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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 from London-based investment banks, he has built over 18 years of investment experience. Harshil is always on the lookout for good quality, growing companies, with share prices on the move. He has a medium to long term time frame, and loves finding small companies that have an ability to turn into giants.

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy for a new ISA today

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With a new ISA season starting, I’m looking for the best stocks to buy right now. I’m taking a defensive…

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How I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares to earn passive income for life

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It could be a good time to boost my passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares. Here’s what I’d do…

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How I’d invest £10,000 before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Harshil Patel

The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching! Harshil Patel looks at how he’d invest and what he'd buy…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in beaten-down FTSE 250 shares before the 5 April ISA deadline

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 250 index is home to many high-quality shares. With the new tax year approaching, Harshil Patel looks for…

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Should I buy cheap mining shares with a spare £1,000?

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With metal prices surging, Harshil Patel considers whether it’s too late for him to buy cheap mining shares right now.

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FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before the 5 April ISA deadline

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The Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is fast approaching. Harshil Patel considers the best FTSE 100 shares he’d buy to…

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Is it finally time to buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

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With Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust down by 40% this year, Harshil Patel considers whether shares in this fund have become…

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The IAG share price is down 40% in a year. Should I buy now?

| Harshil Patel

With the IAG share price having fallen, Harshil Patel looks at the prospects for the firm and whether the 'bargain'…

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3 of the best shares to buy in volatile markets

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Share prices are increasingly volatile. Harshil Patel considers three of the best shares to buy in the current environment.

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2 of the best dividend shares to buy for March 2022

| Harshil Patel

Passive income and growth! Harshil Patel considers dividend shares that offer chunky income and growth potential.

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2 top passive income shares to buy in March

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9% dividend yields! Dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel considers two top picks…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ UK shares I’d buy in March

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Buying the dip! Harshil Patel looks at two strong UK shares that he’d consider buying in March.

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My £5 a day passive income plan for 2022

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Dividends from shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel considers a plan that he could…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I’d follow in a stock market crash

| Harshil Patel

With global stock markets in turmoil, our writer looks at some lessons and tips from billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2022

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With just £3 a day, Harshil Patel highlights several dividend shares he'd buy to build a passive income plan for…

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3 of the best shares to beat soaring inflation

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Energy costs are rising and prices are surging. Harshil Patel looks at three of the best shares to beat soaring…

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Stock market crash: I’d drip-feed £500 a month to buy quality UK shares

| Harshil Patel

Are we in a stock market crash? If so, this Fool looks at lessons from the past and what he’d…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy right now

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The FTSE 100 is outperforming leading global indexes. Harshil Patel considers two top picks he’d add to his Stocks and…

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3 of the best global shares to buy now

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Global shares are taking a tumble. Harshil Patel considers three top picks he’d buy now to take advantage.

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Investing in UK shares: here’s what I’d do with £1,000 now

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£1,000 to invest? Harshil Patel considers how he’d invest a lump sum right now in a balanced selection of UK…

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5%+ yields! 2 of the best dividend shares I’d snap up today

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Dividend shares can be a great way of earning some passive income. Harshil Patel considers two of the best he’s…

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I’d invest £500 in these 2 ‘explosive’ penny stocks

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Harshil Patel looks at some penny stocks that gained 2,000% over the past decade, and considers two top picks he’d…

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9.5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in February and hold for 10 years

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Some UK shares could perform really well over the coming decade. Harshil Patel considers two high-yielding top picks for his…

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Is the BP share price about to take off?

| Harshil Patel

As oil prices grind higher from economic recovery and political tensions, this Fool wonders if the BP share price will…

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2 of the best shares to buy now as inflation soars

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Prices are rising across the globe. Harshil Patel looks at the best shares to buy for his ISA in times…

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Is the IAG share price about to take off?

| Harshil Patel

Could travel bounce back in 2022 and could the IAG share price take off as a result? Harshil Patel considers…

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My guide to investing in shares for beginners

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Investing in shares can be a minefield for beginners. But it doesn’t have to be. Harshil Patel looks how he’d…

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2 of the best Investment funds to buy now

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Investing in funds can be a great way to diversify and keep costs low. Harshil Patel explores two of his…

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How I’d use £5 a day to build passive income from shares

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Dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Harshil Patel looks at how he’d set up a…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ growth stocks to buy in February

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The UK is home to several ‘no-brainer’ growth stocks. Harshil Patel considers two potential picks for his ISA in February.

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares with a 6% yield

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Income from dividend shares can really add up. Harshil Patel considers some good-value top picks that offer a 6% yield.

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My plan to earn £3k a year in passive income

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Earning passive income doesn’t need to be a chore. Harshil Patel looks at his plan to earn extra money from…

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£3k to invest? Here’s why I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in 2022

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 index includes top-performing shares. Harshil Patel looks at what will be driving the market in 2022 and…

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How I’d use these Warren Buffett techniques to buy quality UK shares

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Legendary investor Warren Buffett has an excellent track record when it comes to stock-picking. Harshil Patel looks at some of…

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Stock market crash: 3 ‘no-brainer’ UK shares on my watchlist

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A stock market crash can be an opportunity to buy quality shares at a discount. Harshil Patel looks at three…

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5 top UK shares to buy in a stock market crash

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Some parts of the global stock market are crashing! Harshil Patel considers some top UK shares to buy in a…

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2 ‘high-yield’ dividend shares I’d buy for a passive income

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Dividend shares can be an excellent source of passive income. Harshil Patel considers UK stocks that offer over a 6%…

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The Netflix share price dropped 20%. Should I buy the stock today?

| Harshil Patel

The Netflix share price dropped 20% overnight after disappointing subscriber growth. Is it an over-reaction or a cause for concern?…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares right now

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Could it be time for the FTSE 100 to shine? Harshil Patel considers this question and looks at where he’d…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock rose 120% in 2021

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Harshil Patel explains how this FTSE 250 stock rose by an astonishing 120% in 2021, making it the third-best-performing stock…

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