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Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel is an experienced private investor, stock picker, and freelance investment writer. With an economics background and a career in equities at London-based investment banks, he has built over 20 years of investment experience. Harshil focuses on high-quality, growing companies with strong momentum. He invests with a medium- to long-term horizon and has a particular passion for identifying smaller businesses with the potential to become market leaders.

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3 dirt-cheap penny stocks to buy now

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Business is booming for some companies right now. Harshil Patel looks at three penny stocks that still seem cheap and…

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How I’d try to build a £10k passive income from FTSE 100 shares

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The FTSE 100 is a great place to find dividend shares. Harshil Patel looks at some of the best shares…

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2 cheap UK shares to buy in October

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With UK share prices falling recently, Harshil Patel considers some potential bargains for his portfolio this month.

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The best shares to buy when the stock market falls

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What to do when stock markets crash? Harshil Patel looks at what he thinks are the best shares to buy…

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4 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares to buy now

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FTSE 100 shares come in various shapes, sizes and styles. Harshil Patel takes a deep dive into his top selection.

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How I’d fund early retirement with FTSE 100 dividend shares

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Early retirement is calling. Harshil Patel considers which FTSE 100 dividend shares could help provide a passive income.

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Entain shares soar from DraftKings bid

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Entain shares soar on Tuesday and Wednesday after a bid offer by sector peer DraftKings. Here's the latest news.

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3 UK shares I’d snap up in a stock market crash

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A stock market crash can create opportunities to buy shares ‘on sale’. Harshil Patel takes a deeper dive into three…

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2 ‘no brainer penny’ stocks I’d buy now

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Penny stocks can potentially offer outsized returns. Harshil Patel looks at two options for his ISA.

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Why I’d prepare for a stock market crash now

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Is a stock market crash around the corner? Harshil Patel looks at why (and how) he would prepare today.

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2 of the best UK shares to buy now

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Harshil Patel looks at which UK shares to buy for his ISA to ride Britain’s home improvements boom.

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How I’m aiming for £10,000 a year in passive income from dividend stocks

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Dividend stocks can be a great way of generating passive income. Harshil Patel looks at how he’d find the best…

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2 of the best shares to buy in September 2021

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I’m looking for the very best shares that I could add to my Stocks and Shares ISA this September. And…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy in September

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A diversified portfolio can spread an investor's risk and return. Harshil Patel looks at three varied UK shares he’d buy…

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My top 3 dividend shares to buy for a passive income

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These top three dividend shares provide an average yield of over 7%! Harshil Patel investigates further.

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3 penny shares I’d buy right now

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Small companies can make big moves. Harshil Patel looks at three penny shares he’d consider for his portfolio right now.

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3 of the best UK shares to buy now

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With so many shares to choose from, Harshil Patel looks at how to potentially find the best UK shares via…

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How to start investing in stocks

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Investing for the first time? Harshil Patel looks at how he’d start investing in stocks and shares.

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Robinhood shares soar 80% in one day! What’s going on?

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Robinhood shares soar in a day of volatile trading. Harshil Patel investigates and looks at what he’d do now.

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in August

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Profits are growing at these two FTSE 100 firms. Harshil Patel looks at why he’d buy both this August.

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2 explosive UK shares to buy right now

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These stocks have risen by over 100% in a year. Here’s why I still think they are the best shares…

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The Next share price soars after smashing sales guidance. Should I still buy?

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The Next share price soars on an excellent trading update. Harshil Patel looks at whether he’d buy this well-known fashion…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in the top UK stocks now

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Harshil Patel considers the top UK stocks for investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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2 UK shares to buy for a summer of sports

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After mass cancellations last year, 2021 is seeing a summer of sport. Harshil Patel considers two UK shares to buy…

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Best penny stocks to buy in 2021

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Harshil Patel considers the best penny stocks to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021.

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How I’d aim to make £10,000 a year in passive income from UK and US shares

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Harshil Patel looks at how he’d reach a passive income goal of £10,000 a year from a basket of British…

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Should I buy Wise shares following its new listing?

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Wise shares have listed on the London Stock Exchange. Harshil Patel looks at whether he’d buy some for his portfolio.

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy in July

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This FTSE 100 stock is up by 96% in only a year! Harshil Patel looks at why he’d still buy…

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3 penny stocks to buy in July

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These penny stocks look pretty promising right now to Harshil Patel. Here, he looks at why he’d consider this promising…

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Should I buy Krispy Kreme shares for my portfolio?

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Krispy Kreme shares have started trading with the ticker DNUT. Harshil Patel considers whether to take a bite.

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in the best UK shares

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Harshil Patel has been been thinking about how to invest £5,000. Here's his criteria to find the best UK shares…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest my first £10,000

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If he was starting his investment journey today, Harshil Patel would consider these top UK shares to buy now for…

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Morrisons share price soars on takeover bid! Here’s what I think will happen now

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Morrisons' share price has soared after it rejected a takeover bid. Harshil Patel investigates what he thinks could happen next.

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How I’d invest £200 a month to aim for a passive income

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Investing in shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel looks at exactly how he’d do…

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3 hot UK shares I’d buy this summer

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With summer almost here, things are hotting up with these three UK shares. Let’s look at why I’m considering buying…

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3 UK penny stocks I’d buy in June

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UK penny stocks can offer great returns to patient investors. Here are three that I like for June.

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The Royal Mail share price is surging. Here’s what I’d do now

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Royal Mail share price is up almost 80% this year! Here is what’s going on and what I’m doing now.

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett to find the best shares to buy now

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Could these UK stocks be the best shares to buy now? I certainly think they tick many of the boxes…

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2 cheap UK shares to buy in June

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Are these cheap UK shares the best of the bunch to buy this June? Harshil Patel looks at two undervalued…

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Trainline share price crashes 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

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Arrival of the Great British Railways caused the Trainline share price to tumble by 20% in one day. What next…

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