under-the-radar trust has quietly made investors a fortune. But is it still…

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Back above 10,000! Is the FTSE 100 index on track again?

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The FTSE 100 index has been yo-yoing up and down with the latest news headlines around the oil crisis. Where…

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2 FTSE 100 blue-chips to consider for a new £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

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Ben McPoland highlights a pair of high-quality FTSE 100 stocks that have strong momentum on their side yet are trading…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to build big passive income?

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Ben McPoland takes a closer look at a high-yield passive income stock from the FTSE 250 that investors have been…

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Down 70%, is Fevertree Drinks a share to consider buying at 815p?

| Ben McPoland

Fevertree reported its 2025 earnings today and the investors liked what they saw. So is this a share to consider…

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