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Kevin Godbold

I’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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Retirement Articles

No savings at 40? I reckon these tips could help you retire rich

| Kevin Godbold

With almost three decades ahead of you before retirement, you’re in a powerful position and can do something great with…

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Investing Articles

The Greggs share price is moving. Here’s why I’d buy

| Kevin Godbold

Ten years from now, we may be glad we took the opportunity to pick up a few of Greggs’ shares…

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Investing Articles

Avacta exploded higher, and I’m finding other strong-performing shares too

| Kevin Godbold

In this stock-picker’s market, Avacta isn't the only opportunity. Here’s where I’m finding some decent share ideas right now.

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Investing Articles

No savings at 50? I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares to boost my retirement income

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon shares in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could deliver decent returns in the years ahead following this stock…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the ‘secret’ that can help you make a million in the stock market

| Kevin Godbold

Aiming for a million from shares can be an ambitious target, but investors who've done so are happy to share…

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Investing Articles

Forget gold! 3 simple ways to get rich from this stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

It’s a stock-picker’s market more than ever right now, and this simple plan could help lead you to the ‘right’…

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Investing Articles

5 ways to boost your push for a million in the stock market

| Kevin Godbold

As well as picking the ‘right’ shares, the way you execute and manage your portfolio will likely have a big…

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Investing Articles

Dividend up! I’d buy this 5%-yielding infrastructure stock right now

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon this company offers decent value and solid potential returns in an attractive sector with a tailwind. I'd hold…

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Investing Articles

Up 15% today! This share’s explosive recovery continues along with others like it

| Kevin Godbold

This company’s position in its markets is strong because of the 'essential' nature of the work undertaken. And its prospects…

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Investing Articles

Stock market recovery! I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 shares like this right now

| Kevin Godbold

Stock markets have been tearing back up after their coronavirus plunge. But the situation isn’t as simple as it might…

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Investing Articles

Forget Bitcoin! 5 stock sectors screaming higher right now

| Kevin Godbold

In this stock-picker’s market, investing in the ‘right’ sectors could be key to outperforming with shares in a world featuring…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett’s unintentional wake-up call for investors and how you can profit now

| Kevin Godbold

In bold recent action, Warren Buffett dealt some enduring and potentially profitable advice for today’s shareholders, but he didn’t mean…

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Investing Articles

Jim Cramer’s ‘Covid-19 Index’ is thrashing the market. Here’s how you can build yours

| Kevin Godbold

Here are many London-listed share ideas based on Jim Cramer’s successful notional Covid-19 index. I reckon you can stock-pick your…

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Investing Articles

How you can smash one of the biggest barriers to making a million from shares

| Kevin Godbold

I made this huge mistake in the past, but you don’t have to. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 crash! I’d buy cheap shares now to get rich and retire early

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares now could lead to high returns in the long term as the…

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Investing Articles

Could the Lloyds share price really have further to fall?

| Kevin Godbold

If you think Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) looks too cheap to ignore, you’d better read this before taking the…

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Investing Articles

I reckon £3,000 invested in these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could help you retire early

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market crash has thrown up some FTSE 100 bargains. I’d be a buyer now to take advantage of…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock, which looks set to thrive in a world with coronavirus

| Kevin Godbold

Despite near-term uncertainty, this company’s directors are “confident” about their long-term strategy. I think the firm looks set to continue…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds Bank! I’d forget it and buy this strong stock to get rich

| Kevin Godbold

This company offers a robust balance sheet, steady trading and the prospect of growth ahead -- a big contrast with…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why the 2020 stock market crash could help you make a million

| Kevin Godbold

I think the stock market is awash with opportunities right now that could help propel you to a million-pound fortune…

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Investing Articles

Novacyt exploded higher, and I’m finding other strong-performing shares too

| Kevin Godbold

One thing I’m sure about more than anything right now. Stock-picking is king. And I’m finding some great shares. Here’s…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett! Could following him help you get rich in this stock market recovery?

| Kevin Godbold

Warren Buffett is worth following based on his long and successful investing career. But, this time, his message is a…

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Investing Articles

Stock market crash! 3 simple steps to boost your chances of making a million

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s the out-in-the-open ‘secret’ that has powered the portfolios of many of today’s ISA millionaires. These three steps could help…

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Investing Articles

The shocking truth about Warren Buffett now and what it means for investors

| Kevin Godbold

If you think you know all about Warren Buffett, think again. He’s turned his own advice upside down this time.

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 bargain shares I’d buy right now to become an ISA millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

Opportunities like this stock market crash don’t arrive every day. Here are several FTSE 100 shares I’m tempted to buy…

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Investing Articles

3 selected cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon looking for survivability and recovery potential in the underlying business is key to selecting decent cheap-looking shares now.

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Investing Articles

Why I’d buy this top British FTSE 100 share for May and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

The UK has some great companies and many are listed in the FTSE 100 index. I’d buy shares in this…

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Investing Articles

Forget gold and cash ISAs! I’d buy fallen FTSE 100 shares to get rich and retire early

| Kevin Godbold

Businesses can do many things, and holding a well-diversified portfolio of FTSE 100 company shares can be a decent route…

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Investing Articles

Every stock market crash produces bargain shares! I’d grab these ones from the FTSE 100

| Kevin Godbold

Avoiding ‘bad’ companies and buying ‘good’ firms could be key to investing for the stock market recovery. I’d focus on…

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Investing Articles

3 simple steps to boost your chances of making a million from this stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the recent rebound in many share prices, I reckon we now have a shot at making a million from…

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Investing Articles

Stock market recovery! How I’d invest £10k right now

| Kevin Godbold

This simple plan could help you invest for success over the long haul. And I name an FTSE 100 stock…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d invest in the FTSE 100’s Next for the stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

After the lockdown eases, businesses such as FTSE 100 constituent Next will likely recover. Here’s why I’d buy shares in…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d aim for a million with shares like this one

| Kevin Godbold

Small-cap shares can be risky, but I’d buy this one because it’s trading well and selling cheaper since the crash.…

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Investing Articles

I’d invest in this resilient share right now

| Kevin Godbold

It seems neither the growth story nor current trading have stalled with this company. And I’d be a buyer of…

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Investing Articles

Stock market crash! Today’s cheap shares could be tomorrow’s winners

| Kevin Godbold

With company updates and reports starting to come through, we can build up a clearer picture of what may be…

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Investing Articles

Investing step by step. How I’d proceed right now

| Kevin Godbold

It’s your money and you, therefore, have the biggest incentive to invest it carefully. Here’s how I’d proceed in the…

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Investing Articles

This nugget from Warren Buffett could help you smash the stock market!

| Kevin Godbold

Right now, as an investor like you, I’m finding loads of opportunities to use as building blocks for a long-term…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d buy shares in this FTSE SmallCap company right now

| Kevin Godbold

Despite today’s positive update, this FTSE SmallCap share remains more than 30% down from its peak in mid-February. I’d buy…

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Investing Articles

Here’s a FTSE 100 dividend-grower I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’m tempted to buy some of this FTSE 100 company’s shares for the gradual recovery that'll likely follow this…

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Investing Articles

A FTSE 100 share I’d pounce on right now

| Kevin Godbold

I’ve been waiting for years, but the time has finally arrived for me to consider loading up with the shares…

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