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Kevin Godbold

Iā€™m an investment writer and investor focusing on the London stock market. I run my own pension fund and ISA accounts after a career in management and engineering, which included building up a business from scratch and selling it a few years later.

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Forget Premium Bonds! Iā€™d buy FTSE shares to get rich and retire early

| Kevin Godbold

The chance of winning a big prize with Premium Bonds is low, but FTSE shares can be a steady way…

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Is the BT share price a once-in-a-decade ā€˜buyā€™ or a value trap?

| Kevin Godbold

The last time we saw the BT share price this low was just after last decadeā€™s financial crisis. Hereā€™s what…

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Negative interest rates could be coming! Hereā€™s why Iā€™d fight them with UK shares

| Kevin Godbold

In a world of ultra-low or negative interest rates, UK shares have the potential to build your wealth and Iā€™d…

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For this one reason, Iā€™d buy and hold shares in FTSE 100 company Next right now

| Kevin Godbold

Both a trading and share-price recovery are underway at FTSE 100 company Next. But the firm excels in another way…

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Forget gold! I think UK shares like this one can help me make a million

| Kevin Godbold

Why we could be seeing a short-term opportunity to buy this UK share at a better price just before a…

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I reckon GlaxoSmithKline and this growing healthcare company are UK shares to buy

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to UK shares to buy right now, I reckon this companyā€™s recent success and a push for…

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Should I invest in the top 5 FTSE 100 risers?

| Kevin Godbold

Hereā€™s a great way of finding decent FTSE 100 shares. Iā€™d invest in these five right now for their compelling…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin! Why I think this share can help me become an ISA millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

Hereā€™s why, as part of a diversified portfolio, I think this share can help me become an ISA millionaire, and…

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Stock market crash: Iā€™d invest like Warren Buffett to get rich and retire early

| Kevin Godbold

Hereā€™s how I reckon investing like Warren Buffett could help you to generate high long-term returns after the stock market…

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Forget Bitcoin and gold! Iā€™d invest money in cheap UK shares to retire rich

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the strong price of Bitcoin and gold this year, I reckon cheap UK shares could offer high returns in…

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Why ā€˜Britainā€™s Warren Buffettā€™ expects UK shares to surge and why Iā€™m investing like mad

| Kevin Godbold

Weā€™ve seen some powerful operational performances behind many UK shares, despite the pandemic. Hereā€™s what Iā€™m doing right now to…

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How Iā€™d make a passive income with Ā£25 a week

| Kevin Godbold

With Ā£25 a week, you could begin a passive income journey that could end up changing your financial future in…

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Forget the National lottery! Iā€™d invest money in these 2 UK shares today to get rich

| Kevin Godbold

Why I reckon the long-term growth prospects of UK shares like these two could be more attractive than betting on…

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Rishi Sunakā€™s tax grab is coming! Hereā€™s how Iā€™d beat it with UK shares in an ISA

| Kevin Godbold

UK shares held in an ISA can shield you from tax and help you build a passive income. Hereā€™s how…

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Cheap shares: 3 Iā€™d buy now to get rich and retire early

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three cheap shares with compelling reasons for me to buy today to compound my gains towards getting rich…

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FTSE shares to buy: Iā€™d add this 4.3% dividend yield to my portfolio right now

| Kevin Godbold

This company has just raised its dividend. I think it's one of several FTSE shares to buy and can add…

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Here’s exactly what I’d do about Dunelm shares right now, and whyĀ 

| Kevin Godbold

Dunelm operates in a resilient sector and is trading well. On top of that, the long-term growth story remains intact.…

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Why Iā€™d buy this growth share and dividend champion right now

| Kevin Godbold

This companyā€™s strong balance sheet provides the resources to further expand sales for global growth. Hereā€™s why Iā€™d buy and…

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Does a tech stock sell-off in the US mean we’re facing stock market crash number 2?

| Kevin Godbold

As volatility hits the markets again, should we brace for stock market crash number two or this an opportunity? Hereā€™s…

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Shares to buy: why I’d go for this growing, cash-rich company right now

| Kevin Godbold

If you are hunting for shares to buy right now, this one has an impressive record, a low valuation and…

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Stock market crash: 3 of the best UK shares Iā€™d buy right now towards making a million

| Kevin Godbold

Following the stock market crash, Iā€™d go with strength rather than weakness, so Iā€™m shopping for shares such as these…

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Forget Bitcoin! How Iā€™d seek out the best UK shares to make a million

| Kevin Godbold

Judging by the growing number of ISA millionaires, investing in the best UK shares is a well-trodden path to making…

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Why Iā€™d buy shares in this FTSE 100 growth and recovery play right now

| Kevin Godbold

This quality FTSE 100 growth company is trading and recovering well. Yet recent share-price advances remain modest. I sense an…

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Want to make a million? Iā€™d tune in to Warren Buffett and buy cheap UK shares right now

| Kevin Godbold

Over the past couple of weeks, many stocks became cheaper because of a pullback in the markets. This could be…

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Ā£500 to invest? Hereā€™s where Iā€™d invest money in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

If you are around 18 now and savvy enough to understand the benefits of compounding investments in a Stocks and…

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Hereā€™s how Iā€™m planning for a second stock market crash

| Kevin Godbold

How I plan to navigate a second stock market crash and outperform the market following Warren Buffett, Nick Train, Charlie…

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Forget gold! I reckon you can get rich and retire early with the best UK shares

| Kevin Godbold

There are many high-quality shares around that could make good vehicles for compounding wealth in the years ahead. Iā€™d add…

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Stock market crash: hereā€™s what mega-miner BHP thinks will happen next

| Kevin Godbold

The mining companies operate at the start of the production chain for industry and their insights about the outlook are…

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Are these the best UK shares for 2020?

| Kevin Godbold

Outperforming investment business Lindsell Train likes these stocks and they could be among the best UK shares for 2020 for…

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Looking for quality UK shares? Iā€™d consider these

| Kevin Godbold

One of these three quality UK shares has just seen underlying trading ā€œahead of expectationsā€. Hereā€™s why Iā€™d buy and…

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Investing money in the stock market? Iā€™d start like this

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon Warren Buffett focuses on this one thing above all other considerations when investing money in the stock market,…

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Why this could be a golden period for UK investing

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon stock prices have been re-set, the recovery's here, and thereā€™s a long road of potential general economic progress…

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I reckon these could be some of the best investments in 2020

| Kevin Godbold

If you're looking for the best investments to make in 2020, your timing could be good. Hereā€™s how Iā€™d build…

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I reckon this is one of the best UK shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

To me, the setback induced by the coronavirus pandemic makes this one of the best UK shares to buy now…

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Forget buy-to-let! Iā€™d buy and hold this FTSE share to help fund my retirement

| Kevin Godbold

Hereā€™s how Iā€™d take a long-term approach to holding shares in FTSE companies for decent returns (and to avoid the…

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Best UK shares to buy now? Iā€™d consider these

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the pandemic has created a short-term buying opportunity for these promising growth stocks and they could be some…

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Is this our last chance to buy shares in Lloyds Banking Group below 30p?

| Kevin Godbold

Hereā€™s a compelling reason why I reckon shares in Lloyds Banking Group may shoot back up and not remain this…

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2 of the best UK shares Iā€™d buy now to make a million

| Kevin Godbold

If you invest in good-quality shares like these and hold them for the long haul, I reckon they can help…

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Stock market crash: why we could be about to see a big rally in shares

| Kevin Godbold

Following the stock market crash, one analyst makes a strong case for a ā€œmonstrousā€ rally in shares in late August.…

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Is the stock market crash really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich with shares?

| Kevin Godbold

The great news is you donā€™t need a stock market crash to build wealth from shares. Hereā€™s something that could…

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