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Cliff D'Arcy

My first loves were Maths and Physics. After studying Maths, Stats and Computer Science in the late 80s, I worked in the financial sector from 1987 to 2002. I then joined The Motley Fool's writing team in January 2003 and left in November 2005. Since then, I have been a freelance financial writer. My primary goal is to help people manage their money better by making sensible financial decisions!

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Which assets will perform best in 2021? For me, TINA says it has to be cheap shares!

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It's been a great year for investors in US stocks, Bitcoin, gold, bonds, and UK homes. But I think cheap…

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Cheap UK shares: here’s why I think 2021 could be a good year for the FTSE 100

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It's not been a great year for cheap UK shares, many of which have been trashed. But 2021 could well…

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The Aston Martin share price dropped 12% in two days. Would I buy AML today?

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The Aston Martin share price hit 80p on Thursday, but then dived 10p on Friday. What's going on? And what…

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The Lloyds share price has dived 17% in 16 days! What would I do today?

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Since its recent peak on 25 November, the Lloyds share price has slumped by a sixth. Would I buy, hold…

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Cheap shares: 2 more value traps to steer clear of in 2021!

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Many FTSE 100 stocks have crashed in 2020, but I would avoid these two cheap shares in 2021. They smell…

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Cheap shares: Beware of these 2 value traps in 2021!

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While the FTSE 100 is only down 9% in a year, these two stocks have imploded. But I wouldn't buy…

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These are the FTSE 100’s biggest losers since 2019. I’d buy these cheap shares today

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2020 has been a tough year for UK shareholders. These 10 FTSE 100 stocks are the biggest losers, but I…

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I see three warning signs of a stock market bubble set to burst!

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I worry about these three warning signs of a stock market bubble ready to pop. That's why I'm sticking to…

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Trade Bitcoin? Grab gold? Buy bonds? No thanks. I’d rather own these cheap shares!

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Stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies and gold have all rallied this year. But I think cheap shares will be the big winner…

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Here’s what happened to cheap shares after the last global pandemic. Buyers beware!

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There are eerie parallels between today and the early 1920s. After this pandemic, will history repeat itself? Should we keep…

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The FTSE 100 is up over 30% since March, but I’d buy these cheap shares for a 2021 rebound!

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The FTSE 100 has surged by almost a third since its March lows, but many stocks have been left behind.…

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The FTSE 100’s newest member is this US hedge fund! Would I buy this stock?

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The next incarnation of the FTSE 100 will include the stock of a controversial US hedge fund run by a…

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These quality stocks have dived since June. I’d buy these cheap shares today

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Most UK stocks have rallied over the past six months, but some quality companies have been left behind. I'd buy…

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G4S shares leap again as a higher bid arrives. What would I do now?

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G4S shares have rocketed since an initial takeover approach in September. Now a higher offer has arrived. What would I…

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Cheap shares boomed in November, but I see this stock as a winner for 2021!

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After a near-record month for cheap shares, UK investors can look forward to a better 2021. I think this stock…

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After a (near) record November, I’d buy these cheap shares for a 2021 boost

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After the FTSE 100's spectacular surge in November, December is off to a good start. I reckon these cheap shares…

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These cheap shares have soared almost 40% in a month. I’d buy them today!

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The cheap shares of this quality British business have skyrocketed in November. I think there's more to come, so I'd…

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These cheap shares missed the November boom. I’d buy them for a 2021 recovery

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This cheap shares have been left behind while other shares surged in November. They've had a poor 2020, but I'm…

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This cheap share has suffered severely in 2020. I’d buy it today!

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November has been a record month for UK stocks and this cheap share has risen too. But I think it's…

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After a record November, will these bombed-out cheap shares outperform in 2021?

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After a record month for stocks all over the world, investors breathe a sigh of relief. But will these battered…

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Value investing has had a record month. This cheap share is up 32%, but I’d buy now

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UK share prices have soared in November, making this a record month for the FTSE 100. But I think these…

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The FTSE 100 is the world’s most ‘unloved’ index. I’d still buy this cheap share!

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It's been a record month for global stock markets, with cheap shares surging worldwide. But I think this FTSE 100…

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As UK stocks enjoy a record month, I’d buy these cheap shares for a passive income

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Even though UK stocks have enjoyed a record November, some have had a truly awful year. I'd buy these two…

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This has been a record month for stocks. But I’d keep buying these cheap shares!

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This has been a bumper month for shares, with stock prices hitting record highs. But the cheap shares of this…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d buy these cheap shares from the FTSE 100 instead

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The price of Bitcoin has surged and plunged in the past two days. I'd rather buy the cheap shares of…

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As US stocks roar to record highs, I’d rather buy these cheap shares here in the UK!

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As the US S&P 500 index scales new heights, there are still too many undervalued cheap shares in the UK.…

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The Lloyds share price has skyrocketed 65% from its low! Here’s what I’d do next…

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It's been an awesome autumn for the Lloyds share price, which is up almost two-thirds in two months. What would…

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Cheap shares: This quality stock has missed the FTSE 100’s 15% rally. I’d buy it today!

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The FTSE 100 is having a great November, leaping 15% so far. This high-quality stock has been left behind, so…

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Cheap shares: I’d buy this quality stock that has missed the November bounce

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This great British firm has had a brilliant 2020, but its stock has been lagging the market for a while.…

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Here’s why I’d buy these unloved and undervalued cheap shares today!

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It's not been a great year for the FTSE 100, but it's been an awful one for this troubled sector.…

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These cheap shares are up 18% in 3 weeks, but I still see a bargain buy!

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The cheap shares of this great British business have soared in November. But I see more gains to come, plus…

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These ‘boring’ cheap shares have rocketed 40% in three weeks. Would I buy today?

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These cheap shares plunged in October, but have soared like fireworks since Halloween. But would I keep buying into this…

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Cheap shares: I’d buy stock in this great British business today!

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The share price of this highly profitable, growing and well-run firm has fallen back this month. At today's prices, I…

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This great company’s cheap shares have crashed 25% in 10 months. I’d buy today!

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This great British business has seen its cheap shares crash by a quarter since January, but I think it will…

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These cheap shares are up 20% and 30% in a month. I’d keep buying today!

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After a rip-roaring start to November, UK share prices have soared. Although both these cheap shares have surged, I still…

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These two cheap shares have exploded this month. I expect more gains to come!

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This has been a terrific month for UK shareholders, with the FTSE 100 skyrocketing in November. But I still see…

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These two cheap shares have soared in November. I’d still buy them today!

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It's been a great month so far for UK shares, as prices soar on good news. These cheap shares are…

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These two cheap shares have boomed since Halloween, but I’d buy both today!

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It's been a great month so far for UK stocks, but I think there's more to come. I'd buy into…

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The FTSE 100 has surged 14% this month, but I’d keep buying these cheap shares!

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The FTSE 100 has had a remarkable November so far, up 14% in eight trading days. Yet I'd still buy…

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The FTSE 100 leaps 10% in a week! I’d keep buying these cheap shares

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With the US election resolved and a Covid-19 vaccine coming, I think now is a great time to dive into…

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