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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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I’d put £79 a week into this dividend growth stock for £500 a year in passive income

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This quirky FTSE 250 stock has unique brand power. Here's why I think it makes a great candidate for generating…

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1 magnificent FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now!

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Volution Group (LSE:FAN) is seizing upon a very large market opportunity. Here's why I'd buy this compelling FTSE 250 stock…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Aston Martin shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Ben McPoland

It's been a disaster for long-term investors in Aston Martin shares. But how would I be doing if I'd invested…

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Is Rolls-Royce stock now a screaming buy?

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Rolls-Royce stock has been red-hot recently as investors back a potential turnaround story at the company. Does this make it…

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Forget day trading! I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ to build wealth

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The figures on building wealth from day trading don't inspire me with confidence. Here's why I'd rather follow the example…

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1 AIM penny stock I’d buy and hold till the 2030s!

| Ben McPoland

This volatile AIM-listed penny stock remains well down from its all-time high. I'd buy shares at 27p today and hold…

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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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3 Warren Buffett stocks I will ‘never’ sell

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This writer has a few stocks that he just cannot imagine himself parting ways with. Here's three that are also…

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What on earth’s going on with FAANG stocks?

| Ben McPoland

FAANG stocks helped drive the NASDAQ skywards for over a decade until they fell out of favour. What's happened to…

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Earnings: why Ocado shares are nosediving today

| Ben McPoland

Ocado shares are plunging today after the online grocer released its latest earnings report. Should this writer now buy the…

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Is the Persimmon share price a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| Ben McPoland

The Persimmon share price looks attractive after a 50% drop in a little over a year. But should I add…

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Could buying NIO shares at $9 make me rich?

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares (NYSE:NIO) are back near their IPO price despite ongoing operational progress at the company. Are they now a…

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I’d put £83 a week into this Dividend Aristocrat for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK market is jam-packed with a rich variety of dividend shares. I'd invest in this FTSE 100 stock to…

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3 stocks I’d buy in a freshly minted £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here's three stocks I'd buy today with savings in a new Stocks and Shares ISA. They could provide the perfect…

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Earnings: why BAE Systems shares remain at high altitude

| Ben McPoland

BAE shares were trading down slightly today after the arms giant reported its 2022 results. Should I buy more of…

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Why I don’t own Rolls-Royce shares (yet)

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares are popular again as new leadership sets about transforming the "burning platform". Here's why I'm now tempted to…

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Is there a golden buying opportunity in these cheap shares?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these cheap shares yielding 5.4% look attractive right now. They may even be a bargain at 78p…

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Enough is enough! Alphabet stock is on sale and I’m buying

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has never owned Alphabet stock in his portfolio. Here's why that's about to change after its recent ChatGPT-related…

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9% yield! This top lithium stock looks like a bargain to me

| Ben McPoland

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) shares are up 42% over the last 12 months. But I think this…

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Forget dropshipping! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett and build effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Dropshipping is touted as a simple passive income idea. Here's why this Fool thinks it's far from passive and would…

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If I could only own 1 UK stock, it would be this

| Ben McPoland

The list of potential investments I could make in the market is enormous. But what would be the one UK…

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

| Ben McPoland

This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock to invest in artificial intelligence!

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence shares have been rocketing in 2023. So I reckon this cheap FTSE 100 stock now remains the best…

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As the FTSE 100 nears 8,000, here’s what I’m doing with my portfolio

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 continues to nudge past record highs. How is this writer positioning his portfolio in light of the…

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This ex-penny stock is up 111% in 6 weeks. Should I buy more?

| Ben McPoland

This former penny stock has rocketed into small-cap status in a matter of weeks. Should I add more shares or…

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I’d put £66 a week into this high-yield property stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

A lifetime of passive income is attainable with regular weekly investments. I’d invest in this real estate stock to get…

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How a stock market crash could turbocharge my Stocks and Shares ISA

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This Fool thinks a market crash could actually benefit his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why he thinks this and…

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3 side-hustle stocks I’ve bought for a second income

| Ben McPoland

These three dividend stocks are excellent candidates for generating a second income on the side. All three carry market-beating yields.

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2 artificial intelligence stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform every industry on the planet. Here's two AI stocks to buy that aren't…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in McDonald’s shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

McDonald's shares have outperformed the market for decades. But would I have made any money investing £5,000 in the stock…

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Is this forgotten FTSE 250 stock ‘living on a prayer’?

| Ben McPoland

Hipgnosis Songs Fund (LON:SONG) owns an impressive collection of hits from the likes of Shakira and Jon Bon Jovi. So…

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1 AIM stock under 8p with huge potential upside!

| Ben McPoland

One broker thinks this AIM stock should be valued as a £1bn tech unicorn. That gives it massive potential upside…

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Should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and bank profits?

| Ben McPoland

'Buy low and sell high' goes the old investing motto. So should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and cash…

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1 ex-penny stock that could become a ‘money fountain’

| Ben McPoland

Britain's master investor Jim Mellon thinks that global agriculture is going to be disrupted. This former penny stock is a…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA in February

| Ben McPoland

There are still attractive corners of the stock market out there. Here's how I'd invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy in February

| Ben McPoland

Here's my list of three shares to buy in February. I think all of them offer me wealth-enhancing opportunities despite…

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Why I bought Glencore stock in January

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 is packed to the rafters with global mega-miners. Here's why I chose to buy Glencore stock above…

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3 stocks to generate a second income

| Ben McPoland

Investing in dividend shares is a perfect way to generate a second income. Here's three stocks that have major potential…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 gold stock?

| Ben McPoland

The price of gold surged to an 8-month high in January. Should I buy this FTSE 100 miner in case…

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My top 2 stocks to buy in February

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks there are some attractive opportunities in the market at the moment. Here's his choice for two quality…

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I’d put £62 a week into this renewable energy stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Renewable energy stocks listed in the UK have the potential to generate very attractive levels of passive income. Here's one…

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