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£10k in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into annual passive income of £27,000

Our writer explains how he'd invest £10k into dividend shares via an ISA with the goal of building up a…

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Should I buy BT while the share price is low and aim to sell high later?

The BT share price has increased strongly before, and there's a case to be made that it may do so…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in BT shares three months ago here’s what I’d have today

Harvey Jones keeps returning to BT shares, wondering whether he finally has the pluck to buy them. The cheaper they…

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How much passive income could I make if I buy BT shares today?

BT Group shares offer a very tempting dividend right now, way above the FTSE 100 average. But it's far from…

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Here’s what dividend forecasts could do for the BT share price in the next 3 years

With the BT share price down so low, the dividend looks very nice indeed. The company's debt is off-putting, though.…

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2 dividend shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

The stock market is full of fantastic dividend shares that can deliver rising passive income over time. But I don't…

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What will a general election mean for the UK stock market?

The Prime Minister must hold an election before 28 January 2025. Our writer considers what the consequences might be for…

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£10K to invest? Here’s how I’d turn that into £4,404 annual passive income

This Fool explains how using a £10K lump sum can turn into a passive income stream worth thousands for her…

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Down 31% in a year, the BT share price is due a rebound

The BT share price has dived almost a third in 12 months. It's also lost more than half of its…

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The BT share price is near rock bottom! Is it a screaming ‘Buy’?

The BT share price is currently near the bottom of its five-year trading range. Dr James Fox explores whether this…

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Which is better for our wealth, the BT or Vodafone share price?

The BT Group share price has moved neck-and-neck with Vodafone in the past five years. But which might make more…

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What might the 5-year price chart tell us about BT shares?

Christopher Ruane considers what clues the long-term performance of BT shares might offer him about business performance and whether to…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Being a telecommunications business is not a cheap endeavour. And after years of mismanagement, the company has found itself in a tight spot with a heavy debt burden and falling profitability. That’s why the BT share price has shrunk considerably over the last six years.

However, the management team has begun addressing the problems, working to improve balance sheet health while also exploring new growth avenues. Whether the turnaround will be successful in the long term remains to be seen. And this is a risk investor need to consider before making an investment decision.

Yes. BT Group shares pay a cash dividend at an average 38% payout ratio. Dividends were cancelled in early 2020 due to the pandemic. However, in early 2022, dividend payments resumed.

BHP shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in August and December.

BT Group shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.