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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

Earnings: why the Diageo share price is falling today

| Ben McPoland

The drinks giant has reported its interim results, and the stock is on the slide. Does the falling Diageo share…

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Dividend stock: I’d buy this passive income machine today

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks like a bargain to me right now. I wouldn't think twice about adding it…

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Stacks of coins
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My plan to get rich slowly in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Rome wasn't built in a day, and often wealth isn't either. So here's my plan to get rich slowly investing…

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I’d put £76 a week into this top FTSE 100 stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Despite nearing a record high, the Footsie is packed with shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one stock I’d buy…

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

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock has some massive long-term drivers working in its favour. Here's why I'd add it to the risky…

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Earnings: why boohoo shares are still out of fashion today

| Ben McPoland

A lacklustre Christmas trading update has sent boohoo shares down today. Ben McPoland asks if it's time for him to…

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Is Moderna stock set for an explosive rise in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Moderna stock is marching higher today after the company reported positive phase 3 data for its RSV vaccine. Can this…

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Earnings: are Currys shares a bargain buy after mixed Christmas trading?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reviews the Christmas trading report and assesses whether Currys shares might now be a bargain hiding in plain…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks I’d like to buy right now

| Ben McPoland

These two firms are on my 'stocks to buy' list for when I have more cash to invest. Both seem…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d buy like there’s no tomorrow

| Ben McPoland

Despite the market's strong start to 2023, I still see a compelling growth opportunity in this FTSE 100 share. Here's…

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3 catalysts for Scottish Mortgage shares to rise in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares had a dreadful year in 2022, dropping 46%. Can the FTSE 100 trust make a comeback with…

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3 stocks that are untouchable in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Despite his Stocks and Shares ISA dropping 25% in 2022, this Fool isn't selling. Here he highlights three stocks that…

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I’d put £75 a week into this FTSE 100 giant for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK market is full of high-yield stocks that could boost my passive income. Here's one I'd drip-feed money into…

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UK stock market: a wealth of investment opportunities!

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks the UK stock market is filled with wealth-enhancing opportunities. Here's where he'd start hunting today.

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 massively underperformed the FTSE 100 in 2022. But here's one stock in the out-of-favour index that I'd…

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Should I buy ASOS shares in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

ASOS shares finished bottom of the FTSE 350 leaderboard in 2022. Will 2023 turn out any better for the out-of-fashion…

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2 FTSE 100 shares topping my buy list right now!

| Ben McPoland

This writer's buy list is filling up in 2023. Here are two FTSE 100 shares that have made it right…

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2 dividend shares to turbocharge passive income

| Ben McPoland

Dividend shares have a good track record of keeping pace with inflation. Here are two quality income stocks that I'm…

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I’d use this once-in-a-decade chance to grab cheap shares for a £20k Stocks & Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Investing in today's weak market, this writer thinks it's possible to lay the foundations for wealth. Here's how he'd try…

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Entering 2023 with no savings, I’d follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth

| Ben McPoland

Investing legend Warren Buffett generated over 90% of his wealth after the age of 65. Here's how I could follow…

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If I’d invested £1k in NIO stock at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' was one of the biggest losers in 2022. Can things improve for NIO stock in 2023,…

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1 penny stock I’m buying right now!

| Ben McPoland

This under-the-radar penny stock grabbed my attention a while back and I invested in it. Now I consider it a…

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Renewable energy stock: why I’ve bought ITM Power shares

| Ben McPoland

Down 86% inside two years, ITM Power shares have well and truly crumbled. Here's why I still think they have…

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Should I buy battered AMC Entertainment shares in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

AMC Entertainment shares had a terrible 2022, plummeting more than 85%. But have they now become an opportunistic buy for…

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Here’s the next FTSE 100 stock I’m going to buy

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock is down 28% over the last 12 months. Here's why I'm taking the opportunity to add…

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3 reasons to invest in the FTSE 100 in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 was the world's best-performing major stock index in 2022. Here's why I think it remains a sound…

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I’d buy 33 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market is full of shares that pay attractive dividends. Here's one I'd buy right now to start…

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3 investments trusts I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Investment trusts offer an excellent avenue into the stock market. Here's three I'd buy and hold for the next decade.

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My 3 best stocks to buy in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Here's my three best stocks to buy this year. They're all down significantly from their all-time highs but still look…

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How I’d invest like Warren Buffett in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Ben McPoland

With no savings at 40, I'd use the investing principles of the 'Oracle of Omaha' to start building wealth in…

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My top 2 investment funds for the next 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Investment funds provide an easy way to invest in emerging global mega-trends. Here's two funds I like for the next…

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I’d buy 175 shares of this lithium stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This mining stock offers a tasty high-yield dividend. I think it looks sustainable and could provide solid passive income.

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Tesla stock: will the EV giant ever be worth $1trn again?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock is down an incredible 65% so far this year. Will Elon Musk's company ever rejoin the trillion-dollar club?

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Why has the Games Workshop share price been skyrocketing?

| Ben McPoland

Recent news involving Amazon has sent the Games Workshop share price to its highest level in over 10 months. Can…

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3 phenomenal stocks I’m buying for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

The market continues to be volatile heading into 2023. But that's not going to stop me adding these three shares…

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I’d buy 2,000 National Grid shares to target £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Investing in stocks is a great way to start generating a passive income stream. Here's what I'd buy to aim…

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Are Lloyds shares a buy heading into 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds shares are certainly looking cheap right now with a low forward P/E ratio. But does that make them a…

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Should I buy lithium stocks for my portfolio in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Lithium prices have skyrocketed by 1,200% since 2020! Is now the time to buy or avoid lithium stocks?

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1 dirt-cheap dividend stock I’ve been buying for passive income

| Ben McPoland

It's been a baptism of fire for this dividend stock since it entered the FTSE 250 earlier this year. Yet…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ve just bought for 2023 and beyond

| Ben McPoland

I've added two new FTSE 100 stocks to my portfolio very recently. And I think it's fair to say they…

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